The best family-friendly activities in Hawaii for parents and kids (Updated August 2026)

Hawaii, USA
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
Private Paddleboard (SUP) Whale Watch: All Skill Levels Welcome
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Our Private Tours are always Private and Customized to suit everyone's abilities in your family/group. Whale Watching on a Paddleboard is the BEST and most...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (9)
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$189
Volcanoes Adventure Tour from Hilo
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Volcanoes Adventure Tour From Hilo. Takes you on an adventure to the 2016 lava flow which is one of the most recent lava activity. you will adventure...

6 hoursHotel pickup offered
6 hoursHotel pickup offered
6 hours • Hotel pickup offered
4.3 (25)
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$189.99
Private Tour of Maui, the Valley Isle

Experience the diversity Maui has to offer by customizing your own private tour of Maui, The Valley Isle, with preferred locations and flexibility along the way. Whether...

8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (33)
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$310
Elite Volcano Hike From Kona/Kohala Resorts

Elite Volcano Hike Hike down into Kilauea Caldera on the 2 mile Halema’uma’u Trail, and visit aftermath of the historic 2018 eruption along Kilauea’s coastline....

13 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
13 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
13 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (17)
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$249
Kualoa Ranch - Kualoa Grown Tour
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Our Kualoa Grown Tour allows guests to see the beauty and tranquility of one of Oahu’s most well-preserved ancient Hawaiian fishponds (Moli’i), which is carbon-dated...

3 to 4 hours
3 to 4 hours
3 to 4 hours
4.1 (40)
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$64.07
Hawaiian Waterfall Hike

Discover a hidden treasure of O'ahu's lush volcanic rainforest. Join us on this moderate 2-mile round-trip guided waterfall hike.  Experience the majestic beauty of our towering...

2 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
2 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.5 (19)
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$101.41
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
Waimea Valley Waterfall Swim & Dole Plantation Tour with Lunch

Explore the rich culture and natural beauty of Waimea Valley on this guided waterfall tour. Enjoy a scenic hike through tropical gardens and ancient Hawaiian...

7 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 hours 30 minutesHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
7 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (36)
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$134
Oahus Fun and Foodie Tour Four or more Passengers per group
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Likely to Sell Out

We have received the 2023 Cool Hawaii Travelers Choice Award as "Best of The Best". We have put a Unique and one of a kind...

6 to 7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 to 7 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
6 to 7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (7)
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$149.99
Hilo Big Island-Volcano Day tour & Hotel PU from Honolulu Oahu

Travelers staying in Oahu can visit and experience the incredibly wonderful Big Island on this one-day tour. This convenient and worry-free tour includes a round-trip...

12 to 13 hoursHotel pickup offered
12 to 13 hoursHotel pickup offered
12 to 13 hours • Hotel pickup offered
4.8 (35)
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$585
Try Scuba Diving on Kaua’i with Sea Turtles
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Scuba dive with green sea turtles, octopus, tropical reef fish, moray eels, and so much more! An instructor will do a 30 minute verbal briefing...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$330
Departure - Private Transfer Waikiki Hotel to Airport

Private transfer from Waikiki hotel to HNL airport. Our driver monitors your flight status to ensure a seamless pickup. We proactively communicate with guests before...

1 hourHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
1 hourHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
1 hour • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$18
Surf with ALOHA SURF SCHOOL
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Come join our elite team of surfers as we teach you the ancient sport of he'e nalu or surfing. Hawaiian's introduced the world to surfing!...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (9)
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$120
Private Vacation Photoshoot with Photographer in Lahaina
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Likely to Sell Out

⭐ Top-Rated Vacation Photoshoots 2025 We’re not just photographers, we’re storytellers capturing your holiday exactly as it feels. With over six years of experience photographing...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$113.07
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