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

Big Island of Hawaii, USA
Hands-On Hawaiian Imu Cooking and Cultural Dining Experience

Join a truly immersive Hawaiian experience unlike any other lūʻau or tour. Our guests become active participants, helping to build an imu—the traditional Hawaiian underground...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (138)
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$150
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...

25 to 60 minutesFree Cancellation
25 to 60 minutesFree Cancellation
25 to 60 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (124)
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$34.99
Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Adventure
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What Makes your Manta Ray Night Snorkel Unique One of the only places on Earth to snorkel with manta rays at night—in their natural habitat...

1 hour 25 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 25 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 25 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (460)
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$99
Volcano National Park Adventure from Waikoloa

We are a small company started by a Geologist that has the drive and inspiration to teach Hawaii's geological past along with all the other...

11 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
11 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
11 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (225)
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$243.46
Private Surf Experience

Enjoy learning to surf with some of Kona's top professional surf instructors on the gentle waves at Kahaluu Beach Park. Get ready to have fun...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (206)
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$199
Big Island, Hawaii: Admission to Voyagers of the Pacific Luau

Discover Hawaiian culture through food, music and entertainment overlooking Kailua Bay. Begin your journey with festive Hawaiian music. Sip Mai Tais and other awesome selections...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.2 (804)
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$190.91
3.5 Hour Kailua-Kona Ocean Kayak and Snorkel Tour

Enjoy an aquatic adventure on the Big Island during this 4-hour small-group excursion combining sea kayaking, snorkeling, and more. Paddle along a section of the...

4 hours
4 hours
4 hours
4.9 (386)
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$99
Dolphin, Sea Cave, Captain Cook, Kealakekua Bay Reef Snorkeling

What Makes Our Daytime Snorkel to Kealakekua Bay Unique Fast, agile Zodiac RIB boat (used by Navy SEALs) gets you to the bay quickly and...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (63)
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$89.10
Dolphin, Sea Cave & Captain Cook Snorkel Combo in Kealakekua Bay

Daytime Snorkel Adventure – Captain Cook Monument & Kealakekua Bay Snorkel the vibrant coral reefs at Kealakekua Bay, home of the Captain Cook Monument Explore...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (264)
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$94.05
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience from Oahu

You can visit the Big Islands most active volcano, Kilauea during this tour. You can spend your day with highlights of the famous Kona Coffee...

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation
8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation
8 to 10 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (50)
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$589.99
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...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (124)
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$883
Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary Montane Jungle Tour (2.5 hrs)

The Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary is all family stewarded, operated and forested since 1982! Come explore this unique ecosystem and microclimate. Learn about native species...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (395)
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$149
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....

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (350)
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$109
Big Island 9-Line Zipline Experience Plus Private Waterfall Swim

Spend four hours enjoying Hawaii’s ultimate activity park with a visit to the Umauma Falls Zipline Experience. Embark on a thrilling adventure across the park’s...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (168)
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$347.13
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience from the Big Island

Take a journey to the youngest Hawaiian Island and witness firsthand the amazing power of Hawaii’s fiery goddess of fire, Madame Pele. Learn the ancient...

10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (216)
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$139
Big Island - Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Driving Tour

Explore Hawai‘i’s volcanic heart on your own schedule with this self-guided driving audio tour. Drive Crater Rim Drive and walk through lava fields, steaming vents,...

2 daysFree Cancellation
2 daysFree Cancellation
2 days • Free Cancellation
4.5 (89)
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$22.99
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