Experience Paradise From All Sides: The Top 3 Coolest Tours in Hawaii

Those who have discovered the coolest views, byways and experiences waiting for adventure seekers in Hawaii know that excursions make a vacation. Fortunately, it’s easy to find and book phenomenal tour experiences when coming to Hawaii with Outrigger. The three categories of adventure when coming to paradise are land, sea, sky and culture. Which tour experiences put it all on your plate like nothing else? Take a look at three of our favorite top tours for every type of traveler to explore the best of Hawaii.

Ride Wild and Free Along Hawaii’s Most Famous Driving Route: Road to Hana Tour | Maui

The top land adventure in Hawaii, the Road to Hana, lets you experience all 620 curves, 59 bridges and 10 million unparalleled coastal views on this iconic route. While the road is paved with fun, you’ll get off the beaten path to enjoy frolicking under rainforest canopies, bathing in sparkling waterfalls and trotting over a black-sand beach. Enjoy an amazing lunch at an organic farm before heading to remote volcanic fields and pastures.

Get Soulful With Sea Turtles on a Snorkeling Adventure: Circle Island Snorkel Tour | Oahu

Discover why people walk away with a different feeling in their souls after spending a day in the company of majestic sea turtles. This once-in-a-lifetime sea excursion brings you to several of Oahu’s most iconic landmarks and beaches. Begin with a stop at Diamond Head to experience the crashing waves and lava tubes at the iconic Hālona Blowhole. Next, watch sea turtles reveal themselves on the beach’s east side. Adventurers are then taken to a tropical farm offering the freshest Kona coffee and macadamia nuts before trekking to the tiny island of Mokoli’i. Stops at North Shore’s Laie Point and Sunset Beach lead into a soulful stop at Anuhulu River. Finally, the excursion’s crescendo happens with a snorkeling odyssey in the warm waters of beautiful Haleiwa. Wrap things up with a tour of Dole Plantation for an incredible bowl of pineapple ice cream that’s the cherry on top!

Soar Over Coast, Valleys and Waterfalls: Kohala Coast Valleys & Waterfalls Helicopter Tour | Hawaii

This 50-minute helicopter tour has you soaring over the towering sea cliffs of Waipio Valley before watching the skies open over the rich valleys of the Kohala Mountains. The ride allows you to cover more ground than would ever be possible by foot with clear visibility of the terrain unfolding below you. Stun all of your friends and family with your breathtaking Instagram pictures of paradise from views that only an elite few ever get to enjoy. A world of lush rainforest canopies, rushing waterfalls and visible remnants of ancient Hawaiian civilizations will unroll beneath you like a treasure map come to life.

This Expert Hub article is produced in association with Outrigger Hotels & Resorts, Hawaii’s largest and most diverse hospitality company.  Visitor to Hawaii can unlock access to the best, land, sea, air and cultural experiences possible, by staying with Outrigger, whether you’re visiting for the first time or a return visitor.

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