Best 100 things to do in Papaikou, HI

Dive Hilo’s reef and search for a turtle cleaning station on a guided 1-tank shore dive

Dive Hilo’s east-side reefs on a small-group, 1-tank boat trip

Sightseeing cruise with waterfalls, sea cliffs, and Hilo history

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

Learn scuba basics in a heated indoor pool in Hilo

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

Climb volcanic routes beside a waterfall with professional guides

Walk bamboo trails beneath Kulaniapia Falls

Harvest tropical ingredients and cook a plant-based lunch

Explore a tropical working farm and its community-grown food

Soar over waterfalls and ravines on Hawaii Island

Explore private waterfalls and ocean-view trails on Hawaii Island

Fly over Kolekole Falls on a seven-line farm adventure