Great Hawaii Tours and Adventure Activities
Have you started planning your vacation to Hawaii? One of the first things you will want to do is to decide on the island, or islands, you will be visiting. Hawaii has something for everyone from families with kids to honeymooners. A good way to experience all there is to see and do in the islands is to take advantage of the many Hawaii tours and activities that are available for vacationers to the islands.
Many of the tours and activities are island specific, while some are available no matter which beautiful Hawaiian island you are staying on. Click below for specific Tours and Adventure Activities on each island:
Big Island Tours - Activities | Molokai Tours - Activities | Lanai Tours - Activities
To help you make a decision, here are a few of the most popular things to do and see in Hawaii:
• Helicopter Tours - Helicopter sightseeing is available on several of the islands, such as Kauai, Maui, Big Island, and Oahu. The best way to explain the magnificence of this experience is to tell you that it's one you'll never forget. You get to see a part of Hawaii in a way that even the natives don't always get to experience… from the clouds! Some of the islands are not accessible by car, so this is the only way to see the stunning scenery. Imagine seeing the beautiful beaches, sparkling waterfalls, mysterious rainforests, rugged sea cliffs, and the active Kilauea volcano from a safe and comfortable seat in the sky! Helicopter trips can be as short as 30 minutes, and as long as 2 hours, and are suitable most ages. Some of these tours do not allow children under the age of 10.
• Snorkel Tours - How awesome this is! If you're a photo buff, this is the tour for you, as there is a wide window of opportunity to take photos or videos. The tour boat makes frequent stops along the way so passengers can marvel at the wonders of nature you will see. Snorkel equipment and even instruction is included in the reasonable price, so even the novice snorkel fan can enjoy a wonderful Hawaii experience.
• ATV Tour - For the adventurous vacationer, an ATV tour of the island of Kauai is quite the treat. You'll pilot your own ATV for about 2 and a half hours as you see the animal and exotic plant wonders. Food, drink, and even clothing is provided for one all-inclusive price.
• Hiking Tours - Imagine hiking through beautiful tropical trees and plants in a rainforest, into a mountain range that is a now extinct volcano, stopping along the way for a refreshing swim in a crystal clear waterfall pool. The scenery you will encounter will truly take your breath away! You can experience all this adventure and more hiking in Hawaii.
• On the island of Oahu, you can take a lunch cruise and watch the whales frolic while you dine, plus have any questions you may have answered by a nature expert.
• Pick a beach - any beach! There are over 130 beaches in Hawaii, and one of them is sure to have a private little nook where you can catch some rays or watch the surfers in action.
• How about a bicycle tour with an experienced guide? You'll get to see beautiful scenery and get a good workout as well.
• Hawaii can be a little spooky. If the supernatural is your thing, you can take a night driving tour on the island of Oahu to visit spots that are said to be populated by ghosts. Your guides for this tour have many fascinatingly creepy tales to tell about these unusual Hawaii citizens.
• Another traditional Hawaii activity is the torch lighting ceremonies that take place every evening in Honolulu. Seeing the rustic torches burning brightly against a background of a gorgeous setting sun, this is truly a photo opportunity no tourist would want to pass up.
• Who hasn't seen one of the most recognizable Hawaii customs - hula dancing - in the movies or on television? Now, you can experience this symbolic and historical island culture for yourself. The are hula shows each evening, usually at sunset, in restaurants, clubs, luaus, beaches, and other spots around the islands, so it is easy to catch a performance.
• Speaking of luaus, this is an event that you certainly don't want to miss. Expect lots of happy singing and dancing, and some good food, too. Usually, there is an entire pig on the menu, cooked underground in an underground oven pit, with a host of delicious regional side dishes served alongside. After your meal, there will be even more entertainment. You'll find luaus all over the islands, sometimes right at your hotel, and you don't even need an invitation to this party! Admission is as easy as buying a ticket to the festivities.
• A fun Hawaii activity that is an ideal way to end a busy day of sightseeing is a dinner cruise. The Big Island of Hawaii offers many of these. Imagine seeing the sunset reflected in the silvery water while you watch the evening lights began to dot the shore from your comfortable seat aboard a small schooner ship. Shortly after sunset, you will be served a delicious meal whose taste is enhanced by the enchanting view spread out before you. Dinner cruises normally last around 2 hours, and offer not only good food and drink, but music, dancing and singing to entertain you - that is, if you can tear your eyes away from that view!
The abovementioned tours are just a few of the wide variety of Hawaii tours that you will discover. Other tours that you may want to check out include horseback riding tours, submarine tours, sightseeing tours, museum tours, and a host of others. Hawaii tours will make your vacation special and memorable for years to come.
