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

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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 …More

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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 Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$160
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 …More

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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 (418)
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$159
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 …More

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
4.9 (415)
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$149
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 …More

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
4.9 (409)
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$125
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 …More

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
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$99
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. …More

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
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 …More

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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
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 …More

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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$95
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 …More

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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 hours Free Cancellation
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$267
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 …More

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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$143
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 …More

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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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$200
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 …More

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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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$247
Mauna Kea Stargazing Experience + Photos

Led by an astronomer and astrophotographer, our stargazing experience combines expert astronomy, astrophotography, uncrowded locations, and our stargazing guarantee. Part 1 – All ages welcome. …More

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Led by an astronomer and astrophotographer, our stargazing experience combines expert astronomy, astrophotography, uncrowded locations, and our stargazing guarantee. Part 1 – All ages welcome....

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (274)
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$299
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 …More

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
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 …More

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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 (264)
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$109
Kona Afternoon Snorkel to Captain Cook Monument

• Kealakekua Bay Marine Life Conservation District — 60-80 ft visibility, protected since 1969 • World Famous Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay • Spinner …More

• Kealakekua Bay Marine Life Conservation District — 60-80 ft visibility, protected since 1969 • World Famous Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay • Spinner...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$136
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