Outdoor Adventures, Big Island tours & activities, fun things to do in Big Island

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Hawaii Outdoor Adventures takes you traversing island terrain by hike, horse, bike, and ATV, flying through forest canopies by zipline and to tee up on a designer par-72 golf course. Explore your destination in many fun and unique ways and enjoy beautiful panoramas that follow wherever you go!

ATV & Off-Road Tours

Big Island ATV tours are the best way to explore Hawaii’s rugged terrain! Take the trail less traveled on an exhilarating off-roading adventure. Explore hidden secret spots along Kohala and Hamakua Coast, venture down dirt trails, and swim at exclusive waterfalls. Hawaii ATV rides are one of the most popular things to do on Big Island and are a great outdoor adventure for the whole family.
Zipline Adventures

One of the most popular things to do on the Big Island is a Zipline adventure. The Island of Hawaii has the best zipline tours! Soar over towering waterfalls and through tropical rainforests. Zipline Eco-Adventure is the most exhilarating way to explore hidden treasures while enjoying exclusive access to otherwise unreachable locations, you can even add a waterfall swim to your tour. Ziplining is safe, fun, and requires no prior experience making it a great outdoor activity for everyone.
Horseback Riding

The Big Island has been home to many different ranches over the past two centuries of the Hawaiian paniolo tradition. Tour these beautiful ranches with their gently sloping hills and lush greenery from atop your very own horse. Beginner riders welcome! Horseback riding is also one of the only ways to access the secluded Waipio Valley, where the entry roads are too steep for most vehicles. Explore the wild side of the Big Island like the cowboys of old!
Hiking

Many of the Big Island's hidden treasures can only be accessed on foot, so lace up your hiking boots and get ready for an adventure! Hike to hidden waterfalls, trek the volcano, or explore forest trails to watch native birds. Hiking is also the only way to navigate the lava rocks on the south shore, which will reward you with a close-up view of the molten lava as it pours into the ocean to cool and create new land. Perfect for nature lovers!
Waterfall Adventures

The arid, volcanic landscape of the west side of the Big Island exists in contrast to the lush, green eastern side, where waterfalls plunge off sea cliffs and flow through lush valleys. See famous waterfalls such as stunning Rainbow Falls, majestic Akaka, or towering Hiilawe. These waterfall tours are the best way for you to see the beauty of the Hilo side, whether you're exploring Waipio Valley, doing a nature walk, or flying to a secluded pool via helicopter.
Stargazing Tours

If you enjoy looking at the stars, a visit to the Big Island is not complete without stargazing at Mauna Kea through a powerful telescope. Stargazing is one of the top things to do on the Big Island and it should be on everyone’s Hawaii bucket list. Big Island is home to some of the best stargazing conditions in the world. The elevation and isolated location in the middle of the Pacific Ocean allow you to see the starry night sky more clearly than you have ever seen.

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Mauna Kea Stargazing Stellar Explorer & Daytime Solar Viewing Experience
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Embark on the only stargazing tour in Hawaii that features nighttime astronomical observing on the slopes of Mauna Kea & daytime solar viewing. The most family-friendly stargazing tour, all ages are welcome! Tour departs from Kona and Hilo.

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6.5 - 9 hour(s) (afternoon)
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Adventure with Picnic Dinner
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On this Mauna Kea sunset and stargazing tour you’ll get to view the stars and sunset from above the clouds, at the summit of a volcano! After a beautiful sunset, prepare to be amazed as the night sky lights up with thousands of glittering stars.

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Deluxe Volcano Tour & Stargazing Experience - Exclusive Access to Fissure 8
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Witness the beauty of a land transformed! Get an exclusive tour of Fissure 8, the most active site of the 2018 Kilauea eruption. Visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park & enjoy fine dining at Volcano House overlooking the caldera before stargazing.

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Horseback Ride Tour Through Waipio Valley
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Horseback through the heart of Waipi'o Valley on a small-group equine excursion featuring ancient and majestic trails of the "Valley of the Kings".

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Hawaii Horseback Riding Tour with Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls
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Enjoy a breathtaking 2.5-hour scenic horseback ride along the Umauma stream and waterfall! Enjoy scenic views of Mauna Kea and the Pacific Ocean on the Hamakua Coast, and hike down to the beautiful Umauma falls, where you can swim and play!

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Umauma Falls Zipline Tour & Waterfall Swim Adventure
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Explore Big Island on a zipline adventure over the famous Umauma Falls! Ride 9 ziplines over a tropical paradise of rainforests, waterfalls, and river gorges. Upgrade your experience to include swimming & kayaking in a private waterfall!

