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

Big Island of Hawaii, USA
Hawaii Volcanoes NP: Private Kilauea Eruption Insights Tour
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Embark on an unparalleled, private 8-hour exploration of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, designed for your group's unique interests and pace. Your expert guide crafts every...

8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$1,195
Private Electric Bike Tour with Lava Hike in Pāhoa

We are the only tour offering a unique way to combine adventure with learning about the 2018 Eruption by use of E Bikes! Come cruise...

2 hours
2 hours
2 hours
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$98
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 Luxury Van with Driver to Big Island Destinations of Your Choice
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Private luxury tour and transportation for up to eight people for one rate based on time, not the number of people in your group. Our...

6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$799
The Pele Express PRIVATE EXCLUSIVE Tour
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Discover the dynamic beauty of the Big Island on a private tour showcasing Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and the charming town of Hilo. Witness the...

6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$1,099
Big Island: 5-Hour Kona Private Boat Charter

Perfect for all size of couples, families or extended families. Experience Kealakekua Bay, the best place to snorkel on the Big Island or find a...

5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$1,740
Private Volcano Tour

Hawaii's most sought after views. Cultural differences and history. Past and present knowledge of the "Big Island"....

4 to 5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 to 5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 to 5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$1,999.99
Private Shore Excursion Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Discover Volcanoes National Park on this private and personal tour. Allowing you to see what you want and do what fits your interests, this tour...

5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$1,995
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
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
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$397
Volcanoes, Gods, and Kings: Sunrise at Kīlauea w/Photos

Experience Hawaiʻi through volcanoes, legends, & living culture on a sunrise adventure at Kīlauea. Meet your guide & journey across a landscape shaped by lava...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$99
Volcano Tour from Kona
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Customizable private small group tour that includes Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. This tour of the southern end of the Big Island of Hawaii allows you...

9 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
9 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
9 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$1,499
The Pele Express SMALL GROUP Tour
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Discover the volcanic wonders of the Big Island on a 5.5 to 6-hour tour that showcases the best of Hilo. This small-group experience allows you...

5 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$181
Private - All Inclusive Big Island Waterfalls Tour

Book an unforgettable private waterfall tour that will take you to some of the most scenic destinations on the Big Island of Hawaii. Our private,...

8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$1,440
Kona Cruise Ship Excursion Hapuna Beach Day & NHS

Relaxation Made Easy – Rated One of the Best Beaches in the World! Get whisked away from the Kailua Pier to one of Hawaii’s most...

5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$134.99
Big Island Kona Coast Self-Guided Audio Tour

A fun bite-sized loop tour that begins in North Kona and takes you down south to Puuhonua and back! Hear cool stories about King Kamehameha,...

2 daysFree Cancellation
2 daysFree Cancellation
2 days • Free Cancellation
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$19.99
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