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Oahu Helicopter Tour 30 Minutes: Doors Off & Pearl Harbor
Oahu Helicopter Tour 30 Minutes: Doors Off & Pearl Harbor★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (106)30mYou’ll fly above Oahu’s iconic sights — Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head crater, Hanauma Bay’s wild colors, Makapu’u Lighthouse, Mt. Olomana’s peaks, lush Nu’uanu Valley rain forest, and historic Pearl Harbor — with a local guide narrating every turn. Choose doors-off for pure adrenaline or keep them on if you prefer comfort; either way you’ll remember that feeling of wind and wonder long after landing.Free cancellationMost bookedInfants freefromUS$ 440View ›
Maui Whale Watching Tour: Raft from Kaanapali Beach VIP Shade
Maui Whale Watching Tour: Raft from Kaanapali Beach VIP Shade★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (105)2hYou’ll step barefoot onto a shaded raft at Kaanapali Beach for an intimate whale watching tour in Maui’s Au‘Au Channel. Expect close-up views of humpbacks with expert local guides, moments of shared silence as whales surface nearby, and even a chance to hear them sing beneath your feet. It’s an experience that lingers long after you’re back on shore.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −31%fromUS$ 129View ›
Kona Coffee Farm Tour: Tree to Cup with Tasting Room
Kona Coffee Farm Tour: Tree to Cup with Tasting Room★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (105)1h–2hYou walk through a working Kona coffee farm on the Big Island, see the wet processing, hulling, and roasting methods in action, and taste freshly roasted 100% Kona coffee in the tasting room. A $5 voucher is included, and the pace suits all fitness levels, so you're not rushed or left behind.Is it for me?Right for anyone curious about how coffee actually gets made, from soil to cup, without needing a car or guide service arranged separately. The walk covers the full process on one farm, so you're not jumping between locations.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefrom · per groupUS$ 5View ›
Oahu Shark Diving: No cage, swim alongside
Oahu Shark Diving: No cage, swim alongside★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (105)2hYou’ll board a small boat from Oahu’s North Shore and head out into open ocean with expert guides to swim alongside wild sharks—no cage between you and them. Expect real adrenaline, local stories about Manō, clear safety tips, all gear provided (snorkel gear and wetsuit top), plus an optional pro photographer capturing every moment if you want proof you did it.Free cancellationfromUS$ 145View ›
Waikiki: Bodyboard Lesson with Pickup & Local Instructor
Waikiki: Bodyboard Lesson with Pickup & Local Instructor★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (105)2hYou’ll feel both excitement and nerves as you hop on the Waikiki surf shuttle for your first group bodyboard lesson. With local instructors guiding every step — from gearing up to catching your first wave — you’ll laugh, maybe swallow some seawater, and end up cheering each other on. Includes pickup, all equipment, and a chance to relive your best moments after class.Free cancellationfromUS$ 116View ›
Lahaina: Whale Watching Tour with Hydrophone & Small Group
Lahaina: Whale Watching Tour with Hydrophone & Small Group★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (105)2hYou’ll board a bright pink boat in Lahaina for an intimate whale watching tour led by local guides who know these waters inside out. Listen to live whale songs through an onboard hydrophone, spot humpbacks against Maui’s wild coastline, and share laughs with your small group as you soak up 360-degree views. It’s not just sightseeing — you’ll feel part of something real out there.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −15%fromUS$ 80View ›
Kauai: Na Pali Raft & Nualolo Kai Beach Landing with Snorkel
Kauai: Na Pali Raft & Nualolo Kai Beach Landing with Snorkel★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (105)6h 30mYou board a small raft at dawn and spend the day navigating the Na Pali Coast by water, ducking into sea caves and past waterfalls. The centerpiece is an exclusive beach landing at Nualolo Kai, an ancient fishing village accessible only with a special permit, where a guide walks you through the stone foundations and shares the history. You snorkel for 30–45 minutes (conditions permitting), eat breakfast on the boat, and return mid-afternoon. The crew handles safety and navigation; you bring fitness, a swimsuit, and the willingness to get soaked.Is it for me?Right for travelers in strong physical shape who want to see Na Pali from the water and land at a protected cultural site most tours cannot access. Expect a physically demanding day — you'll hold on in a moving raft, climb a ladder after snorkeling, and get soaked. That's what makes the exclusive landing and the small-group experience possible.Free cancellationfromUS$ 277View ›
