Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

The Big Island of Hawaii is a tropical paradise, with pristine beaches, epic snorkeling, and lush rainforests. Its stunning landscape is shaped, in large part, due to its volcanoes—the Big Island is, in fact, home to Kilaueau, one of the most active volcanoes, and Mauna Loa, the largest subaerial volcano on the planet! Here’s 9 awesome volcano tours on the Big Island so you can get up close and personal with these incredible geological wonders. 

The Big Island is full of incredible places to explore, from white sand beaches to steaming volcanoes. The biggest city on the island is Hilo, located on its east coast and is known for its proximity to lush jungles, stunning waterfalls, and some of the most active volcanoes on the planet. So if your Hawaiian getaway includes time in this colorful plantation town, here’s 16 things to do in Hilo to make the most of your time on the Big Island.