Discover Hawaii
"The Big Island"
The Big Island of Hawaii is one
of the most fascinating places on earth, and truly worth
your time, especially if you like nature and volcanoes.
At 95 miles long and 80 miles wide, the Big Island is
larger than the other three major Hawaiian Islands
combined. And there’s plenty for you to see and do.
Come see the Volcanoes!
The Big Island is the youngest of the Hawaiian Islands
and is still forming today because of Kilauea, the
world's most active volcano, which is part of Volcanoes
National Park. At this incredible place, you will see
sites that just aren’t possible anywhere else, and the
unique characteristics of volcanic activity, both recent
and ancient, will captivate you.
Plus, only on the Big Island
can you witness the breathtaking natural phenomenon of
lava flowing into the ocean, and there are specialized
volcano tours that can take you right into the middle of
the action. Suffice to say, the volcanoes will
completely astound you.
Unparalleled Natural Beauty
Not only does it have volcanoes, but the Big Island also
sports some of the world's tallest mountains, which are
perfect for stargazing. Also part of this diverse
landscape are lush, deep valleys; plunging waterfalls;
266 miles of coastline; black sand beaches; astounding
agricultural plantations; picture-perfect tropical
waters; Polynesian fishing villages… the list could go
on forever. This is because the Big Island is truly a
place of matchless beauty, and is a prime destination if
you love unusual landscapes and also want to immerse
yourself in South Seas Culture.
Plenty for you to see and do
Come take an Eco-Tour and do some exotic bird
watching; wander through tropical rainforests; or even
ride a horse into the Polynesian countryside. If you
prefer the exciting experience of riding off-road, you
can do that too.
Of course, you can also take off in a helicopter to see
everything this tropical paradise has to offer from a
bird's-eye view, or perhaps take an all-day land tour
and cap it off with a sunset dinner cruise. In addition,
the Kona region is where the world-famous Kona Coffee is
grown on huge coffee plantations. Ever have Kona Coffee?
It’s heaven in a cup.
The Sea is calling you!
The ocean-lover in you will be delighted on the Big
Island, as the choices of ocean-based activities are
astounding. Scuba diving, snorkeling, snuba (a super-fun
combination of snorkeling and scuba), are available for
you to partake in. The wealth of colorful undersea life
will truly amaze you. If you prefer to stay mostly
above-water, there’s kayaking, sport fishing, and
parasailing, just to name a few.
And if diving deep beneath the sea is more to your
liking, Atlantis Submarines operates a 48-passenger
submarine out of Kailua-Kona Harbor.
Do you like whales and dolphins? The great sperm whale
of Moby Dick fame, as well as the smaller Hawaiian pilot
whale, false killer whale, beaked whale, melon-headed
whale, and the Pacific Humpback Whale as well as
stingrays can all be found in the warm, aqua-blue waters
surrounding the Big Island. And then there are the
dolphins - the wildly acrobatic spinners and the
familiar bottlenose dolphins we all know and love. There
are a variety of daily tours that can bring you into
contact with these majestic marine mammals.
Kealakekua Bay is also home to the Captain Cook
Monument, a 26 ft (8 m) tall obelisk, reminding visitors
of this great navigator and explorer of the South Seas.
