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

Hawaii, USA
Honolulu Airport & Waikiki Hotels Private Transfer by Minivan (up to 5 people)
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Arrive in Hawaii feeling relaxed with a pre-arrange airport transfer waiting; Avoid navigating public transport or joining the line at the taxi rank; Ideal for...

30 to 45 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
30 to 45 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
30 to 45 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (214)
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$80
From Ma'alaea Harbor: Sunset Whale Watch Tour Aboard the Malolo

Enjoy this 2-hour guided adventure in a high-speed catamaran to watch the whales in their natural habitat. Depending on the whales’ behavior during your whale...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.2 (68)
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$49.95
Unlimited Guided Snorkeling Tour for Beginners Plus

Prefer not to feel like cattle? Gabriel’s Ohana is a small family owned and operated company. We provide a quality of customer service unmatched. Our...

1 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation
1 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation
1 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (40)
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$85.25
Ultimate Pearl Harbor Circle Island

This all-encompassing tour lead by a guide whose knowledge and love of the island will leave you wishing you had time for more!  It’s a...

10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (529)
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$149.74
Epoxy Resin Ocean Clock Workshop in Maui

Craft a unique ocean-inspired clock in a creative workshop designed for all skill levels. This 1.5-hour class guides you through the process of mixing epoxy...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$148.50
Lightweight Easy Island Mobility Scooter Rental

Experience Maui’s most reliable scooter rental with delivery available every day, phone and text support available every day, great prices, and hundreds of 5-star traveler...

3 to 7 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 to 7 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 to 7 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.7 (3)
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$110
Big Island Private Tour Waipio Valley Volcanoes Waterfalls

Explore the stunning landscapes of Hawaii with Wild Hawaii Tours on this 11-hour private adventure. Witness the breathtaking views from Waipio Valley Lookout, hike through...

8 to 11 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 to 11 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 to 11 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (5)
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$1,300
Maui: Whale Watching Cruise with Open Bar from Ka'anapali Beach

The BEST possible way to experience the majestic Pacific Humpback Whales up close and personal. The waters off shore of Ka'anapali Maui are host to...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (844)
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$103.47
Haleakala Sunrise Best Self-Guided Bike Tour

Experience the most amazing views in all of Hawai'i: the sunrise atop Haleakala! After sunrise, you will leisurely ride custom Kona bikes from 6,500 ft....

7 hoursFree Cancellation
7 hoursFree Cancellation
7 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (742)
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$272.58
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Hilo Highlights Small Group Tour
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See two of the world’s most active volcanoes, Kilauea and Mauna Loa, on a small group tour that features the natural wonders of Hawaii Volcanoes National...

5 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (280)
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$187.95
Hilo Shore Excursion: Active Volcano, Lava Tube, Waterfall and Gardens
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A day trip to Hilo is not complete without a visit to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home to one of the world's most active volcanoes....

5 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (437)
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$187.95
DISCOVER Scuba Diving Experience in Honolulu
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The best diving experience in Hawaiian waters! Join us on a guided experience of beautiful reefs along the south shore of Oahu. Never been diving...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (212)
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$141.10
Small Group Waterfall and Rainforest Hiking Adventure on Maui

Discover the natural beauty hidden just off Hawaii’s famed Hana Highway on a waterfalls and rainforest hike in East Maui. The 5-hour excursion takes you...

5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,477)
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$187.43
First Day Must: Oahu Sunrise & Circle Island Adventure
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Beat the crowds and seize the day — this is the ultimate first-day tour of Oahu. Our Sunrise Circle Island Tour isn’t just for photographers...

10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (361)
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$175
Certified Diver: 2-Tank Shallow Reef Dives off Oahu
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The best reef diving experience in Hawaiian waters! Join us on a guided tour of two beautiful reefs on the south shore of Oahu. As...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (306)
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$141.10
Maui Certified Shore Diving from Lahaina
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Explore part of Hawaii's spectacular underwater playground on a scuba diving tour from Maui. Our instructors have extensive training in the local ecology. Spot green...

2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (116)
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$199.99
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