{"id":90838,"date":"2023-05-31T21:53:40","date_gmt":"2023-06-01T07:53:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/travelguide\/?p=90838"},"modified":"2026-06-06T02:48:05","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T12:48:05","slug":"new-things-to-do-big-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaiiactivities.com\/travelguide\/new-things-to-do-big-island\/","title":{"rendered":"New Things to Do on the Big Island in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;171454&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"c7 c11\"><span class=\"c0\">The Big Island of Hawaii is an incredible destination for travelers looking to explore the beauty of nature, try new activities, and immerse themselves in the culture. From lush green rainforests and stunning black sand beaches to active volcanoes and picturesque waterfalls, there&#8217;s something for everyone on this magnificent island. Whether you&#8217;re looking for outdoor adventures or a chance to relax and unwind, here are some of the new things you can do while visiting The Big Island.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;860453&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kilauea_Volcano_Hiking_Expedition_with_Experienced_Eco-Tour_Guides\"><\/span><strong><span class=\"c13\">K<\/span><span class=\"c13\">ilauea Volcano Hiking Expedition with Experienced Eco-Tour Guides<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;479094&#8243;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; position_vertical=&#8221;middle&#8221; align_horizontal=&#8221;align_center&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;130148&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;90862&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; media_ratio=&#8221;one-one&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;477666&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;412325&#8243;]Experience the best Big Island volcano hiking tour, featuring an 8-mile loop trail that takes you to the most scenic and popular spots in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The tour begins with a stroll through steam vents and Hawaiian forests, followed by a trek through the Kilauea Iki Crater and the Thurston Lava Tube. Joining a group tour or booking a private tour guarantees you&#8217;ll have one of the best volcanic experiences in Hawaii![\/vc_column_text][vc_button border_width=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;877082&#8243; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiiactivities.com%2Fen%2Fhawaii%2Fbig_island%2Fa%2F172609%3Futm_source%3Dblog%26utm_campaign%3DThingsToDoOnTheBigIsland%26sid%3D1486%26cid%3DblogThingsToDoOnTheBigIsland|target:_blank&#8221;]BOOK NOW[\/vc_button][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;589640&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hawaii_Volcanoes_National_Park_Guided_Self-Guided_E-Bike_Tours\"><\/span><strong>Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Guided &amp; Self-Guided E-Bike Tours<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;209845&#8243;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; position_vertical=&#8221;middle&#8221; align_horizontal=&#8221;align_center&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;322437&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;90852&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; media_ratio=&#8221;one-one&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;188671&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;293574&#8243;]Experience the best Big Island volcano hiking tour, featuring an 8-mile loop trail that takes you to the most scenic and popular spots in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The tour begins with a stroll through steam vents and Hawaiian forests, followed by a trek through the Kilauea Iki Crater and the Thurston Lava Tube. Joining a group tour or booking a private tour guarantees you&#8217;ll have one of the best volcanic experiences in Hawaii![\/vc_column_text][vc_button border_width=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;136563&#8243; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiiactivities.com%2Fen%2Fhawaii%2Fbig_island%2Fa%2F173709%3Futm_source%3Dblog%26utm_campaign%3DThingsToDoOnTheBigIsland%26sid%3D1486%26cid%3DblogThingsToDoOnTheBigIsland|target:_blank&#8221;]BOOK NOW[\/vc_button][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;214187&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kona_Inn_Pelikana_Luau_%E2%80%93_Waterfront_Hawaiian-Style_Dinner_Show_with_Fire_Dance\"><\/span><strong>Kona Inn Pelikana Luau &#8211; Waterfront Hawaiian-Style Dinner Show with Fire Dance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;105418&#8243;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; position_vertical=&#8221;middle&#8221; align_horizontal=&#8221;align_center&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;131908&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;90842&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; media_ratio=&#8221;one-one&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;147964&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;102942&#8243;]Embrace the true spirit of Hawaii with Oahu Entertainment&#8217;s unforgettable local-style luau on the enchanting Big Island. Treat your taste buds to the island&#8217;s top-notch luau buffet, as you discover the significance of Pilikana- the sacred bond between loved ones. Experience the vibrant cultural performances from New Zealand, Samoa, and Hawaii, that will leave you mesmerized. A night of fun, food, and fellowship awaits you &#8211; don&#8217;t miss out![\/vc_column_text][vc_button border_width=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;126447&#8243; link=&#8221;url:%2Fen%2Fhawaii%2Fbig_island%2Fa%2F15812%3Futm_source%3Dblog%26utm_campaign%3DThingsToDoOnTheBigIsland%26sid%3D1486%26cid%3DblogThingsToDoOnTheBigIsland|target:_blank&#8221;]BOOK NOW[\/vc_button][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;166997&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kona_Snorkel_Cruise\"><\/span><strong>Kona Snorkel Cruise<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;828656&#8243;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; align_horizontal=&#8221;align_center&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;926823&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;90843&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; media_ratio=&#8221;one-one&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;162809&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;107306&#8243;]Discover the hidden wonders of the Kona Coast on a thrilling 3-hour snorkel tour. Our expert Captains and crew will guide you to the top snorkeling spots, where you\u2019ll marvel at playful dolphins, graceful turtles, and dazzling schools of fish in vibrant reefs. Learn fascinating historical facts, get insider snorkeling tips, and share fish stories with the friendly crew, adding excitement to the adventure. Grab your snorkel gear and join us for a remarkable encounter in the warm Hawaiian sea.