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

Big Island of Hawaii, USA
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Big Island Jungle Tour with Banana Green Tea

We will begin our jungle tour by giving our guests up close access to our large scale hand carved tiki collection made from Hawaiian Ohia...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (11)
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$95
Kohala Coast Volcano Waterfalls-90 Min Heli Tour-Doors Off or On
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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
5.0 (10)
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$895
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...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (10)
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$149
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience from Oahu

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
4.9 (10)
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$590
Double Reef Snorkel and Dolphin Watch in Kona

The Kona Coast is the home to an abundance of pristine tropical coral reefs which is the home to a variety of different fish species,...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (10)
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$175
Hilo and Volcano National Park Tour for Cruise Passengers at port

Travelers coming on a cruise ship to Hilo can visit and enjoy the incredibly wonderful Big Island with this one-day tour. This tour is a...

7 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (9)
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$230
Afternoon Ali'i Adventure

Experience the ultimate in luxury and exclusivity with our Afternoon Ali’i Adventure. Unlike crowded tours, we limit our trips to a maximum of 22 guests,...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (6)
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$276
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...

8 to 10 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (6)
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$590
Kealakekua Bay Snorkel & Dolphin Safari In Kona Big Island (4hrs)

Our tour stands out because our adventurous crew takes you wherever there’s something amazing to see, giving you the best chance to encounter dolphins, sea...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (6)
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$150
Whale Watching in Kona

We are a small Hawaiian ʻohana-owned and operated business. A family of five—Kaleo, Leila, and their three sons Kaeo, Hauʻoli, and Makana—shares their love for...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (6)
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$125
Kealakekua Bay Morning Snorkel to Captain Cook Monument

If you are new to or have never snorkeled before, this is the ideal choice! Particularly good for families with younger children or swimmers who...

3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (6)
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$99
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience from Kauai

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 • Free Cancellation
5.0 (6)
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$596
Mauna Kea 3hr Two Stop Sealife Snorkel Adventure

Set out from Kawaihae Harbor aboard Olohana, a 41-ft luxury powerboat built for comfort, speed, and adventure along the Big Island’s beautiful Kohala Coast. This...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (5)
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$149
The Pele Express SMALL GROUP Tour

Discover the volcanic wonders of the Big Island on a 5.5 to 6-hour tour that showcases the best of Hilo. This small-group experience allows you...

5 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (5)
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$181
Hilo Cruise Day & Volcano Tours

Join Hawaii Island Insider Tours for an unforgettable journey through East Hawaiʻi. Explore Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, home to Kīlauea, one of the world’s most...

7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (5)
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$93
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
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