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

Big Island of Hawaii, USA
Hilo Cruise Ship Excursion: Volcanoes National Park Rainbow Falls

Explore Volcanoes National park, home to Kīlauea, the most active volcano in the world. Learn how volcanic events have impacted the landscape and the lives...

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$154
Self-Guided GPS Audio E-Bike Tour Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Experience the ultimate day GPS Audio E-Bike Tour of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park designed for explorers who crave freedom and flexibility. Guided tours are not...

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (132)
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$159
Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanic Experience, Lava Tubes, Waterfalls

Join our captivating exploration of the Big Island's lush, windward side in BIG HAWAII TOURS' luxury, small-group van. During active eruptions, you'll witness the mighty...

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$159
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
Kaimana Kealakekua Bay Captain Cook Adventure

Join us for a beautiful ocean tour traveling the Kona coastline to Kealakekua Bay where you will experience a world-renowned reef snorkeling site. This area...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$160
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 (725)
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$160.41
Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour from Kona

The manta ray night snorkel was voted "One of the Top 10 Things To Do in Your Life" by the Travel Channel! Experience the Kona...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$160.49
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
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$164.72
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...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$166.95
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
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$167.71
Big Island: Farm to Table Cooking Class at Kulaniapia Falls

Experience farm to table in an incredibly personal and authentic way, led be a member of our community who is passionate about growing food, and...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (37)
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$169
Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park & Black Sand Beach

Cruise Ship Guests: We have special permits to pick up directly from Hilo port of call. Departure times may be adjusted to fit your ships...

6 hoursFree Cancellation
6 hoursFree Cancellation
6 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (2,867)
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$169
Evening Volcano Explorer from Hilo

The original volcano lovers tour. Start with a drive through quaint Hilo town where you’ll drive along the historic waterfront before heading out to the...

6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$169
Double Reef Snorkel and Dolphin Watch in Kona

The Kona Coast is the home to an abundance of pristine tropical coral reefs which is the home to a variety of different fish species,...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$174.99
Volcano National Park and Rainbow Fall in Hilo, Hawaii
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Experience the best of Hilo and Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park on this unforgettable tour. Pass by the serene Liliʻuokalani Gardens, the largest Edo-style Japanese garden...

6 to 7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 to 7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 to 7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.7 (80)
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$175
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
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$178
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