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 & 4WD / 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 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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USD225.00

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(59 reviews)

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4.5 - 8.5 hour(s) (afternoon)
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Mauna Kea Summit Stargazing & Sunset Adventure with Picnic Dinner
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Spend an evening that begins with dinner at a Parker Ranch outpost, followed by an ascent to Mauna Kea summit, Hawaii's tallest point, for the best stargazing on Big Island - warm drinks and brownies included!

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USD235.00

(48 reviews)

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5 - 9 hour(s) (afternoon)
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Deluxe Volcano Tour & Stargazing Experience with Gourmet Dinner (from Kona)
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Experience the best of the Big Island and visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park! Explore a lava tube, visit Puna District and see the lava fields from the most recent eruption in 2018. Enjoy delicious fine dining at Kilauea Lodge for dinner.

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From USD215.24

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(60 reviews)

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11 - 13.5 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)
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Scenic Waipio Ridge Horseback Rides - Ride the Rim & Hidden Waterfalls
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Ride along the rim of beautiful Waipio Valley, the Valley of the Kinds, on a horseback journey to the top of Hiilawe. On a longer trail ride, ride along the ridge and then down to the valley to encounter beautiful private waterfall!

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From USD93.75

(98 reviews)

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3 - 5.5 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)
Waterfalls, Lava Cave & Mauna Kea Stargazing Tour with Astro-Photographer Guide

See the best of the Big Island with this 8-hour evening tour that takes you to the rainforests and waterfalls of Hilo, a secret lava tube cave, and the clear starry skies of Mauna Kea! This small-group sightseeing tour is a must-do!

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USD249.00

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5.5 - 6.5 hour(s) (afternoon)
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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USD109.66

(18 reviews)

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3 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)
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Umauma Falls Zipline Tour
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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. Family-friendly!

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From USD163.97

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2.5 - 5.5 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)
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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USD203.65

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11 - 13.5 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)
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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USD197.39

(14 reviews)

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9.5 - 11.5 hour(s) (morning)
Kilauea Volcano Helicopter Flight & Zipline Adventures (from Kona)

Fly from Kona Airport over volcanoes, waterfalls and green mountains on a thrilling helicopter tour and stop for ziplining through a lush forest or tropical garden.

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USD764.00

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11.5 - 13.5 hour(s) (morning)
Circle Island Helicopter Tour with Exclusive Waterfall Landing (from Waikoloa)

Fly with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters and experience panoramic views of the Big Island's natural landscape. Soar over Kilauea Volcano, Kohala Coast & land at the base of a stunning 1200' tall waterfall.

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3 - 4 hour(s) (morning)
Mauna Kea Stellar Explorer - Daytime Solar Viewing & Stargazing Experience
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Embark on on out-of-this-world adventure in Hawaii and the only one that lets you observe the sky at night and in daytime! Visit the area around Mauna Kea with expert guides & enjoy a nighttime stargazing at a special location on this heavenly tour!

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From USD134.72

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6.5 - 7.5 hour(s) (afternoon)
Kohala 9-line Zipline Treetop Canopy Adventure
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Zipline through and above the tree tops of North Kohala's eucalyptus forests, the historic place where Hawaii's first King Kamehameha was born!

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From USD189.00

(17 reviews)

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3.5 - 11.5 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)
North Kohala Off-Road Adventure & Waterfall Swim Eco Tour
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Embark on off-road adventure and discover the beauty of Kohala! Hike through a private nature reserve, swim at a tropical waterfall & enjoy a picnic overlooking Pololu Valley.

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USD195.00

(6 reviews)

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7.5 - 10.5 hour(s) (morning)
North Kohala ATV Waterfall Adventure

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 USD186.46

(25 reviews)

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

2 - 3.5 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)
Hilo Tropical Wonders - Waterfall Swim & Fruit Farm Tour
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Discover the hidden beauty of the Big Island. Visit 4 different waterfalls in Hilo, including the famous Rainbow Falls. Swim, Kayak, or Paddle under a 120 ft private waterfall at Ok Fruit Farm.

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USD150.00

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4 - 4.5 hour(s) (morning)
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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From USD187.93

(33 reviews)

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3 - 5.5 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)
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

(40 reviews)

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

3 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)
Waipio Valley Off-Road Explorer & Waterfalls Tour (Kona & Hilo Departures)
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Embark on an off-road adventure into the secluded Waipio Valley. Choose to depart from Kona or Hilo and visit the Valley of the Kings, Akaka Falls & Rainbow Falls.

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From USD207.83

(2 reviews)

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6.5 - 10 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)
Zipline Through Paradise - 8-line Zip Adventure over Honolii River & Waterfalls
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Experience 8 incredible, adrenaline-pumping ziplines near Hilo! Even take the option of a side-by-side ride with a friend for a dual adventure.

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From USD197.38

(6 reviews)

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4.5 - 9.5 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)