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

Hawaii, USA
Deluxe Arizona Memorial Bowfin Submarine and Honolulu City Tour

This tour is a great half-day Pearl Harbor Tour. This tour takes you to the heart of Honolulu, where the Pearl Harbor Visitor’s Center is...

7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (9)
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$116.25
Private - All Inclusive Big Island Volcano & Waterfalls Tour

You don’t want to miss this adventure! Experience two of our most requested destinations on our Big Island volcanoes and waterfalls tour. Visit the waterfalls...

12 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
12 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
12 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (12)
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$1,660
Private Surf Lessons in North Shore Oahu

Private surfing lessons on the north shore. Our guarantee is we get you up and riding waves during your first lesson. With all of our...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (50)
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$120
Private Surf Lesson for 3-5 People in North Shore Oahu

Experience the exhilaration of surfing at Oahu's legendary North Shore. Ideal for families, friends, or team-building, this 2-hour session ensures each member of your group...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (12)
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$149
Road to Hana Private Full Day Tour

Switchbacks Hawaii offers a variety of private tour options on the island of Maui to meet anyone's needs. Swim in lush, tranquil, and majestic waterfalls...

9 to 11 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
9 to 11 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
9 to 11 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
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$1,621.99
SEMI PVT (2 ppl min) Oahu Surf Coaching/Lessons long/shortboard
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

We offer a very personalized service with safety as our top priority. Our lessons are an ideal activity for families looking for a safe and...

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$135
Island of the Gods: Stories of Wao Kanaka
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Hawaii’s culture is richer than you might think, and darker than the ocean is deep. Honolulu Haunts reveals the history of the Hawaiian Kings and...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$26
Midmorning Whale Watch from Lahaina Harbor
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Maui is the place to see humpback whales. Each year these magnificent creatures migrate south from Alaska, and although you can see them throughout Hawaii,...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.5 (2)
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$100.22
Kona - 8 Hour Private Fishing Charter in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

If there is anything you would specifically like us to accommodate, please let us know in advance and we will do everything possible to meet...

8 hoursFree Cancellation
8 hoursFree Cancellation
8 hours • Free Cancellation
4.6 (9)
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$1,295
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park: Volcano Experience & Connection

This is a chance to experience Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park in a way that informs, inspires, and connects you to this remarkable landscape. *Guided by...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (21)
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$149
Half Day Private Cruise Tour with Snorkeling and Fishing in Kona
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Come aboard UliUli Moana for a luxury private snorkeling tour. Everything you need for the day is provided. You and your party can show up...

5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hoursFree Cancellation
5 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$1,900
Semi-Private Surf Lesson in Sunny Po'ipu
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Semi-Private Surf Lesson for two or three people max means less people and more waves caught. We are the only Surf School in Po'ipu that...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$314.14
Private Bucket List Adventure Day- Hikes, Beaches, Waterfalls

Afraid of missing out on the real Oahu? Don’t waste any time in Waikiki. Escape the tourist trap, ditch the crowds, and hop in with...

8 to 9 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 to 9 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 to 9 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (51)
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$175
Offshore Fishing Adventures With Ohana Deep Sea Fishing
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

-Welcome aboard our well-equipped fishing charter boat and set off into the open seas with our expert captain and crew. - Explore prime fishing spots...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$1,360
Kauai Shore Excursion - Waimea Canyon Adventure Tour - Nawiliwili

This tour is perfect for those who wants to relax and enjoy the scenery without being distracted while driving. Let our experienced tour guide tell...

7 hours
7 hours
7 hours
4.9 (46)
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$189
Hilo: Hamakua Coast & Valleys Helicopter Safari
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

We are the longest running helicopter company on Big island. We have been offering these quality tours for many years, and we love what we...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$379
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