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

Hawaii, USA
Whale Watching from Ma'alaea Harbor

Experience Maui's top-rated whale watch with the experts departing from Ma'alaea Harbor. These informative and fun two-hour whale watches are led by a team of...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (573)
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$99.97
Waikiki: Afternoon Sail from Beach & Open Bar | Oahu - Best Value

-Open bar fully included in $50 ticket: beer, wine, cocktails, and more -AMAZING value catamaran sail in Waikiki -Direct beach boarding — no harbor shuttle,...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (251)
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$53.36
Whale Watching On The Big Island

Let us take you for an awesome journey on our fast powered catamaran that has shade to offer while spotting whales. The boat is also...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (635)
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$109
Shaka Guide Maui "Classic" Road to Hana Audio Driving Tour

Embark on Maui’s most iconic coastal adventure with this self-guided driving audio tour. Journey along the legendary Hana Highway, winding through lush rainforests, past cascading...

15 to 18 hoursFree Cancellation
15 to 18 hoursFree Cancellation
15 to 18 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (244)
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$24.99
The Maui Butterfly Farm Tour
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

We have moved to a new location! We are now located at 820 Olowalu Village Rd, next to the Olowalu General Store on the way...

45 minutesFree Cancellation
45 minutesFree Cancellation
45 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (491)
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$49.99
Walking Food Tour Exploring Hanalei

Enjoy culinary delight's while we sample the best of the north shore restaurants. Join us on Kauai as we explore Hanalei, known for it's cascading...

1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation
1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation
1 to 2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (298)
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$135.50
Haleiwa River Paddle Board Rental with Blue Planet Adventure Co.
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

We have the only private launch area on Anahulu River in Haleiwa with a gently sloping ramp into the calm river, the easiest and safest...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (229)
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$39.99
Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime Volcano Adventure tour on Hawaii's "Big Island," focusing on the lush, northeastern Hilo side. Explore the dynamic landscapes of Hawaii Volcanoes...

10 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.7 (411)
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$202.76
Waikiki Turtle Canyon Snorkel: Turtles Guaranteed
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Book our Turtle Canyon snorkel tour and experience one of Waikiki’s most popular turtle snorkeling destinations! Depart conveniently by the Hilton Lagoon right in Waikiki,...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,297)
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$79
KAUAI LUXURY 60-Minute Doors-Off Helicopter ADVENTURE
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Experience the thrill of a lifetime with our doors-off helicopter tour over breathtaking Kauai. On this exhilarating adventure, you will feel the wind in your...

2 to 3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 to 3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 to 3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (392)
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$460
Waikiki: Small Group Turtle Canyon Snorkel Boat Tour
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Join a small group Waikiki snorkel tour with a guarantee: if you don’t see turtles, book again for free. With only 6 passengers on our...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (474)
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$85
Lauhala Bracelet Craft Class on Maui

Our classes are fun and informal experiences intended to introduce the culturally curious to the history and arts of Hawaiʻi. Our instructors love talking story...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
5.0 (31)
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$25
Salute to Pearl Harbor Including USS Arizona
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Likely to Sell Out

Stand at ground zero of the infamous attack and gaze up at a sky once filled with enemy planes. This is the place where history...

5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (8,926)
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$59
Oahu: Kualoa Ranch UTV Raptor Tour
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Traveling with family and friends? You can enjoy the fantastic Multi-passenger UTV Raptor experience with your entire family or as a group with the extra...

2 hours
2 hours
2 hours
4.8 (1,624)
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$165.62
Maui: Original Sunset Cruise with Open Bar from Ka’anapali Beach
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Part of the reason Maui has been so popular year after year is due to the breathtaking sunsets. Sure you could just watch from the...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,512)
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$137.49
Koloa Zipline in Kauai
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Get ready for Kauaʻi's longest zipline adventure. Our Unique harness gives you a front-row seat to the breathtaking landscapes of historic Old Kōloa, with panoramic...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (7,534)
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$169.63
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