things to do in Paauilo, HI

Sightseeing cruise with waterfalls, sea cliffs, and Hilo history

Discover Hilo history and volcanic landscapes with a local guide

Explore Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park with a private certified guide from Hilo

Paddle Hilo Bay myths to a Wailuku River waterfall lagoon

Snorkel Hilo’s volcanic coast and explore the rainforest

Paddle the calm Wailoa River with a guide to the King Kamehameha Statue

Snorkel Hilo Bay’s reefs with crew guidance and small-group attention

Paddle Hilo’s Wailoa River to the King Kamehameha Statue with a guide

Refresh your SCUBA skills in a 1.5-hour heated indoor pool session

Learn stand-up paddling in calm Reeds Bay with a beginner-friendly instructor

Fish calm near-shore waters off Hilo with a private captain and crew

Cruise Hilo Bay at sunset with time to swim and bring your own drinks

Rent a paddleboard in Hilo for 3 hours, a day, or a week

Rent a kayak and paddle around Hilo Town, with life vests and maps included

Rent surfboards and boogie boards in Hilo with daily or weekly options

Create a custom Hilo ocean outing for diving, wildlife viewing, celebrations, or coastal exploration

Discover cacao from tree to bar and enjoy a 12-course estate chocolate tasting

Search for humpback whales from a private, comfortable center-console boat

Explore sea caves and coral reefs along Kauai’s Na Pali Coast with a knowledgeable native Hawaiian crew.

Stargaze with an astronomer, then watch sunrise from Mauna Kea’s summit

Practice scuba skills with a PADI instructor in a 10-foot pool

Spot humpback whales from a shaded powerboat along the Kohala Coast

Look for humpback activity, then snorkel coral reefs and turtle cleaning stations

Sail into sunset on a 2-hour Big Island catamaran cruise with drinks and snacks