10
best activities Hawaii has to offer
by Stephanie Coburn
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.
Stephanie Coburn is the Marketing Director
for Wailua Bay View, an oceanfront
kauai vacation rent . She has personally researched and
experienced many of the activities and destinations graced with
Hawaiian culture as described above.
Stephanie Coburn may be contacted at or stephanie.coburn@gmail.com
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