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

Big Island of Hawaii, USA
Expert Led Private Guided Tour Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Experience Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park with the official philanthropic fundraising partner of the park! Our excursions aren't tours—they're private, guided experiences led by a member...

4 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation
4 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation
4 to 8 hours • Free Cancellation
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$633.34
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
Hapuna Beach & Hawi
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Likely to Sell Out

A Hapuna Beach & Hawi trip with us in our custom luxury van is the perfect way to get out to see the stunning Kohala...

6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$599
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience from Kauai

Here is your chance to visit Hawaii’s only active volcano and see the youngest of the Hawaiian Islands. On this inter-island excursion, you’ll visit the...

12 hoursFree Cancellation
12 hoursFree Cancellation
12 hours • Free Cancellation
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$595.99
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
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$589.99
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience Departing From Maui

Here is your chance to visit Kilauea volcano and see the youngest of the Hawaiian Islands. On this inter-island excursion, you’ll visit the famous Kona...

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation
8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation
8 to 10 hours • Free Cancellation
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$589.99
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience from Oahu

Here is your chance to visit Hawaii’s only active volcano and see the youngest of the Hawaiian Islands. On this inter-island excursion, you’ll visit the...

12 hours
12 hours
12 hours
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$589.99
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience from Maui

Here is your chance to visit Hawaii’s only active volcano and see the youngest of the Hawaiian Islands. On this inter-island excursion, you’ll visit the...

12 hours 30 minutes
12 hours 30 minutes
12 hours 30 minutes
4.5 (4)
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$589.99
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience from Kauai

Here is your chance to visit Kilauea volcano and the youngest of the Hawaiian Islands. On this inter-island excursion, you’ll visit the famous Kona coffee...

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation
8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation
8 to 10 hours • Free Cancellation
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$589.99
Big Island, Kona Hawaii Photographer - Outrigger Mini Session
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Likely to Sell Out

We are the only photographers with access to these locations for sessions making this a truly unique experience....

25 minutesFree Cancellation
25 minutesFree Cancellation
25 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$525
From Big Island Hilo - Enchanting Mauna Kea & Waterfalls Tour

The travelers will be safe on the whole tour and will be provided with bottled water. They don't need to pay any taxes or fees...

6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
3.7 (6)
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$400
The Big Island Professional Photographer Couples and Families

Capture your special moments in paradise with a professional photo session on the Big Island. With a focus on vibrant colors and joyful expressions, Local...

45 minutesFree Cancellation
45 minutesFree Cancellation
45 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (6)
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$397
Kailua-Kona Retro Arcade Private Rental

We have the largest collection of pinball machines available for the general public play in the State of Hawaii, as well as Dance Dance Revolution,...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$349
Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour
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Likely to Sell Out

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
Big Island Double Valley Slingshot Private Adventure Tour

Embark on a grand day of adventure on the Big Island of Hawaii with our Double Valley Tour! Take in the mesmerizing beauty of the...

8 hoursFree Cancellation
8 hoursFree Cancellation
8 hours • Free Cancellation
4.0 (1)
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$329
Hilo Tour Volcano Waterfall Beach and More

Tour through Hilo in Comfort. Enjoy Everything Hilo Has to offer from a Black Sand Beach, Volcano, waterfall, Mauna Loa Mac Nut Factory, Local Farmers...

5 hours 45 minutesHotel pickup offered
5 hours 45 minutesHotel pickup offered
5 hours 45 minutes • Hotel pickup offered
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$329
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