It's certainly no misnomer that locals call their home the Big Island. Big it is - more than twice the size of all the other Hawaiian islands combined. It encompasses a diverse geography that includes active volcanoes, coastal deserts, lush rain forests and snowy mountains.
Whether you opt to camp at the edge of a smoldering volcano, relax in a century-old B&B or soak up the rays at a beachfront resort, you'll never struggle for something to do.
Big Island Day Trip: Volcano Adventure from Maui
Explore Volcanoes National Park, Jagger Museum, Thurston Lava Tube, Kilauea Iki Crater. This narrated excursion features the closest approach to recent lava flows allowed by Civil Defense and local authorities.
Hilo City Tour
One of the few towns left that has the old ethos of Hawaii, Hilo is a town worth an in-depth exploration. This tour explores just historic Hilo though, as it heads out to visit a few local attractions as well.
Big Island Tours & Attractions
Can't decide what to do on the Big Island? Here are some ideas:
Kohala Country Waterfalls
Fun for the whole family this tour goes into the hills of Hawaii to learn about how abundant rainfall is managed by native Hawaiians both for agriculture and for outdoor recreation.
Suggested Itineraries: the Big Island
On the sunny Kona coast, Kailua served as a summer home for Hawaiian royalty long before mainland tourists turned it into the largest vacation destination on the Big Island. Beautiful secluded beaches lie on the north Kona Coast. The northwest tip of the Big Island is dominated by a central ridge, the Kohala Mountains.
The island's rugged Hamakua Coast offers some of the Big Island's most spectacular scenery - a mélange of deep ravines, lush jungle valleys and cascading waterfalls. One of a kind, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park encompasses an awesome and constantly changing landscape.
Big Island Summit & Stars Tour
From USD $176.04
Go to the top of Mauna Kea for a view of the sunset with a naturalist to reveal the wonders of Hawaii's night skies.
Big Island Volcano Adventure
From USD $67.70
Learn about the geological processes that formed the Hawaiian islands on this tour to Mt. Kilauea.
Top-rated things to do in Big Island of Hawaii according to Viator.com travelers:
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Zodiac Raft and Snorkel Adventure
based on 3 reviews
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Atlantis Kona Submarine Adventure
based on 2 reviews
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Best of Hilo and Imiloa Astronomy Center
based on 2 reviews
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Kona Submarine Adventure
From USD $95.38
See one of the world's most magnificent coral reefs on this submarine tour underwater near Kona.
Snorkeling & Sailing
From USD $106.44
Head out on this ultra-stable catamaran to the best snorkel spots off the Big Island.







