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The Big Island of Hawaii is very much alive, not just because it’s an active volcano. Here, manta rays play at night, waterfalls tumble off high cliffs, stars glow against lava, and dinner always means dancing. Tours on the Big Island of Hawaii make all this possible—even on the same day. Whether looking for five-star luxury on five-star beaches or adventures into craters, jungles, and waves, the Big Island of Hawaii will delight and deliver.

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Sunset Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel
4.8
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Sunset Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel

Have a unique Big Island experience snorkeling with manta rays on this tour. Led by a local guide, you’ll take a short cruise out to the manta site, where you’ll watch the beautiful Hawaiian before dipping into the water to watch the manta rays up close. All necessary equipment will be provided for your excursion, as well as light refreshments and snacks to enjoy on board. Your tour will conclude at its original departure point. If you don't see manta rays on this excursion, book again for another night--no charge.
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  • 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$94
Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stars - Hilo Kona Waikoloa Pick Up
4.8
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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stars - Hilo Kona Waikoloa Pick Up

Enjoy a sunset and stargazing experience like no other on this small-group trip to Mauna Kea—the highest point in the Hawaiian islands. Following afternoon pickup, travel in a 4x4 van to the summit—you can change into a warm jacket and pair of gloves, and sip a hot beverage, as the sun starts to set. Then, learn why so many research telescopes are located here during a brilliant celestial show.
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  • 7 to 8 hours
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$269
Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island
4.8
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Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island

After dark is an excellent time to see manta rays in the waters around the Island of Hawaii. Make the most of your opportunity by joining this boat tour led by a guide who knows the area well. Enjoy watching the manta rays feeding at night and snorkeling close to them.
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  • 2 hours
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$68
Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History
4.9
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Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History

The Big Island of Hawaii has a diverse ecosystem unlike anywhere else on the planet, and on this day-long nature tour, experience the beauty of its black-sand beaches, thundering waterfalls, and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. If you’re lucky, find Hawaiian green sea turtles basking on the coast. Since the tour only requires a moderate amount of walking, it's an educational adventure for travelers of all ages, with snacks and refreshments included.
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  • 11 hours
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$242
Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Keauhou Kona Hawaii
4.8
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Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Keauhou Kona Hawaii

Have the opportunity to admire wild manta rays in their natural habitat on this evening cruise. A 3 - minute boat ride after dark, when the manta rays come out to feed on plankton, and use a custom-made lightboard with 144,00 lm that attracts the rays. Float through the warm waters to watch as the rays swim and feed, and learn more about the majestic creatures from your guide.
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  • 1 hour 20 minutes
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$65
Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star Photo
4.7
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Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star Photo

The 13,803-foot (4,207.3-meter) peak of Mauna Kea is Hawaii's highest point, and a popular spot for star-gazing. With this tour, travel up to the summit with your guide, stop for dinner at the Onizuka Astronomy Complex, then arrive at the summit in time to watch the sunset. As dark sets in, enjoy a guided stargazing experience and marvel at the stars and planets using a refractor telescope and razor pointer.
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  • 8 hours
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$260
Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch
4.9
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Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch

There are few places in all of Hawaii more historic than Kealakekua Bay, as it's the spot where Captain Cook was killed in a skirmish with native Hawaiians, and the Hawaiian monarch, King Kamehameha III was born just a few miles away. The history aside, it's also one of the best places to snorkel on the Big Island of Hawaii, and you'll have the chance to experience the beauty on this snorkeling tour from Kona. Search for dolphins on the way to the bay while admiring the volcanic coast, and after scouring the red for coral and fish, climb aboard for a lunch that's served by the friendly crew.
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  • 4 hours
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$85
Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park, Rainbow Falls
4.7
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Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park, Rainbow Falls

Sample a cross-section of outdoor sights on the Big Island during this shore excursion exploring Volcanoes National Park, waterfall, black sand beach and more. Discover the postcard-perfect Rainbow Falls before visiting the amazing volcanic steam vents and unique geology around Kilauea Volcano. Before your day is done, check out an ornamental Japanese garden, snack on treats at a local candy shop, and visit a gorgeous black sand beach. A guide, park entrance fees, and round-trip port transport are included.
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  • 6 hours
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$153
Manta Ray Night Snorkel
4.6
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Manta Ray Night Snorkel

Swim with giant manta rays in their nighttime habitat during this 2.5-hour activity in Kona. Travel out into the seas offshore to watch the colorful Kona sunset, then jump in to swim with the docile rays as they feed on microscopic plankton. Follow your guides around the manta habitat and watch as the animals are attracted to the bright lights, creating a "manta rave" of lights, bubbles and mantas. All snorkel equipment, including flotation devices and wet suits, is included. Manta sightings are guaranteed, or you will be given a voucher for another tour.
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  • 2 hours 30 minutes
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$80
Admission to Voyagers of the Pacific Luau
4.0
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Admission to Voyagers of the Pacific Luau

