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

Big Island of Hawaii, USA
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
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$139
Morning Magic Kayak and Snorkel Adventure in Kealakekua Bay

Kealakekua Bay is a culturally sacred place to the Hawaiian people, rich with history and not without controversy. We are lucky to be allowed to...

5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$257.85
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 (205)
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$199
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)...

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$164.72
Hawai'i's Volcanoes National Park from Hilo Only

Get the most of your time in Hilo. Have a local driver get you to the most popular attractions on Hawai'i Island. The best scenes...

4 to 5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 to 5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 to 5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$229.99
Private Guide Meet In Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
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Likely to Sell Out

Learn more and see things you would never find on your own! You will learn much more about volcanoes, Hawaii's landscape, native plants, wildlife, and...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (195)
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$625
Abalone Farm Tour

Big Island abalone farm is the largest abalone aquaculture farm in the US. We raise "ezo", japanese premium abalone. Our farm sustainably raise premium shellfish....

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
4.9 (181)
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$35
Whale Watching Tour - Big Island, Hawaii

It is finally that time of year where the beautiful humpback whales make their return to the Hawaiian islands after migrating from Alaska! Step aboard...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (181)
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$99
Experience Our Honey Farm And Beekeeping Tour

When you visit our honey farm in Hawaii you will enter the world of bees and beekeeping and gain a unique perspective on this important...

45 to 60 minutesFree Cancellation
45 to 60 minutesFree Cancellation
45 to 60 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (175)
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$30
Big Island Mountain Biking on Anna Ranch

Cycle through 100 acres of exclusive, private ranch land on this 2-hour guided mountain bike ride on the Big Island. Push your limits on custom-built...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (175)
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$235
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,...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (172)
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$169.99
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
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$347.13
ATV Ranch Ride Big Island Hawaii
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Likely to Sell Out

You drive our side by side 4WD ATV on our 533 acre ranch. We have 2, 4, and 6 seater vehicles. We have 57 different...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (167)
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$169
Big Island: Hidden Craters Hike of Kona
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Likely to Sell Out

Hike up to 4 miles and venture through ancient native Hawaiian cloud forests, navigate a wild lava tube, and stand in awe at the edge...

5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$198.95
Captain Cook Reef Snorkeling of Kealakekua Bay
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Likely to Sell Out

Set out from Kailua-Kona for a half-day snorkeling activity to Kealakekua Bay/Captain Cook, one of the top snorkeling destinations on the Big Island. Look for...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (158)
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$80
Big Island Buggy Rental on the Big Island, Hawaii
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Likely to Sell Out

At Big Island Buggy you choose the destination! You tour the island in your very own open aired VW Manx style buggy. We offer 2...

4 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation
4 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation
4 to 8 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (154)
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$167.71
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