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

Hawaii, USA
Kaua’i Surfboard Rentals

Your Kaua'i vacation deserves an authentic surf shop experience. We have been serving Kaua'i locals and visitors since 1997. The person behind the counter is...

1 to 30 daysFree Cancellation
1 to 30 daysFree Cancellation
1 to 30 days • Free Cancellation
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$30
Turtle Snorkeling and Dole Plantation Guided Tour In Oahu

Prepare for a full day of exploration and adventure that takes you through some of Oahu’s most iconic and scenic locations. This tour offers the...

9 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
9 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
9 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$199
Oahu Private Tour North Shore, Waimea Falls and Dole Plantation

Top-notch surfers and adventurers love it because they enjoy everything from the iconic Pipeline to the calm sands of Waimea Bay. These spectacular beaches will...

6 to 7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 to 7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 to 7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$245
Mala Wharf Lahaina Jet Scooter Snorkeling Small Group with Photos

Our expert guides will start with a safety briefing and tutorial on using your snorkel gear and sea scooter. You'll be fitted with top-tier gear...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (8)
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$149
Volcanoes, Gods, and Kings: Kīlauea & Portraits

Experience Hawaiʻi through volcanoes, legends, & living culture on a sunrise adventure at Kīlauea. Meet your guide & journey across a landscape shaped by lava...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (8)
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$149
Waikiki Sunset - 50 Min Helicopter Tour - Doors Off or On

The sunset over Waikiki is Oahu's most awe inspiring show. This exclusive Sunset Helicopter tour gives you a front row seat to this brilliant spectacle....

50 minutesFree Cancellation
50 minutesFree Cancellation
50 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (8)
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$515
Honolulu - Private Photoshoot with a Top-Rated Local Photographer

Transform your Honolulu adventure into stunning professional photographs you'll treasure forever. With over 3 million memories captured across six continents and features in Oprah, Forbes,...

1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation
1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation
1 to 2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$575
The Pele Express PRIVATE EXCLUSIVE Tour
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Discover the dynamic beauty of the Big Island on a private tour showcasing Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and the charming town of Hilo. Witness the...

6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$1,099
Private Surf Lessons for Beginners in Kihei at Kalama Park
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You with your own instructor! Work one-on-one with your own instructor and learn to surf. Two hour lesson. All equipment included (board, reef shoes, rash...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$235.60
Private Deep Water Fishing in Kauai
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We are family owned and operated and care about your experience. Customers can customize this tour to make the experience the best for them!...

6 hoursFree Cancellation
6 hoursFree Cancellation
6 hours • Free Cancellation
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$1,700
Oahu Personalized Private North Shore Highlight Custom Tour
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Likely to Sell Out

Explore the Seven Mile Miracle known as O`ahuʻs North Shore.  Winter brings big waves and world-class surfing, while the summer is calm and perfect for visiting...

6 to 12 hoursHotel pickup offered
6 to 12 hoursHotel pickup offered
6 to 12 hours • Hotel pickup offered
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$699
Private Surf Lesson 100% support any level 90mins is perfect time

No soft tops that cause rash, No oversized or heavy surfboards that will tire you out, no large over crowded groups ( 2 students per...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$130
Marine Wildlife Snorkel Tour Sharks Shipwreck

Discover the underwater wonders of the Sea Tiger shipwreck sitting at 75 feet deep. Snorkel with turtles, dolphins, pelagic fish, and even sharks. With a...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$136.13
2 Hour Molokini Snorkeling Tour with Breakfast

Discover the vibrant marine life of Molokini Crater on this 2-hour snorkeling tour. Enjoy a fast 15-minute boat ride to Hawaii's premier snorkeling destination, where...

2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$127.20
Private Surf Lesson: Two Hours of Beginners Instruction in Kihei

Experience the sport of Hawaiian royalty. These guides love to teach all ages, adults and children alike. You are never too old to learn to...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$213.34
Historical Tour of Downtown Honolulu in Red Light District

Explore Honolulu's mysterious past with Honolulu Red Light Tours, delving into the intriguing world of Hawaii's 1930s brothels. Uncover the tales of secret establishments, vibrant...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (7)
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$75
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