things to do in Papaikou, HI

Ride farther on a fat tire e-bike tour

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

Explore volcanic overlooks, lava tubes, and flexible Big Island stops with a private guide

Explore volcanic landscapes at your family's pace

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

Explore a remote shoreline where waterfalls drop straight into the sea

Leave your scuba gear at home and rent what you need

Explore the Big Island with a local perspective and a day tailored to your private group

Build an imu and share Hawaiian culture through food and community

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

Discover the Hāmākua Coast with a guide born and raised on Hawaiʻi Island

Zip across waterfalls on four dual lines with views toward Mauna Kea

Cruise the Hilo coast in search of humpback whales (seasonal)

Explore lava landscapes and Hilo's coast with a certified local guide

Taste and blend farm-grown māmaki amid a high-elevation tropical forest

Walk lilikoi orchards, sample seasonal sweets, and sip Mamaki tea

Harvest tropical ingredients and cook a plant-based lunch