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

Hawaii, USA
Surf Lessons For Beginners in Waikiki
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We are a Hawaiian owned local business here on the island of Oahu Providing High Quality lessons at affordable Prices. Our surf instructors are Native...

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Group Surf Lesson for Beginners in Kihei at Kalama Park

Join other students in an open group surf lesson! Two hour lesson. All equipment included. Two or more surfers required to book an open group...

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$103.66
Kauai's Ultimate Private Surf Lesson
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Guaranteed 1 on 1 instruction Only Company at the "ODD" hours of the day (9am/11am/1pm/3pm) so you don't have to worry about lots of people...

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$335.94
Dole Plantation, Ko Hana Rum and 3 Zipline Adventure Tour
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Discover three unique sides of Oʻahu in one convenient adventure from Waikīkī. Visit the iconic Dole Plantation, sample handcrafted spirits at Kō Hana Distillers, and...

5 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
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5 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$207.33
Waikiki Deep Sea Fishing Charter from Oahu

When it comes to deep-sea fishing experiences our tour stands out as a beacon of excellence: Our Luxurious State-of-the-Art Boat includes amenities such as Air-Conditioned...

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$1,400
Private Oahu Circle Island Tour (up to 14 people)

{$92/person+} Join us on a personalized Oahu, Hawaii experience! Explore beautiful spots like Dole Plantation, Haleiwa Town, Halona Blow Hole, and cruise along the North...

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8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$1,000
Big Island Jungle Tour with Banana Green Tea

We will begin our jungle tour by giving our guests up close access to our large scale hand carved tiki collection made from Hawaiian Ohia...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
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2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$95
Small Group Shallow Reef Dive in Oahu

Hawaii does not have “dive sites” as you find elsewhere. We have amazing, beautiful, and huge reef systems that surround the islands. Here on Oahu,...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
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$259
Underwater Scooter Dive (Certified Divers Only) Makena Wailea

We are NeverDry are happy to have partnered up with ScubaJet to offer the newest option in underwater scooter tours. These scooter jets are light...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
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3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$175
Kauai Island Private Guided Tour-Waimea Canyon from Poipu/Koloa

Explore Kauai with a luxury private tour tailored just for you and your loved ones. Enjoy complete privacy and a personalized experience. As a female-owned...

5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$1,085
Hawaii Wedding - Aloha Beach Wedding and Photo Session

Do you dream of a wedding ceremony at the beach? Let’s celebrate your destination wedding with us. Our ALOHA Hawaii Beach Wedding is one of...

80 to 90 minutesHotel pickup offered
80 to 90 minutesHotel pickup offered
80 to 90 minutes • Hotel pickup offered
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$750
Private Whale Watching Activity: 6 passengers max

Our Captain and mates have travelled all over the polynesian islands to experience other whale-watching tours and have used all the information we've learned from...

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$523.56
Family Stargazing under the stars

Your family togetherness tours are small groups or private tours. Your very personable astronomy guide shares Hawaiian mythologies and star names. There is ample time...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
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$125
Snorkeling Adventure at Turtle Canyon
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What sets Aloha Sails Waikiki apart is the perfect blend of a high-energy ocean adventure and the warm, personalized hospitality of a private club. Unlike...

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$70
Pelagic Kayak Fishing Charter Lahaina

Craving a different kind of fishing adventure? Ditch the boats! Reel in the catch of your lifetime from a KAYAK. These Two-Person Pedal Drive Kayaks...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
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4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$775
Wai Kai Adventure Park: Surf Session
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What sets this apart is the wave itself. The Wai Kai Wave is an engineered standing wave—a continuous, perfectly shaped break that lets you surf...

1 hourFree Cancellation
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$61.25
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