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

Big Island of Hawaii, USA
Big Island Buggy Rental on the Big Island, Hawaii
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At Big Island Buggy you choose the destination! You tour the island in your very own open aired VW Manx style buggy. We offer 2...

4 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation
4 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation
4 to 8 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (154)
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$167.71
Volcano, Chocolate and Waterfalls of the Big Island
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Hawaii’s most “in-depth” volcano experience is here! Join our National Park Certified Guides on a journey through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park's new & dramatic landscape....

11 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
11 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
11 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (240)
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$308.90
Private Guide Meet In Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
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Likely to Sell Out

Learn more and see things you would never find on your own! You will learn much more about volcanoes, Hawaii's landscape, native plants, wildlife, and...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (195)
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$625
Big Island Hawaii Self-Guided Driving Tour

Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Get a taste of paradise on Hawaii’s Big Island. This driving tour guides you...

15 to 20 hoursFree Cancellation
15 to 20 hoursFree Cancellation
15 to 20 hours • Free Cancellation
4.2 (47)
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$16.99
Hawaii Volcano National Park Shore Excursion
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I work every Tuesday when the Pride Of America or any ship is in Hilo!!! We drive north of Hilo to see the surf spots...

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation
7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation
7 to 8 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (138)
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$178
Hilo Shore Excursion: Visit Volcano, Waterfall, Beach with Lunch
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Make the most of your shore visit with our half-day adventure tour exploring the Big Island from summit to sea. We offer a unique tour...

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 (101)
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$189
Big Island: Hidden Craters Hike of Kona
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Hike up to 4 miles and venture through ancient native Hawaiian cloud forests, navigate a wild lava tube, and stand in awe at the edge...

5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (166)
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$198.95
Day Trip from Oahu to Hilo: Volcano Adventure
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Likely to Sell Out

Escape to another Hawaiian island for a day on this all-inclusive tour. Hop on an inter-island flight from Honolulu on Oahu to Hilo on the...

12 hoursFree Cancellation
12 hoursFree Cancellation
12 hours • Free Cancellation
4.2 (552)
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$654.46
UFO Tour on the Big Island of Hawaii
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Likely to Sell Out

Hawaii is a well-known hotspot for UFO activity, making it the perfect place to explore the unseen world of the night sky. Join Galactic Ambassador...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (69)
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$125
Big Island in a Day-Explore Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & more

Explore the stunning landscapes of the Big Island on this comprehensive tour that circles the entire island. From the dramatic vistas of Volcanoes National Park...

9 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
9 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
9 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (153)
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$245
Deluxe Morning Snorkeling Adventure

Take in the Big Island of Hawai’i as you haven’t before, and snorkel at two of South Kona’s most precious treasures –Pu’uhonua O Honaunau and Kealakekua...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (339)
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$143.18
Kona Tour: Bee Farm, Kona Coffee, and National Historical Parks
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Likely to Sell Out

Discover the history, beauty and culture of the Big Island on this half day tour of the Kona coast. See sacred Hawaiian temples and ancient...

7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (81)
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$198.17
Kealakekua Bay Captain Cook Snorkel Exclusive

With the world-renowned and historic destination of Kealakekua Bay just minutes from our point of departure, the Captain Cook Exclusive is a personal, exciting, and...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (402)
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$124.87
Small Group Snorkeling Expedition South Kona

See parts of the Island most residents of Hawaii never see! Explore further down the pristine South Kona Coast than any other snorkeling tour company...

5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (230)
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$200.27
Big Island Kohala Zip and Dip Tour from Kona

Double the adventure on this full-day Kohala Zip and Dip tour. After being picked up by your guide in the early morning, you'll spend an...

9 hoursFree Cancellation
9 hoursFree Cancellation
9 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (131)
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$308.90
Ultimate Circle Island Explorer From Kona Or Kohala Resorts
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Likely to Sell Out

Ultimate Circle Island Explorer The most complete island tour! The best way to see as much of the Big Island’s unique locations in one day....

12 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
12 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
12 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (64)
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$209
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