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HAWAII (The Big Island)

Tours and Activities

Highlights

 BIG ISLAND LANDSCAPE:

The Big Island of Hawaii is approximately twice the size of all the other Hawaiian Islands combined stretching approximately over 4,020 square miles.  This unique island could be one of the world’s best-kept secrets.  The youngest island of the Hawaiian archipelago, it's still growing at Kilauea Volcano.  This isle is known for erupting volcanoes, jungle gorges, gardens and Hawaiian temples. 

There were five massive volcanoes that built Hawaii’s Big Island creating two massive peaks of around 14,000 feet; Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa and the still active volcano of Kilauea.  The tallest mountain when measured from the ocean floor is Mauna Kea at 33,476 feet.  Hawaii's South Point is the southernmost point in the 50 states and Hilo is the nation's most rainiest city, averaging 140 inches per year.  Diverse is the term that is commonly used to describe the Big Island of Hawaii.  Not only does the Big Island have such tremendous surf and sun appeal, it also boasts one of the world’s only active volcano, world famous astronomical facilities, awesome ocean resources, impressive scenic beauty, sacred cultural and historic sites and exciting recreational activites. 

King Kamehameha the Great was born in North Kohala of the Big Island and when he unified all the islands, he named his kingdom Hawaii; after his island home.  The republic of Hawaii became a state in 1959.   You can view the original Kamehameha statue on Hwy. 270 in Kapaa.  The king spent his last days in Kailua-Kona where some of his compound is recreated at Ahuena Heiau fronting the grounds of the King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel.  As this is considered a sacred place, please treat it with respect.

With its wide range of terrain, climate, scenery and natural wonders, the Big Island is as diverse as the planet itself.  It is the only island with its own desert and annual snowfall atop Hawaiian Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa summits.  Neil Armstrong the first U.S. Astronaut to walk on the moon describes the Big Island as the only place in the world that reminds him of the terrain that he stepped on in space.  And yes, Hollywood made the Big Island famous in movies like Planet of the Apes, Waterworld, and The Black Widow.  The Big Island’s claim to fame also includes staging the world famous Ironman Triathlon World Championship and is home to one of the world’s largest ranch in the U.S. called Parker Ranch located in the upcountry area of Waimea. 

 MAJOR ATTRACTIONS:

Hawaii Volcano National Park, Kilauea Volcano (active), Kaloko-honokohau National Historic Park, Mo’okini Heiau, Mauna Kea observatory, Pacific Tsunami Museum, Laupahoehoe Train Museum, Parker Ranch Visitor Center, Lapakahi State Historic Park, Petroglyph fields within the Kohala Coast Resorts, Ahu’ena Heiau, Moku’aikaua Church, Kuamo’o Battleground, Waipio Valley, Mark Twain Center, Chain of Craters Road, Hamakua Coast, Hilo Town, Volcano Art Center, Black Sand Beaches, Akaka Falls, Kamehameha Statue, Orchids & Anthuriums, Nani Maui Gardens, Painted Churches, Rainbow Falls, Hapuna, Magic Sands Pololu Valley Lookout, Puukohala Heiau Puuhonua O Honaunau place of refuge and Kauna’oa Beaches.

MAJOR ACTIVITIES:

Golfing, Tennis, Museums, Hiking through the Volcanoes National Park,  Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Sailing Cruises, Surfing, Camping, Helicopter rides, Sightseeing, Horseback Riding, Kayaking, Cultural Events, Whale watching, Mountain bike riding, Tour Biking, Dining, touring Kona Coffee farms and Macadamia nut farms, Visiting Botanical Gardens, Big Game Fishing, Stay at a working ranch and just plain old relaxation

MAJOR RESORT AREAS:

Kailua-Kona, Hilo, Keahou, Kohala Coast including Mauna Kea, Hapuna, Mauna Lani and Waikoloa Resorts. 

 WEATHER:

The Big Island is cooled by gentle trade winds and is blessed with a year round temperature climate.  The Average daily high temperature during the winter months is around 80 degrees and during summer months around 87 degrees.  The higher the altitude the cooler it gets.  Mauna Kea for example will get snow on its peaks during the winter months. 

  Hawaii (Big Island) Highlights    

• Akaka Falls - These spectacular falls plunge over over 420 feet in a sheer drop over a volcanic cliff, north of Hilo

• Black Sand Beaches- Located on the south-eastern cliff, these beaches are made up of pulverized lava.

• Captain Cook Monument - At Kealakekua Bay a tribute to the British navigator and discoverer of the Hawaiian islands who was killed on the shoreline in 1779.

• First Christian Church - At Kailua-Kona, founded by American missionaries in 1820.

• Golf - Choose a game a golf at any of the Golf Digest’s Top 100 Golf Courses; Mauna Kea, Mauna Lani, Hapuna or the new Four Seasons Golf Course all located on the Kona side of Hawaii.

• Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - Visit the still erupting Kilauea Volcano and enjoy a hike through the volcano park. The only active volcano in the Aloha State, has an array of unique volcanic formations, forests of giant tree ferns, steaming craters and a volcanological museum which shows free color movies daily. Spend a night at the quaint Volcano Cottages.  Definitely have lunch or dinner at the Volcano House Restaurant overlooking a volcano cauldera.

