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Dolphin Quest Hawaii - Dolphin Swim & Encounter at Hilton Waikoloa Village-0
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Dolphin Quest Hawaii - Dolphin Swim & Encounter at Hilton Waikoloa Village
4.50 (46)
From USD 240.84
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Get ready to have the time of your life with interactive and hands-on experiences with dolphins
A variety of different programs are available for all ages, perfect for families, couples & friends
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Not Provided
Morning / Afternoon
1 - 2 hour(s)
Daily
Recently booked 3 times!
Legends of Hawaii Luau Dinner Show with Open Bar at Hilton Waikoloa Village-0
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Legends of Hawaii Luau Dinner Show with Open Bar at Hilton Waikoloa Village
4.30 (105)
From USD 225.13
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Have the best Big Island evening at a luau rated the best by readers of Hawaii Magazine
Taste exotic flavors and locally sourced island ingredients at an outdoor restaurant experience
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Provided
Evening
3.5 - 4 hour(s)
Sun / Tue / Fri Only, Wheelchair accessible
Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley-0
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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley
5.00 (85)
USD 75.39
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Embark on the original four-wheel drive tour to the Big Island's Waipio Valley
Explore one of the most secluded and sacred locations in Hawaii with a convenient shuttle tour
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Not Provided
Morning / Afternoon / Evening
2 hour(s)
Mon / Tue / Wed / Thu / Fri / Sat Only
Recently booked 8 times!
Spirit of Aloha Waikoloa Sunset Cruise with FREE Cocktails - Hawaii Nautical-0
Spirit of Aloha Waikoloa Sunset Cruise with FREE Cocktails - Hawaii Nautical
4.80 (13)
USD 152.11
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Join Hawaii Nautical on a 90-minute sunset cruise along the scenic Kohala coastline
Your first 2 drinks are complimentary! After that, beers are $1.00, and wine & cocktails are $2.00
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Not Provided
Afternoon
Daily
Recently booked 6 times!
Oceanfront Royal Kona Luau with Open Bar - Voyagers of the Pacific Show-0
Oceanfront Royal Kona Luau with Open Bar - Voyagers of the Pacific Show
4.20 (121)
USD 177.59
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Feel the spirit of Aloha, and enjoy the best oceanfront luau experience at the Royal Kona Resort
Dine on a traditional Polynesian dinner buffet accompanied by an open bar with premium drinks
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Meal Provided
Evening
3.5 hour(s)
Mon / Tue / Wed / Fri Only, Wheelchair accessible
Recently booked 4 times!
Big Island Highlights Tour - Volcano, Waterfall, Black Sand Beach, Coffee & Wine-0
Big Island Highlights Tour - Volcano, Waterfall, Black Sand Beach, Coffee & Wine
4.90 (28)
From USD 292.15
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Visit Volcanoes National Park, Punaluu Black Sand Beach, Rainbow Falls, a Winery and a Coffee Farm
Treat yourself to a gourmet lunch at a restaurant with stunning views of the Kilauea caldera
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Meal Not Provided
Morning
10 - 11.5 hour(s)
Daily
Deluxe Captain Cook Snorkeling Tour at Kealakekua Bay - Fair Wind Cruises-0
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Deluxe Captain Cook Snorkeling Tour at Kealakekua Bay - Fair Wind Cruises
4.60 (220)
From USD 143.93
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Enjoy a award-winning Kealakekua Bay snorkeling tour with Fair Wind Cruises
Have a deluxe experience on the 4.5-hour Morning Cruise. Plant-Based breakfast & lunch included
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Meal Provided
Morning / Afternoon
4 - 5 hour(s)
Daily
Recently booked 2 times!
Luxury Private Boat Charters from Kona - Daytime & Sunset Cruises aboard No Wiki-0
Luxury Private Boat Charters from Kona - Daytime & Sunset Cruises aboard No Wiki
5.00 (7)
From USD 1,414.91
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Enjoy an exclusive cruise aboard a 51-foot luxury sailing catamaran yacht for maximum 6 guests
Spacious settings with 4 cabins, 4 restrooms, air conditioning, indoor, outdoor and lounging areas
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Meal Not Provided
Morning / Afternoon / Evening
Daily
Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar-0
Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar
4.30 (226)
From USD 183.25
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Have an authentic luau experience on the Big Island of Hawaii with Kona's most popular luau show
Watch the arrival of the Royal Court of King Kamehameha, accompanied by the ancient chants of Hawaii
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Provided
Evening
3 hour(s)
Sun / Tue / Wed / Thu Only, Wheelchair accessible
Big Island Spectacular Circle Island Helicopter Flight with Landing Option-0
Big Island Spectacular Circle Island Helicopter Flight with Landing Option
4.70 (171)
From USD 719.00
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Experience the beauty of Hawaii from a whole new perspective on a circle island helicopter flight
Incredible aerial views of volcanoes, lava fields, towering sea cliffs, lush valleys & waterfalls
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Not Provided
Morning
3 - 3.5 hour(s)
Daily, Wheelchair accessible
Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner-0
Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner
4.80 (20)
From USD 240.73
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Enjoy the only Big Island stargazing tour featuring evening stargazing & daytime solar viewing
Look to the heavens using a large aperture Dobsonian telescope, the best telescope to see the skies
Pick-up Provided
Meal Not Provided
Afternoon / Evening
4 - 7.5 hour(s)
Daily
Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm-0
Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm
4.80 (32)
USD 271.20
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Explore Volcanoes National Park, tour a Coffee Farm and visit the iconic Punaluu Black Sand Beach
Stargaze from the slopes of Mauna Kea. Observe stars, planets & galaxies under a pristine night sky
Pick-up Provided
Meal Provided
Morning / Afternoon
10 - 12.5 hour(s)
Tue / Wed / Thu / Fri / Sat Only
Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove-0
Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove
4.60 (88)
USD 189.19
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Enjoy a 3-hour sunset dinner cruise aboard Body Glove with live music
Includes Hawaiian-style dinner, live entertainment and one cocktail
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Provided
Afternoon
3.5 hour(s)
Sun / Tue / Wed / Thu / Fri / Sat Only, Wheelchair accessible
Umauma Falls Zipline Tour & Waterfall Swim Adventure-0
Special Deals
Umauma Falls Zipline Tour & Waterfall Swim Adventure
4.90 (13)
From USD 202.72
20% OFF
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90 minute Big Island zipline tour
9 lines spanning across 2 miles of tropical rainforest and waterfalls
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Not Provided
Morning / Afternoon
2.5 - 4.5 hour(s)
Mon / Tue / Wed / Thu / Fri / Sat Only
Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls-0
Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls
4.90 (42)
USD 239.79
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Explore volcanic craters, steam vents, crater rim trails and a lava tube in Volcanoes National Park
See some of the most dramatic waterfalls and scenic valleys on the island
Pick-up Provided
Meal Provided
Morning
10 - 13.5 hour(s)
Daily
Kona Sunset & Moonlight Wild Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Wahine Charters-0
Kona Sunset & Moonlight Wild Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Wahine Charters
4.70 (27)
From USD 134.30
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Swim with Manta Rays in Hawaii and choose from a 2.5-hour sunset & 2-hour moonlight cruise
Includes beverages, snacks, hot cocoa, wetsuit & snorkel gear. Small-group tour for up to 18 guests
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Not Provided
Evening
2.5 - 3 hour(s)
Daily
Hawaii Glass Bottom Boat Scenic Cruise from Waikoloa | Kids 0-5 Ride for Free-0
Hawaii Glass Bottom Boat Scenic Cruise from Waikoloa | Kids 0-5 Ride for Free
4.70 (40)
USD 50.00
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Step aboard a Glass Bottom Boat and explore the amazing Hawaiian reef
Enjoy a 30 minute tour in the protected waters of Anaeho’omalu Bay
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Not Provided
Morning / Afternoon
1 hour(s)
Daily
Recently booked 2 times!
Kailua-Kona Sunset Cocktail with Free Drinks - Honi Olani Catamaran -0
Kailua-Kona Sunset Cocktail with Free Drinks - Honi Olani Catamaran
4.80 (24)
USD 152.11
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Join a relaxing 90-min Sunset Cruise. Sail along the scenic Kona coast and enjoy tropical cocktails
Includes snacks and 2 Drinks. Enjoy Happy Hour Specials! $1 Beers & $2 Cocktails
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Not Provided
Evening
2 hour(s)
Sun / Mon / Wed / Thu / Fri / Sat Only
Spirit of Aloha Kohala Coast Snorkel Tour with Lunch & Drinks - Hawaii Nautical-0
Spirit of Aloha Kohala Coast Snorkel Tour with Lunch & Drinks - Hawaii Nautical
4.90 (7)
USD 173.85
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Enjoy a fun 3-hour snorkel cruise. Swim with tropical fish, see turtles & dolphins!
Includes a delicious picnic lunch, juice, soda & two free bar drinks
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Provided
Morning
3.5 hour(s)
Sun / Mon / Tue / Thu / Fri / Sat Only
Atlantis Kona Submarine Tour & Undersea Adventure - Descend up to 100 feet-0
Atlantis Kona Submarine Tour & Undersea Adventure - Descend up to 100 feet
4.40 (66)
From USD 160.41
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Dive 100 feet below the surface of the ocean in the world’s largest recreational submarine
See turtles, sharks, stingrays, yellow tangs, eels, and many other species of underwater marine life
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Not Provided
Morning / Afternoon
2 hour(s)
Daily
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Top-Rated Activities for Big Island

