Welcome to the Island of Hawaii - "The Big Island"
The Big Island of Hawaii is the newest island in the Hawaiian Island chain. The Big Island of Hawaii is the last of the major Hawaiian Islands to ascend from the floor of the sea and it is the only
Hawaiian Island that is still Volcanically active and in fact still growing in size. For the past 20 years or so the Big Island of Hawaii's volcano of Kileaua
has been almost continually active and at various times during the 1900's the volcano of Mauna Loa has been active as well.
All this volcanic activity has provided tremendous excitement for residents and visitors alike and it has become the focal point for many of the Hawaii activities available on the island. The Big Island activities include the famous and spectacular Helicopter flights and Air tours over the active volcano, Sightseeing tours and Land tours to see the area from within the Volcano's National Park and various Hiking tours and trips which often put you face to face with live volcanic lava.
The allure of the Big Island of Hawaii does not end with its Volcanoes, however, as it is also home to what can arguably be considered the best sportfishing location on the planet off Kona Hawaii.
Kona Hawaii Sportfishing is dramatic because of the extreme depths to which the water descends directly off the Kona coastline. Within just a few hundred yards off shore the underwater sea shelf falls off to depths not found in most other Hawaiian waters. This seems to be one of the attractions for the enormous billfish which are caught often in these waters. Throughout the towns, Restaurants, shops and museums you will find evidence of these mighty fish in the form of mounted castings. These fish can reach weights in excess of 1000 lbs and the fight to real these ocean giants to the boats can often take many hours and is the grist for many often told sea stories.
Evidence for this excellent fishing can be seen in the harbors which are loaded to capacity with fishing boats. One of the oddities surrounding the Kona fishing industry is that because there is such good fishing there are many boats and because there are many boats the competitive pricing for these charters is relatively low. This means that you can do some of the best Fishing in the world in Kona Hawaii and yet pay relatively little to do so.
The largest marine animal seen on the Big island of Hawaii are the Humpback whales that visit Hawaii each year.
Every Hawaiian island has its Luaus and if the Big Island is the island you've decided to visit, then you should do a luau here.
Hawaii Activites - Options Below: Air Tours - Airplane Tours on Hawaii The Big Island of Hawaii is big indeed, larger in fact than all the other islands put together. Taking an air tour on a fixed wing aircraft is a great way to see the Big Island of Hawaii in a short amount of time, and at a lesser expense than in a helicopter. The air tours over the live volcanoes on Big Island of Hawaii are among the most spectacular and this Hawaii activity is among the most popular. | Price Range: (From: $159.90 - To: $281.90) |
ATV Off-Road Tours on Hawaii The ATV tours on the Big Island are among the most adventurous of the outdoor tours and activities available in Hawaii. The Big Island of Hawaii is the original site of the very first four- wheel ATV tours in the state, and that's not by accident. The original company, ATV Outfitters, has an assortment of ATV four wheel options which include the jungle and mountains of the Kohala Mountains above the town of Hawi, incredible ocean cliffs, and spectacular waterfalls. | Price Range: (From: $69.00 - To: $167.90) |
Bike Tours on Hawaii Seeing the Big Island on a bike is truly one of the best ways to do it. The Big Island is full of sporty, outdoor types. Have you ever heard of the Kona Ironman Triathlon? Now we're talking a bike ride! There is just so much to see on the Big Island and viewing it on a bike gives you so much more of a sensual feast then enclosed in an automobile, a bus or a van. This is no-more evident than on the bike tours we have that tour through the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The rainforests, lava flows, lava tubes and often molten lava just a few feet from view make these bike tours some of the most exotic to be experienced anywhere in the world. | Price Range: (From: $109.00 - To: $239.00) |
Combo Packages on Hawaii Over the years people have asked us over and over again to recommend tours and activities that may be appropriate for them. Each person's needs are different and with the thousands of choices we have on our websites it may become a daunting task. To make things easier for you, we have put together certain packages of tours and activities that may be just perfect for specific groups of people. | Price Range: (From: $170.00 - To: $249.00) |
Cruise Ships on Hawaii (Hilo) Arriving on your cruise ship at the port of Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii will be one of the most exciting port locations you will have on your entire cruise. The main reason for this has to do with Hilo's proximity to the active volcano of Kilauea on the slope of Mauna Loa. This volcano has been continuously active since 1975 and it is one of the only place in the world that you can be assured to see a volcano in its active phase when you arrive on your travels. There are many ways to see the volcano: by helicopter, by flight seeing airplane, by bicycle, by hiking or in a touring van. Each method has its more positive aspects but the most important point is to make sure that you see the volcano one way or another when you have traveled so far to get here. | Price Range: (From: $109.00 - To: $2,197.00) |
Cruise Ships on Hawaii (Kona) The port of Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii is one of the truly great locations to be visited by you cruise ship. The snorkeling off the Kona coast is generally considered to be about the very best available in all of Hawaii. Snorkeling tours along the coastline are thrilling and the coastline is also quite well known for its dolphins. With regard to fishing, this is the top location in Hawaii and ranks among the very best places to fish in the entire world. The Big Island is also known for its spectacular live volcanoes and air tours can be arranged to see "nature's fireworks" from this beautiful port.
