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

Big Island of Hawaii, USA
Mauna Kea Arnott's Adventures
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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 hoursHotel pickup offered
7 hoursHotel pickup offered
7 hours • Hotel pickup offered
4.9 (143)
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$255
Kona Coffee Farm Tour
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"Kona Coffee Delight: A Journey through Hawaiian Coffee" Discover the allure of 100% Kona Coffee on your farm tour in Hawaii's Kona Coffee region. Learn...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
5.0 (110)
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$33
Big Island Waterfalls Tour with Swimming and Botanical Garden
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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 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (524)
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$308.89
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...

5 daysFree Cancellation
5 daysFree Cancellation
5 days • Free Cancellation
4.7 (138)
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$34.99
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)...

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (202)
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$164.72
Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour

See rare black sand beaches, visit the famous Kona Coffee Farm and the magnificent Volcanoes National Park including Thurston Lava Tube, Chain of Craters Road,...

12 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
12 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
12 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,702)
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$308.89
Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcano Safari Lava Caves & Black Sand
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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 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (409)
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$160
Volcano National Park Adventure From Kona
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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 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
11 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
11 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (345)
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$243.46
Hilo Town Tour Hop on Hop off experience
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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 (75)
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$6.67
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
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...

25 to 60 minutesFree Cancellation
25 to 60 minutesFree Cancellation
25 to 60 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (124)
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$34.99
“Ultimate Big Island Experience” Volcano,Waterfall,Beach & Lunch
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Join us for a half-day adventure tour exploring the Big Island from summit to sea. We offer a unique tour including hands-on artifacts, fresh fruit,...

6 to 7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 to 7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 to 7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (135)
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$189
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...

11 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
11 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
11 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (224)
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$243.46
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience from Oahu

You can visit the Big Islands most active volcano, Kilauea during this tour. You can spend your day with highlights of the famous Kona Coffee...

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation
8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation
8 to 10 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (50)
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$589.99
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience from the Big Island

Take a journey to the youngest Hawaiian Island and witness firsthand the amazing power of Hawaii’s fiery goddess of fire, Madame Pele. Learn the ancient...

10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (212)
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$139
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
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