Hawaii is called the ‘Big Island’ and for good reason. Despite not being the main island (that is Oahu), it is of course, the largest island across the state, which means that you will find no shortage of things to do and see. Let us check them out.
1) Snorkel The Kealakekua Bay
Alongside being one of Hawaii’s top snorkeling spots, this is also the place where Captain Cook initially landed when he made his way to Hawaii all the way back in the 1700s. Although you can use one of the many snorkel boats to get to the bay, we recommend using the kayak instead. Just two companies are allowed to land vessels at the monument and perform snorkeling from land (all the others simply float around or drop anchors), and the top ones depart early to get ahead of the afternoon crowds.
2) Night Scuba With The Manta Rays
The diving experience with manta rays is one that you can only enjoy in Hawaii – no other island can brag this phenomenon. If a nightly presence on the ocean sounds tempting (and not scary) to you, you should absolutely try this out.
3) Ride A Seahorse At The Ocean Rider Farm
Holding a seahorse is not an opportunity that you get every day, and therefore, you should make the most of the opportunity presented to you by the Ocean Rider Seahorse Farm. This farm has been breeding seahorses and has made tremendous advances in their quest for conservation. The fee you will pay to access their facilities will also be dedicated to conservation and research. Not only will you get the chance to observe numerous seahorse species, but at the tour conclusion, you will also be able to dip your hands into the tank and allow a seahorse to wrap itself around your finger.
4) Visit A Coffee Plantation
The coffee of Kona is globally renowned, so you absolutely need to tour a coffee plantation. There are plenty of plantations that you can take your pick from, but we recommend going for one that has a tasting room so that you can buy coffee which you will take back with you as a souvenir. Thanks to the highly diverse climate on the Big Island, there are several different types of farms.