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

Big Island of Hawaii, USA
Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island
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Our location offers one of the world’s premier manta ray viewing experiences, just a five-minute boat ride from the snorkel site. Utilizing advanced viewing technology,...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (1,917)
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$30
Stand Up Paddle Board Rentals in Kailua-Kona
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Experience the stunning waters of Kailua Bay with a Stand Up Paddleboard rental. Perfect for self-guided adventures, you can set your own pace while enjoying...

1 to 7 daysFree Cancellation
1 to 7 daysFree Cancellation
1 to 7 days • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$89
2.5-Hour Whale Watching On A 41' Super-Raft
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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 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (14)
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$135.14
Kealakekua Bay Afternoon Snorkel: Family Fun on the Kona Coast

Spend your morning exploring the Big Island, then board the eco-friendly Fair Wind II for an afternoon of snorkeling highlights in Kealakekua Bay - relaxed,...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (670)
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$143.93
Kealakekua Bay Snorkeling Tour - 4 hour Kona Zodiac Adventure

Skim across the waves on an exciting Big Island Zodiac tour to Kealakekua Bay, site of the Captain Cook monument and Hawaii's finest marine sanctuary....

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (504)
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$153.49
Big Island: Marine Wildlife Excursion

Whale season is never over for Captain Zodiac. Join us for a unique experience of a lifetime where we venture into the unknown! Enjoy a...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (27)
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$153.49
Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Aboard a Luxury Catamaran from Kailua-Kona

Step aboard this double–decker catamaran, loaded with luxury features to provide you with the most comfortable snorkeling experience on Hawaii Island. Cruise 10 miles to...

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (791)
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$183.77
Big Island, Hawaii: Volcanoes National Park Safari
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Safari Helicopters is the longest running helicopter company on Big island. We have been offering these quality tours for many years, and we love what...

55 minutesFree Cancellation
55 minutesFree Cancellation
55 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (535)
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$379
Hilo: Hamakua Coast & Valleys Helicopter Safari
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Likely to Sell Out

We are the longest running helicopter company on Big island. We have been offering these quality tours for many years, and we love what we...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$379
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...

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (14)
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$450.81
Hilo Waterfalls Experience Helicopter Tour
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Start your adventure in historic Hilo town and then endeavor to the remote and lush Hamakua coast of Big Island's North Shore. Following this breathtaking...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$563
Kona Coastal Sights Unseen - 45Min Helicopter Tour - Doors Off/On

Embark on an unforgettable 45 minute helicopter tour showcasing the stunning diversity of Kona's coastline and Hualalai Volcano. Take flight over the ancient Kaloko Fish...

45 minutesFree Cancellation
45 minutesFree Cancellation
45 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$590
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...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
5.0 (18)
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$640
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 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (10)
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$895
Romantic Kona Coffee & Landing: Private Helicopter Tour
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Likely to Sell Out

Take flight on an exclusive, 45-minute private helicopter journey along the renowned Kona Coast, featuring a 20-minute landing at a coffee farm with a mini...

1 hour 5 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 5 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 5 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$4,340
Luxury Picnic Volcanoes & Waterfalls: Private Helicopter Tour
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Travel in luxury on an exclusive private helicopter excursion that features volcanic mountains, waterfalls, and the extraordinary Kohala Coast. Enjoy a private landing with a...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
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2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$6,750
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