The best family-friendly activities in Big Island of Hawaii for parents and kids (Updated October 2026)

Big Island of Hawaii, USA
Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanic Experience, Lava Tubes, Waterfalls

Join BIG HAWAI'I TOURS captivating exploration of the Big Island's lush and volcanic windward side! -Luxury van not a 25–60 passenger coach -Pickup at the …More

Join BIG HAWAI'I TOURS captivating exploration of the Big Island's lush and volcanic windward side! -Luxury van not a 25–60 passenger coach -Pickup at the...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$159
Hilo Shore Excursion Tropical Escape: Akaka Falls & Black Sands

Enjoy this 3-hour, late afternoon tour, where our BIG HAWAII TOURS van and service are premium-level and each day's itinerary is curated to maximize your …More

Enjoy this 3-hour, late afternoon tour, where our BIG HAWAII TOURS van and service are premium-level and each day's itinerary is curated to maximize your...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$119
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

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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$149
Private Magical Waterfall Tour

Big Island is home to some of the most stunning waterfalls in all of Hawaii. Our Waterfall Tour will enchant you! Upon departing from Kona …More

Big Island is home to some of the most stunning waterfalls in all of Hawaii. Our Waterfall Tour will enchant you! Upon departing from Kona...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$451
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience from the Big Island

Here is your chance to visit Hawaii’s only active volcano and see the youngest of the Hawaiian Islands. On this excursion, you’ll visit the town …More

Here is your chance to visit Hawaii’s only active volcano and see the youngest of the Hawaiian Islands. On this excursion, you’ll visit the town...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$139
Day Trip from Oahu to Hilo: Active Volcanoes & Helicopter Tour

Escape to another Hawaiian island for a day on this all-inclusive island-hopping tour. Indulge on your vacation and leave the planning to us! Interisland roundtrip …More

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Escape to another Hawaiian island for a day on this all-inclusive island-hopping tour. Indulge on your vacation and leave the planning to us! Interisland roundtrip...

12 hours Free Cancellation
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$1,054
Kaimana Kealakekua Bay Captain Cook Adventure

Join us for a beautiful ocean tour traveling the Kona coastline to Kealakekua Bay where you will experience a world-renowned reef snorkeling site. This area …More

Join us for a beautiful ocean tour traveling the Kona coastline to Kealakekua Bay where you will experience a world-renowned reef snorkeling site. This area...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$160
Kona: Whale Watching on Big island

Hawaii’s Big Island is home to migrating pods of humpback whales, which often breach as they build up energy for their northward migration. This narrated …More

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Hawaii’s Big Island is home to migrating pods of humpback whales, which often breach as they build up energy for their northward migration. This narrated...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$80
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Private Guided Volcano Experience

*Guided by an Experienced Local Guide: With decades of experience living and working on Hawai'i Island, including park service, archeology, and wilderness guiding. Your guide's …More

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*Guided by an Experienced Local Guide: With decades of experience living and working on Hawai'i Island, including park service, archeology, and wilderness guiding. Your guide's...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$179
Ultimate Volcano National Park Tour

Volcanoes National Park is a World Heritage Site and it's no wonder since it is located on Kilauea the most active volcano in the world …More

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Volcanoes National Park is a World Heritage Site and it's no wonder since it is located on Kilauea the most active volcano in the world...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$181
Historic Hilo Bay and Coconut Island Guided Kayak Adventure

Experience the history and natural beauty of old Hawaii, unlike anywhere else in the islands, as you will soon discover Hilo Bay captures the feeling …More

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Experience the history and natural beauty of old Hawaii, unlike anywhere else in the islands, as you will soon discover Hilo Bay captures the feeling...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$160
Kona: 2.5-Hour Whale Watching On A 41' Super-Raft

A Whale of a Time in Hawaii! Step aboard our luxurious 41ft Super-Raft for a fun filled adventure on the water. Enjoy the thrill of …More

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A Whale of a Time in Hawaii! Step aboard our luxurious 41ft Super-Raft for a fun filled adventure on the water. Enjoy the thrill of...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$135
Kohala Coast Volcano Waterfalls-90 Min Heli Tour-Doors Off or On

Goddess Pele and Hawai’i’s first king, Kamehameha, unite on a stunning 90-minute helicopter tour that showcases four volcanoes and the waterfalls of the extraordinary Kohala …More

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Goddess Pele and Hawai’i’s first king, Kamehameha, unite on a stunning 90-minute helicopter tour that showcases four volcanoes and the waterfalls of the extraordinary Kohala...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$895
Hilo Highlights: Waterfall & Local Secrets on a Short Excursion

This tour is made for all guests for a short excursion, but see everything in Hilo. This tour will take you to all the highlights …More

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This tour is made for all guests for a short excursion, but see everything in Hilo. This tour will take you to all the highlights...

6 hours
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$190
Hilo Big Island-Volcano Day tour & Hotel PU from Honolulu Oahu

Travelers staying in Oahu can visit and experience the incredibly wonderful Big Island on this one-day tour. This convenient and worry-free tour includes a round-trip …More

Travelers staying in Oahu can visit and experience the incredibly wonderful Big Island on this one-day tour. This convenient and worry-free tour includes a round-trip...

12 to 13 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$585
2-Tank Daytime Scuba Dive Boat Trip

Join Jack's Diving Locker, Kona's oldest dive shop, for a day exploring the incredible underwater world with our experienced crew. We frequently find reef fish, …More

Join Jack's Diving Locker, Kona's oldest dive shop, for a day exploring the incredible underwater world with our experienced crew. We frequently find reef fish,...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$216
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