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

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Guided Outrigger Canoe Tour in Kealakekua Bay

Try your kayak tour, Hawaiian style, with our traditional one-of-a-kind outrigger canoes. We offer Outrigger Canoe Tours to the famous Captain Cook Monument in Kealakekua …More

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Guided Outrigger Canoe Tour in Kealakekua Bay

Try your kayak tour, Hawaiian style, with our traditional one-of-a-kind outrigger canoes. We offer Outrigger Canoe Tours to the famous Captain Cook Monument in Kealakekua...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$155
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience Departing from Oahu

Take our one day tours from Oahu to the Big Island of Hawaii and experience the world’s most active volcano. Round trip Inter Island airfare …More

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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience Departing from Oahu

Take our one day tours from Oahu to the Big Island of Hawaii and experience the world’s most active volcano. Round trip Inter Island airfare...

12 hours • Free Cancellation
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$590
3-Hour Cup N Canvas Painting Party

Paint live orchid flowers on the Orchid Isle of Hawaii with local professional artist Star Bolton. Each Hawaiian island has a special nickname and the …More

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3-Hour Cup N Canvas Painting Party

Paint live orchid flowers on the Orchid Isle of Hawaii with local professional artist Star Bolton. Each Hawaiian island has a special nickname and the...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$97
Manta Ray Night Snorkel Adventure

For snorkelers, we will be floating on the surface as a group on our custom built board with spotlights pointing down on these creatures swimming …More

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Manta Ray Night Snorkel Adventure

For snorkelers, we will be floating on the surface as a group on our custom built board with spotlights pointing down on these creatures swimming...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$270
Big Island in a Day-Explore Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & more

Ohana Tours is veteran-owned and locally owned, and every tour is led by one of our owner-guides. Explore the stunning landscapes of the Big Island …More

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Big Island in a Day-Explore Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & more

Ohana Tours is veteran-owned and locally owned, and every tour is led by one of our owner-guides. Explore the stunning landscapes of the Big Island...

9 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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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" …More

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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 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$179
Kona Tour: Bee Farm, Kona Coffee, and National Historical Parks

Discover the history, beauty and culture of the Big Island on this half day tour of the Kona coast. See sacred Hawaiian temples and ancient …More

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Kona Tour: Bee Farm, Kona Coffee, and National Historical Parks

Discover the history, beauty and culture of the Big Island on this half day tour of the Kona coast. See sacred Hawaiian temples and ancient...

7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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Small Group Snorkeling Expedition South Kona

See parts of the Island most residents of Hawaii never see! Explore further down the pristine South Kona Coast than any other snorkeling tour company …More

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Small Group Snorkeling Expedition South Kona

See parts of the Island most residents of Hawaii never see! Explore further down the pristine South Kona Coast than any other snorkeling tour company...

5 hours • Free Cancellation
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Big Island Kohala Zip and Dip Tour from Kona

Double the adventure on this full-day Kohala Zip and Dip tour. After being picked up by your guide in the early morning, you'll spend an …More

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Big Island Kohala Zip and Dip Tour from Kona

Double the adventure on this full-day Kohala Zip and Dip tour. After being picked up by your guide in the early morning, you'll spend an...

9 hours • Free Cancellation
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Waterfall Rappelling at Kulaniapia Falls: 120 Foot Drop, 15 Minutes from Hilo

Experience nature up close and personal, and rappel 120 ft down Kulaniapia Falls. You will be equipped with top of the line equipment, and provided with …More

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Waterfall Rappelling at Kulaniapia Falls: 120 Foot Drop, 15 Minutes from Hilo

Experience nature up close and personal, and rappel 120 ft down Kulaniapia Falls. You will be equipped with top of the line equipment, and provided with...

2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
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Kona Snorkeling: Beat the Crowd to Kealakekua Bay

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. …More

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Kona Snorkeling: Beat the Crowd to Kealakekua Bay

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....

