Top Hawaii Day Trips & Excursions

Q: What are the best options for Hawaii Day Trips & Excursions?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best Hawaii Day Trips & Excursions are: Private Road to Hana Rainforest & Waterfall Experience from Maui Volcanoes, Beaches and Waterfall Highlights Private Guided Tour Hanauma Bay Priority Access with Transportation Island Tour - Waikiki to Oahu's North Shore Road To Hana: Maui Waterfall Hiking Tour in Private Jeep

Q: What are the best kid-friendly options for Hawaii Day Trips & Excursions Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly Hawaii Day Trips & Excursions are: Kauai: Waimea Canyon and Koke'e Tour Nāpali Sunset Dinner Sail Oahu: Roundtrip Shuttle From Waikiki to Dole Plantation & Haleiwa Oahu: Full or Half Day Grand Circle Island Tour Kauai: NaPali Boat Tour on the Amelia K View all kid-friendly Tours →

Q: Which Hawaii Day Trips & Excursions have Instant Confirmation?

Hawaii Day Trips & Excursions with Instant Confirmation include: Kauai: Waimea Canyon and Koke'e Tour Oahu: Roundtrip Shuttle From Waikiki to Dole Plantation & Haleiwa Oahu: Full or Half Day Grand Circle Island Tour Kauai: NaPali Boat Tour on the Amelia K Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which Hawaii Day Trips & Excursions have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These Hawaii Day Trips & Excursions include Hotel Pickup: Kauai: Waimea Canyon and Koke'e Tour Oahu: Roundtrip Shuttle From Waikiki to Dole Plantation & Haleiwa Oahu: Full or Half Day Grand Circle Island Tour Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History Oahu Deluxe Grand Circle Island Tour View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

Q: Got any more Hawaii trip ideas?

We sure do. Check out our curated lists of hand-picked Hawaii Tours. Top 10 Hawaii 2026 Senior-friendly tours Hawaii The best tours and activities for culture lovers in Hawaii Top Day Trips from Hawaii Things to do in Hawaii this summer View all Hawaii Trip Ideas →

Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Hawaii?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in Hawaii are: Hawaii Luxury & Special Occasions Hawaii Luxury Tours Hawaii Outdoor Activities Hawaii Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours Hawaii Tours & Sightseeing View all tour styles in Hawaii →

Private Road to Hana Rainforest & Waterfall Experience from Maui

Experience the road to Hana in ultimate comfort in a private luxury SUV for groups of up to 5 or a transit van for groups …More

Molokai, USA

5.0 (23)

Private Road to Hana Rainforest & Waterfall Experience from Maui

Experience the road to Hana in ultimate comfort in a private luxury SUV for groups of up to 5 or a transit van for groups...

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (23)

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$1,200

Volcanoes, Beaches and Waterfall Highlights Private Guided Tour

Our tours are built around you. As one of the few Hawaiian-owned and operated tour companies on the Big Island, we offer a personal connection …More

Big Island of Hawaii, USA

5.0 (64)

Volcanoes, Beaches and Waterfall Highlights Private Guided Tour

Our tours are built around you. As one of the few Hawaiian-owned and operated tour companies on the Big Island, we offer a personal connection...

10 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (64)

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$2,280

Hanauma Bay Priority Access with Transportation

Hanauma Bay Admission Tickets are Guaranteed with this Tour. Explore the stunning Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, a premier snorkeling destination on O‘ahu. Dive into crystal-clear …More

Honolulu, USA

4.7 (86)

Hanauma Bay Priority Access with Transportation

Hanauma Bay Admission Tickets are Guaranteed with this Tour. Explore the stunning Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, a premier snorkeling destination on O‘ahu. Dive into crystal-clear...

3 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (86)

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$75

Island Tour - Waikiki to Oahu's North Shore

The Surf Bus is the original North Shore Activities Tour, created & run by long-time surfer residents, and since we're North Shore locals, you can …More

Honolulu, USA

5.0 (59)

Island Tour - Waikiki to Oahu's North Shore

The Surf Bus is the original North Shore Activities Tour, created & run by long-time surfer residents, and since we're North Shore locals, you can...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (59)

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$135

Road To Hana: Maui Waterfall Hiking Tour in Private Jeep

This jeep, waterfall, bamboo forest, hiking tour on the Maui Hana Highway is unique because they are private! Yup, that's right. Just you and your …More

Lahaina, USA

4.9 (379)

Road To Hana: Maui Waterfall Hiking Tour in Private Jeep

This jeep, waterfall, bamboo forest, hiking tour on the Maui Hana Highway is unique because they are private! Yup, that's right. Just you and your...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered

4.9 (379)

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$349

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

Hilo, USA

4.7 (99)

Maunakea Stellar Explorer HILO

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...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (99)

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$198

Oahu: 'Lost' and Movie Sites Hummer Tour

The LOST and Movie tour gives unique insight into the filming locations of LOST, famous Movies and Hawaii Five-0. The main focus of all tours …More

Honolulu, USA

4.8 (96)

Oahu: 'Lost' and Movie Sites Hummer Tour

The LOST and Movie tour gives unique insight into the filming locations of LOST, famous Movies and Hawaii Five-0. The main focus of all tours...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (96)

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$200

Pearl Harbor, Dole Plantation, Polynesian Center from Waikiki

We start the day by picking you up for on an unforgettable day at three of Oahu’s most popular attractions: Pearl Harbor, Dole Plantation, and …More

Honolulu, USA

4.5 (109)

Pearl Harbor, Dole Plantation, Polynesian Center from Waikiki

We start the day by picking you up for on an unforgettable day at three of Oahu’s most popular attractions: Pearl Harbor, Dole Plantation, and...

