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Maui: Private Stand Up Paddle Boarding Tour in Turtle Town
Maui: Private Stand Up Paddle Boarding Tour in Turtle Town★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (309)2hYou’ll start with a quick SUP lesson in calm Makena Bay before paddling out alongside your guide — spotting sea turtles gliding beneath you and drifting past ancient lava cliffs. Expect small stories from locals, digital photos included, and plenty of time to find your balance while floating above Maui’s reefs. It’s peaceful in ways you might not expect.Free cancellationMost bookedfromUS$ 169View ›
Oahu: Turtle Canyon Snorkel & Diamond Head Sail with Guide
Oahu: Turtle Canyon Snorkel & Diamond Head Sail with Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (303)2h 30mYou’ll start your morning snorkeling at Oahu’s Turtle Canyon with green sea turtles gliding by, guided by locals who know every hidden creature below. Afterward, relax as you sail past Diamond Head, searching for dolphins or even humpback whales in winter. Includes all snorkel gear, snacks, and friendly guidance—just bring your curiosity (and maybe some clumsy boat moves).Free cancellationTravelers' pick-15%fromUS$ 72View ›
Walking Food Tour Hanalei: Signature Tastings at Local Favorites
Walking Food Tour Hanalei: Signature Tastings at Local Favorites★★★★★★★★★★ 4.78 (299)1h–2hA walking food tour through Hanalei on Kauai's north shore, where you stop at local restaurants to taste signature entrées and desserts while learning the town's history. The tour includes bottled water and lunch; a live English-speaking guide leads the stops. Children from age 3 are welcome, and dietary requests can be arranged by calling ahead.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to taste what locals actually eat without spending time reading menus or waiting in line at each restaurant—the guide and the vendors have already planned the stops and the dishes. Families with children from age 3 can join; call ahead if you have dietary needs or are bringing an infant.Free cancellationfromUS$ 136View ›
Honolulu: Pearl Harbor, Dole Plantation & Polynesian Center from Kauai
Honolulu: Pearl Harbor, Dole Plantation & Polynesian Center from Kauai★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (298)9h–10hYou fly from Kauai to Honolulu in the morning, spend the day at Pearl Harbor (with the USS Arizona Memorial boat ride), Dole Plantation (with Dole Whip and souvenirs), the North Shore's famous surf beaches, and the Polynesian Cultural Center (with canoe rides, village tours, and a barbecue lunch). Entry tickets and your local guide are included. You fly back to Kauai in the evening.Is it for me?Book this if you're on Kauai and want to see three of Oahu's major sites in one day without arranging separate flights, rental cars, and tickets—the airfare and logistics are already woven into the itinerary, which is what makes a full island experience possible in a single day.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 480View ›
Kailua: Self-Guided Kayak & Snorkel Day with Lunch & Islands
Kailua: Self-Guided Kayak & Snorkel Day with Lunch & Islands★★★★★★★★★★ 4.80 (293)5hYou’ll paddle out from Kailua Bay with everything set up—kayak, snorkel gear, lunch packed—and chart your own route to Oahu’s offshore islands or hidden beaches. Swim in tide pools, spot birds or turtles if you’re lucky, and finish with time to relax on shore or ride bikes along the coast. It’s your pace all day—no rush.Free cancellationfromUS$ 110View ›
Maui: Haleakala Sunrise & 15-Mile Downhill Bike Tour
Maui: Haleakala Sunrise & 15-Mile Downhill Bike Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.62 (290)8hYou arrive before sunrise, watch the crater light up from the summit, then bike down 15 miles of switchbacks and Upcountry roads with a guide, gear, and park entry all handled. Breakfast is at a local stop in Haiku where you cover your own meal. Plan for early morning and moderate-to-strong bike fitness — the downhill is technical, not casual.Is it for me?Right for experienced cyclists who want to see Haleakala's sunrise and then earn the descent on a bike. The early start and technical downhill riding demand fitness and recent bike skills — this is not a casual pedal, and the morning commitment is real.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 318View ›
Group Surf Lesson at Kalama Beach, Kihei: Learn to Catch Waves
Group Surf Lesson at Kalama Beach, Kihei: Learn to Catch Waves★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (289)2hA group surf lesson on Maui at Kalama Beach in Kihei teaches you to catch waves with experienced coaches in a small class. The lesson runs two hours, includes all equipment (board, rash guard, reef shoes) and free parking; you arrive at the Surf Club Maui van, get a land safety briefing, then enter water that stays waist to chest deep with coaches in the water beside you. Participants must be at least 11 years old and able to swim in the ocean and deep water.Is it for me?You'll be standing and catching waves within hours at Maui's best beginner beach, with coaches and all gear ready to go.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 109View ›
Honolulu: Beginner Snorkel Tour with Reef Fish & Free Videos
