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

Big Island of Hawaii, USA
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
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$6,750
Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star Photo

We will take you to the summit of Mauna Kea to see the sunset and we will do stargazing afterward (not at the summit). Our...

8 hoursFree Cancellation
8 hoursFree Cancellation
8 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,708)
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$290
Big Island: Fat Tire E-Bike Tour through Volcanoes National Park

Join our knowledgeable guide as you explore Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park on our Fat Tire E-Bikes. Along the way, they’ll share captivating insights into the...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (634)
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$207.96
Big Island: Atlantis Submarine from Kona Beach

Discover our world beneath the waves with Atlantis Submarines Kona! Our battery-powered vessels are the world’s most technologically advanced passenger submarines. A special added bonus...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
4.7 (724)
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$160.41
Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History

This 12 hour nature tour offers an in-depth look at Hawaii’s youngest and largest island. Explore the diverse landscape and natural wonders, including a visit...

11 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
11 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
11 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (6,898)
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$275.67
Afternoon Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument

A three hour tour you won't want to miss! Set Sail down the Majestic Kona Coastline with breathtaking views of landscaped ledges of ancient lava flows. As you...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (732)
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$135.64
Big Island Southside ATV Tour

Welcome to the Southern most area of the United States! Our tour will take you to places that tourists and locals alike have never visited....

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (435)
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$250
Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour
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Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime Volcano Adventure tour on Hawaii's "Big Island," focusing on the lush, northeastern Hilo side. Explore the dynamic landscapes of Hawaii Volcanoes...

10 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.7 (411)
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$202.76
Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour
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Head to the Mauna Kea Observatory, nestled high in the mountains of the Big Island, and experience an intriguing and provocative journey through space and...

8 hoursFree Cancellation
8 hoursFree Cancellation
8 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,585)
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$329.84
Whale Watch Excursion from the Big Island
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Likely to Sell Out

This two-and-a-half hour whale watch tour with a certified naturalist departs from the Kailua-Kona pier during whale season (December to April). Hear singing males on...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.5 (250)
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$151.34
Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars

Delight in the awe-inspiring sunset at the top of Mauna Kea, the highest point in the Pacific. Your guide will share historic accounts of the...

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation
7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation
7 to 8 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,776)
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$289
Award Winning Farm Tour: Coffee, Chocolate and Unique Gifts

Experience the pinnacle of excellence with our awarded BADGE OF EXCELLENCE! Dive into the fascinating world of coffee and chocolate production in Hawaii like never...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (549)
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$50
Big Island Volcano Adventure from Kona: Small Group
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The Big Island of Hawai'i is one of the most diverse places on planet earth! Here you have an opportunity to get a taste of...

8 to 9 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 to 9 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 to 9 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (271)
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$247
Zodiac Raft Whale Watching Adventure
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Likely to Sell Out

The experience of watching 40 foot (12 meter) whales from a 24 foot (7 meter) Zodiac raft is something you'll never forget! Following Hawaiian Marine...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (480)
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$126.47
Abalone Farm Tour

Big Island abalone farm is the largest abalone aquaculture farm in the US. We raise "ezo", japanese premium abalone. Our farm sustainably raise premium shellfish....

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
4.9 (181)
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$35
Big Island Historical Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay

Set sail on the west coast of Hawaii Island for a 3-hour cruise to Captain Cook’s Monument for dinner, as a local historian shares stories...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (1,309)
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$189.19
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