Exciting Things to Do in Island of Hawaii for Thrill Seekers
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Mauna Kea Summit
4,522 reviews
"An amazing visit to the summit of Mauna Kea and the evening was clear as a a bell - enough to be able to see Maui! Knowledgeable guide showed and explained the various observatories located at the summit.""Past the Visitors Center, driving about 8 miles in a low gear for power, you can get to the summit where all the telescopes are located."
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
8,197 reviews
"Beautiful park, great views, great hiking, this is a must on any trip to the big island, allow one full day here & maybe two we were there in mid September lava flows receded & some portions of the park was still...""Today the park offers a variety of activities with hiking and bike trails for the more energetic, the Jagger Museum and Visitors Center or take the Circle of Craters drive and see the lava flows, with extensive fi..."
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Kealakekua Bay
807 reviews
"After snorkeling in many locations in Big island, this location is the best in terms of the abundant variety of corals and marine life.""It has history in that it was the site of a thriving Hawaiian village, you can rent kayaks to take across the bay to Captain Cook Monument; if you are a good swimmer, you can swim/snorkel in the bay and catch a gl..."
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Kilauea Iki Trail
1,415 reviews
"The descent to the crater floor is 400 feet... the ascent back to the parking area via the counterclockwise direction involves hiking switchbacks which is easier than climbing uneven, high, and steep steps if one...""It's a great hike which descends from the parking lot (from where you get picturesque views of the crater) through lush rainforest vegetation to the crater floor."
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Papakolea Green Sand Beach
2,108 reviews
"Parking your car at this spot means about an hour and a half walk/hike to the actual beach!! Be prepared to have water, good walking shoes, snacks just for getting to the location.""The drive is fun and exciting and the reward is one of only four green sand beaches in the world, with some great waves and gorgeous scenery, both from the small parking area and atop the rocks adjacent to the lot."
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Maunakea Visitor Information Station
1,657 reviews
"First of all, Saddle road to Mauna Kea is fabulous...easy smooth and accessible...we didn’t go all the way to the top...4 wheel vehicle required...but was worth the trip...bathroom facilities available, take advan...""Our trip to the visitor center for the Friday night stargazing show was one of the highlights of our trip to the Big Island."
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Isaac Hale Beach Park
196 reviews
"The Isaac Hale Beach Park is a marvelous example of the power of nature, specifically the 2018 volcanic eruption of Kilauea volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii.""although this park was here before the new lava flows in 2018 it is now completely new with fine black sand and a new thermal pool formed by the new lava flow from the old boat ramp."
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Lava Viewing Area
318 reviews
"Hiking (or biking and hiking) out to see the lava flow is an absolute must while on the Island of Hawaii.""Once you arrive at the lava flow (the day I was there it was gushing into the ocean!) watch the sun set and see the colours change and the lava begin to make the sky glow red - it makes for some amazing photos."
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Kalapana
222 reviews
"The two lava flow areas on the west end have roads across them to see the devastation and for the people to access what was once their homes, and new dwellings are being erected on top of the flows.""This is a newer black sand beach, with lots of new palm trees growing and beautiful black sand, There are local food eateries: vegan, smoothies, burgers."
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Kula Kai Caverns
178 reviews
"We will definitely be back to visit Gary at Kula Kai Caverns and this time we will bring the kids and maybe book one of the more advanced tours that involve some crawling (Gary provides gloves, knee pads, and helm...""We did the 2 hour tour with Emmanuel who was an excellent guide, full of volcano, local, and worldly knowledge."
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