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

Big Island of Hawaii, USA
Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park & Black Sand Beach

Cruise Ship Guests: We have special permits to pick up directly from Hilo port of call. Departure times may be adjusted to fit your ships...

6 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (2,897)
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$169
Kona’s Best Morning Snorkel: Captain Cook & Kealakekua Bay

Since 1971, we've taken pride in offering a top-tier snorkeling experience backed by decades of expertise and a highly trained, lifeguard-certified crew. When you join...

4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,024)
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$194
Hawaii Volcano National Park Shore Excursion
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I work every Tuesday when the Pride Of America or any ship is in Hilo!!! We drive north of Hilo to see the surf spots...

7 to 8 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (138)
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$151
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 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (351)
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$267
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 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (1,240)
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$80
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 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (105)
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$654
Day Trip from Oahu to Hilo: Volcano 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 Honolulu on Oahu to Hilo on the...

12 hours • Free Cancellation
4.2 (554)
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$654
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 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (162)
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$80
Hawaiian Rainforest Banana Cultivation Experience

Travelers will experience our collection of over 100 apple banana trees. This activity will give travelers an opportunity to not only see our collection, but...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (13)
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$95
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 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.5 (36)
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$15
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
5.0 (404)
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$125
Big Island Kohala Zip and Dip Tour from Kona
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Double the adventure on this full-day Kohala Zip and Dip tour. After being picked up by your guide in the early morning, you'll spend an...

9 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (131)
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$309
Kona Shoreline Fishing

Enjoy a two-hour tour on Waialua’s shoreline and show off your best techniques and tactics for catching fish. We provide fishing poles, tackle, bait and...

1 hour 30 minutes
4.6 (34)
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$120
Volcano, Chocolate and Waterfalls of the Big Island

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 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (240)
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$309
Hamakua Coast Farm Small-Group Walking and Tasting Tour

Lilikoi (passion fruit) Is a famous Hawaiian fruit revered by locals for generations. This is the largest Lilikoi orchard and an ideal spot on the...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
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$49
UFO Tour on the Big Island of Hawaii
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Hawaii is a well-known hotspot for UFO activity, making it the perfect place to explore the unseen world of the night sky. Join Galactic Ambassador...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (70)
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$125
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