Page 36) Things to Do in Big Island in 2025 – Tours & Activities

Hawaii Manta Ray Sunset & Night Time Snorkel Experience from Kona - Iruka

Beautiful!

Reviewed by: Evelia

This experience was amazing!

We went to Hawaii for our honeymoon and we can't stop talking about how cool this experience was.

We got to see BIG and BEAUTIFUL mantarays and they were really close too.

The guys from the crew were also super nice, funny and told us lots of interesting facts about the marine life.

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Congratulation on your wedding !
We are happy to spending such a special time with you.
Manta rays make a beautiful sight very close to us.
Wish you happiness!

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Packages:	Manta Ray Night Snorkel with Sunset Cruise
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/10/02
Activity Date:	2021/09/09

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Gabriella

This was such an awesome experience! The sunset was beautiful being that high up and the stargazing was amazing. It was our favorite experience on the island. Our guide Gage was so great! He was so knowledgeable on the island, the history there and the stargazing. He also helped us feel comfortable and safe on the drive up and back down. We highly recommend this experience!

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour (Dinner not included)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/10/02
Activity Date:	2021/09/24

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Amazing!

Reviewed by: Alexa & Nick

That was the best zip line my husband and I have ever gone on. The views were absolutely breathtaking. Highly recommend!

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Packages:	Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/09/30
Activity Date:	2021/09/27

Mauna Kea Summit Adventures Sunset & Stargazing Guided Tour with Transportation

Very Very Entertaining.

Reviewed by: H. Shoenfield

Tour Guide was an enthusiast, patient, native who shared culture, history, science, jokes and Hawaiian myths and songs. You can't ask for more from a guide. Try to book for a moonless night for best view of stars. They use an automated 11 inch telescope. The food was surprisingly very good (vegetable lasagna), the brownie decadent and the hot chocolate and biscotti at the end a nice touch. Had an issue finding the pick up spot, but a phone call resolved this since we were close. If you miss the sign for the international market (if that's your pick up spot), look for the 76 gas station, enter there and drive to the back. Dress warmly and bring a refillable drink. Cold (but not terribly) even with the given parka and gloves. A very enjoyable 8 hour afternoon & evening l

Sunsetting over mountain

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Packages:	Mauna Kea Sunset & Stargazing Tour with Dinner
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/09/30
Activity Date:	2021/09/28

Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included

Island Breeze luau

Reviewed by: Becky

The islander Breeze Luau was everything we expected and more. The staff went above and beyond to make sure that Covid restrictions were in place and the experience was not compromised. Each party had their own table that was 6 feet apart. The food was fantastic and fresh! The drinks were good as well! And the star of the show was the music, dancers and the master of ceremonies! They all really put their aloha into the show! Thank you for a great experience.

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Packages:	Ohana Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/09/25
Activity Date:	2021/09/23

Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm

Great Trip!

Reviewed by: Jeff Barnes

This was a rally fantastic trip. Be prepared because this trip is over 10 hours. (We ran closer to 11) and requires a lot of walking. That being said, the day was EXCELLENT. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Would definitely do it again.

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Packages:	Twilight Volcano & Stargazing Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/09/24
Activity Date:	2021/09/22

Waipio Shuttle - An Exceptional Guided Sightseeing Tour of Waipio Valley

Our Second Time Taking this Tour

Reviewed by: Wanda

This tour is so good and informative, that we decided to do it again. Our first time was about 2 years ago. Great experience both times.

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Packages:	Waipio Valley Shuttle & Off-Road Tour Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/09/21
Activity Date:	2021/09/16

Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included

Not what I expected

Reviewed by: GnC

I give the music snd dancing all the credit. It was a wonderful show. My impression of the food was it was just ok. Maybe we just don’t like Hawaiian
Food but thanks for trying. The deserts were soggy and lacked flavor. For the total experience, this was way over priced and disappointing.I don’t think I would recommend this luau to my friends due to the food.

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Packages:	Ohana Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/09/21
Activity Date:	2021/09/19

Big Island ATV Tour & Ranch Off-Road Adventure from Hamakua - All About The View

Outstanding time.

Reviewed by: Lisa and Bill Lee

I tried to change to outstanding but it wouldn’t let me. We had a great time and really enjoyed our self. Easy check in. Very accommodating and very knowledgeable of the plants trees fruit etc. They went out of there way to show us and share information. My husband and I would recommend them. Good job.

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Packages:	2-Seater UTV Tandem Ride Package
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/09/20
Activity Date:	2021/09/16

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

Great show!! Fantastic food.

Reviewed by: Tanya Z

Get the expensive seating. It’s worth sitting closer to the stage.

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Packages:	Premium Package - Alii Seating
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/09/18
Activity Date:	2021/09/17

Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner

Stargazing Stellar exploration tour

Reviewed by: Soham Shah

Our tour guide Krystal was amazing. She had background in Astronomy and physics with lots of stories from Big Island. We observed entire milky way galaxy with powerful telescope and it was out of the world experience. Our best part was watching all planets and moon with craters. Thank you Krystal for wonderful explanation and experience.

