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

Big Island of Hawaii, USA
Deluxe Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument

Set Sail down the Majestic Kona Coastline with breathtaking views of landscaped ledges of ancient lava flows. As you arrive at the "World Famous Captain...

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$178.72
Guaranteed Dolphin/Whale Watch

Unique to the Big Island of Hawaii, over a dozen species of whales can be found on the Kona Coast year-round! Join us as we...

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation
3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation
3 to 4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$116.10
Deluxe Snorkeling Trip to Captain Cook Monument
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Likely to Sell Out

Please read this tour description. There are lots of Kona snorkeling trips, most companies are double the price for this tour. We offer the best...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (556)
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$99
Award Winning Farm Tour: Coffee, Chocolate and Unique Gifts

Experience the pinnacle of excellence with our awarded BADGE OF EXCELLENCE! Dive into the fascinating world of coffee and chocolate production in Hawaii like never...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (549)
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$50
Manta Ray Night Snorkel Experience of a Lifetime

Attention to detail, safety, and our expert crew set this excursion apart. During this tour we can visit either the northern manta site near the...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (548)
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$137
Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day Tour
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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 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 to 7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 to 7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$186.67
Big Island, Hawaii: Volcanoes National Park Safari
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Likely to Sell Out

Safari Helicopters is the longest running helicopter company on Big island. We have been offering these quality tours for many years, and we love what...

55 minutesFree Cancellation
55 minutesFree Cancellation
55 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (534)
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$379
Big Island Waterfalls Tour with Swimming and Botanical Garden
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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 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (524)
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$308.89
Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling Tour - 4 hour Kona Zodiac Adventure

Skim across the waves on an exciting Big Island Zodiac tour to Kealakekua Bay, site of the Captain Cook monument and Hawaii's finest marine sanctuary....

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (504)
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$153.49
Small-Group Snorkel at Kealakekua Bay in Captain Cook, Big Island

We cruise from Keauhou harbor out into crystal clear blue waters. While the boat is underway, the crew will point out interesting features along the...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (496)
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$109
Zodiac Raft Whale Watching Adventure
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Likely to Sell Out

The experience of watching 40 foot (12 meter) whales from a 24 foot (7 meter) Zodiac raft is something you'll never forget! Following Hawaiian Marine...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (480)
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$126.47
Deluxe Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument

Set Sail down the Majestic Kona Coastline with breathtaking views of landscaped ledges of ancient lava flows. As you arrive at the "World Famous Captain Cook Monument"...

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (476)
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$178.72
Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel Adventure
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Likely to Sell Out

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
Kona Walking Food Tour
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Likely to Sell Out

The only Walking Food Tour in Kona! Experience the best restaurants in Kona, some of which were featured on the show Diners, Drive-ins and Dives....

2 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 45 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (449)
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$155.41
Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour in Kailua-Kona, Big Island

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to snorkel with Giant Manta Rays in their natural habitat on the Big Island! Parties are asked to select the ticket that...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (448)
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$125
Hilo Shore Excursion: Active Volcano, Lava Tube, Waterfall and Gardens
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Likely to Sell Out

A day trip to Hilo is not complete without a visit to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home to one of the world's most active volcanoes....

5 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$187.95
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