Unique things to do over Thanksgiving in Big Island of Hawaii (Updated 2026)

Big Island of Hawaii, USA
Hilo Tour Volcano Waterfall Beach and More

Tour through Hilo in Comfort. Enjoy Everything Hilo Has to offer from a Black Sand Beach, Volcano, waterfall, Mauna Loa Mac Nut Factory, Local Farmers...

5 hours 45 minutesHotel pickup offered
5 hours 45 minutesHotel pickup offered
5 hours 45 minutes • Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (1)
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$269

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Hiking Small Group Adventure
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Maximize your day with an unforgettable journey to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park! Join our Interpretive Guides on an exploration that brings the rich history, geology,...

10 hoursFree Cancellation
10 hoursFree Cancellation
10 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$271.20

Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History

This 12 hour nature tour offers an in-depth look at Hawaii’s youngest and largest island. Explore the diverse landscape and natural wonders, including a visit...

11 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
11 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
11 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (6,833)
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$275.67

Afternoon Ali'i Adventure

Experience the ultimate in luxury and exclusivity with our Afternoon Ali’i Adventure. Unlike crowded tours, we limit our trips to a maximum of 22 guests,...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (6)
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$276

Big Island: 9-Line Waterfall Zipline Experience

Soar above stunning Hawaiian rain forest filled with cascading waterfalls and a rambling river on the ultimate zipline adventure. Enjoy a 2-hour, guided course featuring...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,058)
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$276.54

Waterfall Rappelling at Kulaniapia Falls: 120 Foot Drop, 15 Minutes from Hilo

Experience nature up close and personal, and rappel 120 ft down Kulaniapia Falls. You will be equipped with top of the line equipment, and provided with...

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (81)
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$279

Kona Coast Tour, Lava Fields and Beautiful Beaches

Explore the stunning Kohala Coast on this tour designed for cruise ship travelers in Kailua-Kona. Discover the powerful Hualalai lava fields and take in breathtaking...

6 hoursFree Cancellation
6 hoursFree Cancellation
6 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$280

Hilo Waterfall Zipline near Akaka Fall w/ Hilo Cruise Ship Pickup

MUST BE 40LBS-260LBS, WEIGHT CHECKS AT CHECK-IN Are you looking for a tour that includes cruise ship pickup from the Port of Hilo? This tour...

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$285

Big Island: Hakalau Forest Reserve Bird Watching Adventure

Hakalau means “many perches.” Named by Hawaiians long ago, it is still recognized as critical bird habitat today. Once part of a large cattle ranch,...

12 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
12 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
12 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (48)
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$287.96

Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Delight in the awe-inspiring sunset at the top of Mauna Kea, the highest point in the Pacific. Your guide will share historic accounts of the...

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation
7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation
7 to 8 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,748)
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$289

Volcano Adventure - Search the Most Recent Active Volcano from Kona

This tour will take you to all the most active volcano in the world.  If you are in Waikoloa, Hapuna, Kailua-Kona or Keauhou area, this...

10 hoursHotel pickup offered
10 hoursHotel pickup offered
10 hours • Hotel pickup offered
4.2 (25)
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$289.99

Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star Photo

We will take you to the summit of Mauna Kea to see the sunset and we will do stargazing afterward (not at the summit). Our...

8 hoursFree Cancellation
8 hoursFree Cancellation
8 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,618)
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$290

Mauna Kea Stargazing Experience + Photos
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Led by both an astronomer and an astro-photographer, we’re the only stargazing tour that combines expert guidance with astrophotography, offers two-hour experiences, avoids crowds, and...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (269)
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$299

Big Island Highlights: Coffee, Volcano, Black Sands & Waterfall

This Kailani Tours experience is unique for its diverse blend of Hawai'i’s natural beauty, local flavors, and rich cultural history. Guests enjoy exclusive perks like...

11 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
11 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
11 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1,058)
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$299

Cruise Ship Favorite Hilo Excursion Volcanoes and Akaka Falls

Discover the wonders of Hawaii on this shore excursion perfect for cruise ship travelers arriving in Hilo. Begin your adventure at the Kilauea Visitor Center...

7 to 8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 to 8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 to 8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (11)
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$299

Big Island: Volcano, Waterfalls & Coffee Group Tour

Go beyond the bus on an immersive journey to the Big Island's top sights—Kīlauea Volcano, Hilo Waterfalls, and Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach—all in a single...

11 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
11 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
11 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (12)
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$302.62

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