• Hapuna Beach - Spend a day at the only white sand beach on the Kona side of Hawaii.  Over 62 acres of Beach Heaven.

• Hilo - Visit the Hilo side of Hawaii and experience a small town setting.  Hilo is moister in climate than Kona.  Also visit the wonderful anthurium farms and waterfalls too.

• Kona - While driving in Kona, take the time too pull your car off the side of the road and put your name in the white stone rocks for all to see.

• Hilo-Hamakua Heritage Coast Drive Tour guides visitors along a spectacular 45-mile coastline drive and is self -guiding by following the brochure available from the Hawaii Island Economic Development Board. 

• Mauna Kea Summit - Is the world's largest mountain that houses astronomical observatories from around the world.  Visitors can enjoy stargazing or take a tour to the summit.  

• Lava Flows - Are marked by Warrior signs which designate flows which have surged down the mountains of Mauna Loa and Kilauea since prehistoric times.

• Orchids & anthurium - These beautiful flowers grow throughout Hilo and surrounding areas and are exported all over the world.

• Painted Churches - At Honaunau, St. Benedicts is the oldest Catholic Church on the island.

• Parker Ranch - In the Wailea-Kamuela area by Mauna Kea, this is the 2nd largest cattle ranch in America.  Here you will meet and watch the original Paniolo's (Hawaiian Cowboys) in action.

• Pololu Valley - Take a drive to Kohola to visit this valley which once housed a number of heiau's (Hawaiian temples).

• Rainbow Falls - Beautiful waterfalls in Hilo.

• Waikoloa - Take a daytime walk through the lava fields and view the Hawaiian Petroglyphs.  Take a nighttime walk and experience the eerie settings of Hawaiian ghosts. 

• White Sand Beaches - Visit the beautiful Hapuna State Beach Park, Anaehoomalu Beach, Magic Sands Beach and Kailua-Kona all on the western side of the island.

• Drive around the Big Island of Hawaii in a convertible.  The trip will take around 5 hours including nice stops for lunch & sightseeing.

• Visit the Elison S. Onizuka Space Center that pays tribute to one of the Big Island's own former resident who perished in the 1986 Challenger Space Shuttle disaster. 

• Take a gander at the volcanic wasteland on the Kona side of the island and see what Astronaut Neil Armstrong called the one place in the world that resembles the moon.

• Waipio Valley - Take a tour down to Waipio Valley.  A beautiful ocean side valley with waterfalls.  You may recognize this valley from the movie starring Kevin Costner, called “WaterWorld."   This valley north of the town of Honokaa, was once the home of kings of old Hawaii.

Hawaii (Big Island) Tours and Activities  

Escorted Tours

Grand Circle Island (from all Kona-side hotels) - 10 Hours

From a deluxe mini coach, view the beauty of the big island from volcanoes to tropical rainforests to black sand beaches.  Stop for lunch at Volcano House (lunch n ot included) 
$63.00 (per person, including tax)

Captain Beach Dinner Sail

not availalbe on mondays

Sunset dinner cruise on Kailua Bay, enjoy a buffet dinner and traditional Hawaiian entertainment.

$60 per person including tax

Atlantis Submarine Mon-Friday

Explore natural coral reef on 48 passenger submarine. 

Departs Kailua Kona Pier

$88 per person including tax

Dream Cruises

Pacific Splash Barefoot Fun Cruise
Cruise Kona coastline and moor at scenic cove. Water slide, water trampoline, masks, fins and snorkels available.
Continental breakfast & deli-style lunch with cash bar

$90.00 (per person, including tax)
                                                                           
Dolphin and Whale Watch Cruise
Cruise off Kona coast year-round to see dolphins and pilot whales. May also see humpback whales
December to mid-May.
Snacks and soft drinks included; cash bar.
$43.00 (per person, including tax)

Helicopter Tours                                                               
Big Island Volcano Deluxe 105 Minutes
Experience the fiery lava vents of the Big Island's active volcano, Kilauea. Soar through hidden tropical valleys with roaring waterfalls and the beautiful Hamakua coast rainforest.
From Kona airport
$425.00 (per person, including tax)

Kohala/Hamakua Coast 45 minutes
Witness the awesome beauty of the Kohala mountains! The tour will take you up steep ocean cliffs and down into deep winding valleys such as Waimanu, Pololu, and Waipio.
From Kona airport
$198.00 (per person, including tax)

Formations of Pele/Kilauea Volcano 50 minutes
The landscape of Volcanoes National Park unfolds as rainforest gives way to barren lava fields.
See cascading waterfalls and peer into Pu'u O'o vent (weather permitting).
From Hilo airport
$205.00 (per person, including tax)

Diving/Snorkeling Tours

Beginners
Includes instruction, pool session, equipment, and boat dive.

$150.00 (per person, including tax)
                                                    

Boat Dive                                                                                                                         
Includes two tanks and refreshments
$93.00 (per person, including tax)
$47.00 for snorkeler's (per person, including tax)

Night Dive
Includes one tank, weights, lights -- "Manta Ray Madness"
$102.00 (per person, including tax)

Round-tip transfers/Flower Lei/Greeting Packages avilable

Limousine/SUV Tours
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