The best family-friendly activities in Big Island of Hawaii for parents and kids (Updated October 2026)

Big Island of Hawaii, USA
ATV Tour to Buddha Cup Coffee Farm

Join Manny and Ohana for an engaging biodynamic farming experience that reveals the heart and soul of farm life in paradise. Over the course of …More

Join Manny and Ohana for an engaging biodynamic farming experience that reveals the heart and soul of farm life in paradise. Over the course of...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
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$199
Manta Ray Night Snorkel Adventure in Kailua-Kona

Discover the magic of the ocean at night with a Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua-Kona. This small-group tour (maximum 18 participants) takes you to …More

Discover the magic of the ocean at night with a Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kailua-Kona. This small-group tour (maximum 18 participants) takes you to...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$137
The Pele Express SMALL GROUP Tour

Discover the volcanic wonders of the Big Island on a 5.5 to 6-hour tour that showcases the best of Hilo. This small-group experience allows you …More

Discover the volcanic wonders of the Big Island on a 5.5 to 6-hour tour that showcases the best of Hilo. This small-group experience allows you...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$181
The Pele Express KILAUEA ONLY ERUPTION ROULETTE Tour

This express tour handles every single detail so you can safely witness Kīlauea’s raw power and still get back to port with plenty of time …More

This express tour handles every single detail so you can safely witness Kīlauea’s raw power and still get back to port with plenty of time...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$141
Volcano Adventure - Search the Most Recent Active Volcano from Kona

This tour will take you to all the most active volcano in the world.  If you are in Waikoloa, Hapuna, Kailua-Kona or Keauhou area, this …More

This tour will take you to all the most active volcano in the world.  If you are in Waikoloa, Hapuna, Kailua-Kona or Keauhou area, this...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$290
Cruise Ship Shore Excursion of Historic Kona

Explore the Royal Kona Coffee Center, where you can savor Hawaii's renowned gourmet coffee and find the perfect souvenir to remember your journey. Afterward, venture …More

Explore the Royal Kona Coffee Center, where you can savor Hawaii's renowned gourmet coffee and find the perfect souvenir to remember your journey. Afterward, venture...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$79
Hilo Shoreline Fishing

Experience Hawaii’s coastline with a guided catch-and-release shoreline fishing tour in Hilo. Perfect for beginners and experienced anglers, we provide all gear, bait, and local …More

Experience Hawaii’s coastline with a guided catch-and-release shoreline fishing tour in Hilo. Perfect for beginners and experienced anglers, we provide all gear, bait, and local...

1 hour 30 minutes
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$77
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience from Kauai

Here is your chance to visit Hawaii’s only active volcano and see the youngest of the Hawaiian Islands. On this inter-island excursion, you’ll visit the …More

Here is your chance to visit Hawaii’s only active volcano and see the youngest of the Hawaiian Islands. On this inter-island excursion, you’ll visit the...

12 hours Free Cancellation
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$596
Private 2-Hour Beekeeping Classroom Tour in Honokaa

If you have ever been curious about beekeeping or are a bee enthusiast and wondered about beekeeping in Hawaii, this is the experience for you. …More

If you have ever been curious about beekeeping or are a bee enthusiast and wondered about beekeeping in Hawaii, this is the experience for you....

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$70
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience from Kauai

Here is your chance to visit Hawaii’s only active volcano and see the youngest of the Hawaiian Islands. On this inter-island excursion, you’ll visit the …More

Here is your chance to visit Hawaii’s only active volcano and see the youngest of the Hawaiian Islands. On this inter-island excursion, you’ll visit the...

8 to 10 hours Free Cancellation
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$590
Baumkuchen Campfire Baking Class

Cooking a Baumstriezel on an open campfire within an environment almost like a Botanical Garden is the experience you get at Baumkuchenfarm. Eating the warm …More

Cooking a Baumstriezel on an open campfire within an environment almost like a Botanical Garden is the experience you get at Baumkuchenfarm. Eating the warm...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$65
Big Island: Sunset Whale Watching Shared Activity

The Kohala Coast is a whale breeding sanctuary and the best area on the big Island to encounter whale activity. The Namaka is a spacious …More

The Kohala Coast is a whale breeding sanctuary and the best area on the big Island to encounter whale activity. The Namaka is a spacious...

2 hours 15 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$157
Hawaiian Tikis and Guava Tea

Aloha! Join us for a 2-hour adventure exploring Hawaii's largest collection of rainforest tikis, stunning lava rock sculptures, and the refreshing taste of guava green …More

Aloha! Join us for a 2-hour adventure exploring Hawaii's largest collection of rainforest tikis, stunning lava rock sculptures, and the refreshing taste of guava green...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$95
Hawaii Big Island Hilo & Volcano One Day Tour

Travelers in Hilo can visit and enjoy the incredibly wonderful Big Island with this one-day tour. This tour is a full-day guided Hawaii Volcano National …More

Travelers in Hilo can visit and enjoy the incredibly wonderful Big Island with this one-day tour. This tour is a full-day guided Hawaii Volcano National...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$230
Departure Transfer from Hotels to Kona International Airport

This local operator offers great airport shuttle service to Kona International Airport (KOA), with their professional drivers and new model vehicles. Pre-booked reservations help them …More

This local operator offers great airport shuttle service to Kona International Airport (KOA), with their professional drivers and new model vehicles. Pre-booked reservations help them...

20 to 40 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$15
Pool Scuba Refresher

Before diving in the ocean, join us for a short refresher to enhance your safety and enjoyment. We are the only dive shop on the …More

Before diving in the ocean, join us for a short refresher to enhance your safety and enjoyment. We are the only dive shop on the...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$105
Hawaiian Floral Crown Weaving in Hilo

If you're looking for an authentic activity of Hawaii's culture, you've found it. Come learn how we connect to our ancestral knowledge and maintain generational …More

If you're looking for an authentic activity of Hawaii's culture, you've found it. Come learn how we connect to our ancestral knowledge and maintain generational...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$75
Umauma Falls Private Waterfall And River Swim

Experience Hawaii Islands premier private waterfall and river swim experience. So beautiful, the Bachelorette was once filmed here. Guest will check-in at the Umauma Visitor …More

Experience Hawaii Islands premier private waterfall and river swim experience. So beautiful, the Bachelorette was once filmed here. Guest will check-in at the Umauma Visitor...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$94
Fissure 8 Tour - Volcanoes National Park and Hilo Discovery

The Fissure 8 Tour is an unforgettable, guided journey to the site of the 2018 Kīlauea eruption, where Fissure 8 – the most powerful fissure …More

The Fissure 8 Tour is an unforgettable, guided journey to the site of the 2018 Kīlauea eruption, where Fissure 8 – the most powerful fissure...

7 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$240
Deluxe Coffee Culture Tour from Berry to Brew in 60 Minutes

Uncover the secrets behind your daily cup of coffee on this engaging 60-minute tour. Discover how an earthy red berry transforms into the beloved beverage …More

Uncover the secrets behind your daily cup of coffee on this engaging 60-minute tour. Discover how an earthy red berry transforms into the beloved beverage...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$99
Big Island of Hawai’i South Kona Historical Day Tour

Voted Kona's Best Tour, your Day Tour is an intimate guided tour offering cultural experiences, coffee and honey samples, scenic views, and historical landmarks. This …More

Voted Kona's Best Tour, your Day Tour is an intimate guided tour offering cultural experiences, coffee and honey samples, scenic views, and historical landmarks. This...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$299
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