These are absolute, not-to-be-missed activities you should do when you visit the Big Island, Hawaii!
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Don't Leave the Big Island Without Doing These!
Don't Leave the Big Island Without Doing These!
Must-do activities on the Big Island Hawaii you shouldn't pass up
One of the most unique things exclusive to the Big Island is night snorkeling with Manta Rays! This is an absolute MUST-DO!
Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel
The only place in the US where you have the chance to see real live lava is at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park!
Make the Most of Your Day: A Perfect 1 Day Itinerary at Volcanoes National Park
Humpback whales migrate to Hawaii in the winter and you can often see them from shore or take a tour boat to get close to them!
Guaranteed Whale and Dolphin Tour in Kona
The Big Island is world famous for its Kona coffee! Visit coffee farms for free samples and learn about how you get your morning caffeine from bean to cup!
Kona Coffee Farm Tours You Shouldn't Pass Up
Kealakekua Bay is one of the best areas for snorkeling on the Big Island! Take a boat tour is the easiest way to access it.
Kealakekua Bay Afternoon Snorkel: Family Fun on the Kona Coast
Adrenaline junkies can't pass up the opportunity to jump off of 40ft cliffs at South Point, the Southernmost Point in the US
Jumping off Cliffs at South Point
The Big Island has 1 of 4 green sand beaches in the WORLD! Hike 5 miles or ask a local to drive you in their pickup!
Papakolea Green Sand Beach
Can you really visit Hawaii without attending a luau??
Voyagers of the Pacific Luau
The Big Island has plenty of waterfalls to go around, some you can even swim in!
Swim Next to Waterfalls
Because the Big Island is so volcanic, there are many black sand beaches to find
8 Black Sand Beaches Not-to-Miss on the Big Island (with Map)
If you are looking for a beach bum day, there are plenty of white sand beaches to relax on!
7 White Sand Beaches on the Big Island That Will Remind You of Maui
Sunset on the Big Island is sooooooo romantic! 💗
Where to Watch Sunset on the Big Island: Beaches, Restaurants & More!
Malasadas are a Portuguese donut found in Hawaii and they are sooooooo yummy!! 😋
Malasadas Worth Traveling to the Big Island For
You don't need a tour to summit Mauna Kea (13,000ft up) to watch sunset and see the stars, but then you don't have to rent a 4x4
Summit Mauna Kea
I love petroglyphs! I think these ancient lava carvings are so mysterious and beautiful!
