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

Big Island of Hawaii, USA
2.5 Hour Super-Raft Sunset Cruise

Prepare yourself for an unforgettable evening filled with breathtaking views, tranquil waters, and a touch of indulgence. Prepare yourself for an unforgettable evening filled with...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$129.73
Kona Cruise Ship Excursion Hapuna Beach Day & NHS

Relaxation Made Easy – Rated One of the Best Beaches in the World! Get whisked away from the Kailua Pier to one of Hawaii’s most...

5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$134.99
Private Big Island Kona Volcanoes and Waterfalls 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...

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation
8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation
8 to 9 hours • Free Cancellation
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$950
Big Island: Volcano, Waterfalls & Coffee Group Tour

Go beyond the bus on an immersive journey to the Big Island's top sights—Kīlauea Volcano, Hilo Waterfalls, and Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach—all in a single...

11 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
11 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
11 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$302.62
Private Custom Big Island Volcano Tours

For those looking for a more personalized experience, Aloha Aina Tours offers personalized custom tours. Creating a custom Big Island custom and private tour can...

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation
8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation
8 to 10 hours • Free Cancellation
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$1,699
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
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$271.20
Hilo Private Group Shore Excursion

Important: The price you are selecting is for your entire private group of up to 14 guests, not per person. Hawaii Island Insider Tours reserves...

7 hoursFree Cancellation
7 hoursFree Cancellation
7 hours • Free Cancellation
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$1,424.25
Hilo Shore Excursion Tropical Escape: Akaka Falls & Black Sands

Enjoy this 3-hour, late afternoon tour, where our BIG HAWAII TOURS van and service are premium-level and each day's itinerary is curated to maximize your...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$119
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 hoursFree Cancellation
12 hoursFree Cancellation
12 hours • Free Cancellation
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$595.99
Private Volcano Tour

Hawaii's most sought after views. Cultural differences and history. Past and present knowledge of the "Big Island"....

4 to 5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 to 5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 to 5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$1,999.99
Private Electric Bike Tour with Lava Hike in Pāhoa

We are the only tour offering a unique way to combine adventure with learning about the 2018 Eruption by use of E Bikes! Come cruise...

2 hours
2 hours
2 hours
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$98
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
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$1,210
Big Island: 5-Hour Kona Private Boat Charter

Perfect for all size of couples, families or extended families. Experience Kealakekua Bay, the best place to snorkel on the Big Island or find a...

5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$1,740
Big Island Kona Coast Self-Guided Audio Tour

A fun bite-sized loop tour that begins in North Kona and takes you down south to Puuhonua and back! Hear cool stories about King Kamehameha,...

2 daysFree Cancellation
2 daysFree Cancellation
2 days • Free Cancellation
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$19.99
The Big Island Professional Photographer Couples and Families

Capture your special moments in paradise with a professional photo session on the Big Island. With a focus on vibrant colors and joyful expressions, Local...

45 minutesFree Cancellation
45 minutesFree Cancellation
45 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (6)
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$397
Kona Shore Excursion: Kona Cloud Forest, Coffee & Sea Turtles

A truly amazing experience! A professionally trained guide walks you through this rare ecosystem in our Kona Cloud Forest with a diversity of rare plants...

5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$306
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