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Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/09/16

Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay

Simply magical, but easy to get cold

Reviewed by: John

Really enjoyed this experience, the manta rays even touched me!

You can bring your own GoPro but it might be hard to film and hold on at the same time. You're not swimming, you're horizontally floating with a pool noodle at your ankles and your hands gripping a light bar that attracts plankton upon which the mantas feast.

It can get cold when you're in the water, so don't be afraid to bring dive boots, gloves, and your own wetsuit. You'll get a shorty top only and I was pretty chilly, even for a New Englander!

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Packages:	Night Manta Discovery Adventure
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/09/15
Activity Date:	2021/09/13

Hawaii Glass Bottom Boat Scenic Cruise from Waikoloa by Ocean Sports | Kids 0-5 Ride for Free

September 13 2021 Omori

Reviewed by: Diane Omori

Kai and Mika were great. So educational and informative. We had a great time. We are glad that we went on the glass bottom boat while visiting Hawaii. We live in L.A., and don’t really have this kind of thing near us. Thanks to the boys on the boat. They were great.

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Aloha,
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback about your Glass Bottom Boat Cruise. We're so happy to read that you enjoyed the cruise and the information provided by our Captain and Crew. We hope we'll get to share more adventures with you the next time you're in "our neighborhood".
Mahalo and a hui hou!

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Packages:	Waikoloa Glass Bottom Boat Cruise
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/09/15
Activity Date:	2021/09/13

Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Tour - Small-Group Adventure from Keauhou Bay

unforgettable experience

Reviewed by: Ivy

It was a lifetime experience to see so many manta rays. The captain and crews tried to give everyone the best experience. Unfortunately the waves for that evening was so high that made the boat ride an unpleasant trip.

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Packages:	Night Manta Discovery Adventure
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/09/13
Activity Date:	2021/08/22

Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included

family fun

Reviewed by: Lina

We decided on this luau -from many- because they were family friendly and the other reviews. They were right, we had a blast. The staff were so accommodating to my daughter (1.5yo). She loved the show and even tried to Hula. We were also celebrating my moms 77th birthday and she loved it too. The best buffet of hawaii's essential plates and desserts too. I would definitely would go back.

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Packages:	Ohana Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2021/09/12
Activity Date:	2021/09/08

Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner

Amazing time!!

Reviewed by: Giselle + Saul

Rich was the best guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable about everything we saw, and even when it was cloudy on Mauna Kea, he told us ancient Hawaiian stories until the clouds cleared and we could see everything we came out to see. A++++ would go again in a heartbeat. Thanks Rich!!!

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Packages:	From Hilo - Rainbow Falls, Kaumana Caves, Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/09/11
Activity Date:	2021/09/09

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Awesome, fun experience

Reviewed by: Tom & Marie

This was an awesome experience! It was thrilling to ride the last few zips. The guides (Jake & Monique) were very experienced & fun. The views along the zips line were fantastic. The history of the land & farming was also very interesting. Very good value for the thrilling experience.

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Packages:	Zipline Tour (7-Line Course)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/09/08
Activity Date:	2021/09/06

Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included

So great!

Reviewed by: SB

Loved it and felt safe.

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Packages:	Ohana Package
Attended as:	Friends
Posted on:	2021/09/07
Activity Date:	2021/08/12

Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner

Stargazing

Reviewed by: MS & AG

Marcus our tour guide was Amazing! Really knowledgeable about the stars and facts regarding them. He was very friendly and patient with the kids! The only reason this doesn’t have a 5 star rating is because the food was blah.

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Packages:	From Kona & Waikoloa - Solar Viewing & Stargazing with Dinner
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2021/09/06
Activity Date:	2021/09/04

Ocean Encounters Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Sunset & Moonlight Cruise from Kona

Manta Ray Night Snorkel

Reviewed by: Rachel Hunter

My husband and I went on this manta ray night snorkel and had a great time. The crew and captain were very helpful and knowledgeable. A once in a lifetime experience we recommend.

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Packages:	Standard Package: Moonlight Manta Snorkel (Seasonal)
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/09/04
Activity Date:	2021/08/14

Big Island ATV Tour & Ranch Off-Road Adventure from Hamakua - All About The View

Friendly service and gorgeous views

Reviewed by: Sunny

I went along with my 8yr old and had a good time on this tour. The views were awesome and the staff was friendly. It was a casual ride at 8-10mph so not for the ATV excitement seekers.

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Packages:	2-Seater UTV Tandem Ride Package
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2021/09/04
Activity Date:	2021/08/09

Volcano Highlights Tour, Rainbow Falls, Black Sand Beach, Coffee Farm with Meals

Great tour! Great time!

Reviewed by: Keisha

This tour was amazing and worth every penny! We decided to do the circle tour on our first island day as an introduction to the Big Island and we couldn’t be more happy about it. Our guide, Jim was so knowledgeable and had such a soothing voice, his storytelling and information were great. I would recommend this tour to anyone.

