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Hilo, HI

The Big Island is formally known as simply Hawai'i. It is not only the largest island in Hawaii, but also the largest in the United States. The Big Island is a remarkably diverse island, in terms of climate and biology. The beaches are often overlooked compared to the other Hawaiian islands, but they are also incredibly diverse. From soft white sand beaches, to strikingly beautiful black sand beaches, the island offers some once-in-a-lifetime destinations. The majority of the residents live in one of the two population centers. Hilo is the island capital and it sits on the east coast. Kona is on the west side of the island.

#1Largest Island in US
13%of Hawaii's Population
5 (3 Active, 2 Dormant)# of Volcanoes that Built Island
Zip N Dip: Zipline and Kayak Tour
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Umauma eBike Cultural and Swim Tour
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Umauma Triple-Tier Waterfall Rappel and River Tour
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Private Kona Coast Helicopter Tour
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Hawaiian Whale Watching by Catamaran Cruise
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Hakalau Birdwatching
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Volcano, Chocolate, and Waterfalls
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Morning Snorkel Super-Raft Tour
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Historical Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay
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Deluxe Kona Snorkel Trip and Dolphin Watch
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Super-Raft Whale Watching Kona Adventure
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Super-Raft Big Island Sunset Cruise
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Paint n' Sip Class with a View
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Coffee Brewing Workshop
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Kona Coffee Farm Tour
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Semi-Private Surf Lesson
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Group Surf Lesson
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Kohala Coast SUP Tour
Kohala Coast SUP Tour
Waikoloa Beach Resort
Traditional Hawaiian Canoe Tour
Hawaiian Canoe and Snorkel Tour
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Farm Tour and Hawaiian Craft Chocolate Tasting
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Hawaiian Craft Chocolate Tasting
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Beach Cliffs Scenic Fat Tire E-Bike Tour
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Volcanos National Park Fat Tire E-Bike Tour
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Kalapana Beach Road and Volcanoes Fat Tire E-Bike Tour
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Hike to Hidden Gems - Black Sand Beach
Royal Humpback Whale Cruise
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Private Afternoon Ocean Charter
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Things to See in Big Island

  • Diverse Climate

    The Big Island claims eight of the 13 climate zones in the world. There are very few spots on earth where one can experience so much diversity in such a small area of land.
  • Volcanoes

    The Big Island was created from the eruption of five volcanoes. The island is still growing, as three of the volcanoes are still active. The Kilauea volcano is the biggest tourist attraction as it offers the unique experience of seeing eruptions and lava.
  • Mauna Kea

    Speaking of volcanoes, Mauna Kea is one of the dormant ones on the island. Little known fact - when measuring mountains from the sea floor base to its highest peak, Mauna Kea is the tallest mountain in the world.
  • Beaches

    White, black, and even green... the Big Island has some wild sand. Hapuna White Sand Beach offers some of the best snorkeling. Papakolea Green Sand Beach is one of the most photographed beaches on the island. It is made of green crystal sand. Punalu'u Beach is Hawaii's most well-known black sand beach. It is a fantastic spot for seeing turtles.

When to Visit Big Island

  • Winter

    Hawaii has very steady temperatures throughout the year. The highs in January are 79 degrees while in July they average 83 degrees. Trip planning mostly comes down to avoiding the crowds. The winter holidays are very crowded. Hawaii is regularly rainy, but especially in November and December.
  • Spring

    The best months for avoiding crowds are April and May. Hotel prices drop with the demand of the seasonal travelers.
  • Summer

    Summer weather looks like the the rest of the year. The island can get crowded with families on summer vacation.
  • Fall

    Like the spring months, fall can be a good time to target smaller crowds and lower rates.

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Saskia

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What an amazing tour. We saw whales, dolphins and porpoises. The crew was very friendly and enthusiastic. We could really tell they are very respectful towards the animals, we were able to see two humpbacks for nearly half an hour, everybody was silent, the engine was off and the crew was also in awe. Only when the whales left, the engine was back on and we also started moving again. We really felt like we had all the time in the world and we didn't disturb the animals.

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