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

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Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcano Safari Lava Caves & Black Sand
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Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcano Safari Lava Caves & Black Sand

Approx 6 hr long. Explore the places less traveled among Hawaii's back roads of Kilauea volcano. Explore exciting Lava Caves and Lava trees in a...

6 hours • Free Cancellation
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$160
Waikoloa Signature Catamaran Sunset Sail
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4.8 (412)

Waikoloa Signature Catamaran Sunset Sail

End your day in paradise with a relaxing sunset cruise along Waikoloa’s beautiful Kohala Coast. Departing from Anaeho‘omalu Bay, the Spirit of Aloha catamaran offers...

90 to 120 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (412)
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$159
Kealakekua Bay Captain Cook Snorkel Exclusive
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Kealakekua Bay Captain Cook Snorkel Exclusive

With the world-renowned and historic destination of Kealakekua Bay just minutes from our point of departure, the Captain Cook Exclusive is a personal, exciting, and...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$125
Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary Montane Jungle Tour (2.5 hrs)
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Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary Montane Jungle Tour (2.5 hrs)

The Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary is all family stewarded, operated and forested since 1982! Come explore this unique ecosystem and microclimate. Learn about native species...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$149
3.5 Hour Kailua-Kona Ocean Kayak and Snorkel Tour
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3.5 Hour Kailua-Kona Ocean Kayak and Snorkel Tour

Enjoy an aquatic adventure on the Big Island during this 4-hour small-group excursion combining sea kayaking, snorkeling, and more. Paddle along a section of the...

4 hours
4.9 (387)
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$99
Kona’s Best Manta Ray Night Snorkel Small Group Experience
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Kona’s Best Manta Ray Night Snorkel Small Group Experience

We carry a maximum of 12 passengers so we can offer a more intimate manta ray snorkel experience than the larger "cattle boats" in Kona....

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$125
Two Reef Snorkel Trip-See Captain Cook Monument & Sea Caves
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Two Reef Snorkel Trip-See Captain Cook Monument & Sea Caves

Join us to see the underwater beauty near Captain Cook's Monument and Puuhonua O Honaunau National Historic Park. Usually, at this time of day, the...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
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Big Island: Kohala Waterfalls Small Group Adventure
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Big Island: Kohala Waterfalls Small Group Adventure

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 hours • Free Cancellation
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Deluxe Morning Snorkeling Adventure
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Deluxe Morning Snorkeling Adventure

Take in the Big Island of Hawai’i as you haven’t before, and snorkel at two of South Kona’s most precious treasures –Pu’uhonua O Honaunau and Kealakekua...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
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Kona Signature Catamaran Sunset Sail
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Kona Signature Catamaran Sunset Sail

End your day in paradise with a sunset sail along the beautiful Kona Coast aboard the Spirit of Aloha. Enjoy panoramic views of the ocean...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$109
Private Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Eco Tour
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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
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$180
Big Island Volcano Adventure from Kona: Small Group
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Big Island Volcano Adventure from Kona: Small Group

The Big Island of Hawai'i is one of the most diverse places on planet earth! Here you have an opportunity to get a taste of...

8 to 9 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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Mauna Kea Stargazing Experience + Photos
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Mauna Kea Stargazing Experience + Photos

Led by both an astronomer and an astro-photographer, we’re the only stargazing tour that combines expert guidance with astrophotography, offers two-hour experiences, avoids crowds, and...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$299
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience Departing from Oahu
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience Departing from Oahu

Take our one day tours from Oahu to the Big Island of Hawaii and experience the world’s most active volcano. Round trip Inter Island airfare...

12 hours • Free Cancellation
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$590
Afternoon Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument
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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
Sunset Manta Ray Tour in Kailua-Kona
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Sunset Manta Ray Tour in Kailua-Kona

Experience an unforgettable sunset manta ray snorkel tour, consistently ranked among the top lifetime adventures in Hawaiʻi. We specialize in small-group tours, limiting each experience...

