Top things to do in Big Island of Hawaii in Summer (Updated August 2026)

Big Island of Hawaii, USA
Private Hilo Shore Excursion - Volcanoes, Waterfalls, & Beaches

You don’t want to miss this private adventure tour on the Big Island of Hawai'i! Beautiful lush rainforest, towering waterfalls, picturesque black sand beaches, and...

7 hoursFree Cancellation
7 hoursFree Cancellation
7 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$1,210
Discover the Secrets of Chain of Craters Road

New Tour starting 2026! Give us 2.5 hours, and we will make you lava detectives! Learn about past eruption events, lava formations, and how they...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$199
Private 2-Hour Beekeeping Classroom Tour in Honokaa

If you have ever been curious about beekeeping or are a bee enthusiast and wondered about beekeeping in Hawaii, this is the experience for you....

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$70
Private Kona Cruise Ship Excursion Kona up to 14 People

Aloha! Welcome to a private shuttle service! While you can't always rely on Uber and Lyft outside the city limits, we've got you covered for...

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation
4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation
4 to 5 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$1,199
Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt (Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park)

Step into the otherworldly Volcano Park, where something exciting awaits. Tara, your scavenger hunt game show host, will curate a unique adventure. Embark on an...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$33
Big Island of Hawai’i South Kona Historical Day Tour

Voted Kona's Best Tour, your Day Tour is an intimate guided tour offering cultural experiences, coffee and honey samples, scenic views, and historical landmarks. This...

5 to 6 hoursHotel pickup offered
5 to 6 hoursHotel pickup offered
5 to 6 hours • Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (2)
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$299
Hawaii Volcano NP Private Tour: 4-Hour Park Immersion
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Likely to Sell Out

This 4-hour private tour offers the most efficient, intimate way to explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park's captivating highlights. Designed for those with own transport, your...

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation
4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation
4 to 5 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$950
Mauna Kea Hike and Stargazing with Native Hawaiian
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Likely to Sell Out

Ascend to Heaven on this Hawaiian Explorations through the forested volcanoes & stars of Mauna a Wākea! ~0.7 miles round trip in historic Humu ʻUla...

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$200
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Hiking Small Group Adventure

Maximize your day with an unforgettable journey to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park! Join our Interpretive Guides on an exploration that brings the rich history, geology,...

10 hoursFree Cancellation
10 hoursFree Cancellation
10 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$271.20
Kona Cruise Day Excursion

Skip the crowded bus tours and experience Hawaiʻi Island in a smaller, more comfortable setting. Our Kona Cruise Tour is limited to just 14 guests,...

6 hoursFree Cancellation
6 hoursFree Cancellation
6 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$299.99
Hilo Cruise Day Tours

Join Hawaii Island Insider Tours for an unforgettable journey through the natural beauty of East Hawaiʻi. This small group excursion visits Rainbow Falls, Akaka Falls,...

6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$121.99
Electric Beach Snorkeling with Dolphins Tour

This Tour have become an extremely popular attraction in many cities around the world. The EZ Raider is designed and made in Israel! We have...

7 hoursFree Cancellation
7 hoursFree Cancellation
7 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$135
Private Guided Kilauea Volcano Tour

Have your own vehicle or prefer to drive yourself? We can meet you at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park! A UNESCO World Heritage Site and...

6 hoursFree Cancellation
6 hoursFree Cancellation
6 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$1,040
Private All Inclusive Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour

Embark on an adventure like no other!! A tour to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park promises a journey into the heart of the earth’s most primal...

8 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$1,305
Big Island Birdwatching Tour

The Big Island of Hawaii is a paradise for birdwatchers! Here, you will find endemic species found nowhere else in the world. Its diverse habitats...

9 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
9 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
9 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$1,305
Public Circle Island Adventure Big Island in a Day

Experience an epic full-day Big Island adventure packed with waterfalls, lush valleys, volcanic wonders, and unforgettable island flavors. Start with fresh coffee and macadamia nuts,...

9 to 11 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
9 to 11 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
9 to 11 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$179
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