10 best activities Hawaii has to offer
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.