BIG ISLAND
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Hawaii, the Big Island, goes by many names, including Orchid Island, for its tropical rain forests, or Volcano Island — a nod to active Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes on earth. Hawaii Island is not only the biggest island, but also the youngest of the Hawaiian Islands. Due to its two active volcanoes, Maunaloa and Kilauea, Hawaii Island is still growing larger to this day.
Hawaii Island offers vacationers a perfect getaway for adventurers. Take a helicopter tour over Kilauea volcano or discover Maunaloa, the largest mountain on earth in terms of volume and area covered. Stay at hotels in Keauhou, on the Kohala Coast, Kona Coast, or in Hilo. Sun yourself on the shoreline, or venture way out while on your Big Island vacation and stargaze atop 13,796-foot Maunakea. Whether it’s a visit to the rain forests you seek or exotic black sand beaches, Hawaii, the Big Island will deliver.
Most Popular Things to Do on Hawaii, the Big Island
- Spend a day at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
- Travel to the top of Maunakea
- Marvel at the gorgeous orchids grown in Hilo
- Glimpse the lava vents of Kilauea from a helicopter
- Kayak to the Captain Cook Monument
Kona Coast
Experience a blend of luxury, history, and nature along the Kona Coast – site of the Big Island’s Kona Coffee Plantations and the Ironman Triathalon.
Kohala Coast
Home to petroglyphs and pristine luxury golf courses, experience breath taking views of the naturally vibrant landscape of the Orchid Isle's Gold Coast.
Keauhou
Framed by ancient sites, golf courses, and black lava rock; glimpse Hawaiian history, play golf, or feed manta rays amidst the picturesque ocean front of beautiful Keahou.
Hilo
Explore historic Hilo town’s quaint shops and local culture, revel in the Merrie Monarch Festival, or glimpse the awe-inspiring Volcanoes National Park nearby.
