Although you can ask for any adventure under the Sun (or Moon), we have narrowed down the most popular among our guests. With so much to do on the Big Island, it's often helpful for us to recommend adventures to our guests based on their personal profiles and phone interviews.

All of our adventures are professionally operated, licensed and insured. All of our adventures are guided by professional guides. All equipment is up to date and when appropriate, certified for use.

Here's a few of our most popular adventures:

• Lava hike - Hike out to a lava field flowing with fresh lava. Our experienced guides get you into viewing range while maintaining a relatively safe distance from the lava. Lava viewing is best at night.
• Kayaking - Kayak in Hilo Bay with Whales (Winter) and turtles and dolphins. Hilo Bay is a favorite destination for humpback whales.
• Mountain Biking - Bike downhill from Volcano National Park in guided tours.
• Snorkeling - Snorkel in pristine waters with Green Sea Turtles in ancient underwater lava flows.
• Scuba - Scuba dive with turtles in a diverse and unique environment. Lessons available.
• Botanical Garden - See native Hawaiian plant species in world-class gardens.
• Waterfall hike - Hike to a waterfall and jump in!
• Sailing - Sail on a Hobie Cat Catamaran sailboat.
• Fishing - Fish with pros offshore for deep-sea fishing adventure.
• Surfing - Learn to surf in some of the best conditions anywhere.
• Spelunking - Spend a few hours hiking in a giant lava tube.
• 13,000' hike - Sunset hike on top of Mauna Kea followed by star gazing tour.
• Cliff jumping - Jump off 30' cliffs at the Southernmost point in the U.S.
• Cultural Tours - Learn about the ancient Hawaiians and their amazing legacy.
• Horseback riding - Custom and advanced rides available on a Hawaiian ranch.
• Snowboarding - Possibly the best snowboarding experience in the world.

We also partner with expert guides with more experience than us. We highly recommend these companies for adventure tours on the Big Island of Hawai`i.

BikeVolcano.com offers outstanding bicycle tours of Volcanoes National Park. Several tour packages are available and prices are affordable. This is a unique Big Island experience and should not be missed. The Volcano Bike Tour Company supports the Big Island Blog Network through advertising sponsorships and plenty of aloha.

Aina`ihi Eco Tours provides customized tours of the Big Islandof Hawai’i for groups of up to 4 people, with particular focus on the natural and cultural aspects of our unique and sacred land. They offer everything from simple half-day lava hikes to dynamic several-weeks circum-island tours designed for your personal interests and abilities.