Oahu: LOST & Movie Sites Private Hummer Tour with Pickup
Oahu: LOST & Movie Sites Private Hummer Tour with Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.64 (105)8hYou’ll stand where LOST crashed onto Oahu’s beaches, laugh with your guide over movie trivia, wander temple gardens used in TV scenes, and feel salty wind in your hair at Halona Blowhole. With private Hummer transport, hotel pickup, entry fees covered, and time for photos or questions at every stop—you might end up seeing Oahu through both TV magic and real island life.Free cancellationfromUS$ 200View ›
Waikiki: Turtle Canyon Snorkeling & Sunrise Sail Small Group
Waikiki: Turtle Canyon Snorkeling & Sunrise Sail Small Group★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (105)2hYou’ll start your morning sailing from Waikiki as Honolulu wakes up behind you, then snorkel with sea turtles at Turtle Canyon while reef fish dart below. After warming up on deck with snacks and drinks included, keep watch for playful spinner dolphins near Diamond Head before heading back ashore — all in an intimate small group setting.Free cancellationTop ratedfromUS$ 99View ›
Maui Whale Watching: Midday Tour from Mā’alaea Harbor
Maui Whale Watching: Midday Tour from Mā’alaea Harbor★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (104)2hYou’ll feel the excitement build as you set sail from Mā’alaea Harbor for midday whale watching in Maui’s famous ‘Au’au Channel. Watch humpbacks breach up close, snack on chips and sodas with salty sea air on your skin, and share laughs with your local guide—all while soaking in views you won’t forget soon.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −30%fromUS$ 100View ›
Oahu Pearl Harbor Day Trip from Kona with Flights & Lunch
Oahu Pearl Harbor Day Trip from Kona with Flights & Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (104)14hYou’ll fly from Kona to Oahu for a guided Pearl Harbor day trip packed with emotion: stand on the USS Arizona Memorial, walk historic decks of Battleship Missouri, and squeeze through submarine corridors. With lunch and all transport included, you’ll feel Hawaii’s history under your feet—and maybe carry it home with you.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 654View ›
Maui: Lahaina Semi-Private Surf Lesson for Small Groups
Maui: Lahaina Semi-Private Surf Lesson for Small Groups★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (104)1h 30mYou’ll feel the rush of standing on your first wave during this small group surf lesson near Lahaina. With all equipment provided and a friendly local guide focused on safety (and fun), you’ll learn real technique together — plus share plenty of laughs when someone wipes out. Expect salty air, warm water, and that “did I really just do that?” feeling as you leave the beach.Instant confirmationfromUS$ 161View ›
Waikiki: 1-Hour Catamaran Sail with Diamond Head & Drinks
Waikiki: 1-Hour Catamaran Sail with Diamond Head & Drinks★★★★★★★★★★ 4.69 (103)1hYou board a yellow-red catamaran directly off Waikiki Beach for a one-hour sail through Mamala Bay with constant views of Diamond Head. Complimentary drinks — beer, cocktails, or soft drinks depending on your choice — come with your ticket. The crew keeps things lively, and you're likely to get splashed, so dress accordingly. Check in 30 minutes early, and you're done by the time you'd normally be deciding what to eat for lunch.Is it for me?Book this if you want a quick break from the beach without arranging transport or timing a longer excursion — the one-hour window and direct departure from Waikiki mean you're on the water and back before the day's half over.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −21%fromUS$ 46View ›
Hilo: Volcano, Black Sand Beach & Rainbow Falls Day Trip
Hilo: Volcano, Black Sand Beach & Rainbow Falls Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (103)6h–7hYou’ll feel volcanic heat rising at Kilauea’s rim, taste island flavors over lunch in Volcano Village, and watch green sea turtles resting on Punaluʻu’s black sand beach. With pickup in Hilo and a local guide sharing stories along every stop—from Rainbow Falls’ misty roar to walking through ancient lava tubes—you’ll come home with more than photos.Free cancellationfromUS$ 189View ›
