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

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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 …More

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 hours Free Cancellation
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$200
Big Island: Whale Watch Excursion

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 …More

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 minutes Free Cancellation
4.5 (250)
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$151
Ultimate Big Island Experience: Volcano, Waterfall, Beach & Lunch

Join us for a half-day adventure tour exploring the Big Island from summit to sea. Enjoy hands-on artifacts, fresh fruit, and stories about the places …More

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Join us for a half-day adventure tour exploring the Big Island from summit to sea. Enjoy hands-on artifacts, fresh fruit, and stories about the places...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (153)
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$180
Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day Tour

Native Hawaiian guided tours, get the best and the most of what people truly want to experience in the Big Island! Being that we are …More

Native Hawaiian guided tours, get the best and the most of what people truly want to experience in the Big Island! Being that we are...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$187
Big Island Waterfalls Tour with Swimming and Botanical Garden

Explore Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, swim at Kulanipia private waterfalls, visit majestic Waipio Valley Lookout, and hike to the stunning Akaka Falls and Rainbow Falls …More

Explore Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, swim at Kulanipia private waterfalls, visit majestic Waipio Valley Lookout, and hike to the stunning Akaka Falls and Rainbow Falls...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (528)
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$278
Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours

Unlock the diverse wonders of the Big Island with this all-in-one self-guided audio tour bundle. From volcanic landscapes and rainforest adventures to coastal panoramas and …More

Unlock the diverse wonders of the Big Island with this all-in-one self-guided audio tour bundle. From volcanic landscapes and rainforest adventures to coastal panoramas and...

5 days Free Cancellation
4.7 (140)
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$35
Premium Kona Coast Morning Snorkel

Adventure down the Southern Kona Coast on our fleet of covered boats for everyone’s comfort. Snorkel the pristine Puʻuhonua O Honaunau (The Place of Refuge) …More

Adventure down the Southern Kona Coast on our fleet of covered boats for everyone’s comfort. Snorkel the pristine Puʻuhonua O Honaunau (The Place of Refuge)...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$165
Volcano National Park Adventure From Kona

We are a small company started by a Geologist that has the drive and inspiration to teach Hawaii's geological past along with all the other …More

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Likely to Sell Out

We are a small company started by a Geologist that has the drive and inspiration to teach Hawaii's geological past along with all the other...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (350)
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$246
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Hilo Highlights Small Group Tour

See two of the world’s most active volcanoes, Kilauea and Mauna Loa, on a small group tour that features the natural wonders of Hawaii Volcanoes …More

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Likely to Sell Out

See two of the world’s most active volcanoes, Kilauea and Mauna Loa, on a small group tour that features the natural wonders of Hawaii Volcanoes...

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (292)
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$189
Big Island: Zodiac Raft Whale Watching Adventure

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 …More

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 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (480)
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$124
Mauna Kea Arnott's Adventures

Our Mauna Kea Summit Tour is designed to showcase the beauty and wonder of one of the most impressive mountains in the world. Mauna Kea …More

Our Mauna Kea Summit Tour is designed to showcase the beauty and wonder of one of the most impressive mountains in the world. Mauna Kea...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered
4.9 (144)
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$255
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 …More

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
4.4 (99)
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$59
Flight of Aloha: Hawai‘i’s Immersive Flying Ride Experience

At Flight of Aloha, we believe everyone should have the chance to experience the magic of flying over Hawai‘i without the price, fear, or limitations …More

At Flight of Aloha, we believe everyone should have the chance to experience the magic of flying over Hawai‘i without the price, fear, or limitations...

25 to 60 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (139)
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$35
Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcano Safari Lava Caves & Black Sand

Approx 6 hr long. Explore the places less traveled among Hawaii's back roads of Kilauea volcano. Explore exciting Lava Caves and Lava trees in a …More

Approx 6 hr long. Explore the places less traveled among Hawaii's back roads of Kilauea volcano. Explore exciting Lava Caves and Lava trees in a...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (435)
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$144
Volcano National Park Adventure from Waikoloa

We are a small company started by a Geologist that has the drive and inspiration to teach Hawaii's geological past along with all the other …More

We are a small company started by a Geologist that has the drive and inspiration to teach Hawaii's geological past along with all the other...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (230)
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$246
Kona Hawaii Per Person Shared Fishing with Bite Me Sportfishing

None of your friends and family want to go fishing with you? Don't have to be "the one" who reels it in but want to …More

None of your friends and family want to go fishing with you? Don't have to be "the one" who reels it in but want to...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$167
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