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