With eleven out of thirteen climate zones, the Big Island is considered by many as a mini-continent. Where else in the world can you snow-ski in the morning and sun bathe on national ranked beaches in the afternoon? Hawai‘i Island boasts world-renowned golf, spas, dive and snorkel sites, the best hiking and camping, the world’s most active volcano, the clearest night skies for star gazing, and endless activities in which to experience it all.


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	HAWAII FOREST & TRAIL Awarded 2006 Ecotour Operator of the Year, Hawaii Forest & Trail has over eight different Nature Adventure Tours which showcase the Big Island’s scenic diversity.  Our Nature Adventure Tours feature the best tour locales, great customer service, relaxed easy walks and hikes led by professionally-trained Interpretive Guides.  We’ll share with you the volcanoes, waterfalls, valleys, rainforests and summits, in addition to the life and legends of Hawaii.  Frommer’s Guide to Hawai‘i says “...May very well be the highlight of your vacation.”  For reservations, call (800)464-1993 .  Website
	MAUNA KEA SUMMIT ADVENTURES Mauna Kea Summit Adventures is the Original Sunset & Stargazing Tour. The ancient Hawaiians thought of the top of Mauna Kea as heaven, or at least where the Gods and Goddesses lived. As the pioneer guide service on Mauna Kea, we have over 35 years experience. Our professional guides are passionate, educational and fun. Beautiful, dramatic photo opportunities abound. Experience treasures of the night sky through our telescope. We provide a delicious hot supper served mid-mountain, hot drinks, arctic style parkas with hoods and convenient pick-up points in Kailua-Kona, Waikoloa & Hwy 190 and Hwy 200 junction.  (808) 332-2366.  Website
	ATV OUTFITTERS ATV Outfitters – The Original ATV guided adventure. If you want to experience the real Hawai’I, then this is for you!  Ride into the heart of Kohala on our comfortable ATV’s. We offer three guided tours: 1) Historical Ocean Cliffs – Spectacular views. 2) 15 Mile Waterfalls Adventure – Two secluded waterfalls. 3) 22 Mile Deluxe Adventure – Ocean cliffs and Waterfalls combined (808) 889-6000.  Website
	BLUE SEA CRUISES Join us for a delightful two-hour sunset cruise.  Featuring a full course meal served buffet style, one complimentary Mai Tai, live entertainment, dancing and glass bottom reef viewing.  When the sun goes down, the underwater lights come on.  View the underwater vistas and sea life generally reserved for scuba divers through our large glass bottom windows.  Watch for sea life that may include manta rays, nocturnal tropical fish and dolphins.  Call 808-331-8875.  Website
	SAFARI HELICOPTERS Safari Helicopters family owned and was founded in 1987 by Preston Myers, retired commander in the U.S. Naval Reserves.  Voted # 1 as the Best Helicopters air Tour Company on Kauai and People #1 Choice. The first to coin the phrase, “Cadillac of Helicopters” due to the ASTAR 350B2 helicopter’s luxury comfort and floor to ceiling window front and back for unsurpassed visibility. Reservations  (800) 326-3356.  Website

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