Honolulu: Beginner Snorkel Tour with Reef Fish & Free Videos★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (287)1h 30mYou’ll slip into Honolulu’s gentle ocean with an easygoing local guide by your side—no swimming experience needed. Learn how to use your snorkel gear, float over reefs bursting with fish, and laugh at your first attempts (caught on video for you). The salty breeze and splashy colors might stick with you long after you’re dry.Free cancellationfromUS$ 39View ›
Oahu North Shore: Surf Lessons with Pro Lifeguard & Dogs
Oahu North Shore: Surf Lessons with Pro Lifeguard & Dogs★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (285)1h 30mYou’ll learn to surf on Oahu’s North Shore with a pro lifeguard and her friendly dogs by your side. After a quick beach lesson, you’ll paddle out for real waves — maybe even spot sea turtles gliding nearby. It’s equal parts laughter, challenge, and salty air; you’ll walk away sandy, tired, and weirdly proud.Free cancellationfromUS$ 95View ›
Hilo: Hawaii Volcanoes & Kilauea Crater Small Group Tour
Hilo: Hawaii Volcanoes & Kilauea Crater Small Group Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (283)5h 30mYou hike through a 500-year-old lava tube in the rainforest, stand at Kilauea's active caldera rim, drive Chain of Craters Road through frozen lava fields, see Rainbow Falls, taste local chocolate and coffee, and stroll Liliuokalani Gardens. The tour includes park entry, professional guide, and hotel pickup from Hilo (or terminal meeting point). Plan for a full day with moderate walking on uneven ground.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Kilauea and the main volcanic landmarks of the Big Island in one day without arranging your own transport, park entry, and timing—the small group format and fixed itinerary handle all three, and the guide's knowledge of the geology and Hawaiian history makes the landscape readable instead of just spectacular.Free cancellationfromUS$ 188View ›
Kealakekua Bay: Dolphin & Sea Cave Snorkel Tour Small Group
Kealakekua Bay: Dolphin & Sea Cave Snorkel Tour Small Group★★★★★★★★★★ 4.64 (281)2h 30mYou’ll speed along Kona’s rugged coast in a small group Zodiac boat, snorkeling at Kealakekua Bay near the Captain Cook Monument with all gear provided. Explore sea caves if weather allows, watch for wild dolphins gliding past, and snack on fresh pineapple between swims. It’s lively, unscripted—and leaves you with salt in your hair and a real memory to take home.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 99View ›
Maui to Lanai: Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Eco-Raft Tour
Maui to Lanai: Snorkel & Dolphin Watch Eco-Raft Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (281)5hYou board a low-slung raft in Lahaina, cross to Lanai's remote reefs where dolphins surface at arm's reach, and snorkel with certified lifeguards teaching you how to breathe underwater. Breakfast, gear, and marine education are included; you choose between five hours of snorkeling or two hours of dolphin watching only. Small groups mean you're not competing for space or the guide's attention.Is it for me?Right for families and first-time snorkelers who want dolphins without the hassle of renting gear or learning on their own—the lifeguards handle instruction and safety. Plan for a full morning or afternoon out; the five-hour snorkel tour and the four-hour winter combo are what let you reach Lanai's remote spots and see dolphins at eye level.Free cancellationfromUS$ 97View ›
Oahu Rum Distillery Tour & Tasting: Kō Hana Farm
Oahu Rum Distillery Tour & Tasting: Kō Hana Farm★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (280)45m–1hYou arrive at a renovated plantation general store, taste fresh cane juice, walk through a sugarcane garden and barrel room, then sit at the tasting bar for four different rums plus samples of barrel-aged honey, cake, and hot sauce. The whole experience runs 45-60 minutes with a local guide and groups capped at fifteen people, so you get the full process without the crowds.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see how rum is actually made—from the cane to the barrel to the glass—without spending half a day on it. The small group size and fixed timing mean you get the full process and the tasting without the usual distillery crowds.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefromUS$ 25View ›
Surf Lessons in Waikiki: Learn with Professional Instructors
Surf Lessons in Waikiki: Learn with Professional Instructors★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (280)2hOhana Surf Project offers surf lessons in Waikiki with a professional instructor, all equipment, and complimentary shuttle transport from designated Waikiki pickup spots. The lesson runs two hours (or one hour for some options), starting with a safety briefing and gear check at the Ohana Surf Center at the Waikiki Beach Marriott, then moving to the water with your instructor to practice on a high-quality board. After the session, you return to the center to review photos and videos before the shuttle takes you back to your drop-off location. Children from age 2 are welcome, and the staff speak English, Japanese and Korean.Is it for me?Book a one-hour lesson if you want a quick introduction to surfing or have limited time in Waikiki; choose the two-hour option if you want more time in the water to build confidence and practice what your instructor shows you. Family lessons and private one-to-one sessions are available if you prefer to learn with your own group instead of joining an open class.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 105View ›
