A small detour to your destination can help you discover a whole new side of Hawaii. The scenic drives described on this page are made to show some of the beautiful places on the Big Island that you would have missed if you rushed from destination to destination. If you already know where you want […]
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The Incredibly Scenic Hamakua Coast
Plan to spend a full day exploring the 40 miles between Hilo and Waipi’o Valley that make up the Hāmākua coast. The spectacular waterfalls and incredible canyons lined by lush rainforest will make you want saying “Let’s stop there!” over and over again. Don’t forget your camera, and enjoy the extremely scenic drive. Our favorite […]
Three Day Itinerary: Around the Big Island
Our three-day itinerary lets you circle the Big Island. The first one and a half day of this itinerary are the same as our two-day itinerary. After that, you will spend your extra night on the Hilo side of the Island, and drive back over the stunning Hamakua coast. The ‘circle island tour’ is very […]
Our 5 favorite Short Hikes on the Big Island
The island of Hawaii with its many different ecosystems and low population density is made for hikes and there are enough trails to keep you entertained for months. Our five favorite hikes on the Big Island are a good guide for when you don’t have enough time on our island to ‘see it all’. Like […]
Botanical Gardens
The northeastern side of the Big Island is lush and tropical thanks to a combination of the high volcanoes, constant trade winds, and tropical temperatures. The Hilo and Hamakua coast are filled with rainforest, waterfalls, and tropical flowers and these natural treasures can be most easily seen in one of the botanical gardens on the […]
Big Island Waterfalls Adventure
Visit the majestic Waipi‘o Valley Lookout, explore the lush and tropical Hamakua Coast and the Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve & Garden, and get to see 3 stunning waterfalls on the east side of the Big Island of Hawaii on this full day of fun and exciting adventure. Discover the island’s diverse natural beauty, lush rain forests, […]
Itineraries for Cruise Ship Visitors
Cruise ship passengers face a unique challenge among all visitors to Hawaii: They see much of our beautiful coastlines but get to spend precious little time on the Hawaiian islands. How would you choose from the many unique things to do on-shore with so little time? This itinerary is written for those people that want […]
27 BEST Things to Do in Hilo (Beaches, Waterfalls, Farm Tours, …)
Hilo lies on the lush and wet side of the Big Island which means that a light raincoat is a must-pack for any outdoor activity you are planning. There are plenty of things to do here, like going to see the lava, hiking to waterfalls, and even going to the beach. We split the activities […]