You can read a hundred of the “10 Best Activities Hawaii
has to Offer” and find as many lists with differing information. This
is not because the lists are wrong, it is simply because there are so
many amazing activities to do in Hawaii that each list maker can only
include their top 10 favorites, which is why there are so many
differences. Here are 10 more of the best activities in Hawaii, but
they are generalizations that appeal to the general population and
tourists heading to the islands for vacation. So, the best thing to do
is read this list and rank the activities you like most and call and
make reservations before your vacation begins. Then, when you reach the
islands you can look around, check out other activities, and either
choose more on this list or some of your own. Remember, there are
several islands that make up Hawaii and all of them have special
activities. The goal is for you to have the most fun possible and enjoy
your Hawaiian vacation.
Hawaii Activity #1 Hanauma Bay
Hanauma Bay, on the island of Oahu, boasts an amazing
coral reef that is simply out of this world. There are many fish
species that call Hanauma Bay and the coral reef their home, which
makes for incredible snorkeling. In fact, so many people snorkel at
Hanauma Bay that it often gets quite crowded. So, if you want to
snorkel at Hanauma Bay you should get there early or find out which
days are the slowest in order to enjoy this fabulous experience.
Hawaii Activity #2 Hawaii Volcanoes
The Volcanoes National Park on the main island of Hawaii
is out of this world. When you visit this park you will encounter
330,000 acres preserved for hiking and the like, as well as Mona Lau
volcano that is dormant and the active, lava flowing Kilauea volcano.
You will be impressed to see the red, hot glow of lava oozing out of
this volcano. Spend a few hours or even a few days in The Volcanoes
National Park.
Hawaii Activity #3 Maui Drive
Take the road from the Kahului Airport all the way to
Hana and you will pass over countless bridges, enjoy the beautiful
landscape where you will see pineapples growing and proceed through the
tropical rainforest where other amazing fruits grow in addition to
eucalyptus trees. It takes several hours to make this short drive, but
near the end you will be blessed with the vision of black sand beaches
that are simply astonishing in their beauty. When you finally end up in
Hana you can enjoy excursions to waterfalls as well as great hikes.
Hawaii Activity #4 Waimea Canyon
On the island of Kauai is the Waimea Canyon which is
simply a breathtaking experience. The canyon is so large and colorful
that Mark Twain dubbed it the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific.” You will
love the adventure and scenery at Waimea Canyon so you must include
this on your vacation “to do” list.
Hawaii Activity # 5 Waikiki Beach
If you are looking for a luxurious resort and a relaxing
beach, then Waikiki Beach is the place for you. In fact, the majority
of the resorts are located on Waikiki which was made popular in the
1800s by Hawaiian royalty who frequented the area for its beautiful
beaches. This area is certainly not economical, but every type of
luxury you can imagine is available to you.
Hawaii Activity #6 Kona
The Kona coast is also a great resort location and its
beaches are fabulous for sun bathing and other beach activities, as
well as fishing and even snorkeling. As a result, many people vacation
at Kona because there are so many activities available in one place.
There are also coffee plantations that produce the natural and organic
Kona coffee so you could always take a tour to see how coffee is grown,
processed, and ultimately packaged and sold. Whatever you decide to do,
Kona has a lot of options.
Hawaii Activity # 7 Na’Pali Coast
The island of Kauai boasts the Na’Pali Coast which is
one of nature’s wonders. The towering cliffs originate on the ocean’s
floor and ascend from the water to create amazing gorges created by
waterfalls streaming down over centuries and eroding the stone. You can
hike to the Na’Pali coast, but this might take all day. There are other
options like boat tours and helicopter rides that will also allow you
to reach Na’Pali without so much effort if you are not in the best
physical condition to walk 11 miles or don’t have that much time to
spare.
Hawaii Activity #8 Iao Valley
This cloud covered valley on the island of Maui provides
a historical lesson for tourists because this flourishing valley was
the home to the agricultural god, Lono, and during feast week the
Hawaiians all joined together in the Iao Valley to honor Lono. You will
be amazed at the shape of the valley and the general feeling you have
of history when you visit this amazing place on Maui.
Hawaii Activity #9 Go Whale Watching
Whale watching can be a spectacular experience so you
should definitely include this in your itinerary. There are whale
watching tours that can be booked from Hawaii, Kauai, Oahu, or Maui.
You should book in advance, however, because these tours can get filled
up quickly and don’t happen year round!
Hawaii Activity #10 Luau
When people think of Hawaii the first thing that comes
to their mind is the luau. As a result, when you visit the islands you
absolutely must attend a Polynesian luau to top off your vacation. You
will enjoy the food, music, dance, and sites of the luau and it will be
an experience that will stay with you long after your vacation ends and
you return to your real life.
When you visit the islands you will not have enough time
to do all the amazing activities waiting for you. However, you should
pick the ones you find most interesting and save the rest for
subsequent vacations. When you visit Hawaii, you are sure to be
enchanted and engaged.