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Dolphin Quest Hawaii - Dolphin Swim & Encounter at Hilton Waikoloa Village
From USD 240.84
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Legends of Hawaii Luau Dinner Show with Open Bar at Hilton Waikoloa Village
From USD 225.13
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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley
USD 75.39
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Spirit of Aloha Waikoloa Sunset Cruise with FREE Cocktails - Hawaii Nautical
USD 152.11
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Oceanfront Royal Kona Luau with Open Bar - Voyagers of the Pacific Show
USD 177.59
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Big Island Highlights Tour - Volcano, Waterfall, Black Sand Beach, Coffee & Wine
From USD 292.15
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Meal, Transportation & Guide
From USD 260.00
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Deluxe Captain Cook Snorkeling Tour at Kealakekua Bay - Fair Wind Cruises
From USD 143.93
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Luxury Private Boat Charters from Kona - Daytime & Sunset Cruises aboard No Wiki
From USD 1,414.91
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Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation
From USD 314.13
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Hawaii ATV Ride Tour at Kohala Coast - Sea to Mountain Off-Road Adventure
From USD 344.40
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Island Breeze Big Island Kona Luau at King Kamehameha Hotel with Open Bar
From USD 183.25
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Deluxe Big Island ATV Tour & Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls
From USD 187.64
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Big Island Spectacular Circle Island Helicopter Flight with Landing Option
From USD 719.00
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Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner
From USD 240.73
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Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm
USD 271.20
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Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove
USD 189.19
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Umauma Falls Zipline Tour & Waterfall Swim Adventure
From USD 202.72
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Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls
USD 239.79
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Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure
From USD 218.80