Keep in mind that not all activities are available to you when you are visiting Kona by cruise ship. We have compiled on this page a number of the tours and activities that are available to cruise ships guests on their visit here. These all can be arranged but remember that they are often sold-out when the cruise ship is in port so be certain to make your bookings well in advance.
| Price Range: (From: $49.00 - To: $704.90) |
Dinners and Cruises on Hawaii These boats off the Big Island of Hawaii have been known for years as the spot to "party your sandals off." The coastline off the Kona shore with its views of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea is an ideal setting for a Big Island of Hawaii Dinner Cruises. | Price Range: (From: $95.00 - To: $98.90) |
Diving and Scuba on Hawaii The Kona Coast in particular has been blessed with some of the calmest waters in Hawaii in both the morning and the afternoon allowing scuba companies to take charters out all day long. This Hawaii activity is one of the few in the State of Hawaii to feature views of Manta Rays on a regular basis. | Price Range: (From: $55.90 - To: $767.90) |
Dolphin Excursions on Hawaii Known for their inshore habits, playfulness around vessels and star performances at aquariums, Bottlenose dolphins are probably the most popular of all cetacean species located off the Big Island of Hawaii. Four other species of dolphins are regularly found in the waters around Hawaii. They are the Pacific Bottlenose dolphin, the Rough-Toothed dolphin, the Spotted dolphin and the Spinner dolphin. As far as Hawaiian activities go, dolphin watching is among the most popular. | Price Range: (From: $32.90 - To: $1,187.90) |
Fishing Charters on Hawaii Perhaps the single most well-known and important activity on the Big Island of Hawaii is sport fishing or deep sea fishing. The quality of the "big game" on Big Island of Hawaii is unparalleled anywhere in the world. The underwater terrain off the coast of Kona features an almost "free-fall" drop-off that entices the Pacific Blue marlin and other fish species to gravitate to these waters. | Price Range: (From: $81.90 - To: $1,187.90) |
Helicopter Tours on Hawaii Within the past 20 years or so the only place on the planet that you could consistently see an active volcano has been on the Big Island of Hawaii. Many believe that this is the ultimate helicopter tour in Hawaii. The molten lava flows, lava tubes, erupting vents and general rift zone areas are for many a "once in a lifetime" Hawaii activity experience. | Price Range: (From: $165.90 - To: $684.90) |
Hiking Tours on Hawaii The Big Island of Hawaii hiking tours and activities include rainforest hikes, eco-tours, volcano tours, lava tube hikes, hikes through the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, waterfall hikes, Mauna Loa summit adventures, bird watching hikes, mule ride adventures, various wildlife hiking tours and a variety of nature walks, walking tours and sightseeing tours of the Big Island of Hawaii. | Price Range: (From: $98.00 - To: $1,652.90) |
Horseback Riding on Hawaii Many of the ranches offering horseback riding on the Big Island of Hawaii allow a more permissive style of riding than found on other islands. With so much beautiful ranchland available for horseback riding it's no surprise that Hawaii horseback rides and horseback stables are a favorite for visitors and locals alike. | Price Range: (From: $61.90 - To: $159.90) |
Inter-Island Excursions from Hawaii On Tom Barefoot's website, tours and activities that you see on any of the Hawaiian islands are available to you through "Car" and "Over-Night" packages. Here are some of the most popular "Inter-Island" tours and activities packages. While visiting the State of Hawaii you don't have to be marooned on just 1 island. In Hawaii, our Interstate uses airplanes. | Price Range: (From: $321.90 - To: $369.90) |
Jet-Ski Rentals on Hawaii Enjoy the excitement of jet skiing in the beautiful waters off Kona. The Honda Aquaxtraxs or the Waverunner XL-700 can handle riders up to a weight of 400 lbs. So 1 or 2 people are no problem. This is a great Hawaii activity for those that have a "need for speed". Bouncing over waves at speeds up to 30 mph feeling the salt spray in your face will be the most exhilarating thing you will do! | Price Range: (From: $49.00 - To: $119.00) |
