Fairmont Orchid – The Big Island
Hawaii Loa Luau
An evening at the beautiful Fairmont Orchid Hawai’i enjoying the elegance and beauty of the Kohala Coast and the ambiance of the land area known as Kalahuipua’a.
Steeped in tradition and history, Kalahuipua’a is known as a gathering place for Ali’i (royalty) and special visitors. An evening at the Hawai’iloa Luau is full of this same tradition of Hawaiian culture and hospitality.
Enjoy an evening of special memories… the finest cuisine prepared by an award winning culinary team…. an internationally renowned cast sharing the stories of Hawai’i through live music and dance.
Tennis
The 10-court, full-service Hawaii Tennis Center is consistently recognized as one of the best facilities in the United States, and features lights for evening play and a dramatic stadium court. Services include match arrangements, instructional theme clinics, racquet and ball machine rentals, private and semi-private lessons.
Beaches
The island of Hawaii is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Whether you’d like to lounge on a powder-white sandy beach or experience the novelty of a black sand beach made of newly formed lava rocks, Hawaii Island offers a little something for every kind of beach lover.
Hiking
The island of Hawaii is a hiker’s paradise! Whether you’re looking for a scenic hike suited for novice hikers or a more challenging hike along fields of lava, you’ll find it here.
Cultural Hike
Ranging from the ancient people’s lava cave dwellings to pictorial petroglyphs (lava etchings) and sacred ahu (shrine), our guided cultural hikes led by our Hui Holokai Beach Ambassadors lead you through inland fishponds once reserved for the alii (royalty), along oceanfront trails and more. You might even learn a Hawaiian greeting oli chant as well to take home in voice and song.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Home to one of the world’s most active volcanoes, experience some of nature’s most awe-inspiring wonders at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Located 45 miles southwest of Hilo, the park is home to two volcanoes including Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes on earth. The chance to witness the primal process of creation and destruction makes it one of the most popular visitor attractions in Hawaii and a sacred place.
Petroglyph Hikes
See the largest Petroglyph field on the Island of Hawaii. Located within the 233-acre Puako Petroglyph Archaeological District, this field has over 3000 carvings that were made thousands of years ago… a must see!
Gathering of the Kings Luau
Fire, stilted warriors, drama and traditional Polynesian music and dance production set under the stars at beautiful Kalahuipua’a – the land where Kings once gathered to feast! Hosted on Saturday Nights at the Plantation Estate, a short walk from the Lobby with family-style seating and easy viewing of the raised earthen stage.
