Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Big Island of Hawaii (Updated 2026)

Big Island of Hawaii, USA
Big Island: Discover Hilo Helicopter Tour

Experience Kilauea's power! Projecting some of the most unique and cherished cultural landscapes in the world, get a birds-eye-view of the most geologically active environment …More

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Experience Kilauea's power! Projecting some of the most unique and cherished cultural landscapes in the world, get a birds-eye-view of the most geologically active environment...

50 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (107)
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$519
Hawaiian Rainforest Banana Cultivation Experience

Travelers will experience our collection of over 100 apple banana trees. This activity will give travelers an opportunity to not only see our collection, but …More

Travelers will experience our collection of over 100 apple banana trees. This activity will give travelers an opportunity to not only see our collection, but...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (13)
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$95
Arrival Transfer: Kona International Airport (KOA) to Hotels - Big Island

This local operator offers great airport shuttle service from Kona International Airport, with their professional drivers and new model vehicles. Pre-booked reservations help them ensure …More

This local operator offers great airport shuttle service from Kona International Airport, with their professional drivers and new model vehicles. Pre-booked reservations help them ensure...

20 to 40 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.5 (36)
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$15
Big Island Scenic Tour: Volcano Hilo Town Waterfall Beach & Lunch

Explore the captivating beauty of the Big Island on this immersive day tour that dives into its natural wonders and rich culture. Guided by locals …More

Explore the captivating beauty of the Big Island on this immersive day tour that dives into its natural wonders and rich culture. Guided by locals...

7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (109)
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$199
Kealakekua Bay Captain Cook Snorkel Exclusive

With the world-renowned and historic destination of Kealakekua Bay just minutes from our point of departure, the Captain Cook Exclusive is a personal, exciting, and …More

With the world-renowned and historic destination of Kealakekua Bay just minutes from our point of departure, the Captain Cook Exclusive is a personal, exciting, and...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (405)
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$125
Big Island: Hidden Craters Hike of Kona

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 …More

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 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (167)
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$199
Big Island Buggy Rental on the Big Island, Hawaii

PRICE IS PER BUGGY, NOT PER TRAVELER Explore the Big Island like never before in a classic, street-legal Meyers Manx-style dune buggy. Your eight-hour self-guided …More

PRICE IS PER BUGGY, NOT PER TRAVELER Explore the Big Island like never before in a classic, street-legal Meyers Manx-style dune buggy. Your eight-hour self-guided...

4 to 8 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (156)
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$399
Kona Shoreline Fishing

Enjoy a two-hour tour on Waialua’s shoreline and show off your best techniques and tactics for catching fish. We provide fishing poles, tackle, bait and …More

Enjoy a two-hour tour on Waialua’s shoreline and show off your best techniques and tactics for catching fish. We provide fishing poles, tackle, bait and...

1 hour 30 minutes
4.6 (34)
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$120
Umauma Falls Deluxe ATV Waterfall and Swim Experience

Choose from our Honda 4x4 ATV's or Side x Side UTV's and tear it up through Hamakua ranch land. Fully automatic with power steering, our …More

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Choose from our Honda 4x4 ATV's or Side x Side UTV's and tear it up through Hamakua ranch land. Fully automatic with power steering, our...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.6 (195)
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$224
Volcano, Chocolate and Waterfalls of the Big Island

Hawaii’s most “in-depth” volcano experience is here! Join our National Park Certified Guides on a journey through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park's new & dramatic landscape. …More

Hawaii’s most “in-depth” volcano experience is here! Join our National Park Certified Guides on a journey through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park's new & dramatic landscape....

11 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (241)
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$309
Hamakua Coast Farm Small-Group Walking and Tasting Tour

Lilikoi (passion fruit) Is a famous Hawaiian fruit revered by locals for generations. This is the largest Lilikoi orchard and an ideal spot on the …More

Lilikoi (passion fruit) Is a famous Hawaiian fruit revered by locals for generations. This is the largest Lilikoi orchard and an ideal spot on the...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
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$49
UFO Tour on the Big Island of Hawaii

Hawaii is a well-known hotspot for UFO activity, making it the perfect place to explore the unseen world of the night sky. Join Galactic Ambassador …More

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Hawaii is a well-known hotspot for UFO activity, making it the perfect place to explore the unseen world of the night sky. Join Galactic Ambassador...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (70)
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$125
One Tank Manta Night Dive and Snorkel

Join us and our expert local guides for an unforgettable Hawaii ocean experience. We provide thorough education on manta rays during the charter, and have …More

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Join us and our expert local guides for an unforgettable Hawaii ocean experience. We provide thorough education on manta rays during the charter, and have...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (71)
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$135
Mauna Kea 3hr Two Stop Sealife Snorkel Adventure

Set out from Kawaihae Harbor aboard Olohana, a 41-ft luxury powerboat built for comfort, speed, and adventure along the Big Island’s beautiful Kohala Coast. This …More

Set out from Kawaihae Harbor aboard Olohana, a 41-ft luxury powerboat built for comfort, speed, and adventure along the Big Island’s beautiful Kohala Coast. This...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (5)
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$149
Dolphin and Whale Watch in Kona

Hawaiʻi’s Kona Coast offers exceptional opportunities to experience marine life, dramatic coastal landscapes, and rich Hawaiian history. Join us on a relaxed coastal cruise with …More

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Hawaiʻi’s Kona Coast offers exceptional opportunities to experience marine life, dramatic coastal landscapes, and rich Hawaiian history. Join us on a relaxed coastal cruise with...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (76)
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$99
Deluxe Morning Snorkeling Adventure

Take in the Big Island of Hawai’i as you haven’t before, and snorkel at two of South Kona’s most precious treasures –Pu’uhonua O Honaunau and Kealakekua …More

Take in the Big Island of Hawai’i as you haven’t before, and snorkel at two of South Kona’s most precious treasures –Pu’uhonua O Honaunau and Kealakekua...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (343)
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$143
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