USA & Canada

Hilo, Hawaii

The Big Island is also known as the Volcano Island, as the 14,000-feet peaks of Mauna Lou and Mauna Kea create a backdrop of uncompromising beauty. Another nickname, the Orchid Isle, hints at the abundant flora within its rich rainforests, while macadamia nut plantations add their mark to the patchwork landscapes. Amidst all this, Hilo greets you with a sedate friendliness and delightful clapboard buildings.

Highlights

LILI'UOKALANI PARK
Named after Hawaii's last Queen, these Japanese styled gardens featuring stone bridges and pagodas provide some beautiful views over the bay.

RAINBOW FALLS
This 80ft tall waterfall creates a rainbow as the water hits the mist in the early morning.

HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK
Two of the world's most active volcanoes, Mauna Loa - the highest mountain on Earth, and Kilauea can be discovered here.

THE PANA'EWA RAINFOREST ZOO
The only tropical rainforest zoo in the United States is home to in excess of 80 species of animal and over 100 varieties of palms.

THE LYMAN MUSEUM
Depicting the natural and cultural history of Hawaii.

HAWAII TROPICAL BOTANCIAL GARDEN
This magnificent garden is situated in a valley on the ocean and is not only home to more than 2,000 exotic species but also has a spectacular 500 foot beautifully landscaped boardwalk to a Garden on the Ocean.