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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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Kona - 5 Hours Private Fishing Charter in Kailua-Kona

Our charters start at 5 hours to provide you with the greatest opportunity to catch fish during your experience. If there is anything you would …More

4.9 (38)

Kona - 5 Hours Private Fishing Charter in Kailua-Kona

Our charters start at 5 hours to provide you with the greatest opportunity to catch fish during your experience. If there is anything you would...

5 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (38)
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$950
Hala Tree Coffee Farm Tour

Explore the lush Hala Tree Coffee farm in Hawaii and dive into the world of 100% Kona Coffee. This immersive tour offers a guided stroll …More

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Hala Tree Coffee Farm Tour

Explore the lush Hala Tree Coffee farm in Hawaii and dive into the world of 100% Kona Coffee. This immersive tour offers a guided stroll...

1 hour • Free Cancellation
5.0 (76)
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$10
Big Island Family Off Road Farm Adventure at Ohana Ranch

Just minutes from Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, this 2-hour UTV tour takes you beyond the typical sights and into the heart of the Big Island. …More

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Big Island Family Off Road Farm Adventure at Ohana Ranch

Just minutes from Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, this 2-hour UTV tour takes you beyond the typical sights and into the heart of the Big Island....

2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (46)
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$99
Big Island Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stargazing

Experience the magic of Mauna Kea at nearly 14,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean. Watch a breathtaking sunset from the summit, then enjoy expert-led stargazing …More

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Big Island Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stargazing

Experience the magic of Mauna Kea at nearly 14,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean. Watch a breathtaking sunset from the summit, then enjoy expert-led stargazing...

7 to 9 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (35)
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$320
Humpback Whale Watch Tour

Exceptional Crew Hawaiian Adventures’ crew are true ocean experts. After thousands of tours, the most important is still yours. With years of experience on the …More

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Humpback Whale Watch Tour

Exceptional Crew Hawaiian Adventures’ crew are true ocean experts. After thousands of tours, the most important is still yours. With years of experience on the...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$119
Volcanoes National Park Adventure Tour - Hilo Shore Excursion

Waterfall & Volcano Adventure Tour. This tour will take you to all the tourist attraction in or near Hilo. Let this local operator make your …More

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Volcanoes National Park Adventure Tour - Hilo Shore Excursion

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 hours • Hotel pickup offered
4.5 (100)
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$196
Afternoon Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument

A three hour tour you won't want to miss! Set Sail down the Majestic Kona Coastline with breathtaking views of landscaped ledges of ancient lava …More

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Afternoon Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument

A three hour tour you won't want to miss! Set Sail down the Majestic Kona Coastline with breathtaking views of landscaped ledges of ancient lava...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$136
Private Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Eco Tour

Explore the worlds most active volcano with one of our professional, award winning guides - get away from the big bus and van tours and …More

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Private Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Eco Tour

Explore the worlds most active volcano with one of our professional, award winning guides - get away from the big bus and van tours and...

3 to 6 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (324)
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$200
Manta Ray Snorkel Experience

We have one of the best rafts for manta viewing. Suitable for kids and non-swimmers. Comfortable 45 ft Zodiac. Hawaii is considered the #1 place …More

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Manta Ray Snorkel Experience

We have one of the best rafts for manta viewing. Suitable for kids and non-swimmers. Comfortable 45 ft Zodiac. Hawaii is considered the #1 place...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$139
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 …More

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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 hours • Free Cancellation
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$80
Big Island: Marine Wildlife Excursion

Whale season is never over for Captain Zodiac. Join us for a unique experience of a lifetime where we venture into the unknown! Enjoy a …More

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Big Island: Marine Wildlife Excursion

Whale season is never over for Captain Zodiac. Join us for a unique experience of a lifetime where we venture into the unknown! Enjoy a...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$153
Exclusive Landing with Spectacular Big Island Helicopter Tour

Discover both the Big Island's beauty and its volcanic fury. Experience all the awesome spectacle of Madame Pele's lava and volcanic badlands which have been …More

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Exclusive Landing with Spectacular Big Island Helicopter Tour

Discover both the Big Island's beauty and its volcanic fury. Experience all the awesome spectacle of Madame Pele's lava and volcanic badlands which have been...

2 hours 20 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (38)
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$1,150
Kohala Waterfalls with Exclusive Landing Helicopter Tour

Depart from Waikoloa on a once-in-a-lifetime tour. From lush tropical rainforest to dry, desert-like land, the Kohala coast has some of the most beautiful scenery …More

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Kohala Waterfalls with Exclusive Landing Helicopter Tour

Depart from Waikoloa on a once-in-a-lifetime tour. From lush tropical rainforest to dry, desert-like land, the Kohala coast has some of the most beautiful scenery...

1 hour 10 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$766
Private Kealakekua Bay Captain Cook Snorkeling

There is no better way to explore Hawaii’s #1 snorkel destination than with an affordable private charter from HAWAII MARINE LIFE CHARTERS. Vessel Designed for …More

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Private Kealakekua Bay Captain Cook Snorkeling

There is no better way to explore Hawaii’s #1 snorkel destination than with an affordable private charter from HAWAII MARINE LIFE CHARTERS. Vessel Designed for...

3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$1,541
Wa'a Rides and Charters - Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Excursions

Paddling a Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe or Wa'a from the site where King Kamehameha united the Hawaiian Islands and watched over his kingdom is a chance …More

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Wa'a Rides and Charters - Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Excursions

Paddling a Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe or Wa'a from the site where King Kamehameha united the Hawaiian Islands and watched over his kingdom is a chance...

1 hour • Free Cancellation
4.9 (25)
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$69
Volcanoes, Beaches and Waterfall Highlights Private Guided Tour

Our tours are built around you. As one of the few Hawaiian-owned and operated tour companies on the Big Island, we offer a personal connection …More

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Volcanoes, Beaches and Waterfall Highlights Private Guided Tour

Our tours are built around you. As one of the few Hawaiian-owned and operated tour companies on the Big Island, we offer a personal connection...

10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$2,280
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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