Hawaii Activities

I look out my office window on Portland's first good rainstorm of the season. By the way Portland has a bad rap on rain. It really does not rain all the time. The latest thread for current readers of my blog, has been my general observations on luxury Hawaii hotels. By now all my readers know I have been a certified Hawaii destination specialist for over 10 years and prior to coming to employment to Americas Vacation Center I was a top agent for the leading

Hawaii luxury travel company. I love to share my passion for Hawaii with my travelers.
This note is about the island of Hawaii, also known as the Big Island. You would not believe how many customers are confused by that! I first wanted to share a sample of activities that we can add with your hotel stay. I always try to recommend prebooking activities to combine with your luxury Hawaii hotel stay to make a complete vacation. You are going to book the activities anyhow when you go on your vacation. Why waste your valuable vacation time trying to book activities when you can have it all set up ahead of time? I always try to recommend booking activities that you cannot easily do at home. The Big Island of Hawaii is perfect for that. There is probably no place on Earth as geographically diverse. Where else can you go to a drive thru active volcano?


Big Island Hawaii Activities
HUMV Morning Tour
The HUMV provides hours of fun for you. The all-terrain capabilities of this amazing vehicle allow you to penetrate deep into the ancient Hawaiian rainforest of the Kohala Mountains. The Hummer navigates the rugged terrain with ease and safety. The trip features scenic waterfalls, native Hawaiian plant life, pristine riverbeds, untouched ravines, and a swim in a hidden waterfall pool. Native guides share their knowledge of the history, legends, culture and ethno botany of the Hawaiian rainforest. Price: from $120 per adult; $68 per child

Flum'in Da Ditch
Trained guides lead you on a unique ecotourism journey. The excursion travels over privately owned land to the inaccessible and historic Kohala Sugar plantation irrigation system. The irrigation system is a 22.5-mile series of open ditches, flumes and tunnels. The cruise meanders over 3.5 miles of the system, traveling through pristine rain forests, over ravines, waterfalls and through tunnels. The guides share their knowledge of the Kohala region. It is an adventure you will not soon forget! (FDMT/FDAT)
Price: from $99 per adult; $68 per child

Mauna Kea Summit and Stars
An amazing and unique experience not to miss! After eating dinner, you arrive at the summit 13,500 feet above sea level and are afforded spectacular views of the horizon, Haleakala on Maui, Mauna Kea's telescopes and the famous Mauna Kea sunset. After sunset you descend back down to 9,000 feet. Here telescopes are set up and the sky party begins. Wrapped warm in Arctic parkas with hot beverages and cookies you marvel at the brilliance of the Hawaiian sky.Price: from $172 per person



Whale Watch Cruise (Seasonal)
Enjoy a scenic, coastal cruise while naturalist Jonathan Opey shares information about Hawaii's history, development and ancient connection to the Humpback Whales. Seeing these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat is an exhilarating experience. Price: from $58 per adult; $37 per child

Waikoloa Golf —Beach Course
Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., the resort-style Beach Course is literally carved through the magnificent lava flows along Anaeho'omalu Bay. The Beach course features numerous sand bunkers, brilliant water features and the most spectacular oceanfront par-five in Hawaii on the 502-yard, twelfth hole. Price: from $130 per person

Big Island Volcano Deluxe Helicopter Ride
Experience the fiery lava vents of the Big Island's active volcano, Kilauea, from high above in a helicopter. The intensity of the live volcanic landscape is astounding. You are then whisked through hidden tropical valleys of the Kohala Mountains—alive with dozens of roaring waterfalls—and lifted above the rainforest of Hamakua coast. Price: from $390 per person

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