Hawaii Activities

One of the biggest draws to Hawaii is the diverse options for outdoor activities on each island. The Hawaiian Islands boast world class golf courses, spectacular snorkeling and diving, breath-taking helicopter tours and entertaining luau's. The Big Island, Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Molokai all offer distinct and unique activities that take advantage of each island's unique geography, scenery and history.

Oahu Activities
Maui Activities
Kauai Activities
Big Island Activities

The most popular activities in Hawaii are divided between land, air and water. Land activities in Hawaii include horseback riding, ATV tours, guided island tours and entertaining cultural productions. Air based activities primarily include helicopter tours. A helicopter tour in Hawaii is a totally unique experience on each island. Kauai helicopter tours feature wildlife areas such as the Na Pali Coast, Kokee State Park and the renowned Waimea Canyon. Most of Kauai's interior is inaccessible other than by air. Maui helicopter tours take full advantage of the rugged bluffs on the way to Hana and the stark beauty of Haleakala Crater. Big Island helicopter tours include the stunning valleys and switchbacks of the Hamakua Coast above Hilo, the only active volcano in Hawaii, Kilauea Volcano, and Mauna Loa the highest peak in Hawaii and the largest volcano in the world. Helicopter tours on Oahu are focused on the dynamic lights and action of Waikiki and also explores the beauty of Oahu's North Shore. Being an island chain in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, water activities abound on each island. The most popular water based activities in Hawaii include snorkeling tours, deep sea diving, dinner cruises and other boat tours.

Below is a list of our featured activities on each major island. You may click to view the company's website or the company streaming video for each activity. These companies are a great place to start to develop an itinerary of fun and exciting Hawaii activities for you vacation, honeymoon or wedding in Hawaii. For each activity listed by island below, you may click through to their website, or click "view streaming video" to watch their current video clip.

In addition, you will also find a comprehensive list of the most popular attractions in the state, ranked by visitor numbers per year. Many of these sites are national or state parks, or historical monuments. As you will see, Hawaii offers a diverse list of adventurous activities, parks and wildlife, cultural treasures and historically significant sites.

Oahu Activities:

Heli USA:
Website: http://www.heliusa.com/
Preview Hawaii Listing:
http://www.previewhawaii.com/cgi-perl/prevhi/search.pl?page=detail;id=599;

Royal Hawaiian Luau:
Website:
http://www.royal-hawaiian.com/
Preview Hawaii Listing:
http://www.previewhawaii.com/cgi-perl/prevhi/search.pl?page=detail;id=804;

Bowfin Submarine:
Website:
http://www.bowfin.org/website/index.cfm
Preview Hawaii Listing:
http://www.previewhawaii.com/cgi-perl/prevhi/search.pl?page=detail;id=475;

Abhasa Spa:
Website:
http://www.royal-hawaiian.com/index.htm?EM=Hawaii_PREVHI_Spas_05_SI_376/
Preview Hawaii Listing:
http://www.previewhawaii.com/cgi-perl/prevhi/search.pl?page=detail;id=802;

Dolphin Quest Oahu:
Website:
http://www.dolphinquest.org/index.php?aID=0
Preview Hawaii Listing:
http://www.previewhawaii.com/cgi-perl/prevhi/search.pl?page=detail;id=402;

Maui Activities:

Alii Nui Diving:
Website:
http://www.mauidiveshop.com/
Preview Hawaii Listing:
http://www.previewhawaii.com/cgi-perl/prevhi/search.pl?page=detail;id=879;

Prince Kuhio Snorkeling:
Website:
http://www.mvprince.com/
Preview Hawaii Listing:
http://www.previewhawaii.com/cgi-perl/prevhi/search.pl?page=detail;id=379;

Wailea Golf Club:
Website:
http://www.waileagolf.com/
Preview Hawaii Listing:
http://www.previewhawaii.com/cgi-perl/prevhi/search.pl?page=detail;id=346;

Kaanapali Golf Course:
Website:
http://www.kaanapali-golf.com/
Preview Hawaii Listing:
http://www.previewhawaii.com/cgi-perl/prevhi/search.pl?page=detail;id=346;

