Adventure

An Adventurer's Playground

Hawaiʻi’s beautiful beaches are only the beginning. From surfing the gentle waves of Waikīkī Beach to snorkeling with manta rays on the Kona Coast, there’s never a dull moment in the Hawaiian Islands. Whether you're an adrenaline junkie or searching for activities the whole family can enjoy, here are some exhilarating ways to experience this adventurer's playground.

For information on outdoor recreation and responsible access to Hawaiʻi’s natural spaces, visit Explore Outdoor Hawaiʻi.

Explore Water Adventures

Surfing

If you dream of riding the waves, there’s no better place to learn how than right here in the birthplace of surfing.

Snorkeling & Scuba

Come face to face with tropical fish, spotted eagle rays and green sea turtles on an underwater adventure in Hawaii's 1,200 miles of coral reef.

Mountain Tubing

Strap on a headlamp and hop into a tube to explore inland canals, tunnels and flumes on this only-in-Kauai adventure.

Parasailing

Lift off on a parasailing adventure and get a bird’s eye view of Hawaii’s breathtaking coastline from up to 1,200 feet in the air.

Deep Sea Fishing

Hawaii is home to some of the biggest marlin in the world as well as one of the oldest billfish tournaments, plus scores of other game fish – from wahoo to mahimahi to giant trevally.

Whale Watching

Each winter, Hawaiʻi is the stage for some of the best whale watching on the planet, when thousands of koholā (humpback whales) migrate to our warm waters to breed and nurse their young. Tours from just about every island can bring you thrillingly close to these magnificent creatures.

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Adventures on Land

Person ziplining over lush greenery in Hawaii.

Woman wearing a blue helmet and harness holds a rope, overlooking a tropical landscape.

ATV parked in a lush jungle as man stands nearby, surrounded by dense greenery and hanging vines.

Ziplining

Soar thought Hawai'i's lush canopies on some of the longest ziplines in the US and some of the most scenic in the world.

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Rappelling

Whether you want to descend the jungle cliffs or the cascading waterfalls, Hawai'i's knowledgeable guides will show you the ropes.

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ATV Tours

Looking for something with a little more horsepower? Explore rugged terrain and hard-to-reach parts of the Hawaiian Islands on an ATV.

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