Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Big Island of Hawaii (Updated 2026)

Big Island of Hawaii, USA
Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours

Unlock the diverse wonders of the Big Island with this all-in-one self-guided audio tour bundle. From volcanic landscapes and rainforest adventures to coastal panoramas and …More

Unlock the diverse wonders of the Big Island with this all-in-one self-guided audio tour bundle. From volcanic landscapes and rainforest adventures to coastal panoramas and...

5 days • Free Cancellation
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$35
Big Island Spectacular Helicopter Tour

Discover both the Big Island's beauty and its volcanic fury. Experience all the awesome spectacle of Madame Pele's lava and volcanic badlands, then explore lush …More

Discover both the Big Island's beauty and its volcanic fury. Experience all the awesome spectacle of Madame Pele's lava and volcanic badlands, then explore lush...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (126)
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$883
Big Island ATV Tour at Ohana Ranch

Experience the Big Island in a meaningful and authentic way on a guided ATV tour through Ohana Ranch, located near Volcano National Park and Hilo. …More

Experience the Big Island in a meaningful and authentic way on a guided ATV tour through Ohana Ranch, located near Volcano National Park and Hilo....

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$109
Kona Coffee Farm Tour

"Kona Coffee Delight: A Journey through Hawaiian Coffee" Discover the allure of 100% Kona Coffee on your farm tour in Hawaii's Kona Coffee region. Learn …More

"Kona Coffee Delight: A Journey through Hawaiian Coffee" Discover the allure of 100% Kona Coffee on your farm tour in Hawaii's Kona Coffee region. Learn...

1 hour • Free Cancellation
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$33
Big Island Waterfalls Tour with Swimming and Botanical Garden

Explore Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, swim at Kulanipia private waterfalls, visit majestic Waipio Valley Lookout, and hike to the stunning Akaka Falls and Rainbow Falls …More

Explore Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, swim at Kulanipia private waterfalls, visit majestic Waipio Valley Lookout, and hike to the stunning Akaka Falls and Rainbow Falls...

10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$309
Kona’s Best Manta Ray Night Snorkel Small Group Experience

We carry a maximum of 12 passengers so we can offer a more intimate manta ray snorkel experience than the larger "cattle boats" in Kona. …More

We carry a maximum of 12 passengers so we can offer a more intimate manta ray snorkel experience than the larger "cattle boats" in Kona....

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$125
Premium Kona Coast Morning Snorkel

Adventure down the Southern Kona Coast on our fleet of covered boats for everyone’s comfort. Snorkel the pristine Puʻuhonua O Honaunau (The Place of Refuge) …More

Adventure down the Southern Kona Coast on our fleet of covered boats for everyone’s comfort. Snorkel the pristine Puʻuhonua O Honaunau (The Place of Refuge)...

4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$165
Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day Tour

Native Hawaiian guided tours, get the best and the most of what people truly want to experience in the Big Island! Being that we are …More

Native Hawaiian guided tours, get the best and the most of what people truly want to experience in the Big Island! Being that we are...

6 to 7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$187
Big Island: Island Breeze Luau

Experience the essence of Hawaii and the Polynesian Islands during this Island Breeze Luau! Located in the heart of Kailua-Kona on the Big Island, this …More

Experience the essence of Hawaii and the Polynesian Islands during this Island Breeze Luau! Located in the heart of Kailua-Kona on the Big Island, this...

2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.3 (780)
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$192
Polynesian Cultural ATV Tour in Kona

The first-ever Polynesian Cultural tour combined with the adventure of an ATV. See the magic of Polynesia come alive as you "visit" Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, …More

The first-ever Polynesian Cultural tour combined with the adventure of an ATV. See the magic of Polynesia come alive as you "visit" Samoa, Tonga, Fiji,...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$189
Dolphin, Sea Cave, Captain Cook, Kealakekua Bay Reef Snorkeling

2 different Snorkel Locations! Snorkel Adventure – Captain Cook Monument / Kealakekua Bay Fast, agile Zodiac navy boat (used by Navy SEALs) gets you to …More

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2 different Snorkel Locations! Snorkel Adventure – Captain Cook Monument / Kealakekua Bay Fast, agile Zodiac navy boat (used by Navy SEALs) gets you to...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$99
Dolphin, Sea Cave & Captain Cook Snorkel Combo in Kealakekua Bay

Snorkel Adventure – Captain Cook Monument / Kealakekua Bay 2 different Snorkel Locations! Snorkel the vibrant coral reefs at Kealakekua Bay, home of the Captain …More

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Snorkel Adventure – Captain Cook Monument / Kealakekua Bay 2 different Snorkel Locations! Snorkel the vibrant coral reefs at Kealakekua Bay, home of the Captain...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$99
Captain Cook Snorkel Tour in The Pristine Water at Kealakekua Bay

We carry a maximum of 14 passengers so we can offer a more intimate snorkel experience than the larger "cattle boats" in Kona. In addition …More

We carry a maximum of 14 passengers so we can offer a more intimate snorkel experience than the larger "cattle boats" in Kona. In addition...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$109
Kona Surf Lesson in Kahaluu

Learn to surf with Kona’s best local surfing instructors specializing in beginners of all ages and skill levels in a fun, safe, and comfortable environment, …More

Learn to surf with Kona’s best local surfing instructors specializing in beginners of all ages and skill levels in a fun, safe, and comfortable environment,...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (177)
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$170
Flight of Aloha: Hawai‘i’s Immersive Flying Ride Experience

At Flight of Aloha, we believe everyone should have the chance to experience the magic of flying over Hawai‘i without the price, fear, or limitations …More

At Flight of Aloha, we believe everyone should have the chance to experience the magic of flying over Hawai‘i without the price, fear, or limitations...

25 to 60 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (134)
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$35
Kona Morning Snorkel to Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay

• Kealakekua Bay Marine Life Conservation District — 60-80 ft visibility, protected since 1969 • World Famous Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay • Red …More

• Kealakekua Bay Marine Life Conservation District — 60-80 ft visibility, protected since 1969 • World Famous Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay • Red...

4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (581)
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$179
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