5 hours • Free Cancellation
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Half Day Morning Fishing Charter

What could be better than experiencing some seriously world-class big game fishing in a truly tropical paradise? Come aboard the Kona Cowboy and get ready …More

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Half Day Morning Fishing Charter

What could be better than experiencing some seriously world-class big game fishing in a truly tropical paradise? Come aboard the Kona Cowboy and get ready...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$1,325
4 Hour Super-Raft Snorkeling Experience in Kailua-Kona

Body Glove Cruises newest ocean adventure awaits you! Step aboard our luxurious 41ft Super-Raft for a fun filled morning on the water. Enjoy the thrill …More

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4 Hour Super-Raft Snorkeling Experience in Kailua-Kona

Body Glove Cruises newest ocean adventure awaits you! Step aboard our luxurious 41ft Super-Raft for a fun filled morning on the water. Enjoy the thrill...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
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Go Surf Hawai'i (Kona Coast)

Go Surf Hawai‘i ~ Personalized Surf Adventures in Kona Experience Kona’s waves like never before! At Go Surf Hawai‘i, we offer personalized lessons for all …More

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Go Surf Hawai'i (Kona Coast)

Go Surf Hawai‘i ~ Personalized Surf Adventures in Kona Experience Kona’s waves like never before! At Go Surf Hawai‘i, we offer personalized lessons for all...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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Premium group surf lessons- Kona’s Best Surf Lessons

Look no further than Kona Mike's! With 20 years of experience teaching surfing in this stunning location, we specialize in providing an unforgettable surf experience …More

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Premium group surf lessons- Kona’s Best Surf Lessons

Look no further than Kona Mike's! With 20 years of experience teaching surfing in this stunning location, we specialize in providing an unforgettable surf experience...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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Offshore Wildlife Safari and Reef Snorkel

Join us as we explore Kona’s pristine coral reefs and deep blue waters in search of incredible marine life. Each day brings a unique adventure, …More

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Offshore Wildlife Safari and Reef Snorkel

