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Things to Do in Island of Hawaii

Flights: Cheap airfare to Island of Hawaii (arriving in Kona, HI - Keahole Airport)

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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 3 attractions in Keauhou
Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 30 attractions in Hilo

Be shown the absolute best highlights of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park by our experienced local tour guide. She'll share with you the Hawaiian legends, history and geology as you are driven around the crater rim and given the opportunity to stroll along the steam vents, peer down Halema'uma'u and Kilauea Iki Craters, see the amazing Sulfur Banks and enjoy lunch at historic Volcano House. We'll do the driving and all you have to do is be amazed by one of the world's most active volcanoes!

Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 65 attractions in Kailua-Kona
Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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Dolphin Discoveries, Kailua-Kona
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 65 attractions in Kailua-Kona
Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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Kona Boys Inc, Kealakekua
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 6 attractions in Kealakekua

Kona's original, award winning kayak shop, serving the Big Island and specializing in Kealakekua Bay since 1995. We are a small, laid back, island style surf, kayak, and dive shop located on the Big Island's Kona Coast above Kealakekua Bay. Helping locals and visitors alike enjoy Hawaii's waters.

Attraction type: Specialty shop
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Mookini Heiau, Island of Hawaii
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 240 attractions in Island of Hawaii

Spiritual place thought to be the birthplace of King Kamehameha.

Attraction type: Religious site; Historic site; Landmark/point of interest; Monument
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Mauna Kea Beach, Island of Hawaii
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 240 attractions in Island of Hawaii

Located behind the Mauna Kea Hotel.

Attraction type: Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Papaikou

This is considered one of the best collections of plant life on the Island of Hawaii.

Attraction type: Garden
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 3 attractions in Keauhou
Attraction type: Other
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Mauna Kea, Island of Hawaii
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 240 attractions in Island of Hawaii

Mauna Kea 28 miles (45.1 km) W of Hilo on Hawaii 200, then N on the access road to the Onizuka Center for International Astronomy (808) 961-2180. Mauna Kea is the largest volcano on the Big Island...

Attraction type: Volcano; Observatory/planetarium; Ski area; Mountain
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 2 attractions in Hawi

Getting to Green Sand beach is a lesson in patience and not-so aimless wanderings.  When you get past the paved road and hit -really- bumpy roads, there will be a fork. If you go right you can park...

Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest; Beach
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UFO Parasailing, Kailua-Kona
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 65 attractions in Kailua-Kona
Attraction type: Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 65 attractions in Kailua-Kona

Guided trips to Mauna Kea at sunset and for stargazing.

Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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Waipi'o Valley, Island of Hawaii
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 240 attractions in Island of Hawaii

A scenic area of waterfalls and thousand foot cliffs.

Attraction type: Valley; Scenic/historic walking area
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Parker Ranch, Kamuela
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 13 attractions in Kamuela

No traveler to the Big Island of Hawaii should miss a visit to the Parker Ranch Museum and the Parker Ranch Historic Homes located in the town of Kamuela.  What a delightful experience!  The Estate is

Attraction type: Historic home; Museum; Tourist/visitor center; Ranch
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Kealakekua Bay, Captain Cook
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 5 attractions in Captain Cook
Attraction type: Nature reserve; Historic site; Bay; Nature center
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Dolphin Quest, Waikoloa
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 13 attractions in Waikoloa

Dolphin Quest Hawaii , located at the spectacular Hilton Waikoloa Village, brings people and dolphins closer than ever in fun, interactive dolphin encounter programs for all ages. This unique experience is on-of-a-kind on Hawaii's Big Island and is great for kids, adults or the entire family! Reservations can be made 2 months in advance. Dolphin Quest's Learning Center Lagoon, opened in 1988, was the first of its kind and inspired a new generation of large, natural habitats for marine mammals. A portion of the proceeds from your Dolphin Quest encounter program supports vital marine education, conservation and research.

Attraction type: Nature reserve; Nature center
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Kipuka Puaulu (Bird Park) Trail, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 7 attractions in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

An easy one-hour hike through meadowlands and old growth forest.

Attraction type: Hiking trail
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 3 attractions in Honaunau

This 182-acre park contains the Puuhonua, a sacred place of refuge, as well as other temples and coastal sites.

Attraction type: National park; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 65 attractions in Kailua-Kona

Formal tours Monday thru Friday at 10, 12 and 2pm. Ages 8 and up are $35 and children 4-7 are $25. 3 and under are free but are too young to have a seahorse hold them. The trip is one hour long...

Attraction type: Aquarium
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