Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory Tour
Hawaiʻi-grown criollo chocolate, tasted at the farm where it was made. Bob Cooper leads [...]
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$30
Lavaloha Tree-to-Chocolate Farm Tour
A 1-hour guided tour of Lavaloha's working cacao farm outside Hilo, covering the full [...]
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$43
Private Kulaniapia Falls Day Pass
One of the only swimmable waterfalls near Hilo where a daily visitor cap means you won't share the pool with a crowd.
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$49
Kealakekua Bay Kayak and Snorkel at the Captain Cook Monument
A state permit grants access to Kaʻawaloa Cove at the Captain Cook Monument, an area [...]
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$79.95
Vanilla Experience Luncheon & Farm Tour
Experience a delicious vanilla inspired luncheon and walking tour through a Hawaiian [...]
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$89.50
Private Waterfall & River Swim on the Umauma River
A Hāmākua coast waterfall site, the same one filmed for The Bachelorette, reached by van [...]
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$92.50
Honokaʻa Chocolate Co. Cacao Farm Tour: Orchard Walk, Nine-Chocolate Tasting, and Production Facility
One of the few places on the Big Island where you can taste fresh cacao from the tree and [...]
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$95
Marine Wildlife & Reef Snorkel Adventure
Marine wildlife safari + snorkel adventure on a Navy SEAL Zodiac Boat for the adventurous [...]
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$99
Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel on Navy Speed Boat
13 guests max Manta Ray night snorkel. Snorkel with Manta Rays at night while hanging on [...]
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$99
Ohana Ranch ATV Farm Tour
ATV ride through a working Hawaiian farm in Mountain View, with fruit picking and cultural commentary on taro, coffee, and [...]
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$109
Whale Watching Cruise from Kona
2.5 hour Whale Watching Excursion with free snacks, guaranteed whale sightings (or come again!), an on-board marine life [...]
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$125
Afternoon Sail & Snorkel at Kealakekua Bay
Sail a 50-foot catamaran to one of the best snorkeling spots on the island accessible [...]
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$125
Super-Raft Speedboat Whale Watch
Enjoy the thrill of a sea raft ride with none of the drawbacks. Other than most rafts, our vessel is equipped with comfortable [...]
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$125
Off-Season Whale Watching Tour (April–November / Big Island)
See whales in Hawaiʻi even after humpback season ends! Head far offshore to find rare [...]
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$129
Torpedo Tours Manta Ray Night Snorkel and Dive
Manta rays at Garden Eel Cove off Kailua-Kona can reach 15-foot wingspans, and Torpedo [...]
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$129
Fast, Fun, and Family friendly Snorkeling Experience from Kona
Fast, Fun & Family Friendly Snorkeling in Kailua-Kona to two of Kona’s most underrated [...]
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$130
Sunset Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Keauhou Bay
Manta rays at Keauhou's Manta Village feed within inches of the lit flotation board. Sea [...]
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$130
Paniolo Adventures Horseback Riding
Open-range riding on a working 11,000-acre cattle ranch at 3,000 feet above the Kohala [...]
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$135
Surf Lessons in Kona at Kahaluʻu Bay
Two-hour surf lessons at Kahaluʻu Bay, one of the more forgiving breaks on the Kona [...]
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$139
Sunset Whale Watching Cruise off the Kohala Coast 🌅
Combine a sunset cruise with whale watching and go in search of visiting humpback whales [...]
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$145
Farm-to-Table Cooking Class + Lunch at Kulaniapia Farms
Harvest fresh produce from the farm and prepare a plant-based meal together with this [...]
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$149
Horseback Ride + Waterfall Swim (Hilo side)
Ride through lush pastures to a private waterfall where you can swim and picnic. A [...]
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$150
Small Group Horseback Ride on the scenic Hamakua coast
A scenic horseback riding tour that takes you from fertile gardens and a working [...]
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$150
Morning Sail and Snorkel to Kealakekua Bay and Red Hill
The Hoku Nui holds anchor rights in Kealakekua Bay Marine Life Conservation District. Two [...]
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$165
2-Tank Morning Dive on the Kona Coast
Explore world renowned Hawaiian reefs, lava tubes, and more! Not certified? No problem! [...]
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$169
Kolekole Falls Waterfall Hike and Swim, Hamakua Coast
This guided hike covers 3 miles of private farmland and jungle near Honomu, passing three [...]
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$172
Deluxe Snorkel & Dolphin Watch
Step aboard a 65’ Catamaran for a fun-filled day of adventure! This 4.5 hour cruise [...]
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$175
All About the View UTV Farm Tour near Waipiʻo Valley
The gentlest tour on the Big Island ATV list: a guide-led UTV ride across a working [...]
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$175
Voyagers of the Pacific Luau
An oceanfront luau on Kailua Bay where the imu ceremony is run as an audience moment and the Samoan Fire Knife Dance (Siva Afi) [...]
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$182
Feast & Fire Lūʻau at the Outrigger Kona Resort
Story-based Polynesian luau at the Outrigger Kona Resort above Keauhou Bay, with [...]
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$185
Captain Cook Sunset Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay
A 12-mile dinner sail to Kealakekua Bay where the meal is served early and the sunset and [...]
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$185
Hidden Crater Hike (Cloud Forests + Lava Tube)
Volcano and Cloud Forest hiking tour. Explore the untouched cloud forest of the Hualalai [...]
