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

Big Island of Hawaii, USA
Private Tour Around the Island of Hawaii

We combine comfort, safety, and authentic local hospitality. Our modern 7-passenger SUV offers a spacious, air-conditioned ride ideal for exploring the Big Island in style....

6 to 10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 to 10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 to 10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$849
Private Hilo Shore Excursion - Volcanoes, Waterfalls, & Beaches

You don’t want to miss this private adventure tour on the Big Island of Hawai'i! Beautiful lush rainforest, towering waterfalls, picturesque black sand beaches, and...

7 hoursFree Cancellation
7 hoursFree Cancellation
7 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$1,210
Your Island Welcome: Private KOA Airport Transfers

Forget the stress of navigating unfamiliar roads or waiting in long taxi lines. Our private Kona Airport (KOA) transfer service offers a seamless and luxurious...

15 to 60 minutesFree Cancellation
15 to 60 minutesFree Cancellation
15 to 60 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$41.48
Discover the Secrets of Chain of Craters Road

New Tour starting 2026! Give us 2.5 hours, and we will make you lava detectives! Learn about past eruption events, lava formations, and how they...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$199
Private 2-Hour Beekeeping Classroom Tour in Honokaa

If you have ever been curious about beekeeping or are a bee enthusiast and wondered about beekeeping in Hawaii, this is the experience for you....

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$70
Hawaii Big Island Hilo & Volcano One Day Tour

Travelers in Hilo can visit and enjoy the incredibly wonderful Big Island with this one-day tour. This tour is a full-day guided Hawaii Volcano National...

7 hoursFree Cancellation
7 hoursFree Cancellation
7 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$230
Private Kona Cruise Ship Excursion Kona up to 14 People

Aloha! Welcome to a private shuttle service! While you can't always rely on Uber and Lyft outside the city limits, we've got you covered for...

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation
4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation
4 to 5 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$1,199
Kona Coastal Sights Unseen - 45Min Helicopter Tour - Doors Off/On

Embark on an unforgettable 45 minute helicopter tour showcasing the stunning diversity of Kona's coastline and Hualalai Volcano. Take flight over the ancient Kaloko Fish...

45 minutesFree Cancellation
45 minutesFree Cancellation
45 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$590
Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt (Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park)

Step into the otherworldly Volcano Park, where something exciting awaits. Tara, your scavenger hunt game show host, will curate a unique adventure. Embark on an...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$33
Deluxe Coffee Culture Tour from Berry to Brew in 60 Minutes

Uncover the secrets behind your daily cup of coffee on this engaging 60-minute tour. Discover how an earthy red berry transforms into the beloved beverage...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$84.15
Big Island of Hawai’i South Kona Historical Day Tour

Voted Kona's Best Tour, your Day Tour is an intimate guided tour offering cultural experiences, coffee and honey samples, scenic views, and historical landmarks. This...

5 to 6 hoursHotel pickup offered
5 to 6 hoursHotel pickup offered
5 to 6 hours • Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (2)
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$299
Mauna Kea Deluxe Whale Watch and Boat Cruise

Set sail on the luxurious Olohana powerboat for the Mauna Kea Deluxe Whale Watch, where stunning views and unforgettable wildlife encounters await. This 2-hour cruise...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$109
Private Sunset Cruise in Kona
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Come aboard UliUli Moana with us and watch the sun go down behind the Kona Coast. All of our charters are private so this can...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$995
Sunset Sightseeing Cruise in Kawaihae
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

2hr coastal sunset cruise. View the Kohala coast from the ocean. Experience an epic Hawaiian sunset with the great possibility of viewing the infamous "green...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$1,050
Hawaii Volcano NP Private Tour: 4-Hour Park Immersion
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

This 4-hour private tour offers the most efficient, intimate way to explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park's captivating highlights. Designed for those with own transport, your...

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation
4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation
4 to 5 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$950
Mauna Kea Hike and Stargazing with Native Hawaiian
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Ascend to Heaven on this Hawaiian Explorations through the forested volcanoes & stars of Mauna a Wākea! ~0.7 miles round trip in historic Humu ʻUla...

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$200
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