Things to do over the Martin Luther King Jr. Day long weekend in Big Island of Hawaii (Updated 2026)

Big Island of Hawaii, USA
Volcanoes National Park Adventure Tour - Hilo Shore Excursion
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Waterfall & Volcano Adventure Tour. This tour will take you to all the tourist attraction in or near Hilo. Let this local operator make your...

7 hoursHotel pickup offered
7 hoursHotel pickup offered
7 hours • Hotel pickup offered
4.4 (99)
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$195.99
Kona Haunted Hele Ghost Tour

One of Kona's most popular nighttime activities and rated excellent on Cool Hawaii! Step into the spooky past and supernatural happenings of Kona on this...

90 to 120 minutes
90 to 120 minutes
90 to 120 minutes
4.5 (97)
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$59
Big Island: Hawaii Loa Luau

Experience a Hawaiian luau on the Big Island's gorgeous Kohala coast. Start with a delicious meal that features Hawaiian and Polynesian dishes like kalua pork,...

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.6 (94)
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$214.66
Maunakea Stellar Explorer HILO

For an out-of-this-world experience, check out Maunakea Stellar Explorer from KapohoKine Adventures. This thrilling adventure is the only Big Island star tour to feature nighttime...

7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.7 (94)
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$189
Big Island: Hale Hoaloha Luau at the Mauna Lani

The luau is held at the beautiful Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection at Kalāhuipuaʻa, which is a historical area where ancient Hawaiians mastered the art of...

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (94)
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$230.37
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
Volcano National Park and Rainbow Fall in Hilo, Hawaii
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Experience the best of Hilo and Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park on this unforgettable tour. Pass by the serene Liliʻuokalani Gardens, the largest Edo-style Japanese garden...

6 to 7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 to 7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 to 7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.7 (80)
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$175
Hilo Town Tour Hop on Hop off experience
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We are a unique Hop on Hop off experience as the first five stops are escorted with ample time to explore, Lili Uokulani Gardens, The...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (75)
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$6.67
Kona Shore Excursion: Dolphins & Captain Cook Reef Snorkel
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Snorkel at a colorful protected reef known as Kealakekua Bay located next to Captain Cook's monument. A truly historical sight! Encounter wild dolphins, sea caves,...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (71)
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$149
Evening Volcano Explorer from Hilo
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The original volcano lovers tour. Start with a drive through quaint Hilo town where you’ll drive along the historic waterfront before heading out to the...

6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.6 (66)
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$169
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
Beach Snorkel - Sea Turtle and Black Sand Lagoon

Discover a world of marine science and one of the best snorkeling spots in the Hilo region at these two family-friendly beach parks, accessed from...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.6 (60)
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$135.80
Kona Deluxe Catamaran Whale Watch

Every winter, thousands of humpback whales return to Hawaii's warm waters - and there's no better way to see them than from the deck of...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (58)
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$109
Day Trip from Oahu to Hilo: Active Volcanoes & Helicopter Tour
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Likely to Sell Out

Escape to another Hawaiian island for a day on this all-inclusive island-hopping tour. Indulge on your vacation and leave the planning to us! Interisland roundtrip...

12 hoursFree Cancellation
12 hoursFree Cancellation
12 hours • Free Cancellation
4.4 (55)
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$1,053.68
Ultimate Ocean Encounters Midday Snorkel

On this 3-hour excursion you can expect to see and snorkel with as much sea life as possible. Trust our Captains and Crew with their...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (42)
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$80
Big Island Epic Coffee Tour at Ohana Ranch
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Likely to Sell Out

Explore a working coffee farm, roast and bag your own Hawaiian coffee, and take it home straight from the source. Come spend a couple hours...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (40)
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$49
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