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11 Best Big Island of Hawaii Tours

The ones worth booking.

The 11 Big Island of Hawaii tours travellers book more than any others, with the operator, the running time and the real price set out on each one.

11 Best Big Island of Hawaii Tours

Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History

Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History - Waimea and Waipio Valley: cliffs, ranch history, and Kamehameha lore

1.Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History

Most Popular 5.0

Small-group Big Island day tour from Kona and Waikoloa with coffee, black-sand beaches, waterfalls, and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

“Driver was on time and picked us up from the hotel. Easy to book and overall a good experience for the day! Driver was informative when asked a question. Clear speaking (we’ve had some that were very difficult to understand - mumbles or English was not primary language) and good personality to keep things lively.…”

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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel - Gear you get (and why it matters in the dark)

2.Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

5.0

Night manta ray snorkeling in Kona with gear, sunset cruise, snacks, and safety support, plus a free return if you don’t see rays.

“10/10 recommend this Kona experience! The crew was fantastic with the kids. And seeing such awesome creatures that close was unreal!”

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Big Island: Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour in Keauhou Harbor

Big Island: Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour in Keauhou Harbor - The Short Boat Ride That Protects Your Time in the Water

3.Big Island: Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour in Keauhou Harbor

4.5

Night manta ray snorkeling from Keauhou Harbor with a small boat, 150,000-lumen light board, up to 30 minutes in the water, and a manta guarantee.

“It was a really fun experience, so unique. The crew was excellent. I was thinking while I was out there, this is where the party is every night!”

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Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park & Black Sand Beach

Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park & Black Sand Beach - Meeting at Hilo and building the day from smart “short stops”

4.Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park & Black Sand Beach

4.5

Hilo shore day: Kilauea steam vents, lava tube walk, black sand sea turtles, and macadamia tastings. 6 hours, $159.

“I will not use them again, the let us sit and wait in the terminal building for one hour without information, before they finally came with a bus and on top they cut the trip with half and hour.”

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Big Island: Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch

Big Island: Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch - From Kona Harbor to the Bay: power catamaran comfort beats hauling stuff

5.Big Island: Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch

5.0

Snorkel Kealakekua Bay from Kona on a power catamaran with lunch. Look for dolphins and winter humpbacks, plus easy gear and friendly crew.

“We had a great time, everything ran very smooth. Guides are funny and knowledgeable about the island. Saw dolphins, humpbacks and plenty of different reef fish and coral. Boat is very comfortable and lunch was delicious. Highly recommend doing this experience. Friendly for all ages.”

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KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel – FREE re-ride if no Sightings

KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel - FREE re-ride if no Sightings - How the 1.2-Hour Night Snorkel Actually Works

6.KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel – FREE re-ride if no Sightings

5.0

Kona nighttime manta ray snorkeling on a small zodiac boat. Gear included, guide lessons, and a free re-ride if none appear.

“I was fairly skeptical before we got to the water. Having in mind that mantas are actually wild animals… but I guess Keyo, Taco and Max knew exactly what they were doing (or maybe we just got lucky?). We got to see a small pack of them SO CLOSE! Great experience from booking to completion.…”

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Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island

Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island - Price and Value: What $44 Actually Buys You

7.Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island

5.0

Kona night snorkel for manta rays at feeding time. $44 includes gear and a short wetsuit top. About 30 minutes in-water.

“Our guides were great and we saw manta rays! I will probably not do this again because of how incredibly seasick I was both on the boat and in the water. Two other people puked off the side of the boat 🤢 It also felt like half the boat did not speak enough English to…”

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Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars

Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars - Getting picked up: Hilo, Waikoloa, or Kona plus the long climb

8.Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars

5.0

Small-group Mauna Kea sunset and stars by 4x4 van, warm gear, pro telescope, and a free night photo on the Big Island.

“We went in the winter after a snowstorm. The road to the summit was closed the day before we went but we had no trouble reaching it. The sunset was amazing especially against the snowcap. The cloud cover that made the sunset so vibrant unfortunately obscured the stargazing portion of the tour but it was…”

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Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour

Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour - Pickup, Group Size, and the Mercedes Sprinter Advantage

9.Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour

5.0

Small-group Kona coffee, turtles, Volcanoes National Park, and Saddle Road stargazing with meals, pickup, and warm gear.

“We had an excellent experience with the Wasabi Tour group and would highly recommend this tour to anyone. The physical activity was not overwhelming, and there was plenty of resting throughout the tour. Our guide, Todd, was extremely knowledgeable about the island and the intricacies of Hawaiian culture. He picked us up at our resort…”

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Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour

Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour - Picnic and star navigation at Maunakea Visitor Information Station

10.Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour

5.0

Small-group Mauna Kea summit stargazing with a warm picnic, 4x4 van ride, and private telescope show with photos—plus real cold-weather gear.

“The tour guide was very knowledgeable and certainly added to the experience. People do need to understand that breathing can be effected”

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Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star Photo

Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star Photo - Pickup setup and the long drive you should expect

11.Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star Photo

5.0

Ride 4x4 to Mauna Kea for sunset and guided stargazing, with warm gear, dinner, and free star photos included.

“The tour company was great. Very professional, friendly, and human. They had a refund package if things don't go well, and are very kind and genuine, and they know what they're doing/talking about. Journey to top, plus all extra stops, and the summit and view and stargazing as well as other things were great. They…”

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