[\/vc_column_text][vc_button border_width=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;193615&#8243; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiiactivities.com%2Fen%2Fhawaii%2Fbig_island%2Fa%2F172343%3Futm_source%3Dblog%26utm_campaign%3DThingsToDoOnTheBigIsland%26sid%3D1486%26cid%3DblogThingsToDoOnTheBigIsland|target:_blank&#8221;]BOOK NOW[\/vc_button][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;115680&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Big_Island_All-Inclusive_Luxury_Private_Circle_Island_Tour\"><\/span><strong>Big Island All-Inclusive Luxury Private Circle Island Tour<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;932456&#8243;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; position_vertical=&#8221;middle&#8221; align_horizontal=&#8221;align_center&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;501912&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;90844&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; media_ratio=&#8221;one-one&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;675245&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;350742&#8243;]Journey through a steamy lava tube, marvel at majestic waterfalls and black sand beaches and tour a Kona coffee farm. And the best part? You get to customize your tour to suit your group&#8217;s preferences, going at your own pace and seeing what you want to see. Indulge in the ultimate luxury and comfort on this Big Island private charter sightseeing tour that will leave you with unforgettable memories.[\/vc_column_text][vc_button border_width=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;459362&#8243; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiiactivities.com%2Fen%2Fhawaii%2Fbig_island%2Fa%2F172851%3Futm_source%3Dblog%26utm_campaign%3DThingsToDoOnTheBigIsland%26sid%3D1486%26cid%3DblogThingsToDoOnTheBigIsland|target:_blank&#8221;]BOOK NOW[\/vc_button][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;202667&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Big_Island_Waterfall_Eco-Adventure_%E2%80%93_Swim_Hike_Kayak_SUP_Private_Tour\"><\/span><strong>Big Island Waterfall Eco-Adventure &#8211; Swim, Hike, Kayak &amp; SUP Private Tour<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;165708&#8243;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; position_vertical=&#8221;middle&#8221; align_horizontal=&#8221;align_center&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;126569&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;90845&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; media_ratio=&#8221;one-one&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;155802&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;195945&#8243;]Immerse yourself in the lush Hawaiian rainforests and delve into the beauty of the Big Island&#8217;s waterfalls with a unique private tour. Prepare to swim, kayak, paddle, and even rappel down one of the island&#8217;s most majestic waterfalls, all while basking in the expert guidance of a local tour guide. With all meals, necessary equipment, and professionally edited photos included, enjoy the ultimate waterfall adventure on the Big Island like never before![\/vc_column_text][vc_button border_width=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;671324&#8243; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiiactivities.com%2Fen%2Fhawaii%2Fbig_island%2Fa%2F172936%3Futm_source%3Dblog%26utm_campaign%3DThingsToDoOnTheBigIsland%26sid%3D1486%26cid%3DblogThingsToDoOnTheBigIsland|target:_blank&#8221;]BOOK NOW[\/vc_button][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;497435&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Private_Tour_of_Kilauea_Volcano_Black_Sand_Beach_with_Photographer\"><\/span><strong>Private Tour of Kilauea Volcano &amp; Black Sand Beach with Photographer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;152101&#8243;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; position_vertical=&#8221;middle&#8221; align_horizontal=&#8221;align_center&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;184968&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;90846&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; media_ratio=&#8221;one-one&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;111279&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;163677&#8243;]Join us for an exploration of the largest field of ancient Hawaiian petroglyphs and walk through a massive lava tube at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Witness the stunning lava-filled Kilauea Crater and enjoy a delicious dinner at Kilauea Lodge. End the day with a mesmerizing stargazing session under the starry sky of the Big Island.[\/vc_column_text][vc_button border_width=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;133660&#8243; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawaiiactivities.com%2Fen%2Fhawaii%2Fbig_island%2Fa%2F172971%3Futm_source%3Dblog%26utm_campaign%3DThingsToDoOnTheBigIsland%26sid%3D1486%26cid%3DblogThingsToDoOnTheBigIsland|target:_blank&#8221;]BOOK NOW[\/vc_button][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;823713&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mauna_Loa_Volcano_Stargazing_Private_Tour\"><\/span><strong>Mauna Loa Volcano &amp; Stargazing Private Tour<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;174677&#8243;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; position_vertical=&#8221;middle&#8221; align_horizontal=&#8221;align_center&#8221; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;132764&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;90847&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;859883&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;202909&#8243;]Private tours are available from Big Island Backroad Adventures for smaller gatherings of friends, family, couples, and solitary travelers. The excursion will take in the Mauna Loa volcano&#8217;s north flanks as well as the Mauna Kea forest reserve. After a delicious dinner, visitors can stargaze with the best telescopes. 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Before we embark from Kona for an adventurous north or south trip through Big Island to the park, discover the stunning Rainbow Falls, Punaluu Bakery, and black sand beaches. The best of Hawaii&#8217;s natural beauty can be experienced in a single day. 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