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

Big Island of Hawaii, USA
Hilo Shore Excursion: Active Volcano, Lava Tube, Waterfall and Gardens
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A day trip to Hilo is not complete without a visit to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home to one of the world's most active volcanoes....

5 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (437)
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$187.95
Big Island: Kohala Waterfalls Small Group Adventure
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Experience the Hawaiian beauty of the Kohala Waterfalls on this small group Kohala Waterfalls adventure tour. Drive along the Kona coastline and explore the areas...

7 hoursFree Cancellation
7 hoursFree Cancellation
7 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (349)
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$267.02
Glow of the Deep: Night Snorkeling with Manta Rays

Ensure a manta ray sighting on this 2.5-hour night tour. Head out in Kona, one of the best places in the world to see mantas, to...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (1,236)
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$80
Big Island Buggy Rental on the Big Island, Hawaii
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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
Private Guide Meet In Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
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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
Kaimana Ocean Safari

At Kaimana Ocean Safari you'll be guided by professionally trained ocean guides, boat captains, and underwater photographers to observe and interact with various wildlife along...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (273)
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$255
Big Island Hawaii Self-Guided Driving Tour

Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Get a taste of paradise on Hawaii’s Big Island. This driving tour guides you...

15 to 20 hoursFree Cancellation
15 to 20 hoursFree Cancellation
15 to 20 hours • Free Cancellation
4.2 (47)
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$16.99
ATV Ranch Ride Big Island Hawaii
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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
Captain Cook Reef Snorkeling of Kealakekua Bay
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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
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...

20 to 40 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
20 to 40 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
20 to 40 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.5 (36)
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$15
Hilo Shore Excursion: Visit Volcano, Waterfall, Beach with Lunch
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Make the most of your shore visit with our half-day adventure tour exploring the Big Island from summit to sea. We offer a unique tour...

6 to 7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 to 7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 to 7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (101)
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$189
Big Island Private Tour Waipio Valley Volcanoes Waterfalls

Explore the stunning landscapes of Hawaii with Wild Hawaii Tours on this 11-hour private adventure. Witness the breathtaking views from Waipio Valley Lookout, hike through...

8 to 11 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 to 11 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 to 11 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (5)
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$1,300
Big Island: Hidden Craters Hike of Kona
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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
4.9 (166)
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$198.95
Volcano, Chocolate and Waterfalls of the Big Island
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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 minutesFree Cancellation
11 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
11 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (240)
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$308.90
Day Trip from Kona to Oahu: Pearl Harbor WWII Heroes Adventure
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Escape to another Hawaiian island for a day on this all-inclusive tour. Hop on an inter-island flight from Kona, Hawaii to Honolulu on Oahu for...

14 hoursFree Cancellation
14 hoursFree Cancellation
14 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (98)
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$654.46
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 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (240)
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$163.14
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