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

Hawaii, USA
Deluxe Helicopter Tour of Molokai and Maui

Discover the beauty of two of the Hawaiian Islands on this scenic helicopter tour from Kahului, Maui. After meeting your pilot, you’ll board the 7-passenger...

55 minutes
55 minutes
55 minutes
4.9 (334)
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$375.64
Luxury Helicopter Experience with Hana Rainforest Landing

During this 40-minute flight over the Hana Rainforest with exclusive landing within the Wailua Valley, see popular points of interest such as the Road to...

1 hour 15 minutes
1 hour 15 minutes
1 hour 15 minutes
4.9 (324)
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$341.11
Maui: Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Cultural and Turtle Tour

Take an adventure and experience an important part of Hawaiian history on this 1-hour canoe tour in Maui. Paddle a traditional Hawaiian outrigger canoe while...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
4.7 (70)
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$155
Afternoon at McGarret - Hawaii 5-0 TV Tour

Die-hard Hawaii Five-0 fans, this is the tour you've been waiting for! We are the only company that takes you inside the legendary McGarrett’s House,...

4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (222)
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$229
Kualoa Ranch Novice E-Bike

Explore Kualoa on a peddle assisted e-Mountain Bike guided tour for an eco-friendly experience. Get close to nature on state-of-the-art eBikes which can give you...

2 hours
2 hours
2 hours
4.8 (132)
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$106.83
Star Tour Show at Ko Olina

At Stars Above Hawaii,  YOU are the star explorer, utilizing very large computerized GPS telescopes capable of seeing inside the craters of the Moon, the clouds...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
4.8 (58)
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$49
Group Surf Lesson at Ka'anapali Beach
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Learn to surf in a group setting on world famous Ka'anapali Beach with Maui's #1 surf school. In a group lesson, you will be with...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (91)
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$120
Sea Safari, Dolphins, Turtles and Waikiki Cruise

Experience the beauty of Oʻahu South Shore as we sail toward Lēʻahi (Diamond Head) aboard the spacious Haleiwa Queen, a 50ft power catamaran, with 49...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
3.9 (116)
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$46
Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt( Kona Big island Hawaii)

Step into dynamic Kona town , where something exciting awaits. Tara, your scavenger hunt game show host, will curate a unique adventure. Embark on an...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (18)
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$35
Parasailing on Maunalua Bay- Oahu's off Waikiki Playground

Bring the whole family along for an exhilarating Oahu parasailing adventure from Honolulu! Soar above the waters of Maunalua Bay for breathtaking views of the...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.7 (61)
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$54.20
Deep Sea Shared Fishing Charter in Honolulu

Enjoy a great morning out on the water, seeing the beauty of Oahu while taking your chances at catching some great Hawaiian fish!...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
3.9 (49)
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$314.14
Waikiki Friday Fireworks Cruise with Shuttle Option

We start off the weekend in style as you sail to Diamond Head and enjoy a stunning panorama view of Hawaii’s South Shore Coastline and...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.3 (72)
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$65
Board from Waikiki Beach for Friday Night Fireworks Sail on Hāwea

See the Waikiki Fireworks from the Water! Witness the sky light up with the mahina (Hawaiian for “moon”) and enjoy the beautiful backdrop of the...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
4.8 (49)
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$71.96
Group Surf Lesson at Kalapaki Beach

We’ve been teaching surfing since 1983 on Kauai’s best learning beach, Kalapaki Beach. Learn how to paddle and balance on your board and master the...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (21)
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$103.66
Akaka Falls Tour - Volcanoes National Park and Hilo Discovery

Experience the lush beauty of Big Island’s Hamakua Coast on our tour to ʻAkaka Falls State Park, where the Island’s tropical splendor is on full...

7 to 8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 to 8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 to 8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (36)
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$179
Best of Oahu: Pearl Harbor & Oahu Circle Island Tour from Waikiki

Small-group tours only, just 12 guests per guide. We’ve combined decades of experience as both travel experts and Oahu natives to curate a one-of-a-kind Oahu...

8 hoursFree Cancellation
8 hoursFree Cancellation
8 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (62)
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$145
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