Oahu Private Tour: Beaches, North Shore & Customizable Stops
Oahu Private Tour: Beaches, North Shore & Customizable Stops★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (103)6h–7hYou choose from 30+ Oahu attractions — beaches, historical sites, North Shore surf spots, or a combination — and a private guide takes you to the ones you want in a 6-7 hour loop with hotel pickup included. Stops include Hanauma Bay, Sunset Beach, Dole Plantation, and a free macadamia nut tasting. Lunch at local food trucks. Groups up to 14 people fit in one vehicle.Is it for me?Best for travelers who want to see multiple sides of Oahu — beaches, history, local food, North Shore culture — without arranging their own transport or being locked into a tour bus schedule. The flexibility to pick your stops and the private vehicle make it work for couples, families, and small groups who want to move at their own pace.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 699View ›
Semi-Private Surf Lessons Maui: 2-Hour Classes with Coaches
Semi-Private Surf Lessons Maui: 2-Hour Classes with Coaches★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (102)2hSemi-private surf lessons on Maui for groups of 2–6 people, ages 11 and up, taught by experienced male and female instructors over two hours. The lesson splits between a 30-minute land session covering ocean awareness, surf etiquette and pop-up practice, then 90 minutes in the water with a maximum 3-to-1 student-to-instructor ratio. Booties, rash guard shirt and boards (longboards, soft tops or hard tops) are included; you must know how to swim.Is it for me?The two-hour format and 90 minutes of water time suit anyone who wants real coaching on waves rather than a quick introduction—the longer session and smaller group ratio mean your instructors have time to watch your pop-up and adjust your positioning on each wave you catch.Free cancellationfromUS$ 165View ›
Big Island Kona: Polynesian Wood Carving with Master Carver
Big Island Kona: Polynesian Wood Carving with Master Carver★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (102)2hYou’ll sit hillside above Kona learning Polynesian wood carving from a Tongan master carver using local Big Island wood. Expect laughter, hands-on guidance, and time to shape your own tiki to take home. The scent of fresh wood and stories shared make this more than just an activity — it’s an honest piece of Hawaii to keep.Free cancellationfromUS$ 244View ›
Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkel Tour: Turtles & paddle boards in the bay
Kaneohe Sandbar Snorkel Tour: Turtles & paddle boards in the bay★★★★★★★★★★ 4.80 (102)2h 45mYou board a boat at He'eia Kea Boat Harbor and cruise to the Kaneohe Sandbar, where you snorkel, paddle board, or swim for over two hours in calm bay water. Turtles frequent the reef edge, and all equipment—masks, boards, life jackets—plus snacks and drinks are included. The return trip takes you back by early afternoon, leaving your day open.Is it for me?A good fit if you want a water morning without a full-day commitment and want to see turtles in their habitat. The boat leaves early and you're back by early afternoon, which is what makes it work as a half-day activity.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 175View ›
Maui Road to Hana: Private Tour in Cadillac Escalade with Lunch
Maui Road to Hana: Private Tour in Cadillac Escalade with Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (102)10h–12hYou’ll ride Maui’s legendary Road to Hana in your own Cadillac Escalade with a local guide who knows every curve. Swim beneath waterfalls, try fresh banana bread at Ke’anae Peninsula, choose your own lunch spot in Hana town, and end with sea turtles at Ho’okipa Beach Park—all without worrying about driving or planning.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 698View ›
Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary: Guided Walking Tour & Native Birds
Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary: Guided Walking Tour & Native Birds★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (101)1h 30mYou’ll wander through Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary’s misty trails with an expert local guide, breathing in fresh mountain air as you spot native birds and rare plants from around the world. Feel the soft moss underfoot and pause beneath ancient trees while learning about conservation efforts—a peaceful experience that lingers long after you leave.Free cancellationKids −50%fromUS$ 110View ›
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