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Experience the best of Big Island of Hawaii

The Big Island of Hawaii is the largest and youngest of the main Hawaiian islands, with active volcanoes, black-sand beaches, coffee farms and clear skies.

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The Big Island is larger than all the other Hawaiian islands combined and still being shaped by active volcanoes. Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has steaming craters, lava fields and the Chain of Craters Road down to the sea. Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa both rise above 4,000 metres, and snow dusts their summits in winter.

The Hilo side is rainy and lush, with waterfalls such as Akaka Falls, while the Kona side is dry and sunny, with coffee farms, snorkelling at Kealakekua Bay and manta rays gathering off the coast at night. Black-sand beaches such as Punaluʻu have sea turtles, the green-sand beach at Papakōlea is a hike away, and Waipiʻo Valley's dramatic cliffs are in the north-east. Stargazers head up Mauna Kea at sunset.

Kona coffee and macadamia nuts are grown on the slopes, and local plates include poke, loco moco, kalua pork and shave ice. The weather varies with altitude: warm and dry on the west, wet in the east, and cold at the summits. Temperatures are mild all year, with humpback whales offshore in winter.

  • 1 hop-on hop-off route
  • Free cancellation on 95% of experiences
  • 4.7 across the top 24

Top 10 attractions in Big Island of Hawaii

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  1. Number 1

    Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

    4.818k reviewsfrom $17
  2. Number 2

    Rainbow Falls

    4.817k reviewsfrom $17
  3. Number 3

    Thurston Lava Tube (Nāhuku)

    4.816k reviewsfrom $17
  4. Number 4

    Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach

    4.913k reviewsfrom $35
  5. Number 5

    Kealakekua Bay

    4.911k reviewsfrom $17
  6. Number 6

    Akaka Falls

    4.810k reviewsfrom $17
  7. Number 7

    Captain Cook Monument

    4.88k reviewsfrom $69
  8. Number 8

    Kona (Kailua-Kona)

    4.88k reviewsfrom $17
  9. Number 9

    Liliʻuokalani Gardens

    4.77k reviewsfrom $17
  10. Number 10

    Richardson Ocean Park

    4.85k reviewsfrom $61

Special offers in Big Island of Hawaii

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Hop-on hop-off in Big Island of Hawaii

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Day trips from Big Island of Hawaii

142

Cruises and boat trips in Big Island of Hawaii

51

Guided tours in Big Island of Hawaii

192

Walking and bike tours in Big Island of Hawaii

15

Food and drink experiences in Big Island of Hawaii

39

Shows and nightlife in Big Island of Hawaii

7

Outdoor and adventure activities in Big Island of Hawaii

157

Nature and wildlife tours in Big Island of Hawaii

92

Family days and theme parks in Big Island of Hawaii

5

Shore excursions from Big Island of Hawaii

38

For couples in Big Island of Hawaii

7

Signature experiences in Big Island of Hawaii

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Questions about Big Island of Hawaii

What is there to do in Big Island of Hawaii?
We list 565 experiences in Big Island of Hawaii. The largest groups are day trips (150), attraction tickets (8), shows & theatre (7).
What are the top attractions in Big Island of Hawaii?
Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Big Island of Hawaii are Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Rainbow Falls, Thurston Lava Tube (Nāhuku), Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach.
What is the most popular experience in Big Island of Hawaii?
By number of traveller reviews it is "Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History", rated 4.9 out of 5 from 7,123 reviews.
Is there a hop-on hop-off bus in Big Island of Hawaii?
Yes. We list 1 hop-on hop-off bus tour in Big Island of Hawaii; the most reviewed is "Hilo Town Tour Hop on Hop off experience" with 127 reviews.
How long do tours and tickets in Big Island of Hawaii take?
The typical experience in Big Island of Hawaii lasts about 4 hours; the middle half run between 2 hours and 6.5 hours.
Can I cancel a booking in Big Island of Hawaii?
The operator lists free cancellation on 95% of the 565 experiences we hold for Big Island of Hawaii. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.

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