Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Hawaii (Updated 2026)

Hawaii, USA
Luxury Private Boat Charter in Big Island Hawaii

Please forget about the crammed up tourist boats, and come with us! 6 Guest MAX, Luxurious Snorkel Boat! The most Affordable & Luxurious Snorkel Charter...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$1,200
Waikiki Trolley Historic Honolulu Red Line

Red Line: A Story of Hawaii's rich cultural past and modern present Hawaii has its own story to tell those who are interested in listening....

1 hour 50 minutes
1 hour 50 minutes
1 hour 50 minutes
5.0 (2,859)
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$35
Ghosts of Old Honolulu Walking Tour

Voted #1 Ghost Tour THREE years straight, 2023–2025, in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards! Is Hawaii haunted? You bet! Take a tour with Lopaka...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (53)
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$35
Honolulu Airport, Cruise Port and Hotel Private Transfer(1-10pax)

-Get to your destination quickly and safely, no waiting in line for a taxi, no figuring out public transport. -Your driver tracks your flight and...

30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (496)
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$80
Swimming with Wild Dolphins Speedboat Adventure on Oahu

Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to swim with wild dolphins in their natural habitat! After enjoying the dolphins, you'll snorkel with Hawaiian Green Sea...

3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (168)
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$199
Waikiki Friday Fireworks Boat Cruise from Oahu

Experience the iconic Waikiki fireworks like never before on our sunset sail aboard a 55-foot double-decker catamaran. With spacious decks and a underwater viewing room,...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.6 (57)
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$59
Edible Hibiscus Guided Farm Tour (Big Island)

Experience the intense flavors of fresh hibiscus along with our flowers in syrup, preserves and tea, while you’re guided through our estate greenhouse and outdoor...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$49
Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary Montane Jungle Tour (2.5 hrs)

The Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary is all family stewarded, operated and forested since 1982! Come explore this unique ecosystem and microclimate. Learn about native species...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (395)
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$149
The Best Maui 3 Hour Molokini and Turtle Town Snorkel

Not recommended for pregnant travelers. Turtlely Cool!… Departing Molokini, we’ll make one more stop and snorkel with sea turtles in a shorline destination (locations will...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (155)
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$216.14
Nā Pali Coast Zodiac Raft Sea Caves Expedition on Kauai

Embark on the ultimate summer adventure: a thrilling Zodiac raft tour to Kauai’s Na Pali Coast Sea Caves, available May 17 –September 20. Enjoy a...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (143)
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$235
Wai Kai Adventure Park Packages

Three ways to play! Full day and half day packages available. ULTIMATE PACKAGE: • Surf Session • AquaVenture & AquaPeakz Access • Paddle Pass •...

1 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation
1 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation
1 to 6 hours • Free Cancellation
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$62.83
Surfing Lessons at Waikiki with Local FIREFIGHTERS

Learn how to surf with a local firefighter of Hawaii. Many off duty firemen enjoy their days off surfing and teaching others their passion out...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
5.0 (224)
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$99
Maui: Ka'anapali Luxury Sunset Cocktail Sail with Open Bar
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Set sail on a luxurious journey along West Maui's stunning coastline with the Holo Holo Sunset Cocktail Sail. Departing from Ka’anapali Beach, this 2-hour experience...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.6 (71)
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$141.98
Small-Group Road to Hana Adventure Tour with Pickup & Lunch

Live the real Maui experience on the Road to Hana with our expert guides! Immerse yourself in the beauty of the spectacular Hana Rainforest. Witness...

8 to 11 hoursHotel pickup offered
8 to 11 hoursHotel pickup offered
8 to 11 hours • Hotel pickup offered
4.9 (3,401)
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$209.99
Surfing Lessons On Waikiki Beach

This tour operator wants you to have the best experience in your life, have fun, learn about the ocean, Hawaiian culture and most importantly learn...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (334)
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$129
Horseback Ride Like an Authentic Paniolo in Kahuku

Climb into the saddle and see a new side of Hawaii Enjoy a relaxing horseback ride through one of Oahu’s hidden treasures—the Hawaiian countryside of...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (210)
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$155
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