Expanding Your Comfort Zone – The Best of Hawaii’s Extreme Side

Hawaii is synonymous with relaxation; the palm trees, the beaches, and the smooth tumble of the waves create the ideal atmosphere for stress relief. While this is certainly an attractive type of Hawaiian vacation, using your time on the Islands to expand your adventurous horizons is another terrific way to go. The tropical jungles and unspoiled stretches of beach and sea form the perfect playground for many different types of extreme athletes. If you’ve had your fill of the beach or need a day away from your hotel, and are hoping to experience a once-in-a-lifetime thrill, here are some tips for getting your blood pumping during your stay!

Zip Lining by Tropical Landscapes

Hiking is a lovely way to take in the scenery, but if you’re pressed for time and would prefer to make your way through the jungle in style, booking a zip line adventure is essential! Give yourself up to the weightlessness as you rush by speech-stealing panoply of colors and sounds. This is a popular activity on most islands, so whether you’re staying at the Aqua Waikiki Wave in Waikiki or Kauai Beach Resort on Kauai, you’ll have options available to you. Safety is always important, so make sure your helmet is strapped on tight!

Zip-lining in Hawaii
Zip-lining in Hawaii (Photo via Flickr Creative Commons – abkfenris)

Submarine Tour for Undersea Exploration

Vacations are about creating memories, and there may be no better fodder for stories back home than those that are made on a rather uncommon form of transportation: a submarine! Hawaii boasts some of the best coral reefs on the planet, and all of them are filled with exotic, mesmerizing creatures just waiting to say hello. From sea turtles to Moray eels, you’re sure to love this foray beneath the waves in a ride that you’ll never forget. Submarine tours operate on most of the Islands, as well, so should you want to take the dive, you won’t struggle to find yourself a vessel!

Submarine Tour in Hawaii
Submarine Tour in Hawaii (photo via killrbeez in Flickr Creative Commons)

Hawaii from the Air

For a rush of perhaps unfathomable proportions, there may be no other option better than skydiving. As you make your way towards the ground as a blur of speed and fun, you’ll be able to see for miles;  all of the volcanoes, beaches, and mountain ranges that have made this paradise into one of the world’s most sought-after vacation spots. Ask around at your hotel for a company nearby that can take you up!

Skydiving in Hawaii
Skydiving in Hawaii (Photo via Flickr Creative Commons – LuxTonnerre)


My name is Gareth Leonard, a Marketing Director turned World Traveler with a passion for slow, meaningful travel. I have been traveling the world full-time for the past 9+ years and document it all on Instagram and YouTube. Come join me!

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