Oahu Grand Circle Private Tour: Custom Route & Comfort
Oahu Grand Circle Private Tour: Custom Route & Comfort★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (277)6h–8hYou’ll circle Oahu in your own private van with a local guide who’ll adjust every stop to your pace—whether you want more time at wild beaches or extra pineapple whip at Dole Plantation. Expect real conversations, fresh macadamia nuts, temple bells echoing in quiet gardens, plus plenty of space to just breathe it all in.Free cancellationfromUS$ 377View ›
Big Island volcano tour from Kona: Kilauea and Hamakua Coast
Big Island volcano tour from Kona: Kilauea and Hamakua Coast★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (277)8h–9hA small-group guided tour from Kona that covers the Big Island's volcanic landscape in a single day: the Hamakua Coast along Mauna Kea, Akaka Falls, and Kilauea volcano in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Hotel pickup, picnic lunch, bottled water and snacks are included; the tour runs eight to nine hours and holds a maximum of six people per group.Is it for me?Book the shared tour if you want to meet other travelers and split the cost, or the private tour if you prefer the vehicle and guide to yourself — both versions cover the same route and include the same stops, so the choice is about who you travel with and the pace you set.Free cancellationfromUS$ 247View ›
Big Island: Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel & Lunch Cruise
Big Island: Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel & Lunch Cruise★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (276)2h 30mYou’ll float above glowing manta rays off Kona after sunset, guided by locals who know every trick to spotting them up close. All your gear is sorted — wetsuit, mask, fins — plus lunch and snacks on deck with new friends afterward. That hush when a manta glides right beneath you? It stays with you long after you’re dry.Free cancellationfromUS$ 227View ›
Waikoloa: Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise Anaeho'omalu Bay Views
Waikoloa: Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise Anaeho'omalu Bay Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.64 (276)30mYou’ll step right into Anaeho’omalu Bay’s clear waters for a glass-bottom boat cruise from Waikoloa, spotting sea turtles and bright reef fish with a local guide who knows every corner of these reefs. Kids will love peering through the windows while adults get caught up in stories about Hawaiian marine life. It’s peaceful, easygoing — you might even forget about your phone for a while.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −50%fromUS$ 50View ›
Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Memorial Oahu Tour with Pickup
Pearl Harbor & USS Arizona Memorial Oahu Tour with Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (274)5hYou're picked up from your Waikiki hotel and driven to Pearl Harbor, where you board a Navy vessel to visit the USS Arizona Memorial after watching a historical film. The tour then moves through downtown Honolulu, stopping at the King Kamehameha Statue, Iolani Palace, the Hawaii State Capitol, Kawaiahao Church, and the Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site. Entry to the USS Arizona Memorial, narrated transport, and hotel pickup and drop-off are all included. The full experience takes seven-plus hours.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the USS Arizona Memorial and understand Hawaiian history without arranging your own transport, tickets, or timing—the early start and guided stops are what fit everything into one morning and keep the memorial visit uncrowded.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 69View ›
Mauna Kea Stargazing: Astrophotography with Astronomer Guide
Mauna Kea Stargazing: Astrophotography with Astronomer Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.78 (273)2hA two-hour stargazing experience on Mauna Kea or Mauna Loa led by both an astronomer and astro-photographer, combining live telescope views of galaxies and nebulae with professional portraits under the night sky. You sit in a reclining chair at a remote, dark location away from crowds, watch the astronomer control a Celestron Origin smart telescope from a smartphone to show real-time images, and receive medium-resolution photos by email within 48 hours. A stargazing guarantee means the tour is free if clouds block the stars.Is it for me?The two-hour sit-down format on a mountain slope means this suits travelers who want to watch the night sky without standing at a railing or hiking—you're settled in a chair with hot chocolate while the astronomer and photographer handle the equipment and the views come to you.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 299View ›
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