Top Day Trips from Big Island of Hawaii (Updated September 2026)

Big Island of Hawaii, USA

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Private Custom Big Island Volcano Tours

For those looking for a more personalized experience, Aloha Aina Tours offers personalized custom tours. Creating a custom Big Island custom and private tour can...

8 to 10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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$1,780

Volcanoes National Park Adventure Tour : Private Tour in Hilo

Private tour. Go when you want and come back when you want. Perfect for guests who want to have a day of their own....

7 hours

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$1,900

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Half Day Private Cruise Tour with Snorkeling and Fishing in Kona

Come aboard UliUli Moana for a luxury private snorkeling tour. Everything you need for the day is provided. You and your party can show up...

5 hours • Free Cancellation

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$1,900

Big Island Highlights Tour From Kona and Waikoloa

Don't let our new addition on Cool Hawaii/ Cool Hawaii stop you from booking with little reviews... Your official and authentic guides have done this...

10 to 11 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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$1,999

Private Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Minivan Tour

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 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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$1,999

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Private Volcano Tour

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

4 to 5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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$2,000

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Kona Hawaii Fishing/Snorkel Large Group Private Charter on OE II

Spend the day out on the waters of the Kona Coast on the Ocean Encounters II, a 34' Radon. Your private, large-group boating and sport-fishing...

4 to 8 hours • Free Cancellation

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$2,088

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Private Tour: Experience Active Kilauea Volcano & Hilo Rainbow Falls

Treat yourself to an exclusive private tour of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Hilo's tropical beauty. Travel to the summit of Hawaii Island's youngest and...

5 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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$2,255

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Volcanoes, Beaches and Waterfall Highlights Private Guided Tour

Our tours are built around you. As one of the few Hawaiian-owned and operated tour companies on the Big Island, we offer a personal connection...

10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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$2,280

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Kona Hawaii Fishing/Snorkel Large Group Private Charter on OE

Welcome aboard the Ocean Encounters. This 46' Delta is your pathway to some of the best memories of a lifetime! On this private large group...

4 to 8 hours • Free Cancellation

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$2,437

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Private: Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights

Native Hawaiian guided tours, get the best and the most of what people truly want to experience in the Big Island! Being that we are...

6 to 7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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$2,595

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Big Island: Hawaii Volcanoes and Hilo Private Adventure

Discover the stunning beauty and rich culture of East Hawaiʻi with this 7-hour ultimate PRIVATE adventure. Begin at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, where you’ll explore...

8 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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$2,657

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Private Sprinter Van 10 Seats tour from Kona Coast to Volcanoes National Park

Experience Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Your Way — on a Private Big Island VIP Tour! Discover one of the most extraordinary landscapes on Earth with...

8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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$2,895

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Volcanoes Hawaii Wonders National Park - Full Day

Explore the stunning volcanic landscapes of Hawaii’s Volcanoes National Park on a full-day tour. This adventure will guide you through ancient lava tubes, steamy craters,...

10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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$2,900

Waipio Valley, Hilo Waterfalls, Volcano and Black Sand Beach

Explore the stunning landscapes of the Big Island on this 10-hour tour, featuring the breathtaking views of the Waipio Valley Lookout, cascading ‘Akaka Falls, and...

10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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$2,900

Volcanoes&Stargazing Exclusive Private Van Charter

We are proud of our more than 17 years of experience as a tour operator on the Big Island. Our professional volcano park certified guides...

10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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$3,500

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Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves

X9462ONjessicat, Sep 2026

Highly recommend Kona Snorkel Tours if you're visiting the Big Island. Five stars all the way! 🌺🌊🐠🤙

We had an absolutely wonderful time on the Kona Snorkel Tours day trip! From start to finish, it was an incredible experience. Deavon was fantastic getting us checked in and provided so much great information along with being funny! Rory, our captain, was excellent, and Jake, our tour guide and lifeguard was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. All three of them made the experience even better with the fascinating history, stories, and information they shared throughout the tour. The Snorkeling was incredible and saw many fish and a octopus 🐙 You could really tell how much they enjoy what they do and how much they care about making sure everyone has a safe, fun, and memorable time. The combination of snorkeling, beautiful scenery, and learning so much about the area made this a day we won't forget! Highly recommend Kona Snorkel Tours if you're visiting the Big Island. Five stars all the way! 🌺🌊🐠🤙

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Kona Snorkel Tour: Captain Cook Reef Snorkel, Dolphin & Sea Caves

Quest35542436532, Sep 2026

Best thing we did while in Hawaii

We had a great time. Deavon checked up in and he was great! Rory was our Captain and Jake was the lifeguard. This was easily the best thing we had done on the Island. We did both the day and night tours. I will be back with tons of friends.

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Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour

241stenh, Sep 2026

Excellent trip to Mauna Kea

Very nice trip with a guide with great knowledge about this journey.

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Kona Signature Catamaran Sunset Sail

Sophia_R, Sep 2026

We had such a wonderful...

