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.
