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4.88 out of 5 average rating, 137 reviews

Atv Tour on Big Island Ranch

Explore our Hawaiian farm by ATV, cruising through fruit orchards, coffee groves, and scenic trails. A fun, unforgettable experience surrounded by island beauty! Ages 16+

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 860 reviews

Chocolate Coffee & Vanilla Authentic Farm Tour

Agri-Tourism from the Source. Fun & Educational tour includes Refreshments, Tastings & Local Treats and you MAKE YOUR OWN CHOCOLATE! Chocolate Lovers of all ages, Families & Groups welcome

5 out of 5 average rating, 21 reviews

Baby Goat experience on a local Hawaiian Farm

Experience farm life in Hawaii- cuddle and play with baby goats and learn how we raise them as part of our island’s culture and sustainable farming.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 173 reviews

Hawaiian Sea Turtle & Reef Snorkeling-Private Tour

Swim with turtles & explore vibrant reefs. See Hawaii's majestic marine life up close. Note: Wildlife is unpredictable; turtles not guaranteed (though common). Colorful reef fish always a sure thing!

5 out of 5 average rating, 42 reviews

Paint a colorful silk scarf

Create a vibrant silk scarf with dyes in a playful session.

5 out of 5 average rating, 29 reviews

Tea Farm Tour and Tasting

Enjoy a panoramic view of lush tea rows, tropical fruits, and the ocean beyond Onomea Bay.

4.5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

Hawaiian Culture & Lei Making Experience

Learn the meaning of Hawaiian lei making with our local guides at Ohana Ranch. Create your own lei using plants from the land and connect to the aloha that each lei represents.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Stand-up paddle and yoga on the ocean

Join a mermaid-inspired yoga session on stand up paddle boards.

5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

Jewelry Class in Paradise

Create your own island-inspired jewelry in my ocean-view Hilo studio. Learn Jewelry making techniques while relaxing on a peaceful two-acre property filled with natural beauty and Aloha.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Walk Hawaii volcanoes with a native guide

Explore Kilauea’s overlook, steam vents, and Nahuku lava tube with insights from a Native Hawaiian. Learn cultural and geological stories tied to the island's volcanic landscapes.

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Plant Dye Workshop: Eco-Printing & Flower Pounding

Learn natural dye methods in our outdoor dye studio. Using fresh leaves and flowers, you’ll create a one-of-a-kind botanical print by eco-printing or flower pounding on a fabric keepsake to take home.

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Paint and meditate in an ocean studio

Relax with a sound healing meditation using gongs and crystal bowls. Then intuitively paint your inner and outer visions in the host's open-air art studio with inspiring lava flows and ocean view.

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Walk the Path of the Demigod Māui

Take a walk and learn the traditional story of Māui's attempt to join the Big Island and Maui. Visit the places in the story while adding more meaning to frequently visited places in Hilo.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Walk Hawaii volcanoes with a native guide

Explore Kilauea’s overlook, steam vents, and Nahuku lava tube with insights from a Native Hawaiian. Learn cultural and geological stories tied to the island's volcanic landscapes.

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Hands-On Beekeeping & Honey Tasting in Hawaii

Step into the apiary, suit up in protective gear, gently hold bee covered combs, and taste honey straight from the hive. A warm, family-friendly farm experience at Paradise Nectar Apiaries.

5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

Jewelry Class in Paradise

Create your own island-inspired jewelry in my ocean-view Hilo studio. Learn Jewelry making techniques while relaxing on a peaceful two-acre property filled with natural beauty and Aloha.

4.5 out of 5 average rating, 4 reviews

Hawaiian Culture & Lei Making Experience

Learn the meaning of Hawaiian lei making with our local guides at Ohana Ranch. Create your own lei using plants from the land and connect to the aloha that each lei represents.

5 out of 5 average rating, 21 reviews

Baby Goat experience on a local Hawaiian Farm

Experience farm life in Hawaii- cuddle and play with baby goats and learn how we raise them as part of our island’s culture and sustainable farming.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Stand-up paddle and yoga on the ocean

Join a mermaid-inspired yoga session on stand up paddle boards.

5 out of 5 average rating, 57 reviews

Explore banana cultivation in Hawaiian rainforest

Discover the lush, 800-year-old lava flow farm with over 200 apple banana trees.

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