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$190
Sunset Luau at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott
Oceanfront Polynesian dinner show at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott: imu ceremony, open bar, [...]
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$198
Aquatic Safari + Reef Snorkeling at a Marine Sanctuary
A safe, fun, and unforgettable 4 hour reef snorkeling and aquatic safari along the [...]
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$200
6-hour Morning Dive at 2 Stunning Kohala Coast Dive Sites
Dive at 2 Kohala Dive Sites with great underwater scenes on offer for every diver’s [...]
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$209
Polynesian Cultural ATV Tour at Aloha Adventure Farms
The only ATV tour on the Kona side of the island, 15 minutes from Kailua-Kona. Four [...]
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$220
Botanical World Adventures Zipline
The final of eight ziplines runs half a mile above Kamaʻeʻe Falls. At $227, it's the most affordable zipline tour on the Big [...]
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$227
Private Kona Sunset Helicopter Tour
The Kona coast at dusk from a private helicopter: Kua Bay's white sand from the air, lava [...]
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$229
Umauma Deluxe ATV Waterfall and Swim Experience
Five and a half miles of private ATV trail on the Hamakua coast, muddy by design, with [...]
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$229
Mauna Kea Luau: Oceanfront Setting on Kaunaʻoa Bay
The best food we've had at a Big Island luau, with sunset views over Kauna'oa Bay from [...]
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$235
Kohala Canopy Zipline Adventure
Eight ziplines, six sky bridges, and one rappel through old-growth forest above Hawi. The only full canopy tour on the Big [...]
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$245
Kolekole Waterfall Zipline: Seven Lines over a 250-foot Falls
The only zipline in Hawaiʻi that crosses a 250-foot waterfall, on a half-mile line above [...]
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$245
Waterfall Rappelling at Kulaniapia Falls (120ft)
Family friendly and no experience needed! Rappel down Hawaii’s largest privately [...]
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$249
Umauma Falls 9-Line Waterfall Zipline Tour
Nine lines and 2 miles of ziplining above 14 waterfalls on the Hamakua Coast, with a [...]
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$249
Big Island Grand Circle Island Tour
Guides check eruption status the morning of your trip and reorder the route to improve [...]
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$249
Kohala Waterfall Adventure
A full-day rainforest adventure for all ages. See the northern Kohala highlights with this 8-hour adventure and visit private [...]
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$255
Mauna Kea Stargazing Experience with Free Milky Way Photos
Skip the summit crowds for dark skies below 9,000 feet, a smart telescope on deep-sky [...]
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$259
Big Island Waterfalls Adventure
Swim under the 120 ft private Kulaniapia Falls, then hike to ʻAkaka and Rainbow Falls on a small-group loop of the island's east [...]
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$279
Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour
One Big Island day that links Kona coffee, sea turtles on a black sand beach, Hawaiʻi [...]
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$279
Volcano, Chocolate, & Waterfalls (in-depth volcano experience from Kona or Hilo)
Small-group volcano tour with a certified guide through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, [...]
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$295
Maunakea Summit, Sunset, and Stargazing Tour
A small-group tour from Kona to the 13,796-foot summit of Maunakea: dinner at 9,200 feet, [...]
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$315
Umauma Falls 9-Line Zip & Dip Experience
Nine ziplines over Umauma Falls at speeds up to 65 mph, including four tandem lines and a [...]
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$341.50
Kohala Zip & Dip (zipline + waterfall swim)
Family friendly zipline tour + private waterfall swim. This 8-hour tour lets you zipline [...]
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$345
Rappel down the Triple-Tier Umauma Waterfall and swim the pools between
Great for adventurous families: navigate 5 waterfalls and swim the pools between. [...]
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$399
Magical Waterfalls Private Helicopter Tour from Kona
Explore the unrivaled views and magnificent waterfalls in the difficult to reach seven [...]
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$429
Big Island Experience – a Private Full Island Helicopter VIP Adventure
A 2 hour private helicopter tours exploring the Big Island. From 1500ft waterfalls to [...]
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$639
Private 38ft Boat Snorkeling Charter / Cruise
Excellent for families and friend groups, this 4 hour private charter on a 38ft boat [...]
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$1500
How do you curate these tours?
Unlike most other travel websites we prioritize quality over quantity and hand-pick the tours based on 3 criteria:
- 1: We must have done the tour ourselves and loved it;
- 2: The tour must consistently receive good reviews, and
- 3: The tour operator must give back to the community and make an effort to minimize their impact on the environment.
Are there any "unmissable" tours I shouldn't miss?
Yes, but not that many. Unmissable for us means the tour is both uniquely Hawaiian and so memorable, you won't be able to stop talking about it once you get home. The following adventures did that for us:
- Big Island: The Manta Ray night snorkel/dive and seeing the lava at night (if lava is flowing).
- Maui: driving the Road to Hana.
- Kauaʻi: Exploring the Napali coast (by land, air, or water).
- Oʻahu: Visiting some of the world-famous white sand beaches and take in history at Pearl Harbor.
What about free cancellation?
Most tours shown here offer free cancellation. The window is typically 24 to 48 hours before the activity, with a few requiring up to a week's notice.
The one exception is a tour with no free cancellation policy. It is marked prominently on its page and during checkout, so there are no surprises.