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

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Big Island: Hawaii Loa Luau

Experience a Hawaiian luau on the Big Island's gorgeous Kohala coast. Start with a delicious meal that features Hawaiian and Polynesian dishes like kalua pork, …More

Experience a Hawaiian luau on the Big Island's gorgeous Kohala coast. Start with a delicious meal that features Hawaiian and Polynesian dishes like kalua pork,...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$215
2-Tank Daytime Scuba Dive Boat Trip

Join Jack's Diving Locker, Kona's oldest dive shop, for a day exploring the incredible underwater world with our experienced crew. We frequently find reef fish, …More

Join Jack's Diving Locker, Kona's oldest dive shop, for a day exploring the incredible underwater world with our experienced crew. We frequently find reef fish,...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$216
Ultimate Circle Island Explorer From Kona Or Kohala Resorts

Ultimate Circle Island Explorer The most complete island tour! The best way to see as much of the Big Island’s unique locations in one day. …More

Ultimate Circle Island Explorer The most complete island tour! The best way to see as much of the Big Island’s unique locations in one day....

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$219
Hilo and Volcano National Park Tour for Cruise Passengers at port

Travelers coming on a cruise ship to Hilo can visit and enjoy the incredibly wonderful Big Island with this one-day tour. This tour is a …More

Travelers coming on a cruise ship to Hilo can visit and enjoy the incredibly wonderful Big Island with this one-day tour. This tour is a...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$230
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
Big Island Hale Hoaloha Luau at the Mauna Lani

The luau is held at the beautiful Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection at Kalāhuipuaʻa, which is a historical area where ancient Hawaiians mastered the art of …More

The luau is held at the beautiful Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection at Kalāhuipuaʻa, which is a historical area where ancient Hawaiians mastered the art of...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (96)
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$230
Kilauea Summit to Shore from Kona: Small Group

Kilauea Volcano is a magnificent presence on the Big Island of Hawai'i and this small-group, or exclusive private tour focuses primarily on Kilauea and Hawai’i …More

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Kilauea Volcano is a magnificent presence on the Big Island of Hawai'i and this small-group, or exclusive private tour focuses primarily on Kilauea and Hawai’i...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$235
Heavenly Hamakua: From Kona

Adventure North, and experience an older, more traditional Hawaii on the famous Hamakua Coast.  Mauna Kea volcano last erupted some 4,600 years ago.  However, that …More

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Adventure North, and experience an older, more traditional Hawaii on the famous Hamakua Coast.  Mauna Kea volcano last erupted some 4,600 years ago.  However, that...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$235
Evening Volcano Explorer Tour from Kona

Visit a Kona Coffee Farm, explore the best sites at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the Punalu'e Black Sand Beach. Lunch and dinner is included. …More

Visit a Kona Coffee Farm, explore the best sites at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the Punalu'e Black Sand Beach. Lunch and dinner is included....

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (26)
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$240
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
Private Kona Coast Helicopter Tour: All Window Seats

Fly Private with your friends or family. Enjoy the sites as your pilot shows you the wonders of the Kona Coast, with a push to …More

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Fly Private with your friends or family. Enjoy the sites as your pilot shows you the wonders of the Kona Coast, with a push to...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (152)
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$241
Polynesian Cultural Carving Experience in Kona

Spend some time with a highly sought after 4th generation Master Carver direct from Tonga. Step back into time and experience the beauty and aloha …More

Spend some time with a highly sought after 4th generation Master Carver direct from Tonga. Step back into time and experience the beauty and aloha...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (99)
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$244
Big Island in a Day-Explore Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & more

Ohana Tours is veteran-owned and locally owned, and every tour is led by one of our owner-guides. Explore the stunning landscapes of the Big Island …More

Ohana Tours is veteran-owned and locally owned, and every tour is led by one of our owner-guides. Explore the stunning landscapes of the Big Island...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (185)
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$245
Big Island Zipline Tour Near Akaka Falls (250-ft Waterfall!)

**Weight Requirements 40lbs-260lbs PLEASE NOTE: Adult=Ages 12 and over 70-260lbs Youth=Ages 12 and under 70-260lbs Child=Ages 12 and under 40-69lbs (rides tandem with a certified …More

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**Weight Requirements 40lbs-260lbs PLEASE NOTE: Adult=Ages 12 and over 70-260lbs Youth=Ages 12 and under 70-260lbs Child=Ages 12 and under 40-69lbs (rides tandem with a certified...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$246
Big Island Volcano Adventure from Kona: Small Group

The Big Island of Hawai'i is one of the most diverse places on planet earth! Here you have an opportunity to get a taste of …More

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The Big Island of Hawai'i is one of the most diverse places on planet earth! Here you have an opportunity to get a taste of...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (274)
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$247
Maunakea Stellar Explorer from Kona

For an out-of-this-world experience, check out Maunakea Stellar Explorer from KapohoKine Adventures. This thrilling adventure is the only Big Island star tour to feature nighttime …More

For an out-of-this-world experience, check out Maunakea Stellar Explorer from KapohoKine Adventures. This thrilling adventure is the only Big Island star tour to feature nighttime...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.2 (96)
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$250
Morning Magic Kayak and Snorkel Adventure in Kealakekua Bay

Kealakekua Bay is a culturally sacred place to the Hawaiian people, rich with history and not without controversy. We are lucky to be allowed to …More

Kealakekua Bay is a culturally sacred place to the Hawaiian people, rich with history and not without controversy. We are lucky to be allowed to...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$258
Elite Volcano Hike From Kona/Kohala Resorts

Elite Volcano Hike Hike down into Kilauea Caldera on the 2 mile Halema’uma’u Trail, and visit aftermath of the historic 2018 eruption along Kilauea’s coastline. …More

Elite Volcano Hike Hike down into Kilauea Caldera on the 2 mile Halema’uma’u Trail, and visit aftermath of the historic 2018 eruption along Kilauea’s coastline....

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (17)
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$261
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
Manta Ray Night Snorkel Adventure

For snorkelers, we will be floating on the surface as a group on our custom built board with spotlights pointing down on these creatures swimming …More

For snorkelers, we will be floating on the surface as a group on our custom built board with spotlights pointing down on these creatures swimming...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (232)
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$270
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Hiking Small Group Adventure

Maximize your day with an unforgettable journey to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park! Join our Interpretive Guides on an exploration that brings the rich history, geology, …More

Maximize your day with an unforgettable journey to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park! Join our Interpretive Guides on an exploration that brings the rich history, geology,...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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$271
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