Kayaking Tours on Hawaii The calm waters, abundant sea life, great snorkeling, picturesque sea caves and beautiful weather surrounding the Big Island of Hawaii make it an ideal location for Big Island of Hawaii kayak companies to operate a variety of Hawaii kayak tours. Kayak tours are among the most marine intensive of all the ocean tours and activities available to you on the Big Island of Hawaii and your snorkeling adventures off the kayaks will be some of the most rewarding to be found on any of the Hawaiian islands. | Price Range: (From: $32.90 - To: $131.90) |
Kids Tours and Activities on Hawaii The Big Island of Hawaii has many tours and activities that are suitable for children. Glassbottom boats, submarine rides, a petting zoo, luaus and pony rides highlight the list of available children's activities. | Price Range: (From: $35.90 - To: $170.00) |
Land Tours on Hawaii The Big Island of Hawaii is the largest island in the State of Hawaii and has more areas to visit on a sightseeing tour than other islands. One of the most dynamic of the Big Island of Hawaii tours are the land tours taking you Hawaii Volcanoes National Park where you can often see lava close up. Mauna Kea is one of the most spectacular places in the world to view the cosmos from and the full-day circle island tours give you a perspective on the whole island. | Price Range: (From: $13.00 - To: $2,197.00) |
Live Volcano Tours on Hawaii For over 20 years the fountains of fire have continued with tremendous intensity and today Mt. Kileaua is the volcano with the longest-lived rift activity in known Hawaiian volcano history. Its ever present and relentless march to the sea has proved unstoppable and has forever changed the landscape of the Big Island. | Price Range: (From: $74.90 - To: $2,197.00) |
Luaus and Shows on Hawaii The Big Island of Hawaii provides luaus from Kailua-Kona town to the resorts of Waikaloa. There is nowhere on the planet that you can truly attend an authentic Hawaii luau outside the State of Hawaii and the Big Island of Hawaii offers you a wonderful variety for your enjoyment. | Price Range: (From: $74.90 - To: $102.90) |
Parasailing on Hawaii Parasailing on the Big Island of Hawaii is high excitement and is done virtually every week of the year as compared to its counterpart on Maui which closes for the Winter during the whale season. Flights can be either single or in tandem with a friend and the boats here make use of a winch system in which you are reeled out from a platform on the back of the boat and then reeled back in to a safe landing right back onto the boat. You'll never even get wet, unless you ask the captain for a "dunk and go" on the way down. | Price Range: (From: $65.32 - To: $79.32) |
Parker Ranch on Hawaii Come and see where it all began, Parker Ranch, where paniolos (cowboys) and horses first met 150 years ago. The ride starts at the Blacksmith Shop, going on to the Breaking Pen, through rolling hills to the Stone Corrals, where as many as 5000 head of Hereford cattle were held after being driven down from the slopes of Mauna Kea. From there moving on to more historical sites, such as the Race Track where famous Parker Ranch thoroughnbreds were trained and still hold world records for speed. | Price Range: (From: $400.00 - To: $3,750.00) |
Sailing Charters on Hawaii Sailing charters on the Big Island of Hawaii generally depart from the Kona side of the island. Because Kona is usually protected from the stiff tradewinds by the enormous volcanoes behind, these sails are often gentle in nature and are a great way to experience the beauty of Hawaii's ocean and sealife. | Price Range: (From: $55.00 - To: $128.90) |
Sightseeing Boat Tours on Hawaii Perhaps your're interested in just taking a sightseeing boat tour off the coastline of the island without going snorkeling. This is the page where you want to find your Hawaiian tour boat. A sightseeing tour on the waters of Hawaii is much different from one you would find on land. The views of Hawaii's breathtaking seascapes are often dramatic. Best of all, there is no traffic to get in the way. These tours are perfect for those that just want to sit back and enjoy!