2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (247)
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$109
Recent activity reviews
Highly recommend Kona Snorkel Tours if you're visiting the Big Island. Five stars all the way! 🌺🌊🐠🤙
New York City
Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves
X9462ONjessicat, Sep 2026
Highly recommend Kona Snorkel Tours if you're visiting the Big Island. Five stars all the way! 🌺🌊🐠🤙
We had an absolutely wonderful time on the Kona Snorkel Tours day trip! From start to finish, it was an incredible experience. Deavon was fantastic getting us checked in and provided so much great information along with being funny! Rory, our captain, was excellent, and Jake, our tour guide and lifeguard was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. All three of them made the experience even better with the fascinating history, stories, and information they shared throughout the tour. The Snorkeling was incredible and saw many fish and a octopus 🐙 You could really tell how much they enjoy what they do and how much they care about making sure everyone has a safe, fun, and memorable time. The combination of snorkeling, beautiful scenery, and learning so much about the area made this a day we won't forget! Highly recommend Kona Snorkel Tours if you're visiting the Big Island. Five stars all the way! 🌺🌊🐠🤙
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Best thing we did while in Hawaii
New York City
Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves
Quest35542436532, Sep 2026
Best thing we did while in Hawaii
We had a great time. Deavon checked up in and he was great! Rory was our Captain and Jake was the lifeguard. This was easily the best thing we had done on the Island. We did both the day and night tours. I will be back with tons of friends.
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Excellent trip to Mauna Kea
New York City
Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour
241stenh, Sep 2026
Excellent trip to Mauna Kea
Very nice trip with a guide with great knowledge about this journey.
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We had such a wonderful...
New York City
Kona Signature Catamaran Sunset Sail
Sophia_R, Sep 2026
We had such a wonderful...
We had such a wonderful experience on the sunset sailing dinner! The crew was absolutely lovely and so patient with us when we arrived late. We truly appreciated how welcoming and understanding they were. The captain was amazing and even turned the boat so that everyone could enjoy the beautiful sunset from both sides. The sailing was smooth and relaxing, making it the perfect way to spend an evening with family. 🌅⛵️ The dinner was good overall, and the entire experience was enjoyable from start to finish. My family loved it, and we would definitely recommend this sunset sailing dinner to anyone looking for a fun and relaxing experience. Thank you to the crew for making our evening so special!
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So much fun!
New York City
Kona Walking Food Tour
Penni_F, Sep 2026
So much fun!
It was such fun! Ellie was a fantastic tour host. We went to 7 different places in Kona and sampled delicious local foods and drinks. Ellie made it fun. It was a good way to introduce us to Kailua Kona.
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Shaun and Brad were both...
New York City
Kona Hawaii Per Person Shared Fishing with Bite Me Sportfishing
Matthew_B, Sep 2026
Shaun and Brad were both...
Shaun and Brad were both great captains and people. Had a great time learning from them about ocean fishing. Had such a great time the first day where we were lucky enough to catch some nice fish, we booked a second trip the next day!
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Friendly and attending...
New York City
Kona Signature Catamaran Sunset Sail
Jasmine_N, Sep 2026
Friendly and attending...
Friendly and attending crew who made it fun. Provided us with food and drinks. Had an amazing and fun time. Would definitely recommend
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Coffee Plus
New York City
Kona Coffee Farm Tour
Jeffrey_O, Sep 2026
Coffee Plus
Educational and fun with a dash of rain thrown in. All the staff and docents were more than welcoming.
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Amazing experience
New York City
Morning Magic Kayak and Snorkel Adventure in Kealakekua Bay
marisagZ7026FQ, Sep 2026
Amazing experience
This was truly an amazing experience. Evan and Logan were incredible guides, provided detailed history and knowledge. The kayak over was absolutely beautiful and the snorkeling was really great (even though the visibility wasn't that perfect from the previous storm). Highly recommend!The only thing I would note is that they asked about dietary restrictions of which I have a gluten intolerance, I was given a garden salad for lunch and unfortunately the fork was accidentally forgotten. I would suggest in the future sourcing a lettuce wrap (if gluten free bread / wraps are unavailable) similar to the sandwiches so its a more on par experience considered it was included in the price.
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Awesome!
New York City
Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel
Rachel_G, Sep 2026
Awesome!
What an awesome experience! We loved all three of the tour guides. The captain gave us lots of information about the mantas and where we were going, and everyone made us feel so comfortable! We saw one manta Ray (but he/she looped back several times! We also saw several reef sharks and a bu ch of what I believe were little tuna! We stayed a little over 45 min in the water! I loved this whole experience!!!
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Perfect!
New York City
Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour
D3528WMcarmenw, Sep 2026
Perfect!
We had the most amazing time! The tour guide, Jon, was the perfect tour guide - very knowledgable, engaging and interesting! Thank you so much for such a memorable experience!!
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Enjoyable farm tour and great products
New York City
Award Winning Farm Tour: Coffee, Chocolate and Unique Gifts
robertdU5563TR, Sep 2026
Enjoyable farm tour and great products
Great job by Greg & Paul and team, very informative and the products were amazing, we learned alot on the tour.
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Great tour!
New York City
Hawaiian Salt Farm Tour in Kona
jlp131, Sep 2026
Great tour!
Tour was fantastic! The tasting was wonderful! Totally worth the time and money!!
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Good experience
New York City
Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel
GrandTour22123674110, Sep 2026
Good experience
I am happy we went for this experience.
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Unique cultural experience
New York City
Hands-On Hawaiian Imu Cooking and Cultural Dining Experience
293jennaf, Sep 2026
Unique cultural experience
Amazing cultural experience. Food and company were incredible.
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Fun and enjoyable tour
New York City
Kona Coffee Farm Tour
Dreamer404633, Sep 2026
Fun and enjoyable tour
Bryce was an amazing guide and definitely helped make this tour fun and memorable! The grounds are beautiful and all of the staff were very welcoming. There were plenty of coffee samples upon arrival as well as some chocolate samples. We enjoyed learning about Kona coffee and would recommend this tour to others!
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