Royal Lahaina Luau:
Preview Hawaii Listing:
http://www.previewhawaii.com/cgi-perl/prevhi/search.pl?page=detail;id=242;

Cruiser Phil Bike Tours:
Website:
http://www.cruiserphil.com/
Preview Hawaii Listing:
http://www.previewhawaii.com/cgi-perl/prevhi/search.pl?page=detail;id=242;

Maui Mountain Tours Bike Tours:
Website:
http://www.mauimountaincruisers.com/
Preview Hawaii Listing:
http://www.previewhawaii.com/cgi-perl/prevhi/search.pl?page=detail;id=270;

Westin Maui Resort and Spa:
Website:
http://www.westinmaui.com/index.htm?EM=Hawaii_PREVHI_05_WI_1028/
Preview Hawaii Listing:
http://www.previewhawaii.com/cgi-perl/prevhi/search.pl?page=detail;id=803;

Alii Nui Maui Water Activities:
Website:
http://www.mauidiveshop.com/
Preview Hawaii Listing;
http://www.previewhawaii.com/cgi-perl/prevhi/search.pl?page=detail;id=876;

Kauai Activities:

Kauai Sea Tours:
Website:
http://www.kauaiseatours.com/
Preview Hawaii Listing:
http://www.previewhawaii.com/cgi-perl/prevhi/search.pl?page=detail;id=274;

Blue Dolphin Charters:
Website:
http://www.kauaiboats.com/
Preview Hawaii Listing:
http://www.previewhawaii.com/cgi-perl/prevhi/search.pl?page=detail;id=189;

Holo Holo Charters:
Website:
http://www.holoholocharters.com/
Preview Hawaii Listing:
http://www.previewhawaii.com/cgi-perl/prevhi/search.pl?page=detail;id=869;

Na Pali Explorer:
Website:
http://www.napali-explorer.com/
Preview Hawaii Listing:
http://www.previewhawaii.com/cgi-perl/prevhi/search.pl?page=detail;id=104;

Smith's Wailua River Fern Grotto Cruise:
Website:
http://www.smithskauai.com/
Preview Hawaii Listing:
http://www.previewhawaii.com/cgi-perl/prevhi/search.pl?page=detail;id=123;

Princeville Golf Course:
Website:
http://www.princeville.com/index-flash.html
Preview Hawaii Listing:
http://www.previewhawaii.com/cgi-perl/prevhi/search.pl?page=detail;id=907;

Puakea Golf Course:
Website:
http://www.puakeagolf.com/
Preview Hawaii Listing:
http://www.previewhawaii.com/cgi-perl/prevhi/search.pl?page=detail;id=832;

HeliUSA Airways:
Website:
http://www.heliusa.com/
Preview Hawaii Listing:
http://www.previewhawaii.com/cgi-perl/prevhi/search.pl?page=detail;id=354;

Will Squyres Helicopters:
Website:
http://www.helicopters-hawaii.com/
Preview Hawaii Listing:
http://www.previewhawaii.com/cgi-perl/prevhi/search.pl?page=detail;id=188;

Air Kauai:
Website:
http://www.airkauai.com/
Preview Hawaii Listing:
http://www.previewhawaii.com/cgi-perl/prevhi/search.pl?page=detail;id=696;

Safari Helicopters:
Website:
http://www.safarihelicopters.com/
Preview Hawaii Listing:
http://www.previewhawaii.com/cgi-perl/prevhi/search.pl?page=detail;id=101;

Silver Falls Ranch Horseback Riding:
Website:
http://www.silverfallsranch.com/
Preview Hawaii Listing:
http://www.previewhawaii.com/cgi-perl/prevhi/search.pl?page=detail;id=847;

Smith's Luau:
Website:
http://www.smithskauai.com/
Preview Hawaii Listing:
http://www.previewhawaii.com/cgi-perl/prevhi/search.pl?page=detail;id=125;

