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

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Kona Shore Excursion: Kona Cloud Forest, Coffee & Sea Turtles

A truly amazing experience! A professionally trained guide walks you through this rare ecosystem in our Kona Cloud Forest with a diversity of rare plants …More

A truly amazing experience! A professionally trained guide walks you through this rare ecosystem in our Kona Cloud Forest with a diversity of rare plants...

5 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (13)
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$306
Departure Transfer from Hotels to Kona International Airport

This local operator offers great airport shuttle service to Kona International Airport (KOA), with their professional drivers and new model vehicles. Pre-booked reservations help them …More

This local operator offers great airport shuttle service to Kona International Airport (KOA), with their professional drivers and new model vehicles. Pre-booked reservations help them...

20 to 40 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.6 (9)
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$15
Mauna Kea Signature Coastline Cruise Day & Sunset Options

Unwind in true island style on our Mauna Kea Coastline Cruise, departing from Kawaihae Harbor aboard Olohana — a 41-foot luxury powerboat designed for comfort …More

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Unwind in true island style on our Mauna Kea Coastline Cruise, departing from Kawaihae Harbor aboard Olohana — a 41-foot luxury powerboat designed for comfort...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (8)
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$99
2.5 Hour Super-Raft Sunset Cruise

Prepare yourself for an unforgettable evening filled with breathtaking views, tranquil waters, and a touch of indulgence. Prepare yourself for an unforgettable evening filled with …More

Prepare yourself for an unforgettable evening filled with breathtaking views, tranquil waters, and a touch of indulgence. Prepare yourself for an unforgettable evening filled with...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (8)
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$130
Big Island: Sunset Whale Watching Shared Activity

The Kohala Coast is a whale breeding sanctuary and the best area on the big Island to encounter whale activity. The Namaka is a spacious …More

The Kohala Coast is a whale breeding sanctuary and the best area on the big Island to encounter whale activity. The Namaka is a spacious...

2 hours 15 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (7)
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$172
Manta Ray Night Snorkel Adventure in Kailua-Kona

Discover the magic of the ocean at night with a Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua-Kona. This small-group tour (maximum 18 participants) takes you to …More

Discover the magic of the ocean at night with a Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua-Kona. This small-group tour (maximum 18 participants) takes you to...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (7)
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$137
Botanical Tour and waterfall swim at The Cloudforest Bioreserve

What makes our tour unique is the rare opportunity to swim in stunning waterfalls set against the backdrop of a unique climate - a montane …More

What makes our tour unique is the rare opportunity to swim in stunning waterfalls set against the backdrop of a unique climate - a montane...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.3 (6)
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$89
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience from Maui

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

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

12 hours 30 minutes
4.5 (4)
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$590
From Big island Hilo Volcanoes and Waterfalls Shared Tour

Explore enchanting sights on the Big Island during this shore excursion exploring Volcanoes National Park, waterfall, black sand beach, and more. You'll make stops at …More

Explore enchanting sights on the Big Island during this shore excursion exploring Volcanoes National Park, waterfall, black sand beach, and more. You'll make stops at...

6 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (3)
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$295
Big Island, Hawaii: Admission to Voyagers of the Pacific Luau

Discover Hawaiian culture through food, music and entertainment overlooking Kailua Bay. Begin your journey with festive Hawaiian music. Sip Mai Tais and other awesome selections …More

Discover Hawaiian culture through food, music and entertainment overlooking Kailua Bay. Begin your journey with festive Hawaiian music. Sip Mai Tais and other awesome selections...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.2 (829)
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$191
Day Trip from Oahu to Hilo: Volcano Adventure

Escape to another Hawaiian island for a day on this all-inclusive tour. Hop on an inter-island flight from Honolulu on Oahu to Hilo on the …More

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Escape to another Hawaiian island for a day on this all-inclusive tour. Hop on an inter-island flight from Honolulu on Oahu to Hilo on the...

12 hours Free Cancellation
4.2 (556)
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$654
Maunakea Stellar Explorer from Kona

For an out-of-this-world experience, check out Maunakea Stellar Explorer from KapohoKine Adventures. This thrilling adventure is the only Big Island star tour to feature nighttime …More

For an out-of-this-world experience, check out Maunakea Stellar Explorer from KapohoKine Adventures. This thrilling adventure is the only Big Island star tour to feature nighttime...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.2 (96)
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$250
Big Island: Feast and Fire Luau at Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa

Experience one of Kona’s top-rated luaus under the stars at the Feast & Fire Luau, set along the picturesque oceanfront of Keauhou Bay. Celebrate Hawaiian …More

Experience one of Kona’s top-rated luaus under the stars at the Feast & Fire Luau, set along the picturesque oceanfront of Keauhou Bay. Celebrate Hawaiian...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.0 (78)
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$201
Cruise Ship Shore Excursion of Historic Kona

Explore the Royal Kona Coffee Center, where you can savor Hawaii's renowned gourmet coffee and find the perfect souvenir to remember your journey. Afterward, venture …More

Explore the Royal Kona Coffee Center, where you can savor Hawaii's renowned gourmet coffee and find the perfect souvenir to remember your journey. Afterward, venture...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.0 (35)
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$79
Volcano Adventure - Search the Most Recent Active Volcano from Kona

This tour will take you to all the most active volcano in the world.  If you are in Waikoloa, Hapuna, Kailua-Kona or Keauhou area, this …More

This tour will take you to all the most active volcano in the world.  If you are in Waikoloa, Hapuna, Kailua-Kona or Keauhou area, this...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered
4.2 (25)
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$290
Volcano Adventure Tour & Waterfall - Shore Excursion from Hilo Harbor

Join us for a day of exploring Hilo, Hawaii. This tour will take you to the all the high lights of Hilo and also to …More

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Join us for a day of exploring Hilo, Hawaii. This tour will take you to the all the high lights of Hilo and also to...

6 hours
4.0 (9)
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$200
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