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 & UTV Off-Road Tours

Where you're going, you won't need roads! Explore Waipio Valley, the Kohala Coast, and picturesque Paani Ranch as you zoom around on your own four-wheel-drive vehicle. These small, quick vehicles can get you to places over rough terrain that most cars can't pass, allowing you to explore even more of the Big Island's natural landscape or just zoom around at your own pleasure! Visit hidden waterfalls, secluded valleys, and volcanic craters on these exhilarating off-road tours.
Zipline Adventures

Soar over towering waterfalls, forest treetops, and botanical gardens on a Big Island zipline adventure! These spectacular tours on the east side showcase the beautiful, lush landscape of the east side, marked by valleys, waterfalls, and tropical forests, in the most exhilirating way. All zipline courses are professionally maintained and regularly inspected so as to meet the highest safety standards. Ziplining is safe, fun, and requires no prior experience!
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

The Big Island is home to a large number of astronomical observatories due to its ideal conditions for star gazing. Mauna Kea's summit, located above the clouds, is the perfect vantage point from which to gaze at heavenly bodies and constellations. These tours take you to Mauna Kea and Saddle Road, remote locations with a clear view of the night sky, to gaze up at the stars with your naked eyes or with a powerful telescope.

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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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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Adventure with Picnic Dinner
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Enjoy Hawaii's best stargazing adventure. Start the evening with a picnic dinner and watch the sunset from a scenic lookout at the top of Mauna Kea. Then, witness the beauty of a clear night sky on the Big Island with an 11” Celestron telescope.

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Scenic Oceanview Horseback Ride 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 the gorgeous Umauma Falls from land, sea & sky! Ride ziplines and a giant swing, kayak and take a walking tour through beautiful Umauma. Don't miss out on this family-friendly fun!

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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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Deluxe Volcano & Stargazing Tour with Dinner - 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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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)
Epic Big Island Adventures Stargazing Photo Tour, Waterfalls & Lava Tube Cave
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Journey across the island on an epic adventure. Visit a 90-foot waterfall, explore a lava tube, and gaze at the stars through an Astro-Cam telescope. Have your photo taken on the slopes of Mauna Kea with the Milky Way as your backdrop.

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USD269.00

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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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7-Line Skyline Akaka Falls Zipline Adventure
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Zip down 7 thrilling lines along the beautiful Kolekole Stream, zipping across cascading waterfalls up to 250-feet tall! This is one experience to never forget!

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USD188.43

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Mauna Kea Stargazing Tour & Summit Sunset Adventure
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Stand at the top of Hawaii at the famous Big Island observatory with Mauna Kea Summit Adventures. Watch a Mauna Kea sunset over the cloud line at 9,000 feet above sea level and marvel at millions of stars glittering above with guided stargazing.

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Hawaii Stargazing & Astrophotography Tour - Visit Pololu Valley & Kohala Coast
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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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Mauna Kea Trails ATV Tours - RZR Ride Adventure (Hamakua Coast)
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Get down and muddy on the newest family-friendly Big island activities. The scenic 7-mile Mauna Kea trail features spectacular panoramic views of the most famous Hawaii island volcano, Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa and Kilauea!

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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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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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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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Circle Island & Volcanoes Helicopter Tour - Save $50 on Early Bird Flights

Fly over Volcanoes National Park to see the recent lava fields and craters of Kilauea! Witness the beauty of the Kohala Mountains and Hamakua Coast. Explore the steep ocean cliffs and hidden valleys waterfalls of Waipio, Waimanu and Pololu valleys.

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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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North Kohala ATV Tour & Waterfall Adventure by ATV Outfitters Hawaii

Take this exhilarating guided ATV tour along the edge of the spectacular Kohala sea cliffs and through pristine, private ranch lands, lush tropical rain forests and historical sites!

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From USD187.43

(26 reviews)

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2 - 3.5 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)
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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)