Spend an evening immerse yourself in Hawaiian culture with this excursion to the Royal Kona Resort Luau. Choose your ideal time for the outing — the luau occurs four nights a week⁠ — then enjoy a shell lei greeting and sip tropical drinks while admiring beautiful views of Kailua Bay. Savor a delicious buffet with traditional island food while watching a Polynesian stage production.
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  • 3 hours
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$178
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Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour
4.8
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Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour

Experience big skies and incredible nighttime views on this Mauna Kea stargazing trip with a small group. Experience a warm pre-trip picnic, proceeded by a ride in a 4x4 luxury van to the summit of the Big Island's tallest peak. After admiring a sunset view, continue down to 9,000 feet (2,743 meters) for a stargazing session, complete with a telescope, hot chocolate, and dessert. The trip also includes a guide and a hooded parka to keep you warm.
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  • 8 hours
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$313
Big Island Zipline over KoleKole Falls
4.9
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Big Island Zipline over KoleKole Falls

The city of Hilo is surrounded by some of Hawaii’s most scenic wonders—on this 7-line Hilo ziplining tour you'll start off small and gradually increase in length and height per zipline. Soar past thundering falls as you zip through lush greenery. Learn about traditional Hawaiian agriculture, and once you’re comfortable sitting in the harness and feeling the exhilarating rush, prepare for the dramatic crossing that’s one of the longest zipline in Hawaii. Important tip, for this experience travelers must be between 70 pounds and 260 pounds.
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  • 2 hours 30 minutes
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$230
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Manta Ray Night Snorkel Experience of a Lifetime
4.8
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Manta Ray Night Snorkel Experience of a Lifetime

Night snorkeling with manta rays is one of the Big Island’s most popular experiences, you’ll set out from Honokohau Harbor heading for “Manta Heaven.” The boat’s light board attracts the gentle creatures (via lighting up plankton) and makes the water glow, an unforgettable underwater experience.
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  • 2 hours
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Historical Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay
4.7
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Historical Dinner Cruise to Kealakekua Bay

Journey back in time — when ancient, powerful Kings ruled the rugged, fertile land of the Hawaiian Islands — on this 3-hour dinner cruise to Kealakekua Bay. Travel 12 miles down the Kona Coast to the Captain Cook monument. Learn the many secrets of the Big Island as a local historian points out more than 50 points of interest along the way.
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  • 3 hours
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$183
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9-Line Waterfall Zipline Experience on the Big Island
4.9
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9-Line Waterfall Zipline Experience on the Big Island

See the Big Island from a different angle on this 9-line zipline adventure that takes you over tree tops, waterfalls, and rivers. With four dual lines, you can even race a friend. With views of the Pacific Ocean from every platform, it’s the most scenic zipline experience on the island.
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  • 2 hours 30 minutes
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$240
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Volcanoes National Park Safari
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Volcanoes National Park Safari

Fly away from Hilo Airport and into a world of volcanoes, rainbows, and waterfalls. With this family-run helicopter company—the longest-running on the island—you’ll meet your captain, get debriefed on safety protocol, and hop into your helicopter for a wild aerial adventure. With your captain doubling as guide, you’ll explore the volcanoes of the national park, lava flows, orchid farms, lush forests, and so much more.
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  • 55 minutes
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$379
Big Island Spectacular Helicopter Tour
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Big Island Spectacular Helicopter Tour

Fly above Hawaii's spectacular peaks, coasts, and valleys on this helicopter tour of the Big Island. Watch lava bubble up out of volcanoes, fly over the lush rain forests of the Hamakua Coast, and complete your trip with views of the waterfalls lining the Kohala Mountains. Only a helicopter tour lets you see so many of Hawaii's charms on a single ride and from an unforgettable perspective.
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  • 2 hours
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$719
Snorkel Tour to Captain Cook Monument Kailua-Kona, Big Island
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Snorkel Tour to Captain Cook Monument Kailua-Kona, Big Island

Explore the waters off the coast of Hawaii during this group snorkeling excursion from Kailua-Kona. Board an inflatable boat and enjoy easy transportation to Captain Cook's Monument at Kealakekua Bay for approximately an hour of snorkeling time. Plus, view the sea caves and lava tubes along the scenic Kona coast and catch sight of dolphins and humpback whales, depending on the season.
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  • 4 hours
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$84
Atlantis Submarine from Kona Beach
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Atlantis Submarine from Kona Beach

On this exciting Kona submarine tour, dive deep below the cobalt waters just off the Kona coast, where an entire world of fish and marine creatures is waiting just below the surface. As the submarine descends towards the colorful reef, peer through the portholes at fish that swim to within inches of the submarine windows, and experience the sense of peace and calm in this world beneath the waves. This is a great way to explore underwater without even getting your hair wet, and, if you’re very lucky, there’s even the chance you could see a passing shark.
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  • 1 hour
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$183
Fat Tire E-Bike Tour through Volcanoes National Park
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Fat Tire E-Bike Tour through Volcanoes National Park