Join us as we explore Kona’s pristine coral reefs and deep blue waters in search of incredible marine life. Each day brings a unique adventure,...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
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Recent activity reviews
Exactly what I needed from the Big Island!!
New York City
Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel
Anthony_B, Sep 2026
Exactly what I needed from the Big Island!!
Amazing time!!! Bryce and Noah are awesome hosts and funny as hell!! Trip was awesome!! Saw Mantas and White Tip Sharks!!! Well worth the money!!! Buying the 4hr snorkle tour right now!!! Exactly what I wanted!! Thank you!
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40th anniversary
New York City
Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel
william_W, Sep 2026
40th anniversary
I can not recommend this adventure enough. Crew was very helpful and you will have the time of your life🥰
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An incredible experience with a fun crew
New York City
KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel – FREE re-ride if no Sightings
timbN2573BF, Sep 2026
An incredible experience with a fun crew
My wife and I went as part of our 20th anniversary vacation and had an absolute blast. Koa, Jacob, and Kecee were excellent guides and hosts. They were so informative, especially as people asked more questions and they shared so many cool stories about their business, experiences, and the sealife we saw on the tour itself.
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Awesome Cruise
New York City
Kona Signature Catamaran Sunset Sail
Saadia_M, Sep 2026
Awesome Cruise
It was so awesome being out on the water. The crew was marvelous. Captain Mike was funny and turned the boat out of the nice breeze to play with the spinner dolphins!
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Cool Hawaii screwed up but the tour company made it right.
New York City
Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves
914ryanh, Sep 2026
Cool Hawaii screwed up but the tour company made it right.
Booked with Cool Hawaii but Cool Hawaii wasnt supposed to book it for that day because the boat was in for maintenance. So we showed up and nobody was there. The tour company immediately made it right even offered to have someone come meet us and bring snorkel equipment and recommended a good snorkel spot. We ended up doing the tour a couple of days later. Eric and Lucas were great. Eric seemed to have as much fun driving the boat as we did riding on it. We saw a couple of pods of dolphins on the trip to snorkel. Captain Cook monument was a great place to snorkel water was very calm and there was alot of fish. Lucas cut up delicous pineapple for everyone. Saw some sea caves and historical sites on the return trip. Would definitely recommend this tour.
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Sail with this crew!
New York City
Kona Signature Catamaran Sunset Sail
Sharon_A, Sep 2026
Sail with this crew!
The crew is very friendly and attentive, with stories, drinks, and dinner! The captain called while we were on our way to ensure we could find him. The weather wasn’t ideal but that didn’t stop us from having a wonderful time!
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Salt experience
New York City
Hawaiian Salt Farm Tour in Kona
Devonne_B, Sep 2026
Salt experience
This was a great experience. I learned a lot about how the salt was made. How cold the depth of the ocean water was. It was really amazing.
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MUST DO!!
New York City
Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves
nicholashC8226QH, Sep 2026
MUST DO!!
Genuinely the best experience we’ve ever had. Scary at first but quickly got over that once we were in the water. Such an honor getting the opportunity to experience the coral reefs. Will do again soon!
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Waipio horseback riding..
New York City
Big Island Waipio on Horseback: Mountain to Ocean Views
582philv, Sep 2026
Waipio horseback riding..
Great experience. Guide was fantastic. Perfect amount of time. Highly recommended!
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Great experience and great Tour Guide!
New York City
Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour
lainam654, Sep 2026
Great experience and great Tour Guide!
Really amazing experience and our Tourguide, Aaron, was outstanding! His knowledge of everything from geology to astronomy to Hawaiian history was amazing and his ability to deliver in a fun and easy to understand way was fantastic. The bus ride flew by! The sunset ABOVE the clouds at the top of Mauna Kea was so beautiful and the star gazing was lovely if a bit cloudy (we couldn't use the telescope, but we did see quite a bit of constellations intermittently. They took good care of us and I highly recommend the tour. Ask for Aaron!
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An amazing experience!
New York City
Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour: Guaranteed or come again free
820fail, Sep 2026
An amazing experience!
Amazing tour! Smooth check-in and -out and professional crews. Big shout out to Deavon, Koa, Kanana and Greg who kept us safe and made the tour enjoyable. We saw four mantas, they were so close to us (don’t touch them). Still feel surreal, an unforgettable experience.
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Incredible time with Koa Jacob and Marcus
New York City
KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel – FREE re-ride if no Sightings
MegStyles123, Sep 2026
Incredible time with Koa Jacob and Marcus
Incredible trip! Koa, Jacob and Marcus were wonderful and made the experience extra special. This trip was a bucket list moment and I would 100% recommend this tour to anybody staying on the Big Island!
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Very nice kona coffee tour
New York City
Kona Coffee Farm Tour
GoPlaces19743988640, Sep 2026
Very nice kona coffee tour
Very nice guide. Very informative
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Family Salt tour
New York City
Hawaiian Salt Farm Tour in Kona
lea_d, Sep 2026
Family Salt tour
Went with a large group of 11 plus baby. Was pleasantly surprised on our experience. Our guide was very informative and learned each of our names. The salt tasting was great and they accommodated an allergy. Would recommend taking a sun hat or umbrella as you stand out in the sun for a bit during the tour. We ended up buying lots of different salts. Would love to come back again to try the foot soak.
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Best tour around.
New York City
Award Winning Farm Tour: Coffee, Chocolate and Unique Gifts
Patricia_T, Sep 2026
Best tour around.
Get ready to learn all about how chocolate is processed. The owner and developer was so helpful and he really knows business. I loved his humor. Then he also has a soap processing business in there using only natural essential ingredients. I have to say this was the most memorable and best tour my husband and I have been too. Not to forget the coffee beans he grows and processes. It was so interesting to hear his life story and history behind his amazing plantation.
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Our captain and deckhand...
New York City
Kona Hawaii Per Person Shared Fishing with Bite Me Sportfishing
jprack, Sep 2026
Our captain and deckhand...
Our captain and deckhand were both friendly and knowledgeable. Our boat was able to land a 440 lb Marlin, which was spectacular to see in person.
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