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

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Heavenly Hamakua: From Kona

Adventure North, and experience an older, more traditional Hawaii on the famous Hamakua Coast.  Mauna Kea volcano last erupted some 4,600 years ago.  However, that …More

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Adventure North, and experience an older, more traditional Hawaii on the famous Hamakua Coast.  Mauna Kea volcano last erupted some 4,600 years ago.  However, that...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$235
Kealakekua Bay Captain Cook Snorkel Adventure

Captain Cook’s Monument, and the legendary “Place of Refuge” are in one of the most sought-after snorkeling destinations in all the world, Kealakekua Bay. This spot …More

Captain Cook’s Monument, and the legendary “Place of Refuge” are in one of the most sought-after snorkeling destinations in all the world, Kealakekua Bay. This spot...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$286
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
Kona Coast Hualalai Volcano-60Min Helicopter Tour-Door Off or On

Marvel at the Kona coastline’s splendor and the beauty of the Hualalai volcano on our awe-inspiring 60 minute helicopter tour. Begin over ancient Hawaiian Kaloko …More

Marvel at the Kona coastline’s splendor and the beauty of the Hualalai volcano on our awe-inspiring 60 minute helicopter tour. Begin over ancient Hawaiian Kaloko...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$640
2 Hour Big Island Reef Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Tour

Embark on an unforgettable 2-hour afternoon adventure along Kona's beautiful West Coast aboard KIBOU, our custom-built speedboat designed for exploring Hawaii's incredible coastline. This tour …More

Embark on an unforgettable 2-hour afternoon adventure along Kona's beautiful West Coast aboard KIBOU, our custom-built speedboat designed for exploring Hawaii's incredible coastline. This tour...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$88
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
Elite Volcano Hike From Hilo

Elite Volcano Hike Hike down into Kilauea Caldera on the 2 mile Halema’uma’u Trail, and visit aftermath of the historic 2018 eruption along Kilauea’s coastline. …More

Elite Volcano Hike Hike down into Kilauea Caldera on the 2 mile Halema’uma’u Trail, and visit aftermath of the historic 2018 eruption along Kilauea’s coastline....

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$198
Elite Volcano Hike From Kona/Kohala Resorts

Elite Volcano Hike Hike down into Kilauea Caldera on the 2 mile Halema’uma’u Trail, and visit aftermath of the historic 2018 eruption along Kilauea’s coastline. …More

Elite Volcano Hike Hike down into Kilauea Caldera on the 2 mile Halema’uma’u Trail, and visit aftermath of the historic 2018 eruption along Kilauea’s coastline....

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$261
From Big island Kona 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...

8 to 9 hours Free Cancellation
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$295
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
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
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
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 …More

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
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$95
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
Volcanoes, Gods, and Kings: Kīlauea & Portraits

Experience Hawaiʻi through volcanoes, legends, & living culture on a sunrise adventure at Kīlauea. Meet your guide & journey across a landscape shaped by lava …More

Experience Hawaiʻi through volcanoes, legends, & living culture on a sunrise adventure at Kīlauea. Meet your guide & journey across a landscape shaped by lava...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$149
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
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