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in a car? Boring. On a guided fat-tire e-bike tour, you’ll experience this wild landscape sustainably and in the open air; your guide will blow your mind with volcano facts; and you’ll get to zoom past all the visitors struggling with parking. Most experience this park from behind a windshield—you’ll explore the world’s most active volcano with your two pedaling feet.
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  • 3 hours
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$199
Kealakekua Bay Afternoon Snorkel: Family Fun on the Kona Coast
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Kealakekua Bay Afternoon Snorkel: Family Fun on the Kona Coast

Take a Kealakekua Bay snorkeling cruise, and depart from the waters of Keauhou Bay to scour the Kona coastline for dolphins, turtles or, even, whales in the winter months. Upon arrival in Kealakekua Bay, peer overboard at the crystal clear waters that teem with colorful reef fish. After receiving expert instruction and snorkeling equipment onboard, you'll jump in the water to experience some of the best snorkeling on the Big Island.
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  • 3 hours 30 minutes
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$129
Guaranteed Dolphin and Whale Watch Tour in Kona
4.8
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Guaranteed Dolphin and Whale Watch Tour in Kona

Increase your chances of spotting the Kona coast’s most spectacular marine wildlife with this dolphin- and whale-watching excursion led by Big Island experts. Set off with a skipper and naturalist guides who know exactly where the best observation areas are. Marvel at more than a dozen species of whales and dolphins all year round. Take in views of the coastline and snap photos while you learn about the Kona ecosystem.
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  • 3 hours 30 minutes
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$119
Kealakekua Bay Adventure: Kona Dolphin, Sea Cave and Captain Cook
4.6
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Kealakekua Bay Adventure: Kona Dolphin, Sea Cave and Captain Cook

Explore the waters off the Big Island on this exciting combo tour. Get your adrenaline pumping as you cruise out and along the coastline on a speedboat. Look for caves, cliffs, whales, dolphins and other marine life along the way. Afterwards, jump into the clear waters and explore the underwater world as you snorkel around. Snacks, drinks and snorkel equipment are all included.
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  • 2 hours 30 minutes
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$95
Big Island Parasailing Experience
4.8
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Big Island Parasailing Experience

Get a bird’s-eye view of the Big Island on a parasailing experience. This family-friendly adventure can accommodate one, two, or three people on each flight. Gaze out at the beautiful Kona Coast as you soar 800 feet (243 meters) or 1,200 feet (365 meters) into the air. Then land smoothly and safely back on the boat before returning to shore.
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  • 1 hour
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People Also Ask
Q:What are the best tours on the Big Island of Hawaii?
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Volcanic landscapes, starry skies, and plenty of warm ocean water set the stage for exciting adventures on your Big Island of Hawaii vacation. According to past traveler ratings and reviews, here are the best Big Island tours to book:

Q:Are guided tours on the Big Island worth it?
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Yes, guided Big Island tours are the most efficient way to pack plenty of activity into your Hawaii vacation. You can leave the driving to someone else on island sightseeing tours, while experienced snorkel boat captains know the best reefs for spotting colorful fish. And there’s nothing quite like a once-in-a-lifetime helicopter ride over waterfalls, volcanoes, and rugged coastlines.

Q:How much do Big Island tours cost?
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Big Island tours vary in price. Self-guided audio tours can be as low as US$10, while hour-long farm tours can run around US$25 to $40. On the other end of the price spectrum, private day-long sightseeing tours can cost US$1,500 to $3,000 per group. There are excursions to suit every group’s size and budget.

Q:What activities are included on Big Island tours?
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So many activities are included on Big Island tours, whether you’re seeking an introduction to local culture or an adrenaline-charged adventure in Hawaii. Tour a local coffee farm, ride a helicopter over an active volcano, snorkel with manta rays, or snuggle with your sweetie on a romantic sunset cruise.

Q:How many days on the Big Island of Hawaii is enough?
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Plan to spend at least five days on the Big Island. In this amount of time (though a full week might be ideal), you can tour Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, take a helicopter ride, go snorkeling, and visit waterfalls with plenty of time left over to kick back on the island’s famous black-sand beaches.

Q:What is the rainiest month on the Big Island?
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November is the rainiest month in two popular Big Island coastal areas, Kailua-Kona and Hilo. That said, the amount of rainfall in each region differs. Hilo, on the “wet” east side of the island, sees an average of nearly 16 inches (40 centimeters) of precipitation in November. Meanwhile, Kailua-Kona on the “dry” west side might only get around 5 inches (13 centimeters) of rain that month.

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