Hawaii Land Activities

Hawaii gives visitors not only sun, sand and surf, but also journey into Hawaiian culture and history. You can find secluded tropical beaches surrounded by small towns, lush valleys, waterfalls, and mountain hiking paths. You can see some of the most popular spots on the island with a circle island tour or take the path less traveled with one of the many nature tours. Looking for some evening entertainment then try one of the many dinner shows or an authentic Hawaiian luau.

Luaus

A luau is a Hawaiian feast. Hawaiian luaus often feature food such as kalua pig, poke, poi, lomi salmon, haupia, opihi and Hawaiian music and hula dancing for entertainment. Hawaiian feasts before 1778 would have featured pig, chicken, seafood, bananas, coconuts, sweet potatoes, and taro.

At modern Hawaii luaus, drinks may include soda, juice, beer, etc. At the lavish private luaus hosted by 19th century figures like King Kalakaua, imported wine and hard liquor were prominent items on the menu.

Shows

Hawaii Shows are a time-honored tradition in Honolulu. Whether you choose a dinner or a cocktail show., Hawaii has some of the best entertainment on earth. Sip a blue hawaii and watch some of the mystery and magic polynesia has to offer you, or sing and laugh to the Society of Seven. Cirque Hawaii and Ulalena feature acrobatics with a special Hawaii flair. As the sun sets and the Honolulu City Lights start to glow, try one of the Waikiki Shows with dinner, cocktail, or show only.

Nature Tours

Hawaii offers some of the most beautiful and diverse scenery in the world. Whether you are interested in a rainforest waterfall hike, a Diamond Head Crater adventure, Green Sea Turtles or colorful tropical birds and flowers; or simply would like to learn fun and interesting facts about the natural history of Hawaii. Hawaii nature tours are the only way to see the real Hawaii.

Circle Island Tours

The first thing you should do on your Hawaii vacation, if you are staying on Oahu or visiting for a stop on one of the many cruises to visit Hawaii, is to take a Grand Circle Island tour. These island tours start in Waikiki, usually in an air-conditioned bus or minibus, and tour you around the island. While some tours start early and visit Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona or other tourism attractions like the Polynesian Cultural Center, it's usually best to save those Hawaii tours for another day in Honolulu. Some circle island tours include eco tours, waterfalls and hiking.

Pearl Harbor Tours

Pearl Harbor Hawaii is one of the most popular tours on Oahu; in fact, it is the most popular tour in Hawaii, with millions of people visiting the Arizona Memorial every year. Since the USS Missouri made Pearl Harbor Hawaii her home, Mighty Mo has become one of the most popular Oahu activities. The final resting place for 1,102 crewmen of the U.S.S. Arizona who lost their lives on December 7, 1941. They are still entombed within the Arizona herself. The Sunken battle ship is commemorated by a 184 foot-long memorial structure that spans its mid-portion. Pearl Harbor Hawaii is a must see for Hawaii visitors.