Discover Big Island Sightseeing Activities

The Valley of the Kings is a stunning scenic destination with a black sand beach, waterfalls and Hawaiian historical & cultural significance.

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Home to gorgeous valleys, exotic plants, and the heart of waterfall country, the Hamakua Coast is a breathtaking adventure waiting to happen.

If you’re visiting the Kona Area, here are the state and national parks you should see to gain a taste of Hawaii’s culture and unique natural wonders.

As you cruise around the Big Island taking in the sights, consider taking one of these incredible scenic drives.

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Easily accessible and with plenty of scenic lookouts, you’ll want to check out these amazing hiking and walking trails in Volcanoes National Park.

For those seeking an adventurous alternative to the typical tourist activities, a horseback riding tour with Paniolo Adventures promises a unique look at rural Hawaiian life.

Silver Crest Farms provided horseback riding tours on the Big Island’s southeastern side until the 2018 Kilauea Eruption devastated their property and the nearby trails.

For history buffs and those fascinated by Hawaiian culture, the Big Island has many fascinating attractions to visit.

The cultural and historical significance of the Kailua-Kona area simply can’t be missed. Make sure to see these historical sites on your stroll through town.

Offering a fun evening activity for the whole family, Makani Stargazing and Glow Golf Experience is an amazing opportunity to view the starry night time skies.

Mauna Kea is the tallest sea mountain in the world, offering unprecedented views of the heavens above. So get ready for some stargazing like you’ve never seen before.

Specializing in ocean tours, Kalapana Lava Boat offers lava tours when lava is flowing and whale, dolphin and waterfall tours in season.

Experience the Big Island’s volcanic activity, a miracle of nature that isn’t found elsewhere on planet Earth. Hawaii provides incredible access to see the red glow of molten lava.

No visit to the Big Island would be complete without heading out to see flowing lava. There are many ways to see the flows but a Lava Boat tour is a real treat.

The Big Island experienced an eruption of Kilauea during the summer of 2018, marking some of the most significant seismic activity in decades.

The original lava boat tour company on the Big Island, Lava Ocean Tours offers a variety of ocean adventures.

Hawaiian-owned and operated, this Lava Boat tour brings you to the incredible ocean entry of the lava flows for an impressive view.

Thurston Lava Tube, dating back 350-500 years is an exemplar example of the many lava caves on the Big Island formed by continual volcanic activity.

For those interested in the unique and exciting nature of Hawaiian volcanoes, the Thomas A. Jaggar Museum offers a detailed and interesting exhibit.

Experience The Painted Church, where Father John Berchmans Velghe painted the interior walls of Saint Benedict’s Catholic Church with beautiful murals depicting biblical scenes.

A historic agricultural wonder located south of Kailua-Kona on the Big Island, the Kona Coffee Living History Museum and H.N. Greenwell Store is everything a coffee lover could ask for.

Should you find yourself on the Island of Hawaii, whale watching is an unforgettable experience that will be a highlight of your vacation.

World-renowned for the quality and consistency of its beans, Kona Coffee alone is worth a trip to the Big Island.

The Botanical Gardens on the Big Island of Hawaii are as diverse as the island itself, with everything from tropical gardens, to orchid farms and rainforest zoos to explore.

A place of both historic and natural importance, Kealakekua Bay along the Big Island’s western coast is a remarkable spot to hike, snorkel and see the sights.

in historic downtown Hilo you will find the beautiful Lili’uokalani Gardens, the largest, authentic Edo-style ornamental garden outside of Japan.

This colorful botanical garden is home to many lovely plants, roaming peacocks and unique sculptural elements located around the grounds.

This 12 acre zoo and garden offers a fun and free family activity in Hilo, Hawaii and is celebrated as the only naturally, occurring tropical rainforest zoo in the United States.

With over 500 blooming orchids on display, the Akatsuka Orchid Gardens is an incredible collection of rare and beautiful, high quality plants.

Nani Mau, meaning Forever Beautiful, is a gorgeous botanical garden with fruit orchards, orchids, ginger and hibiscus gardens as well as an anthurium grove.

The peace sanctuary is 7 acres of a tropical botanical paradise with manicured pathways, rare Hawaiian plants and peaceful settings for meditation.

This beautiful botanical garden offers over 400 acres of incredible lush tropical plants, a massive collection of wild orchids as well as exciting Zipline and Segway tours.

This educational botanical garden, started by Professor Don Hemmes in the 1980s, is home to some rare and beautiful plant collections.

The Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden is a 40-acre natural garden of tropical plants and a nature lover’s paradise located in the Onomea Valley.