Best 54 things to do in Papaikou, HI

Paddle Hilo Bay myths to a Wailuku River waterfall lagoon

Snorkel a sea turtle lagoon and walk to ʻAkaka Falls in one guided tour

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

Fly across seven thrilling lines, including a 450-foot ravine, while guides share Hawaii’s nature and culture.

Explore three secluded waterfalls on a small-group hike across 300 acres of private Hawaiian landscape

Explore exclusive private waterfalls on an easy guided hike across lush Hawaiian landscapes.

Ride seven ziplines with ocean views and soar over a private waterfall on a guided Big Island adventure

Zipline over Kolekole waterfall on a 7-line course

Zip through the Hamakua Coast rainforest on 8 ziplines and a suspension bridge

Rappel 45 feet above a gorge at Botanical World basecamp

Explore Botanical World gardens, maze, and rainforest trails at your own pace

Rappel 75 feet into a private gorge with gear and photos included

Zip 9 lines over Umauma Falls with ocean views and waterfalls

Zipline 9 lines at Umauma Falls, then swim and kayak with lunch included