Spa Makaiwa:
Website:
http://www.spamakaiwaesk.com/
Preview Hawaii Listing:
http://www.previewhawaii.com/cgi-perl/prevhi/search.pl?page=detail;id=815;

Big Island Activities:

Big Island Watersports:
Website:
http://www.bigislandwatersports.com/
Preview Hawaii Listing:
http://www.previewhawaii.com/cgi-perl/prevhi/search.pl?page=detail;id=443;

Francis Brown Golf Course:
Website:
http://www.maunalani.com/
Preview Hawaii Listing:
http://www.previewhawaii.com/cgi-perl/prevhi/search.pl?page=detail;id=864;

Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation:
Website:
http://www.mountainthunder.com/
Preview Hawaii Listing:
http://www.previewhawaii.com/cgi-perl/prevhi/search.pl?page=detail;id=478;

Origins Luau:
Website:
http://www.sheratonkeauhou.com/luau.htm/
Preview Hawaii Listing:
http://www.previewhawaii.com/cgi-perl/prevhi/search.pl?page=detail;id=868;

Ho'ola Spa:
Website:
http://www.sheratonkeauhou.com/?EM=Hawaii_PREVHI_Spas_05_SI_1469/
Preview Hawaii Listing:
http://www.previewhawaii.com/cgi-perl/prevhi/search.pl?page=detail;id=801;

Mauna Lani Spa:
Website:
http://www.maunalani.com/
Preview Hawaii Listing:
http://www.previewhawaii.com/cgi-perl/prevhi/search.pl?page=detail;id=863;

Dolphin Quest Big Island:
Website:
http://www.dolphinquest.org/
Preview Hawaii Listing:
http://www.previewhawaii.com/cgi-perl/prevhi/search.pl?page=detail;id=401;

Most Visited Hawaii Attractions:
(all phone number have 808 area code)

Name & Address
Phone
Description
Island
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
PO Box 52, Hawaii Nat'l Park, HI 96718
www.nps.gov/havo

985-6000
Park extends from sea level to 13,677 ft and encompasses the summits and rift zones of two of the world's most active volcanoes, Kilauea and Mauna Loa.
Hawaii
USS Arizona Memorial
1 Arizona Memorial Place
Honolulu, HI 96818
www.nps.gov/usar

422-2771
The remains of the USS Arizona, part of the Pacific fleet destroyed during the Japanese attacks on Pearl harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.
Oahu
Haleakala National Park
P.O. Box 369
Makawao, HI 96768
www.nps.gov/hale

572-4400
30,183 acre Maui park preserves and protects the Haleakala volcanic area, Kipahulu Valley, scenic pool along Oheo Gulch and rare and endangered species.
Maui
Dole Plantation
64-1550 Kamehameha Highway
Wahiawa, HI 96786
www.dole-plantation.com

621-8408
Original site of James Dole's first pineapple plantation, current site of the "World's Largest Maze", Pineapple Express train tour and plantation garden tour.
Oahu
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve
www.hanaumabayhawaii.org

396-4229
A sheltered bay with coral reef habitat, abundant marine life, excellent snorkeling and a marine education center; free admission for Hawaii residents.
Oahu
Polynesian Cultural Center
www.polynesia.com
293-3333
A 42 acre park showcasing the people and cultures of Polynesia in 7 island villages; features include Alii Luau and Horizons night show.
Oahu
Diamond Head State Monument
www.state.hi.us/dlnr/dsp/oahu.html

587-0320
A 2 mile trail takes hikers to the summit of the crater's rim, which offers views of the entire south coast of Oahu.
Oahu
Honolulu Zoo
www.honoluluzoo.org

971-7171
An exhibition of tropical animals and plants for public education and enjoyment.
Oahu
Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park
www.nps.gov/puho/
328-2326
182 acre park preserves the site of Hawaiian's place of refuge; archaeological sites include temple platforms, royal fishponds and village sites.
Hawaii
Maui Ocean Center
www.mauioceancenter.com
270-7000
Aquarium features over 60 exhibits and hands-on activities based on Hawaiian marine life.
Maui