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

Hawaii, USA
Road To Hana Tour with GO PRO 13 Videography
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Excitement, Adrenalin, Refreshing Waterfalls, and mesmerizing cliffside views. Everything about our road to Hana adventure is epic, personalized, photographed, videographed, and unforgettable. We’ll take you...

6 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation
6 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation
6 to 9 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (9)
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$350
Big Island North Island Jungle Adventure - Self-Guided Audio Tour

Shaka Guide's driving tour app works like a tour guide in your car! On this tour drive along beautiful green coastlines, through tropical jungle roads,...

2 daysFree Cancellation
2 daysFree Cancellation
2 days • Free Cancellation
4.6 (14)
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$19.99
Kauai Scuba Diving for Beginners

Always dreamed of discovering life beneath the waves? Now’s your chance, no previous SCUBA experience required! Dive into Kauai’s crystal-clear waters and explore vibrant reef...

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (45)
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$215.15
Oahu: Private North Shore Boat Charter
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Our North Shore adventure tours are perfect for people of all ages. Bring your family or friends and create new memories. Turn the tour into...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$1,200
Private Luxury Van with Driver to Big Island Destinations of Your Choice
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Private luxury tour and transportation for up to eight people for one rate based on time, not the number of people in your group. Our...

6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (8)
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$799
Combo Banana Boat Ride and Bumper Tube Ride in Hawaii
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Get 2 activities for 1 great price! Ride our wild 6-person banana boat that can hold up to 3 people per side. You will try...

45 minutesFree Cancellation
45 minutesFree Cancellation
45 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (5)
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$99
Private Niihau Scuba Charter with 2 or 3 Tank Dive Option
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Certified divers only. Ni’ihau is known for being the best scuba diving in the state of Hawai’i! The scuba diving sites have vertical walls with...

8 hoursFree Cancellation
8 hoursFree Cancellation
8 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (6)
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$3,330
Private Whale Watch and Snorkel off Kaua'i
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Every year, humpback whales travel up to 3,000 miles from their polar feeding grounds to their warm tropical breeding grounds here in Hawai’i! While the...

5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (5)
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$1,300
Private Boat Charter in Waikiki for Snorkeling and Events
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Discover the beauty of Waikiki with a private boat day charter, perfect for snorkeling, coastal cruising, events, and seasonal whale watching from January to March....

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (6)
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$1,300
Turtle Town Sunset Kayak & Snorkel: Wailea
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Golden hour in Maui is something you’ll never forget. Kayak the coastline, snorkel with sea turtles, and watch for whales as the sun sets. Experience...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (5)
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$89.25
Waikiki Beginner Surfing lessons: Private, Group, & Family Option
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Learn to surf from A Skilled Hawaiian Waterman. If you are a beginner who never surfed and is interested in being part of a Private,...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
5.0 (8)
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$100
Private Big Island Volcano Tour
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Discover the best of Hawaii's Big Island on a fully private, customizable tour designed just for your group. Visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Green Sand...

6 to 10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 to 10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 to 10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (13)
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$760
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
5 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$207.33
Whale Watching on "The World Famous North Shore of Oahu", Hawaii
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Our company is uniquely owned by Native-Hawaiian watermen. As the only company of its kind on the island, we hope you'll support local. Our owners,...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (5)
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$135
5-Hour Lanai Snorkel & Dolphin Adventure

This morning snorkeling tour is the perfect Lana'i snorkel tour that gets you back to Maui before noon! This tour features 1-2 snorkel spots near...

5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (71)
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$265.46
Semi Private Surf Lesson at Jamie O'Brien School of Surf Waikīkī
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Gather your family or friends for an unforgettable surfing experience in the gentle waves of Waikīkī. This semi-private surf lesson offers a personalized approach, ensuring...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (6)
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$149
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