Latest reviews of Recommended for kids 8-12

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Excellent Tour! Highly recommend

2025/04/11 Families with Young Children LilMis California

Our tour guide (Shawn) was VERY informative and passionate about telling us the history and sacredness of Waipio Valley, the Valley of the Kings. We had such a great time! My 7yr old (who doesn’t like to sit still) enjoy... more

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Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Wonderful guided transport to the Waipio Valley

2025/04/11 Solo Travelers Jenn

Highly recommend! The tour guide provided details and history of the region, with various stops along the way for us to soak in the beauty of the valley!

Legends of Hawaii Luau Dinner Show with Open Bar at Hilton Waikoloa Village

Great Luau

2025/04/02 Couples Shena

This was our first luau, but we really enjoyed the experience. We went with the Alii seating package and were very satisfied with the servers, seating and pictures! They told the story of Hawaii and put on a great show w... more

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Kona Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay with Live Entertainment | Body Glove

Awesome

2025/04/01 Others Jp

Very chill. Lots of history on trip. Great dinner.

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Wonderful ride into Waipio Valley

2025/03/29 Families Kathy

My husband and I really enjoyed our ride down into the valley. We learned a great deal of history from our guide as well as trivia like the fact they used Waipio Valley as the "Dry Land" in the movie Waterworld.
It's ... more

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Big Island Whale Watching Cruise from Waikoloa - Hawaii Nautical [Dec-Mar]

Great trip!

2025/03/29 Families Mickey

Great Whale watching trip out of A Bay! The crew was easy going, informative and interesting.

Recommended for kids 8-12 (Kids Friendly: Browse by Age), Big Island tours & activities, fun things to do in Big Island | HawaiiActivities.com
Discover a variety of tours and activities in Hawaii that are suitable for families traveling with children aged 8-12. These options prioritize fun, safety, and affordability, ensuring a memorable and enjoyable experience for everyone.