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Mauna Kea Stargazing Tour & Summit Sunset Adventure
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Journey to the highest peak in Hawaii for a spectacular sunset and stargazing tour with Mauna Kea Summit Adventures. Watch a Mauna Kea sunset from the summit then marvel at the stars and planets through professional telescopes!

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Umauma Falls ATV Tour & Waterfall Swim Adventure - Ocean View Trail Ride
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Get set for a thrilling off road adventure at Umauma Falls! Tear through 5.5 miles of off-road trail, take in incredible views and swim at the private waterfall. Solo and multi-passenger vehicles available, making this a great family activity.

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2.5 hour(s) (morning)
7-Line Skyline Akaka Falls Zipline Adventure
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Zip through Big Island’s lush rainforest and soar over towering waterfalls. This 7-line zipline course is voted the best zipline in Hawaii and it’s fun for the whole family. Upgrade to the Zip 'n Waterfall Dip to swim under a cascading waterfall!

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3 - 5.5 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)
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Waipio Valley Mule-Drawn Wagon Tour
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A mule-drawn wagon tour inside the difficult to access Waipio Valley, a place famous for its majestic waterfalls, wet-land taro fields and wild horses!

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Waipio Valley Horseback Riding Tour with Naalapa Stables

Take a guided horseback ride through the Valley of the Kings, filled with jungle trails, wet land taro patches, magnificent waterfalls, and more! Be one with nature as you discover a variety of historical and spiritual places.

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USD114.73

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Hawaii Stargazing Tour, Sunset & Astro Photo Experience - Capture the Milky Way!
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Discover the best hidden spots for sunset and astrophotography in Hawaii! Visit Pololu Valley, Hawi & Lapakahi State Park. Capture a spectacular sunset on the scenic Kohala mountains & stargaze at a secluded location for stunning night sky photos.

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Ultimate Waipio Valley Off-Road Tour, Akaka Falls and Waterfall Swim Adventure
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Explore Waipio Valley by 4WD Van and discover beautiful waterfalls along the Hamakua Coast. Visit a tropical fruit farm and swim or kayak under a 60-foot private waterfall!

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Kohala Seven Waterfalls Eco Tour Adventure with Waterfall Swim & Picnic Lunch
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Discover the beauty of Kohala! Hike through a private nature reserve, swim at a tropical waterfall & enjoy a picnic overlooking Pololu Valley. The perfect option for anyone wanting to head off the beaten path of Hawaii!

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Big Island Twilight Volcano Tour & Stargazing with Dinner (from Kona)
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Volcanoes National Park is now open! Stop at a local coffee farm, visit a black sand beach and explore the new features of the park. Heading back, enjoy for a mesmerizing stargazing experience.

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Kilauea Volcano Hike & 2018 Lava Flow with Wine Tasting & BBQ Dinner
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Explore the 2018 lava flows in Puna, the newly formed black sand beach at Pohoiki and visit scenic lookouts in Volcanoes National Park before hiking to the floor of the Kilauea Caldera. Lunch, Dinner and Wine tasting at Volcano Winery included!

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Naalapa Stables Kohala Horseback Riding Tour at Kahua Ranch - Oceanview Trail

Go on an open-range horseback riding adventure onto a 12,000 acre working cattle and sheep ranch, where the beauty of North Kohala unfolds before your eyes. Each ride is catered to your experience, great for beginners and experienced riders!

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2 - 3 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)
AATV - All About The View Big Island ATV Ride on Hamakua Coast
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Venture out on a 2.5-hour off-road adventure from mountain to sea. Explore Hawaii’s rich cultural landscape at the Waipio On Horseback Ranch, enjoying exclusive views of enchanting Hamakua coastline! Drive a Side-by Side ATV on a tandem or solo ride.

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Hawaii Waterfalls Adventure Tour - Hilo Waterfall Swim & Cacao Farm Tour
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Discover the hidden beauty of the Big Island. Visit the famous Rainbow Falls. Swim, Kayak, or Paddle under the 120 ft private Kulaniapia Falls. Tour a cacao farm and enjoy chocolate tasting. Great for couples, families and cruise ship passengers.

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Kohala 9-line Zipline Treetop Canopy Adventure
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Experience a one-of-a-kind canopy zipline course through Kohala's eucalyptus forests and waterfalls! Zip across 9 lines, cross 5 suspension bridges, and rappel. Combine your zipline with a waterfall swim for the ultimate Big Island adventure.

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3.5 - 11.5 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)