We had such a wonderful experience on the sunset sailing dinner! The crew was absolutely lovely and so patient with us when we arrived late. We truly appreciated how welcoming and understanding they were. The captain was amazing and even turned the boat so that everyone could enjoy the beautiful sunset from both sides. The sailing was smooth and relaxing, making it the perfect way to spend an evening with family. 🌅⛵️ The dinner was good overall, and the entire experience was enjoyable from start to finish. My family loved it, and we would definitely recommend this sunset sailing dinner to anyone looking for a fun and relaxing experience. Thank you to the crew for making our evening so special!

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Kona Walking Food Tour

Penni_F, Sep 2026

So much fun!

It was such fun! Ellie was a fantastic tour host. We went to 7 different places in Kona and sampled delicious local foods and drinks. Ellie made it fun. It was a good way to introduce us to Kailua Kona.

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Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island

Michael_S, Sep 2026

We only saw about 3...

We only saw about 3 mantas during our time in the water (from the other groups' hoots and hollers, it sounds like they saw more), but it was absolutely worth it. They came under our group. One did a flip right under the board's light. It really was such an incredible experience.

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Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island

Luke_M, Sep 2026

So much fun! The manta...

So much fun! The manta rays are incredible creatures. And the staff are very helpful & informative. Best part of my Hawaii trip hands down!

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Kona Hawaii Per Person Shared Fishing with Bite Me Sportfishing

Matthew_B, Sep 2026

Shaun and Brad were both...

Shaun and Brad were both great captains and people. Had a great time learning from them about ocean fishing. Had such a great time the first day where we were lucky enough to catch some nice fish, we booked a second trip the next day!

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Kona Signature Catamaran Sunset Sail

Jasmine_N, Sep 2026

Friendly and attending...

Friendly and attending crew who made it fun. Provided us with food and drinks. Had an amazing and fun time. Would definitely recommend

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Kona Coffee Farm Tour

Jeffrey_O, Sep 2026

Coffee Plus

Educational and fun with a dash of rain thrown in. All the staff and docents were more than welcoming.

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Morning Magic Kayak and Snorkel Adventure in Kealakekua Bay

marisagZ7026FQ, Sep 2026

Amazing experience

This was truly an amazing experience. Evan and Logan were incredible guides, provided detailed history and knowledge. The kayak over was absolutely beautiful and the snorkeling was really great (even though the visibility wasn't that perfect from the previous storm). Highly recommend!The only thing I would note is that they asked about dietary restrictions of which I have a gluten intolerance, I was given a garden salad for lunch and unfortunately the fork was accidentally forgotten. I would suggest in the future sourcing a lettuce wrap (if gluten free bread / wraps are unavailable) similar to the sandwiches so its a more on par experience considered it was included in the price.

New York City

Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

Rachel_G, Sep 2026

Awesome!

What an awesome experience! We loved all three of the tour guides. The captain gave us lots of information about the mantas and where we were going, and everyone made us feel so comfortable! We saw one manta Ray (but he/she looped back several times! We also saw several reef sharks and a bu ch of what I believe were little tuna! We stayed a little over 45 min in the water! I loved this whole experience!!!

New York City

Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour

D3528WMcarmenw, Sep 2026

Perfect!

We had the most amazing time! The tour guide, Jon, was the perfect tour guide - very knowledgable, engaging and interesting! Thank you so much for such a memorable experience!!

New York City

Award Winning Farm Tour: Coffee, Chocolate and Unique Gifts

robertdU5563TR, Sep 2026

Enjoyable farm tour and great products

Great job by Greg & Paul and team, very informative and the products were amazing, we learned alot on the tour.

New York City

Hawaiian Salt Farm Tour in Kona

jlp131, Sep 2026

Great tour!

Tour was fantastic! The tasting was wonderful! Totally worth the time and money!!

New York City

Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

GrandTour22123674110, Sep 2026

Good experience

I am happy we went for this experience.

Top Day Trips from Big Island of Hawaii (Updated September 2026)

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Private Custom Big Island Volcano Tours

Volcanoes National Park Adventure Tour : Private Tour in Hilo

Half Day Private Cruise Tour with Snorkeling and Fishing in Kona

Big Island Highlights Tour From Kona and Waikoloa

Private Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Minivan Tour

Private Volcano Tour

Kona Hawaii Fishing/Snorkel Large Group Private Charter on OE II

Private Tour: Experience Active Kilauea Volcano & Hilo Rainbow Falls

Volcanoes, Beaches and Waterfall Highlights Private Guided Tour

Kona Hawaii Fishing/Snorkel Large Group Private Charter on OE

Private: Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights

Big Island: Hawaii Volcanoes and Hilo Private Adventure

Private Sprinter Van 10 Seats tour from Kona Coast to Volcanoes National Park

Volcanoes Hawaii Wonders National Park - Full Day

Waipio Valley, Hilo Waterfalls, Volcano and Black Sand Beach

Volcanoes&Stargazing Exclusive Private Van Charter

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