![]() It is an expansive place with gorgeous white sand. Check out the wave check conditions here before going to make sure there are at least 2-3 foot waves. If you enjoy boogie boarding, then Hapuna Beach is your best bet. The best beach for families and waves: Hapuna Beach. With so much to explore, you can either drive on one of two road tours through the park (Crater Rim Drive and Chain of Craters Road), or you can check the park out on foot with one of their many hikes. This incredible park “protects some of the most unique geological, biological, and cherished cultural landscapes in the world” and extends “from sea level to 13,681 feet, the park encompasses the summits of two of the world’s most active volcanoes – Kīlauea and Maunaloa” (Source: US National Park Service). On a clear day, the views are incredible! Spend a day at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National ParkĪ visit to the Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is an absolute must and we would have spent more time there if we hadn’t recently visited Iceland. Two of my favorites include the short, steep hike to magical Pololū Valley and for those craving a vertical challenge that is not as extreme as Mauna Kea but still gets your heart rate up, there is the 8-mile round trip hike up an ancient cinder cone, Pu‘u Wa‘awa‘a. I found an excellent site that gives incredibly detailed descriptions of every single hike on the island of Hawai’i. The achingly stunning Polulū Valley often reminiscent of Harry Potter’s Forbidden Forest ![]() For those more adventurous, set out on a night snorkel to Manta Ray Village. While you can snorkel at most of the beaches, the best snorkeling we found was during our 5-hour trip aboard the Hula Kai, a Fair Wind boat.įamily-owned and operated since 1971, Fair Wind Cruises provides top-rated, sustainable snorkel tours from Kona along with delightful vegan breakfast and lunch. Hop aboard for daily Kona snorkel tours to the pristine waters of Kealakekua Bay or explore remote south Kona. The entire Hawaiian archipelago consists of 132 islands, reefs, and shoals stretching across 1,523 miles of the North Pacific Ocean making it a great place to snorkel with tons of colorful fish and marine life. The Top Ten Unforgettable Family Experiences on the island of Hawai’i Spend an afternoon or evening snorkeling with Fair Winds Cruises A few quick notes about laws and respecting (treading lightly):.Learn about Hawaiian culture and history.Watch the sunset and stargaze on Maunakea.Tour a Chocolate, Vanilla, or Coffee farm. ![]()
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