Ultimate Hawaii adventures

Slide 1 of 10: If snorkeling is your idea of exploring the ocean, Tunnels Beach in Hawaii’s Kauai island is a must-visit. Tunnels' inside reef is shallow enough for beginners without compromising on beauty, while its outside reef is full of life from coral and fish.

Snorkeling at Tunnels Beach

If snorkeling is your idea of exploring the ocean, Tunnels Beach in Hawaii’s Kauai island is a must-visit. Tunnels' inside reef is shallow enough for beginners without compromising on beauty, while its outside reef is full of corals and fish.

Slide 2 of 10: Located on the west of Oahu is the Makaha beach, an absolute must for adventure junkies. It offers perfect conditions for snorkeling, kayaking, surfing, and swimming, and one may encounter dolphins, sea turtles, and Hawaii's many colorful fish in the sea.

Surf, snorkel, kayak at Makaha Beach Park

Located on the west of Oahu is Makaha Beach, an absolute must for adventure junkies. It offers perfect conditions for snorkeling, kayaking, surfing, and swimming, and you may encounter dolphins, sea turtles, and Hawaii's many colorful fish species.

Whale-watching cruises

An extremely popular winter activity in Hawaii, numerous whale-watching cruises depart several times a day. Humpback whales can be spotted across all the Hawaiian Islands, though the shallow Auau Channel between West Maui (Lahaina and Kaanapali), Lanai and Molokai is widely considered the best viewing spot in the world. Snorkel and dolphin-watching cruises are popular throughout the year.

Slide 4 of 10: Also known as the Kaiwa Ridge Trail, Lanikai Pillboxes hike is one of the most exquisite Oahu hiking trails. The round trip usually takes 60-90 minutes, depending on how far one wants to hike. The stretch is dotted with World War-II era pillboxes- concrete, dug-in structures with loopholes to shoot from. Throughout the hike, one is trated to incredibly beautiful views of the vast sea, Mokulua Islands, Kailua Beach, Lanikai Beach and its surrounding residential neighborhood.

Lanikai Pillbox hike

Also known as the Kaiwa Ridge Trail, Lanikai pillbox hike is one of the most exquisite Oahu hiking trails. The roundtrip usually takes 60-90 minutes, depending on how far one wants to hike. The stretch is dotted with World War II-era pillboxes, which are concrete, dug-in structures with loopholes to shoot from. Hikers are treated throughout to incredibly beautiful views of the vast sea, Mokulua Islands, Kailua Beach, Lanikai Beach and its surrounding residential neighborhood.

Slide 5 of 10: Located in the eastern end of Hawaii’s Oahu island, Makapu'u’s soft sand and clear water are a popular tourist destination. However, what makes Makapu'u unique is a large tide pool right next to a blowhole. Found on the shallow side, the tidepool isn't a difficult swim, provided you watch out for the occasional large wave.

Swim in Makapu'u

Located in the eastern end of Hawaii’s Oahu island, Makapu'u’s soft sand and clear water are a popular tourist draw. However, what makes Makapu'u unique is a large tide pool right next to a blowhole. Found on the shallow side, the tide pool isn't a difficult swim, provided you watch out for the occasional large wave.

Slide 6 of 10: Popular across the Hawaiian Islands, outriggers are essentially sailing canoes, which are a great way to get a piece of Hawaiian history. Many resorts offer hour-long complimentary outrigger canoe experiences as part of the stay package.

Ride an outrigger canoe

Popular across the Hawaiian Islands, outriggers are essentially sailing canoes, which are a great way to experience a part of Hawaiian history. Many resorts offer hour-long complimentary outrigger canoe experiences inclusive of the stay package.

Hanakapi'ai hike

A challenging trail that puts one’s endurance to test, the treacherous Hanakapi'ai hike is a two-mile (3.2 km) labor. Dust yourselves and walk a further two miles to see the 300-feet (91.4 meters) tall Hanakapi'ai Falls. The gain is certainly worth the pain.

Slide 8 of 10: Hawaii is known for its active and extinct volcanoes, and the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park helps one explore the erstwhile scorching surface. One of the popular trails in the park is the Thurston Lava Tube, which passes through the forest into a tunnel that once carried lava.

Thurston Lava Tube

Hawaii is known for its active and extinct volcanoes, and the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park helps one explore these marvels of nature. One of the popular trails in the park is the Thurston Lava Tube, which passes through the forest into a tunnel that once carried lava.

Hike to Akaka Falls

If you are looking for some instant, unforgettable thrill, the hike to Akaka Falls is worth a try. A less than half-mile hike in total, it is replete with gorgeous fauna and rewards visitors with two waterfalls. While Kahuna Falls stands 100 feet (30.5 meters) and is an attraction unto itself, the sight of Akaka Falls at 442 feet (135 meters) is truly mesmerizing.

Slide 10 of 10: Hawaii is full of places to rent paddle boards, and the activity is certainly worth a try. Beginners can paddle at Kayak Hanalei because the route is along the smooth Hanalei River. You can also pick up your Stand-Up Paddle Board (SUP) in Oahu and head to the calm Ala Moana. Those looking for more adventure can paddle in Kona’s Kealakekua Bay.

Stand-up paddle boarding

Hawaii is full of places to rent paddle boards, and the activity is certainly worth a try. Beginners can paddle along the smooth Hanalei River. You can also pick up your stand-up paddle board in Oahu and head to the calm Ala Moana. Those looking for more adventure can paddle in Kona’s Kealakekua Bay.

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