| Here's some Hawaiian vacation activities that are sure | | | | tours: 1) One Hour Ride: Explore the southern half of |
| to create great memories for a life time. | | | | the ranch surrounded by an 800 year-old fishpond; 2) |
| What: Hawaii Snorkeling | | | | Two hour ride: Explore the northern part of the |
| Where: Ohahu - Waikiki Beach | | | | ranch and see WWII bunkers, mountains, and the |
| Who: Paradise Cruises | | | | Pacific Ocean; 3) Cowboy Experience: A crash course |
| Description: If you'd love to get up close and personal | | | | on how to herd cattle. ATV Tours: Explore the |
| with beautiful tropical fish, then a snorkeling cruise is | | | | countryside on an ATV. |
| something you can't miss. You'll climb onboard The | | | | What: Hawaii Submarine Tour |
| Starlet and head out to the Kewalo Reef, with the | | | | Where: Ohahu, Maui, Kona |
| famous Diamond Head as your backdrop. The fish | | | | Who: Atlantis Submarines |
| have been hand fed, so they're plenty friendly. This is | | | | Description: Explore the ocean depths and learn about |
| a very nice excursion if you are a snorkeling novice. | | | | the Pacific's beautiful and exotic sea creatures on a |
| Other activities include windsurfing, kayaking, a | | | | U.S. Coast Guard approved submarine tour. See |
| floating trampoline, and a water slide. Relax on deck | | | | tropical fish, sharks, sea turtles, eels, shipwrecks and |
| while sunbathing. A BBQ lunch is included. | | | | more up close. A unique and educational experience |
| What: Hawaii Luau | | | | the whole family can enjoy. The subs are spacious |
| Where: Ohahu | | | | and air conditioned, and go down to a maximum |
| Who: Germaines Luau | | | | depth of about 125 ft. |
| Description: Imagine being a guest at a grand | | | | What: Hawaii Military History Tour |
| Hawaiian luau. As you sit comfortably amongst new | | | | Where: Pearl Harbor and Other Sites |
| friends and old, you watch the royal procession enter | | | | Who: Home of the Brave |
| with fanfare, and witness the imu ceremony-see a | | | | Description: Honor the brave service of U.S. military |
| roasted pig raised up from the ground. Then you dine | | | | members in Hawaii. This tour begins at historic Pearl |
| on traditional Hawaiian dishes like poi and haupia, as | | | | Harbor. Other stops include: Wheeler Army Airfield, |
| well as, Mainland favorites like fried chicken and | | | | Schofield Army Barracks, Fort Shafter, Punchbowl |
| tossed salad. After your scrumptious meal you sit | | | | National Memorial, Downtown Honolulu, Home of the |
| back and enjoy the wonderful Polynesian entertainers | | | | Brave Museum and Gift Shop. |
| featuring dancers from Hawaii, Tahiti, Fiji and Samoa. | | | | What: Hawaii Day Hike |
| Many consider this the best luau in all of Hawaii. | | | | Where: Honolulu |
| What: Swim with the Dolphins | | | | Who: Department of Land and Natural Resources |
| Where: Ohahu | | | | Description: Put on your walking shoes, grab some |
| Who: Dolphin Excursions | | | | water and head on over to the Department of Land |
| Description: You've fantasized about it. Now it's time | | | | and Natural Resources. Here you can find free hiking |
| to do it. You'll be taken out on a boat with about | | | | trail maps. Decide on what trails you'd like to see and |
| twenty or so other dolphin lovers off of Ohahu's | | | | spend the day exploring some of Hawaii's most |
| western shore. There you'll see plenty of spinner | | | | beautiful places. Some popular destinations are: Manoa |
| dolphins frolicking in the early morning seas. You'll be | | | | Falls Trail, Waikiki Historic Trail, Koko Crater, Makapuu |
| given expert snorkeling instruction so that even | | | | Lighthouse, and Kaena Point. |
| beginners can slip into the water and swim amongst | | | | What: Learn How to Surf |
| the sea's friendliest inhabitants. As a bonus, you may | | | | Where: Ohahu |
| get to see whales, sea turtles and other exotic sea | | | | Who: Hans Hedemann Surf School |
| life. | | | | Description: Learn to Hang 10 on Hawaii's most scenic |
| What: Experience Polynesian Culture | | | | beaches. Discover the techniques of surfing in a safe |
| Where: Ohahu | | | | environment from trained professionals. They offer |
| Who: Polynesian Cultural Center | | | | private, semi-private, or group lessons. In a couple of |
| Description: Learn about the rich history of Polynesian | | | | hours, you'll be standing up on a surfboard and riding |
| cultural traditions at this popular Hawaiian attraction. | | | | your first wave! |
| See live demonstrations of carving tiki statues, | | | | What: Volcano Hiking Excursion |
| dancing with fire knives, barefoot tree climbing, and | | | | Where: Honolulu - Diamond Head |
| the IMAX (TM) presentation of: "Coral Reef | | | | Description: Diamond Head is a dormant volcanic |
| Adventure". In the afternoon enjoy the spectacular | | | | crater that is very popular with tourists. Hiking up |
| Pageant of the Long Canoes, a live reenactment of | | | | Diamond Head will take you about 45-60 minutes and |
| Polynesian cultural history on floating platforms. Top it | | | | will lead you along a changing and challenging terrain |
| all off with a Polynesian review show featuring | | | | that ends in a long, steep set of stairs. Once you get |
| dancers and native drummers. | | | | to the top, the view is magnificent. Keep in mind that |
| What: Horseback and ATV Tours | | | | you must be in shape to attempt the full hike up. |
| Where: Ohahu | | | | There are places to rest, but no facilities. The trail |
| Who: Kualoa Ranch | | | | can be hot, so go very early in the morning-and bring |
| Description: Tour the beautiful island of Ohahu on | | | | water. |
| horseback. They have three types of horseback | | | | |