The Big Island is difficult to explore without a car. The island’s public bus is designed to bring people to and from work, so its schedule will likely clash with your plans. Big Island tours that come with their own transportation will bring you to some of the island’s highlights but don’t provide you the […]
The Big Island is definitely worth visiting! It has the most natural diversity of all the Hawaiian Islands, meaning that when you tour it, you’ll never be bored with what’s outside your car window. All this diversity gives you more than just pretty views! The Big Island’s 8 different climate zones lend themselves to different […]
The Big Island’s east coast is known for its wet weather. It’s town, Hilo, is the rainiest town in the whole US! But just because you’ll need a raincoat here doesn’t mean you should skip over it when taking Big Island tours. This is one of the most beautiful parts of the island. The climate […]
Both the east and west side of the Big Island are worth visiting. It’s very easy to visit both sides of the island in a single trip, even if you decide to book a place to stay in the western town of Kailua-Kona or the eastern town of Hilo. Big Island tours, like the one […]
Looking to avoid crowds? Touring the Big Island might be the perfect way for you to spend your Hawaiian vacation! The Big Island has 100,000-175,000 visitors each month. This makes the island the third most visited out of the main Hawaiian Islands. Only Kauai receives less visitors out of the main four islands, but Kauai […]
The Big Island of Hawaii is full of great places to stay. Hilo is a good place to check out rainforests and waterfalls, and Volcano Village makes for a great home base for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park-based trips. But Kailua-Kona is where we recommend first-time Big Island visitors stay – especially if you’re planning on […]
The biggest island in Hawaii is known as Hawaii Island or the Island of Hawaii. While it might be confusing that a Hawaiian island is named Hawaii Island, Hawaii Island had its name before the state of Hawaii did. Confusing, right? You can also thankfully call Hawaii Island by its nickname, the Big Island, which […]
The Island of Hawaii is known as the Big Island for a reason. Here, you can experience temperatures in the 30s on Mauna Kea while your friends at Hilo have a warm 80 degree day. So the coldest temperatures you experience on the Big Island largely depend on what part of the island you decide […]
Hawaii’s Big Island is full of a variety of beautiful beaches, but many of the most popular ones are found on its west coast. We’ve organized a list of the island’s best that beach-lovers and casual travelers alike must-see while touring the island. Best Beaches on the Big Island Kahalu’u Beach Park The clear, calm […]
What to make a road trip part of your Big Island vacation? Driving around the island takes about six hours – and that’s without stopping or running into any traffic. If you’re looking to break up your trip a bit, try taking a self-guided tour like the one Action Tour Guide offers. Action Tour Guide’s […]
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