November 10, 2023
Visit one of the most iconic locations in Pāhoa where Kīlauea Volcano erupted and left a remnant known as Fissure 8, or Ahu ‘Ailā‘au, which means “House of the Forest Eater.” FISSURE 8 VIEWING AREA offers two-hour tours at the…
January 24, 2023
While here on Hawai‘i Island, you’re likely to experience more scenic imagery than humanly possible. From the other-worldly landscapes you encounter as you tour lava fields and lush rainforests, to a sea turtle or a manta ray going about its…
January 24, 2023
Hawai‘i has six official “SCENIC BYWAYS” (designated as part of the NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAYS PROGRAM ), and Hawai‘i Island is home to two of them: Māmalahoa Kona Heritage Corridor, and Ka‘ū Scenic Byway-the Slopes of Mauna Loa. MĀMALAHOA KONA HERITAGE…
January 24, 2023
TIDE POOLS are MINI-ECOSYSTEMS boasting everything from moray eels to coral reef life and fish. These pools tend to be shallow with calm, clear waters for snorkeling or toe dipping, and Hawai‘i Island has numerous great spots to splash around.…
January 24, 2023
Don’t be misled by Hawai‘i Island’s barren lava fields. The majority of the state’s agricultural products are grown and processed here, and you’ll find many farms willing to give visitors a behind-the-scenes glimpse at how things work with a farm…
January 24, 2023
Located north of Honoka‘a on the Hāmākua Coast, WAIPI‘O VALLEY is the largest and southernmost of the seven valleys on the windward side of the Kohala Mountains. Measuring a mile wide at the coast and almost 6 miles deep, the…
April 6, 2022
History comes to life. On this tour, guests learn all about OLD KONA TOWN as they glide along its streets on a Segway. The tour, which begins at the historical Kona Inn, takes guests along Ali‘i Drive, past Hulihe‘e Palace,…
February 14, 2022
For nearly 30 years, STAR GAZE HAWAI‘I has been guiding amateur astronomers through a tour of Hawai‘i’s night sky. Established in 1992, the company allows stargazers to search the skies from along the coastline with its Seaside Stargazing tours. Sessions…
February 14, 2022
History comes to life. On this tour, guests learn all about OLD KONA TOWN as they glide along its streets on a Segway. The tour, which begins at the historical Kona Inn, takes guests along Ali‘i Drive, past Hulihe‘e Palace,…
February 14, 2022
Over-fishing of the ocean and sustainability are two issues that are near and dear to many people in Hawai‘i. KANALOA OCTOPUS FARM aims to address at least one part of that issue by raising cephalopods for aquariums, researchers and saltwater…
February 14, 2022
Indulge in OFF-ROAD EXPLORATION behind the wheel of an all-terrain vehicle (with a guide who knows the area’s terrain, history and culture), with UMAUMA DELUXE ATV TOURS. Located in Hakalau, riders (driver’s license required for ATV operators) explore Umauma Valley…
January 15, 2015
PARKER RANCH rolls over 150,000 acres of scenic upcountry terrain. It is the home of the first Hawaiian PANIOLO (cowboys), a RACE TRACK, where record-setting thoroughbreds were trained, and a still-functioning CATTLE RANCH. Its colorful history can be traced to…