Big Island Top Rated Tours & Activities, fun things to do in Big Island

Check out the most highly rated and reviewed Big Island tours and activities and see why travelers around the world can't stop talking about them!

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Horseback Ride Tour Through Waipio Valley
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Horseback through the heart of Waipi'o Valley on a small-group equine excursion featuring ancient and majestic trails of the "Valley of the Kings".

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USD109.66

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(64 reviews)

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

3 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)
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Blue Hawaiian Kohala Mountains, Cliffs & Waterfalls Air Tour (from Waikoloa)
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Fly with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters for spectacular aerial views of the Big Island. See the beauty of the Kohala valleys, majestic falls & towering sea cliffs!

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From USD309.00

(238 reviews)

Daily

2 hour(s) (afternoon)
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Top Rated Kilauea Volcano Helicopter Tour - Circle of Fire & Waterfalls Flight
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Join the expert pilots of Blue Hawaiian Helicopters for unique aerial views on this safe and comfortable Big Island helicopter tour. See the path of the recent lava flows in Puna, craters of Kilauea Volcano, or cascading waterfalls in Hilo.

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From USD269.00

(238 reviews)

Daily

1 - 2 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)
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Waipio Valley Shuttle - The Most Affordable Waipio Valley Sightseeing Tour
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Join us for a journey into one of the scenic wonders of Hawaii, Waipio Valley. See towering waterfalls, lush tropical plants, & wild horses from the comfort of a 4x4 van. The most affordable tour visiting the sacred & beautiful Valley of the Kings.

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USD65.00

(8 reviews)

Daily

2 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)
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Flumin Kohala Kayak - Family Friendly Hawaiian Lazy River Tour
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Originally built as an irrigation system for the old sugar cane fields, the canal system is now one of the most scenic “Lazy Rivers” in the world. Float through 10 tunnels and 7 elevated flumes which cross over streams and waterfalls.

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USD141.36

(7 reviews)

Daily

4.5 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)
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Fair Wind Cruises - Kealakekua Bay Morning & Afternoon Snorkeling Tours
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Catapult down a water slide into the pristine waters of Big Island's Kealakekua Bay! Sail out on the Fair Wind II and enjoy snorkeling and diving in Hawaii's crystal clear waters! Depart in the morning or afternoon to explore Hawaii's waters.

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From USD105.18

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(194 reviews)

Daily

4 - 5 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)
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Ocean Safari's Keauhou Bay Sea Cave Kayak & Snorkeling Adventure in Kona
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Kayak along the beautiful Big Island sea cliffs, over underwater lava tubes and into sea caves and go snorkeling among tropical reef fish at Keauhou Bay! Look for manta rays, sea turtles, and dolphin on this kayaking & snorkeling adventure!

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USD84.53

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(173 reviews)

Daily

4 hour(s) (morning)
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Waipio Valley Mule-Drawn Wagon Tour
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A mule-drawn wagon tour inside the difficult to access Waipio Valley, a place famous for its majestic waterfalls, wet-land taro fields and wild horses!

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USD62.50

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(118 reviews)

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

2 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)
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Kealakekua Bay & Red Hill Sail & Snorkel Tour (from Keauhou Bay)
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Head to the Captain Cook Monument and explore the island's finest snorkel spots on a sail at a marine sanctuary filled with tropical fish, coral reefs and more. Enjoy the calm and clear waters of a Marine Life Conservation District.

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From USD74.46

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(16 reviews)

Daily

3.5 - 5 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)

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Kona Airport Transportation by Speedi Shuttle (KOA)

Book your Kona airport shuttle and start your Big Island vacation with confirmed arrival and departure transportation to and from your hotel on a Mercedes Sprinter.

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USD14.80

(149 reviews)

Daily

(morning, afternoon, evening, night)
11

Mauna Kea Stargazing Tour & Summit Sunset Adventure
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Journey to the highest peak in Hawaii for a spectacular sunset and stargazing tour with Mauna Kea Summit Adventures. Watch a Mauna Kea sunset from the summit then marvel at the stars and planets through professional telescopes!

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From USD226.00

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(66 reviews)

Daily

4.5 - 8.5 hour(s) (afternoon)
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Deluxe Volcano Tour & Stargazing Experience - Exclusive Access to Fissure 8
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Witness the beauty of a land transformed! Get an exclusive tour of Fissure 8, the most active site of the 2018 Kilauea eruption. Visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park & enjoy fine dining at Volcano House overlooking the caldera before stargazing.

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From USD260.73

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(65 reviews)

Daily

-1 - 14 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)
13

Kona Airport Shuttle Transportation (KOA) by Roberts Hawaii

Book a Kona Airport Shuttle! Express Big Island transportation on comfortable minibuses, chauffeured by professional and friendly drivers.

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USD40.00

(151 reviews)

Daily

(morning, afternoon, evening, night)
14

Keauhou Bay Ocean Kayak & Snorkel Tour
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Kayak Keauhou Bay all day or for just a quick half day! The bay is home to dolphins who may swim by as you kayak and snorkel along the gorgeous Kona coast.

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From USD60.73

(16 reviews)

Daily

2 - 4 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)
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7-Line Skyline Akaka Falls Zipline Adventure
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Zip through Big Island’s lush rainforest and soar over towering waterfalls. This 7-line zipline course is voted the best zipline in Hawaii and it’s fun for the whole family. Upgrade to the Zip 'n Waterfall Dip to swim under a cascading waterfall!

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From USD188.43

(34 reviews)

Daily

3 - 5.5 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)
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Mauna Kea Stargazing and Astro-Photography Tour with Complimentary Pictures
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Visit one of the best stargazing locations in Hawaii to enjoy a unique star show with free photos taken of you and the brilliant night sky. This Mauna Kea stargazing tour takes you to an exclusive location right next to a NASA observatory!

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USD220.00

(6 reviews)

Daily

2 hour(s) (evening)
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Naalapa Stables Kohala Horseback Riding Tour at Kahua Ranch - Oceanview Trail

Go on an open-range horseback riding adventure onto a 12,000 acre working cattle and sheep ranch, where the beauty of North Kohala unfolds before your eyes. Each ride is catered to your experience, great for beginners and experienced riders!

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From USD93.87

(73 reviews)

Daily

(morning, afternoon)
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Affordable Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour from Hilo
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Explore the Kilauea Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in style with Polynesian Adventure Tours. Drive along Chain of Craters Road to see 5 different volcanic craters and steam vents, then visit two of the Big Island's most iconic waterfalls.

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USD142.61

(18 reviews)

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

10 - 11 hour(s) (morning)
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Mauna Kea Stargazing Stellar Explorer & Daytime Solar Viewing Experience
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Embark on the only stargazing tour in Hawaii that features nighttime astronomical observing on the slopes of Mauna Kea & daytime solar viewing. The most family-friendly stargazing tour, all ages are welcome! Tour departs from Kona and Hilo.

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From USD176.96

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(4 reviews)

Daily

6.5 - 9 hour(s) (afternoon)
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Kohala Seven Waterfalls Eco Tour Adventure with Waterfall Swim & Picnic Lunch
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Discover the beauty of Kohala! Hike through a private nature reserve, swim at a tropical waterfall & enjoy a picnic overlooking Pololu Valley. The perfect option for anyone wanting to head off the beaten path of Hawaii!

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USD198.95

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(14 reviews)

Daily

3.5 - 10.5 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)