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

Big Island of Hawaii, USA
Hilo Cruise Ship Excursion: Volcanoes National Park Rainbow Falls

Explore Volcanoes National park, home to Kīlauea, the most active volcano in the world. Learn how volcanic events have impacted the landscape and the lives...

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.3 (131)
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$154
Volcanoes National Park Adventure Tour - Hilo Shore Excursion
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Likely to Sell Out

Waterfall & Volcano Adventure Tour. This tour will take you to all the tourist attraction in or near Hilo. Let this local operator make your...

7 hoursHotel pickup offered
7 hoursHotel pickup offered
7 hours • Hotel pickup offered
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$195.99
Kona Haunted Hele Ghost Tour

One of Kona's most popular nighttime activities and rated excellent on Cool Hawaii! Step into the spooky past and supernatural happenings of Kona on this...

90 to 120 minutes
90 to 120 minutes
90 to 120 minutes
4.5 (97)
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$59
Maunakea Stellar Explorer HILO

For an out-of-this-world experience, check out Maunakea Stellar Explorer from KapohoKine Adventures. This thrilling adventure is the only Big Island star tour to feature nighttime...

7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.7 (95)
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$189
Big Island - Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Driving Tour

Explore Hawai‘i’s volcanic heart on your own schedule with this self-guided driving audio tour. Drive Crater Rim Drive and walk through lava fields, steaming vents,...

2 daysFree Cancellation
2 daysFree Cancellation
2 days • Free Cancellation
4.5 (89)
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$22.99
Volcano National Park and Rainbow Fall in Hilo, Hawaii

Experience the best of Hilo and Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park on this unforgettable tour. Pass by the serene Liliʻuokalani Gardens, the largest Edo-style Japanese garden...

6 to 7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 to 7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 to 7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.7 (80)
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$175
Hilo Town Tour Hop on Hop off experience
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Likely to Sell Out

We are a unique Hop on Hop off experience as the first five stops are escorted with ample time to explore, Lili Uokulani Gardens, The...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (76)
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$6.67
Evening Volcano Explorer from Hilo
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Likely to Sell Out

The original volcano lovers tour. Start with a drive through quaint Hilo town where you’ll drive along the historic waterfront before heading out to the...

6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.6 (66)
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$169
Ultimate Ocean Encounters Midday Snorkel

On this 3-hour excursion you can expect to see and snorkel with as much sea life as possible. Trust our Captains and Crew with their...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (42)
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$80
Big Island: Farm to Table Cooking Class at Kulaniapia Falls

Experience farm to table in an incredibly personal and authentic way, led be a member of our community who is passionate about growing food, and...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (37)
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$169
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Witness the explosive majesty of Hawaii with this self-guided tour of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Stand at the precipice of Kilauea Crater. Visit the Pu‘u...

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation
2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.6 (35)
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$16.99
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience Departing From Maui

Here is your chance to visit Kilauea volcano and see the youngest of the Hawaiian Islands. On this inter-island excursion, you’ll visit the famous Kona...

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation
8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation
8 to 10 hours • Free Cancellation
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$589.99
Hilo Highlights: Waterfall & Local Secrets on a Short Excursion
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Likely to Sell Out

This tour is made for all guests for a short excursion, but see everything in Hilo. This tour will take you to all the highlights...

6 hours
6 hours
6 hours
4.5 (27)
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$189.99
Volcanoes Adventure Tour from Hilo
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Likely to Sell Out

Volcanoes Adventure Tour From Hilo. Takes you on an adventure to the 2016 lava flow which is one of the most recent lava activity. you will adventure...

6 hoursHotel pickup offered
6 hoursHotel pickup offered
6 hours • Hotel pickup offered
4.3 (25)
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$189.99
Big Island: Self-Guided South Island Coastal Loop Driving Tour

Come with us as we explore the fascinating volcanic landscape looping around the southern coast of the Big Island! Shaka Guide is your perfect companion...

2 daysFree Cancellation
2 daysFree Cancellation
2 days • Free Cancellation
4.5 (19)
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$19.99
Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt( Kona Big island Hawaii)

Step into dynamic Kona town , where something exciting awaits. Tara, your scavenger hunt game show host, will curate a unique adventure. Embark on an...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (18)
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$35
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