If you’re looking for an adventure near Kona on the Big Island, hiking along the Captain Cook Monument Trail may just be the perfect activity for you. Along this trail, you’ll hike through lush grasslands, past sweeping ocean vistas, and end at a secluded bay that offers the best snorkeling on the Big Island. Here’s everything you need to know about the Captain Cook Monument Trail.
If you’re looking for one of the most unique hikes on the Big Island, the Kilauea Iki trail, located in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, might just fit the bill. You’ll hike through a lush rainforest onto a solidified lava lake from a volcanic eruption in 1959. So put on your hiking boots and let’s hit the road- here’s everything you need to know about the Kilauea Iki trail.
The Pololū Valley Overlook provides panoramic views of a secluded black sand beach and lush sea cliffs along the northern coast of the Big Island. If you’re up for adventure, though, you can actually get up close and personal with the aforementioned beach and the surrounding Jurassic Park-like scenery by hiking along the Pololū Trail. Here’s everything you need to know about hiking along the Pololū Trail, one of the most jaw-dropping hikes on the Big Island.
If vibrant fish, brilliant coral, and crystal clear waters are up your alley, you’re going to LOVE snorkeling on the Big Island of Hawaii. In my opinion, this underrated island offers the best snorkeling in the entire state! Here’s 5 unmissable Big Island snorkeling spots to explore Hawaii’s jaw-dropping underwater world and see its incredible wildlife.
Punalu’u Beach. located along the southern coast of the Big Island, should be at the top of your Hawaii bucket list, thanks to its jet–black sand, towering palm trees, and, frequently, adorable turtle friends basking on its shores. Here’s everything you need to know about visiting Punaluʻu Beach, one of the most stunning black sand beaches on the Big Island.
The Big Island of Hawaii is incredibly diverse, offering active volcanoes, colorful coral reefs, and stunning beaches. With such a dynamic range of activities to enjoy, it can be hard to know what to pack into a single vacation here. Not to worry, though- we’ve laid out your 8-day Big Island itinerary- and suggestions if you have less time here- to make the most of this tropical paradise.
Home to one of the most active volcanoes on the planet, you’d think that the Big Island of Hawaii would offer tons of hot springs. And while there used to be several hot springs on the island, most of them were consumed by lava in a recent eruption, leaving only one untouched. Here’s everything you need to know to visit the Pohoiki Hot Springs, the only accessible hot springs on the Big Island.
One of the most incredible things you can do in Kona on the Big Island is snorkeling with manta rays. But there are a few unique aspects of this activity- you’ll be swimming with the fifth largest fish species in the world, in the middle of the ocean, at night. So you’ve got some questions about the experience, here’s everything you need to know about manta ray snorkeling in Kona.
For the best snorkeling on the Big Island, Kealakekua Bay, in the town of Captain Cook, offers a coral reef absolutely teeming with wildlife. Taking a tour is an awesome way to find the best snorkeling spots and learn about the bay’s wildlife. If you want a tour operator that cares for and protects this special place, here’s 3 of the best Captain Cook snorkel tours for exploring Kealakekua Bay.
One of the best spots to snorkel in the entire state of Hawaii is located along the west coast of the Big Island, in Kealakekua Bay, near the town of Captain Cook. For the most extraordinary snorkeling here, though, you’ll have to work a bit, either by hiking a challenging trail or arriving by boat. Up for the challenge? Here’s everything you need to know about snorkeling at Captain Cook.
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