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Packages:	Standard Tour
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/09/02
Activity Date:	2021/08/31

Sea Paradise 3-Hour Afternoon Kealakekua Bay & Captain Cook Snorkel Tour

Just the crew alone makes the experience worth every penny!

Reviewed by: Leslie

Captain Tony and his crew were so wonderful! They were funny and so informative. I would definitely do it again! They were so sweet to our two year old who was part of the snorkeling also. Make sure you take cash to tip them well because they definitely deserve it! The whole trip the captain and his trip hangout with everyone and cut up fresh fruit for everyone while serving drinks and making sure everyone is comfortable and has what they need. Definitely one of our top favorite things we did on the Big Island

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Aloha Leslie,

Mahalo for taking the time to review us and sharing your wonderful pictures! We hope to have the pleasure of you joining us on your next visit to the islands :)

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Packages:	Afternoon Snorkel Cruise
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2021/09/01
Activity Date:	2021/08/30

Volcano Highlights Tour, Rainbow Falls, Black Sand Beach, Coffee Farm with Meals

Great tour to be with families

Reviewed by: Sujata

Dave was very knowledgeable he picked up on time from airport on time and we could cover entire island on one day very nice lunch and breakfast on time amazing tour

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Packages:	Standard Tour
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2021/08/31
Activity Date:	2021/08/29

Deluxe Captain Cook Snorkeling Tour at Kealakekua Bay - Fair Wind Cruises

Can't wait to do it again!

Reviewed by: Vincents

So much fun. The location was beautiful, the crew was friendly and the service was great...oh and the plant based menu was delicious. Seeing dolphins made the day. I learned that orcas pass through Hawaiian waters and as a result the dolphins were swimming in and we were lucky enough to see them. Would have been fun to have paddleboards. We all loved it! Thank you.

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Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your experience! We hope to see you again in the future. Leah

On our way
Taking a break on the boat from floating on the boogie board

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Packages:	Morning Kealakekua Snorkel Tour [4.5 hours]
Attended as:	Families with Young Children
Posted on:	2021/08/30
Activity Date:	2021/08/28

Elite Volcano Hiking Tour - Explore Kilauea’s Most Recent Eruption & Lava Flows

Very Interesting!

Reviewed by: Deb P

This was a very interesting adventure. Our tour guide, Don, was fantastic. and helped make it a very enjoyable trip. He was very accommodating and made sure we saw as much as time would allow. Very long day but lots of good information and local lure.

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Packages:	Elite Volcano Hike from Hilo Hotels
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/08/30
Activity Date:	2021/08/18

Naalapa Stables Kohala Horseback Riding Tour on Kahua Ranch

An amazing adventure!

Reviewed by: Christine

My 9 year old son was skeptical about riding (his first time) but one of the guides said she would personally lead him. So thankful for that - my son and I walked away with great memories.

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Packages:	1.5 Hour Horse Riding Tour
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/08/29
Activity Date:	2021/08/04

Kona Sunset & Moonlight Wild Manta Ray Snorkel Tour - Wahine Charters

Fantastic creatures

Reviewed by: Alma S.

Nice ride in the ocean at night, beautiful skyline and warm ocean.
Rays pass by few inches from you, possibly enjoying themself as well.

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Packages:	Moonlight Cruise & Evening Manta Snorkel Tour [2 hours]
Attended as:	Couples
Posted on:	2021/08/28
Activity Date:	2021/08/07

Volcano Highlights Tour, Rainbow Falls, Black Sand Beach, Coffee Farm with Meals

OUTSTANDING!

Reviewed by: Nasreen Kassam

Bryce, our driver, was amazing! Made the tour everything it was. We all enjoyed the amazing tour with friendly employees and clean vehicle.

Thank you!

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Packages:	Standard Tour
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/08/28
Activity Date:	2021/08/10

Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included

Impressed

Reviewed by: Stacey D

My husband and I took our 15yr old son. We enjoyed the food, good portions and several options were available. The show was fascinating, and the performers were enjoying themselves which made the show even better. Would highly recommend.

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Packages:	Ohana Package
Attended as:	Families
Posted on:	2021/08/25
Activity Date:	2021/08/22

Things to Do in Big Island in 2025 – Tours & Activities | HawaiiActivities.com

All Reviews for Recommended for Kids 13-17 in Big Island

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Beautiful!

Amazing experience!

Amazing!

Very Very Entertaining.

Island Breeze luau

Great Trip!

Our Second Time Taking this Tour

Not what I expected

Outstanding time.

Great show!! Fantastic food.

Stargazing Stellar exploration tour

Simply magical, but easy to get cold

September 13 2021 Omori

unforgettable experience

family fun

Amazing time!!

Awesome, fun experience

So great!

Stargazing

Manta Ray Night Snorkel

Friendly service and gorgeous views

Great tour! Great time!

Just the crew alone makes the experience worth every penny!

Great tour to be with families

Can't wait to do it again!

Very Interesting!

An amazing adventure!

Fantastic creatures

OUTSTANDING!

Impressed

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