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

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Big Island: Kohala Waterfalls Small Group Adventure

Experience the Hawaiian beauty of the Kohala Waterfalls on this small group Kohala Waterfalls adventure tour. Drive along the Kona coastline and explore the areas …More

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Experience the Hawaiian beauty of the Kohala Waterfalls on this small group Kohala Waterfalls adventure tour. Drive along the Kona coastline and explore the areas...

7 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (353)
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$267
Glow of the Deep: Night Snorkeling with Manta Rays

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 …More

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...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (1,243)
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$80
Day Trip from Kona to Oahu: Pearl Harbor WWII Heroes Adventure

Escape to another Hawaiian island for a day on this all-inclusive tour. Hop on an inter-island flight from Kona, Hawaii to Honolulu on Oahu for …More

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Escape to another Hawaiian island for a day on this all-inclusive tour. Hop on an inter-island flight from Kona, Hawaii to Honolulu on Oahu for...

14 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (105)
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$654
Hamakua Coast Farm Small-Group Walking and Tasting Tour

Lilikoi (passion fruit) Is a famous Hawaiian fruit revered by locals for generations. This is the largest Lilikoi orchard and an ideal spot on the …More

Lilikoi (passion fruit) Is a famous Hawaiian fruit revered by locals for generations. This is the largest Lilikoi orchard and an ideal spot on the...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
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$49
Day Trip from Oahu to Hilo: Volcano Adventure

Escape to another Hawaiian island for a day on this all-inclusive tour. Hop on an inter-island flight from Honolulu on Oahu to Hilo on the …More

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Escape to another Hawaiian island for a day on this all-inclusive tour. Hop on an inter-island flight from Honolulu on Oahu to Hilo on the...

12 hours Free Cancellation
4.2 (555)
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$654
Hawaiian Rainforest Banana Cultivation Experience

Travelers will experience our collection of over 100 apple banana trees. This activity will give travelers an opportunity to not only see our collection, but …More

Travelers will experience our collection of over 100 apple banana trees. This activity will give travelers an opportunity to not only see our collection, but...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (13)
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$95
Arrival Transfer: Kona International Airport (KOA) to Hotels - Big Island

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

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

20 to 40 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.5 (36)
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$15
Hilo Shore Excursion: Visit Volcano, Waterfall, Beach with Lunch

Make the most of your shore visit with our half-day adventure tour exploring the Big Island from summit to sea. Enjoy hands-on artifacts, fresh fruit, …More

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Make the most of your shore visit with our half-day adventure tour exploring the Big Island from summit to sea. Enjoy hands-on artifacts, fresh fruit,...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (103)
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$189
Mauna Kea 3hr Two Stop Sealife Snorkel Adventure

Set out from Kawaihae Harbor aboard Olohana, a 41-ft luxury powerboat built for comfort, speed, and adventure along the Big Island’s beautiful Kohala Coast. This …More

Set out from Kawaihae Harbor aboard Olohana, a 41-ft luxury powerboat built for comfort, speed, and adventure along the Big Island’s beautiful Kohala Coast. This...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$149
Big Island Scenic Tour: Volcano Hilo Town Waterfall Beach & Lunch

Explore the captivating beauty of the Big Island on this immersive day tour that dives into its natural wonders and rich culture. Guided by locals …More

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Explore the captivating beauty of the Big Island on this immersive day tour that dives into its natural wonders and rich culture. Guided by locals...

7 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (114)
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$199
Kona Shoreline Fishing

Enjoy a two-hour tour on Waialua’s shoreline and show off your best techniques and tactics for catching fish. We provide fishing poles, tackle, bait and …More

Enjoy a two-hour tour on Waialua’s shoreline and show off your best techniques and tactics for catching fish. We provide fishing poles, tackle, bait and...

1 hour 30 minutes
4.6 (34)
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$120
Volcano, Chocolate and Waterfalls of the Big Island

Hawaii’s most “in-depth” volcano experience is here! Join our National Park Certified Guides on a journey through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park's new & dramatic landscape. …More

Hawaii’s most “in-depth” volcano experience is here! Join our National Park Certified Guides on a journey through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park's new & dramatic landscape....

11 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (241)
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$309
Kona Snorkeling: Beat the Crowd to Kealakekua Bay

Skim across the waves on an exciting Big Island Zodiac tour to Kealakekua Bay, site of the Captain Cook monument and Hawaii's finest marine sanctuary. …More

Skim across the waves on an exciting Big Island Zodiac tour to Kealakekua Bay, site of the Captain Cook monument and Hawaii's finest marine sanctuary....

5 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (243)
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$163
UFO Tour on the Big Island of Hawaii

Hawaii is a well-known hotspot for UFO activity, making it the perfect place to explore the unseen world of the night sky. Join Galactic Ambassador …More

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Hawaii is a well-known hotspot for UFO activity, making it the perfect place to explore the unseen world of the night sky. Join Galactic Ambassador...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (70)
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$125
Go Surf Hawai'i (Kona Coast)

Go Surf Hawai‘i ~ Personalized Surf Adventures in Kona Experience Kona’s waves like never before! At Go Surf Hawai‘i, we offer personalized lessons for all …More

Go Surf Hawai‘i ~ Personalized Surf Adventures in Kona Experience Kona’s waves like never before! At Go Surf Hawai‘i, we offer personalized lessons for all...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (108)
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$129
One Tank Manta Night Dive and Snorkel

Join us and our expert local guides for an unforgettable Hawaii ocean experience. We provide thorough education on manta rays during the charter, and have …More

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Join us and our expert local guides for an unforgettable Hawaii ocean experience. We provide thorough education on manta rays during the charter, and have...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (73)
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$135
Deluxe Morning Snorkeling Adventure

Take in the Big Island of Hawai’i as you haven’t before, and snorkel at two of South Kona’s most precious treasures –Pu’uhonua O Honaunau and Kealakekua …More

Take in the Big Island of Hawai’i as you haven’t before, and snorkel at two of South Kona’s most precious treasures –Pu’uhonua O Honaunau and Kealakekua...

4 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (343)
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$143
Kealakekua Bay Captain Cook Snorkel Exclusive

With the world-renowned and historic destination of Kealakekua Bay just minutes from our point of departure, the Captain Cook Exclusive is a personal, exciting, and …More

With the world-renowned and historic destination of Kealakekua Bay just minutes from our point of departure, the Captain Cook Exclusive is a personal, exciting, and...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (406)
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$125
Big Island: Hidden Craters Hike of Kona

Hike up to 4 miles and venture through ancient native Hawaiian cloud forests, navigate a wild lava tube, and stand in awe at the edge …More

Hike up to 4 miles and venture through ancient native Hawaiian cloud forests, navigate a wild lava tube, and stand in awe at the edge...

5 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (168)
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$199
Big Island Kohala Zip and Dip Tour from Kona

Double the adventure on this full-day Kohala Zip and Dip tour. After being picked up by your guide in the early morning, you'll spend an …More

Double the adventure on this full-day Kohala Zip and Dip tour. After being picked up by your guide in the early morning, you'll spend an...

9 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (131)
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$309
Private Big Island Experience: 3 of 4 Window Seats

For those of you who want it all, the Full Island VIP Adventure Tour is for you! Volcano, valleys, waterfalls and coastline! It’s all of our …More

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For those of you who want it all, the Full Island VIP Adventure Tour is for you! Volcano, valleys, waterfalls and coastline! It’s all of our...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (90)
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$671
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