Big Island of Hawaii Outdoor Activities

Kona Coast Tour, Lava Fields and Beautiful Beaches

Explore the stunning Kohala Coast on this tour designed for cruise ship travelers in Kailua-Kona. Discover the powerful Hualalai lava fields and take in breathtaking...

6 hoursFree Cancellation
6 hoursFree Cancellation
6 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$280

Hilo Waterfall Zipline near Akaka Fall w/ Hilo Cruise Ship Pickup

MUST BE 40LBS-260LBS, WEIGHT CHECKS AT CHECK-IN Are you looking for a tour that includes cruise ship pickup from the Port of Hilo? This tour...

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
4 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$285

Big Island: Hakalau Forest Reserve Bird Watching Adventure

Hakalau means “many perches.” Named by Hawaiians long ago, it is still recognized as critical bird habitat today. Once part of a large cattle ranch,...

12 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
12 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
12 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (48)
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$287.96

Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Delight in the awe-inspiring sunset at the top of Mauna Kea, the highest point in the Pacific. Your guide will share historic accounts of the...

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation
7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation
7 to 8 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,751)
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$289

Volcano Adventure - Search the Most Recent Active Volcano from Kona

This tour will take you to all the most active volcano in the world.  If you are in Waikoloa, Hapuna, Kailua-Kona or Keauhou area, this...

10 hoursHotel pickup offered
10 hoursHotel pickup offered
10 hours • Hotel pickup offered
4.2 (25)
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$289.99

Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star Photo

We will take you to the summit of Mauna Kea to see the sunset and we will do stargazing afterward (not at the summit). Our...

8 hoursFree Cancellation
8 hoursFree Cancellation
8 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,631)
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$290

Mauna Kea Stargazing Experience + Photos
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Likely to Sell Out

Led by both an astronomer and an astro-photographer, we’re the only stargazing tour that combines expert guidance with astrophotography, offers two-hour experiences, avoids crowds, and...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (269)
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$299

Big Island Highlights: Coffee, Volcano, Black Sands & Waterfall

This Kailani Tours experience is unique for its diverse blend of Hawai'i’s natural beauty, local flavors, and rich cultural history. Guests enjoy exclusive perks like...

11 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
11 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
11 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1,059)
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$299

Explore the Big Island of Hawaii in a Polaris Slingshot

Looking for something bold, fun, and unforgettable on the Big Island? The Polaris Slingshot is your open-air ticket to adventure. With no roof and no...

4 to 24 hoursFree Cancellation
4 to 24 hoursFree Cancellation
4 to 24 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$303.83

Big Island Waterfalls Tour with Swimming and Botanical Garden

Explore Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, swim at Kulanipia private waterfalls, visit majestic Waipio Valley Lookout, and hike to the stunning Akaka Falls and Rainbow Falls...

10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (522)
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$308.89

Volcano, Chocolate and Waterfalls of the Big Island

Hawaii’s most “in-depth” volcano experience is here! Join our National Park Certified Guides on a journey through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park's new & dramatic landscape....

11 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
11 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation
11 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (240)
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$308.90

Big Island Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stargazing

Experience the magic of Mauna Kea at nearly 14,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean. Watch a breathtaking sunset from the summit, then enjoy expert-led stargazing...

7 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation
7 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation
7 to 9 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (21)
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$320

Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Head to the Mauna Kea Observatory, nestled high in the mountains of the Big Island, and experience an intriguing and provocative journey through space and...

8 hoursFree Cancellation
8 hoursFree Cancellation
8 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,572)
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$329.84

From Big island Hilo Shared Shore Excursion and Waterfalls Tour

Explore enchanting sights on the Big Island during this shore excursion exploring waterfalls, black sand beach and more .You'll make stops at Akaka Waterfalls, plus...

6 hoursFree Cancellation
6 hoursFree Cancellation
6 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$335

Big Island 9-Line Zipline Experience Plus Private Waterfall Swim

Spend four hours enjoying Hawaii’s ultimate activity park with a visit to the Umauma Falls Zipline Experience. Embark on a thrilling adventure across the park’s...

4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hoursFree Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (167)
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$347.13

Big Island Kohala Zip and Dip Tour from Kona

Double the adventure on this full-day Kohala Zip and Dip tour. After being picked up by your guide in the early morning, you'll spend an...

9 hoursFree Cancellation
9 hoursFree Cancellation
9 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (131)
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$361.26

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