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

Hawaii, USA
Kona Night Manta Ray Snorkel | Small Group Experience
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Join us for an unforgettable evening as we take you up close to Kona’s incredible manta rays—without the big crowds. Our Night Manta Snorkel is...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (40)
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$150
Surfing Lesson Open Group

Experience the thrill of catching a wave on Oahu’s North Shore, known worldwide as a surfing mecca. Head to Haleiwa and learn the basics from...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (105)
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$199.90
Scenic half day Circle Island tour- Breakfast / Byodo-in included

Experience Oahu like a Native Hawaiian with this authentic, half-day circle island tour(9:00am-1:00pm). Unlike full-day tours that get stuck in traffic, we take a faster,...

4 to 5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 to 5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 to 5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (76)
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$99
Wailea Wildlife Experience: Turtles Guarantee
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At Zephyr Maui we believe the best experiences happen in small groups. Expect personalized attention and attentive guides worlds away from large tour ops. Swim...

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (41)
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$99
Afternoon Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument

A three hour tour you won't want to miss! Set Sail down the Majestic Kona Coastline with breathtaking views of landscaped ledges of ancient lava...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (252)
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$135.64
West Oahu Dolphin Watch and Snorkel Sail with Lunch

Discover the beauty of West O‘ahu’s coastline on a 3-hour sailing adventure from Wai‘anae Small Boat Harbor. Cruise along the scenic coast as our crew...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.6 (317)
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$125.96
Road To Hana: Maui Waterfall Hiking Tour in Private Jeep
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This jeep, waterfall, bamboo forest, hiking tour on the Maui Hana Highway is unique because they are private! Yup, that's right. Just you and your...

8 hoursHotel pickup offered
8 hoursHotel pickup offered
8 hours • Hotel pickup offered
4.9 (367)
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$349
Kona Shore Excursion: Dolphins & Captain Cook Reef Snorkel
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Snorkel at a colorful protected reef known as Kealakekua Bay located next to Captain Cook's monument. A truly historical sight! Encounter wild dolphins, sea caves,...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.7 (71)
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$149
Private Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Eco Tour
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Likely to Sell Out

Explore the worlds most active volcano with one of our professional, award winning guides - get away from the big bus and van tours and...

3 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation
3 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation
3 to 6 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (317)
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$200
Oahu Ultimate Circle Island: 30 Spots, 10 Epic Stops

Immerse Yourself in Excellence: Premium Small Group Tour - Up to 7 hours of exploration in a spacious vehicle, with FREE Waikiki Hotel pickup. Experience...

6 to 7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 to 7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 to 7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (163)
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$135
Maunakea Stellar Explorer HILO

For an out-of-this-world experience, check out Maunakea Stellar Explorer from KapohoKine Adventures. This thrilling adventure is the only Big Island star tour to feature nighttime...

7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.7 (95)
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$189
Manoa Waterfall Hike with Waikiki Pickup & Healthy Lunch

Experience the lush beauty of Manoa Valley on this guided waterfall hike through Oahu's rainforest. Featured in films like Jurassic Park and Lost, the trail...

5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (195)
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$119
Haleakala Summit Best Self-Guided Bike Tour with Bike Maui

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

7 hoursFree Cancellation
7 hoursFree Cancellation
7 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (102)
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$238.59
Private USS Arizona and USS Missouri Pearl Harbor Tour

We are committed to providing the best possible service to our customers by offering only personalized experiences to small groups. During this tour you will...

6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (100)
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$225
Diamond Head Bike to Hike and Local Lunch

UPDATE February 2025- Diamond Head is only open half day Monday through Friday due to construction projects, This will continue until July 24th, 2025. Aloha...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (179)
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$169
Lanai Deluxe Dolphin Adventure & 3 Snorkel Sites

Get away from the crowds and travel to the island of LANAI onboard our quick and safe rafting vessel! This small group trip is approximately...

6 hoursFree Cancellation
6 hoursFree Cancellation
6 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (107)
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$200
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