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

Ensure a manta ray sighting on this 2.5-hour night tour. Head out in Kona, one of the best places in the world to see mantas, to...
$80

Set out from Kailua-Kona for a half-day snorkeling activity to Kealakekua Bay/Captain Cook, one of the top snorkeling destinations on the Big Island. Look for...
$80

On this 3-hour excursion you can expect to see and snorkel with as much sea life as possible. Trust our Captains and Crew with their...
$80

Kona: Whale Watching on Big island
Hawaii’s Big Island is home to migrating pods of humpback whales, which often breach as they build up energy for their northward migration. This narrated...
$80

Delve into the fascinating world of coconuts with The CocoMon™ in Kailua-Kona. This interactive experience teaches you everything from selecting the perfect coconut to slicing...
$80

Please read this tour description. There are lots of Kona snorkeling trips, most companies are double the price for this tour. We offer the best...
$79

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...
$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...
$77

Nighttime Experience: Unlike typical snorkeling tours that take you place during the day, your tour offers the extraordinary opportunity to witness the majestic manta rays...
$75

Ranch Tour & Animal Encounters
Ola Nani Ranch offers a look inside life on a working ranch in Hawaii, located in the rain forrest. Visitors will enjoy the countryside, learning...
$75

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...
$75

Glass-Bottom Boat Reef Tour
Our tours depart from the Kailua-Kona pier on the Big Island of Hawaii. Discover the beauty of Kona's underwater world aboard Marian, a 36-foot (10-meter), custom-designed glass-bottom boat....
$72

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....
$70

Explore the stunning landscapes of Kona on a thrilling 30-minute ATV adventure. Traverse through ancient Ohia forests at Buddha’s Cup and dive into the cacao...
$70

Kulaniapia Falls is the largest, privately accessible waterfall in Hawaii, and the ONLY waterfall in the area that you can swim / kayak / paddleboard...
$69

Paddling a Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe or Wa'a from the site where King Kamehameha united the Hawaiian Islands and watched over his kingdom is a chance...
$69

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...
$65

Kona Haunted Hele Ghost Tour
One of Kona's most popular nighttime activities and rated excellent on City Helicopter Tours! Step into the spooky past and supernatural happenings of Kona on...
$59

Before snorkeling in the ocean, join us for a short lesson in our pool to enhance your safety and enjoyment. We are the only dive...
$58

Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise from Waikoloa
Discover the Big Island’s vibrant underwater world on this glass-bottom boat cruise on Anaeho’omalu Bay. From Waikoloa, near Kona, board a comfortable 26-foot (7.9-meter) boat...
$50

Delve into the rich history of ʻŌkolehao on this immersive Ola Distillery Tour and Spirit Tasting in Hilo. Gain insight into Hawaiʻi’s heritage spirit while...
$50