Tour Hawaii by boat and experience the majesty of Hawaii. A feast for your eyes unfold as your tour of Hawaii is viewed like you've never seen before. A Hawaii vacation can't be complete without a tour by sea. | Price Range: (From: $69.90 - To: $1,950.00) |
Sightseeing Land Tours on Hawaii The Big Island of Hawaii is the largest island in the State of Hawaii and has more areas to visit on a sightseeing tour than other islands. One of the most dynamic of the Big Island of Hawaii tours are the land tours taking you Hawaii Volcanoes National Park where you can often see lava close up. Mauna Kea is one of the most spectacular places in the world to view the cosmos from and the full-day circle island tours give you a perspective on the whole island. | Price Range: (From: $13.00 - To: $2,197.00) |
Snorkeling Tours on Hawaii The Big Island of Hawaii has a number of different boats that offer snorkeling tours. Many of them cruise the coast off Kona down to Capt. Cook. Most of the boats offer morning and afternoon trips and one trip even offers "night snorkeling" to see the giant Manta Rays. Some of the most beautiful snorkeling to be found anywhere in the State of Hawaii can be found in the colorful waters off the Kona Coast. | Price Range: (From: $39.00 - To: $1,950.00) |
Submarines and Glassbottom Boats on Hawaii Atlantis Submarine cruises will take you on a submarine cruise on one of their 5 million dollar underwater viewing vessels to depths of over 100 feet and stay submerged for approximately 40 minutes! This is not your typical glass bottom boat ride, as this Atlantis submarine boat actually submerges to the ocean floor. Large window ports are located at every seat, the cabin is fully air-conditioned with lots of ventilation and the underwater viewing of Big Island of Hawaii tropical fish is spectacular. | Price Range: (From: $35.90 - To: $109.00) |
Sunset Sails and Cruises on Hawaii Sunset Sails off the coast of the Big Island of Hawaii provide the ultimate in relaxation. The beauty of the ocean and the colors of the sunset provide a remarkable experience to conclude your Hawaiian day. | Price Range: (From: $69.90 - To: $128.90) |
Surfing on Hawaii A surfing company may boast that anyone can be riding the surf in just one lesson and that, indeed, was the case when my son Jake tried it the first time. This, however, was not my experience. I had a great time, but I was still "surf-wave illiterate" after my first attempt. | Price Range: (From: $50.00 - To: $175.00) |
Unique Tours and Activities on Hawaii Some tours and activities are simply unique to the Big Island of Hawaii and cannot be experienced anywhere else. These include tours to the summit of Mauna Kea, guided hikes into the Volcanoes National Park, horseback riding on the Parker Ranch and "night snorkeling" off the coast of Kona. | Price Range: (From: $13.00 - To: $1,652.90) |
Watersports on Hawaii Fly away in ease and comfort. You may be a likely abductee. Alone or with one or two companions, it can happen to anybody! Parasailing is the perfect hawaii activity for anyone â€" young or old!
For excitement, choose the "touch and go." On the way down, instead of just reeling you onto the boat they let you linger awhile above the ocean surface - just before they dunk you. Wet, wild, and screaming at the top of your lungs, you emerge, no worse off for the refreshing plunge.
Hawaii Parasailing Big Island Parasail Flights Rides Hawaii ParasailsToo exciting for you? Let the captain know before you go up and you'll have a safe, dry return to the boat. | Price Range: (From: $32.90 - To: $175.00) |
Weddings and Vow Renewals on Hawaii Our wedding coordinators work with the best photographers, videographers, florists, musicians and purveyors to assist in planning just want you want. These packages can be easy, simple and affordable. There is a large of assortment of packages for Maui Weddings - Commitment Ceremony Plans and Vow Renewals available. | Price Range: (From: $100.00 - To: $1,190.00) |
Whale Watching Tours on Hawaii Unlike other locations in Hawaii, the Big Island of Hawaii is not only the seasonal home for the famous Humpback whales but is also home year round to a selection of Sperm whales, Pilot whales, Pygmy Killer whales, the Melon Headed whales and the rare Beaked whales. | Price Range: (From: $61.90 - To: $854.90) |
X-Treme Activities on Hawaii For our purposes, X-Treme Tours are those tours that are adventurous, exciting and usually require some measure of physical activity. You may think that these tours are designed only for the young but that is not the case. In most instances, anyone who is relatively fit can expect to be able to participate. Some of what we refer to as X-treme Activities can be found in the listings on the right side of this page. | Price Range: (From: $100.00 - To: $1,950.00) |
Zipline Adventures on Hawaii So what is a Zipline tour anyway? Zipline tours are a fairly recent activity to appear on Hawaii, but Hawaii Zipline tours are certainly one of the most popular activities on the island and are often booked weeks in advance.
imply, Zipline is an aerial runway consisting of a pulley suspended on a cable that is mounted on an incline. Ziplines are designed to allow a seated and harnessed passenger to traverse valleys, gorges or drop-offs along an inclined cable by being attached to a freely moving pulley while using gravity as a motor.
Professional Zipline courses such as those found on Hawaii are often operated at high speeds and can cover long distances at considerable heights with multiple Zipline crossings included in the course. Hawaii has a number of Zipline courses and they are breathtaking with regard to both the scenery and the Hawaii Zipline adventure itself. | Price Range: (From: $13.00 - To: $249.00) |
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