Hawaii’s Volcanoes National Park
Get to the most popular attractions within the National Park. Stop at the Steam Vents that still expel the rotten egg gases. Take a walk to Kilauea’s Crater Rim where you can view the (3 miles long and 2 miles wide, 10 square Kilometers) caldera, also home of Halema’uma’u crater and the recently expired Lava Lake. Then take a short ride to the east side of Kilauea’s summit to Kilauea Iki. Walk through the astonishing rain forest and be amazed as you hike through Thurston Lava Tube.
Akatsuka Orchid Garden
(Only available on Tuesdays & Fridays)
Visit the most popular orchid garden on the volcano. Enjoy the many different varieties of orchids from the famous Chocolate smelling Oncidium to the very sought after Volcano Queen Cattleya. Fall in love at first sight with the orchid that calls your name, the staff will gladly take care of your shipping needs (within the continental US).
Mauna Loa Macadamia Corp
Indulge in macadamia nuts as we visit the production factory and visitor center. There are 12 flavors to sample along with mac nut infused shortbread cookies. Spend a few in the Nature walk before relaxing in the snack bar area where sandwiches or mac nut ice cream are available for purchase.
**CURRENTLY CLOSED – Maybe replaced with Big Island Candies (time permitting)**
Hilo Coffee Mill
(Not available on Sundays &Mondays)
Get educated on farm to cup process of coffee grown right here on the Big Island. Taste the difference between roasts of tropical grown coffee and the flavored coffee offered by Hilo Coffee Mill.
