Love Big Island - Hawai'i travel guide https://www.lovebigisland.com/ Big Island travel guide written by and for people that love Hawaii. Itineraries, activities, etc. Aloha 'aina, malama' aina! (love and take care of the land) Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:07:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.lovebigisland.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-BigIsland-no-text_512px-32x32.jpg Love Big Island https://www.lovebigisland.com/ 32 32 Mauna Kea Luau: Best Food on the Island, Oceanfront Setting https://www.lovebigisland.com/tours/mauna-kea-luau/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:38:56 +0000 https://www.lovebigisland.com/?post_type=tours&p=21400 The Mauna Kea Luau runs on the oceanfront lawn of the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, a 1965 resort on Kauna’oa Bay on the Kohala Coast. The setting is the first thing you notice: the tables face the water, the show begins as the sun drops toward the horizon, and on clear evenings the sky is […]

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]]> Botanical World Adventures Zipline https://www.lovebigisland.com/tours/botanical-world-adventures-zipline/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:24:14 +0000 https://www.lovebigisland.com/?post_type=tours&p=21383 Botanical World Adventures runs eight ziplines through the Hamakua Coast rainforest on their working botanical garden property, about 15 minutes north of Hilo. Lines range from 200 to 2,100 feet and build progressively, starting with shorter runs close to the canopy floor and working up to the longer ones. A 200-foot suspension bridge (that wobbles […]

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]]> Off-Season Whale Watching Tour (April–November / Big Island) https://www.lovebigisland.com/tours/off-season-whale-watching-in-hawai%ca%bbi-april-november/ Sat, 24 Jan 2026 07:40:59 +0000 https://www.lovebigisland.com/?post_type=tours&p=21077 This is the tour for people wanting to see whales around Hawaii outside of humpback whale season. From April through November, Hawaiian Adventures runs the only whale-watch tour on the Big Island designed specifically for the off-season. Instead of waiting near the coast, the boat heads far offshore into deep water—where open-ocean species live year-round. […]

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]]> Horseback Ride + Waterfall Swim (Hilo side) https://www.lovebigisland.com/tours/horseback-ride-waterfall-swim/ Sun, 05 Oct 2025 06:07:50 +0000 https://www.lovebigisland.com/?post_type=tours&p=20944 Saddle up for a scenic 2.5-hour ride through the rolling green hills of Hakalau, crossing open pastures with ocean and mountain views before reaching a private waterfall where you can swim, paddleboard, and enjoy a picnic. The tour begins at the Wailea Horseback barn next to Umauma Falls Zipline. After a short riding orientation, you’ll […]

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]]> Kolekole Waterfall Hike & Swim Adventure https://www.lovebigisland.com/tours/kolekole-waterfall-hike-swim-adventure/ Tue, 19 Aug 2025 20:01:11 +0000 https://www.lovebigisland.com/?post_type=tours&p=20872 For travelers who want more than a quick roadside stop, this tour delivers the full experience: a guided hike through lush rainforest to three private waterfalls, with plenty of time to swim beneath them. The 3-mile trail is designed for beginners and families, and each stop along the way makes the final plunge at the […]

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]]> Rappel down the Triple-Tier Umauma Waterfall and swim the pools between https://www.lovebigisland.com/tours/rappel-down-the-triple-tier-umauma-waterfall/ Wed, 04 Sep 2024 14:40:48 +0000 https://www.lovebigisland.com/?post_type=tours&p=20482 Hawaii’s first true canyoneering tour! this is the perfect tour for adventure seekers who like a more immersive experience. The Umauma tour involves navigating around 5 waterfalls and swimming the pools between. It includes 4 rappels, a down climb, and about a 5′ jump off a waterfall. Guests need to be able to swim and […]

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]]> Oʻahu for Beginners: Need-to-Know Tips for First-Time Visitors https://www.lovebigisland.com/hawaii-blog/oahu-for-beginners/ Mon, 29 Jul 2024 19:02:56 +0000 https://www.lovebigisland.com/?post_type=hawaii_blog&p=20423 When planning a trip to Hawaiʻi, the most-asked questions we receive are: Which islands should I visit? Or, which island is better? To help people make this determination, we’ve published a variety of comparison guides that highlight key differences between the islands and provide recommendations based on popular activities, whether it’s bumming on the beach […]

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]]> 15 Rainy day activities for the Big Island (and 2 to skip) https://www.lovebigisland.com/hawaii-blog/rainy-day-activities-big-island/ Tue, 25 Jun 2024 19:50:21 +0000 https://www.lovebigisland.com/?post_type=hawaii_blog&p=20367 You booked your trip to the Big Island several months ago, and now, in the weeks and days leading up to the trip, you see that the forecast calls for rain almost every day you are here. Is it time to panic? Will your trip be ruined by the rain? Should you cancel and reschedule? […]

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]]> Zipline over the private 250ft Kolekole waterfall https://www.lovebigisland.com/tours/zipline-over-kolekole-waterfall/ Mon, 27 May 2024 08:29:52 +0000 https://www.lovebigisland.com/?post_type=tours&p=20297 Experience the #1 zipline tour in Hawaii as voted by Hawaii Magazine’s Best of the Best Awards! Designed for zipliners of all levels, this is a 7-line ziplining tour on which you start off  with the small and easy ziplines and gradually increase in length and height. Once you’re comfortable sitting in the harness and […]

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]]> Big Island for Beginners: Need-to-Know Tips for First-Time Visitors https://www.lovebigisland.com/hawaii-blog/big-island-first-time-visitor-tips/ Tue, 16 Apr 2024 13:15:37 +0000 https://www.lovebigisland.com/?post_type=hawaii_blog&p=20234 Thinking about taking your first trip to the Big Island? Excellent choice. The Big Island is loaded with things to do, and has a variety of experiences and accommodations to offer. Below, we run through everything you need to learn more about the Big Island and start planning your trip. Great trips are properly planned, […]

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