Things to do in Papaikou

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Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden which includes a park and a cascade

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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stars - Hilo Kona Waikoloa Pick Up

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stars - Hilo Kona Waikoloa Pick Up

Activity duration is 8 hours
4.6 out of 5 with 21 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $269 per adult
Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stars - Hilo Kona Waikoloa Pick Up

Private & custom tours

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Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours

Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours

Activity duration is 5 days
3.5 out of 5 with 6 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $30 per traveler*
Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours

Water activities

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1 Tank Shore Dive at Sea Turtle Cove

1 Tank Shore Dive at Sea Turtle Cove

Activity duration is 3 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is $160 per adult
1 Tank Shore Dive at Sea Turtle Cove

Wildlife & nature

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Full Day Private Fishing Activity

Full Day Private Fishing Activity

Activity duration is 1 day
Free cancellation available
Price is $800 per adult
Full Day Private Fishing Activity

Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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Day Trip Volcano Adventure Sightseeing & Helicopter Tour From Oahu to Hilo

Day Trip Volcano Adventure Sightseeing & Helicopter Tour From Oahu to Hilo

Activity duration is 15 hours and 30 minutes
3.8 out of 5 with 8 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $786 per adult
Day Trip Volcano Adventure Sightseeing & Helicopter Tour From Oahu to Hilo

Recommended things to do in Papaikou

Number of things to do
79
Things to do from
$7
Cheapest thing to do
Hilo: History and Legends Walking Tour with a Smartphone App
Top 5 things to do
Under $25
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Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden

4.5/5(132 reviews)

Discover over 2,000 species of tropical plants at this conservation area set in a fertile valley, where dense rainforest offers a home to diverse animal life.

Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
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Onomea Tea Company Estate

Enjoy an outing to Onomea Tea Company Estate during your stay in Papaikou. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

Onomea Tea Company Estate

Popular day trips from Papaikou

Hilo which includes a bay or harbor

Hilo

Photo by Agy Kagawa

Pepeekeo

Akaka Falls which includes forest scenes, a river or creek and a bridge

Hakalau