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.5 (109)

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$200

Private Luxury Tour of Kauai: North & East Shores

See the Best of Kauai's north and east shores on this private tour! You'll have the flexibility to customize your itinerary with the help of …More

Kauai, USA

4.8 (53)

Private Luxury Tour of Kauai: North & East Shores

See the Best of Kauai's north and east shores on this private tour! You'll have the flexibility to customize your itinerary with the help of...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (53)

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$299

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

Big Island of Hawaii, USA

4.9 (66)

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....

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (66)

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$219

Famous Road to Hana Waterfalls, Black Sand Beach Tour with Lunch

Small group up to 14 passengers in a Luxury, Air-Conditioned Mercedes Benz Sprinter van. Guided and narrated by a professional, highly knowledgeable chauffeurs with deep …More

Kihei, USA

5.0 (32)

Famous Road to Hana Waterfalls, Black Sand Beach Tour with Lunch

Small group up to 14 passengers in a Luxury, Air-Conditioned Mercedes Benz Sprinter van. Guided and narrated by a professional, highly knowledgeable chauffeurs with deep...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (32)

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$260

Waimea Botanical Garden and Waterfall and Kualoa Ranch

Received the Honolulu 2025 Best Tour Agency Award. We have received the 2023 & 2024 Cool Shore Excursions Travelers Choice Award as "Best of The …More

Honolulu, USA

4.9 (44)

Waimea Botanical Garden and Waterfall and Kualoa Ranch

Received the Honolulu 2025 Best Tour Agency Award. We have received the 2023 & 2024 Cool Shore Excursions Travelers Choice Award as "Best of The...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.9 (44)

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$164

Volcanoes National Park Adventure Tour - Hilo Shore Excursion

Waterfall & Volcano Adventure Tour. This tour will take you to all the tourist attraction in or near Hilo. Let this local operator make your …More

Hilo, USA

4.5 (100)

Volcanoes National Park Adventure Tour - Hilo Shore Excursion

Waterfall & Volcano Adventure Tour. This tour will take you to all the tourist attraction in or near Hilo. Let this local operator make your...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered

4.5 (100)

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$196

Private Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Eco Tour

Explore the worlds most active volcano with one of our professional, award winning guides - get away from the big bus and van tours and …More

Big Island of Hawaii, USA

5.0 (331)

Private Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Eco Tour

Explore the worlds most active volcano with one of our professional, award winning guides - get away from the big bus and van tours and...

3 to 6 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (331)

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$200

Oahu Grand Circle Island Experience Departing from Maui

Maui tour heads to the legendary North Shore, where world champions compete every November and December at famous Waimea Bay and Sunset Beach. The tour …More

Honolulu, USA

5.0 (62)

Oahu Grand Circle Island Experience Departing from Maui

Maui tour heads to the legendary North Shore, where world champions compete every November and December at famous Waimea Bay and Sunset Beach. The tour...

10 to 11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (62)

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$460

Best Of Pearl Harbor: The Complete Experience Tour

Calling all WWII history fans! Pearl Harbor Tours’ most comprehensive day tour of the Park allows you to experience and explore! It’s almost like turning …More

Oahu, USA

4.9 (48)

Best Of Pearl Harbor: The Complete Experience Tour

Calling all WWII history fans! Pearl Harbor Tours’ most comprehensive day tour of the Park allows you to experience and explore! It’s almost like turning...

10 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (48)

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$207

Completely customized adventures, designed specifically for your group! Only your party on the adventure! …More

Honolulu, USA

5.0 (36)

Custom Island Adventures Tour

Completely customized adventures, designed specifically for your group! Only your party on the adventure!...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (36)

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$185

Deluxe Arizona Memorial and Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Tour

This Pearl Harbor Tour is great for those interested in WWII history and especially aviation history. This tour takes you to the heart of Hawaii, …More

Oahu, USA

4.8 (25)

Deluxe Arizona Memorial and Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Tour

This Pearl Harbor Tour is great for those interested in WWII history and especially aviation history. This tour takes you to the heart of Hawaii,...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (25)

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$135

Volcano National Park and Rainbow Fall in Hilo, Hawaii

Experience the best of Hilo and Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park on this unforgettable tour. Pass by the serene Liliʻuokalani Gardens, the largest Edo-style Japanese garden …More

Hilo, USA

4.7 (87)

Volcano National Park and Rainbow Fall in Hilo, Hawaii

Experience the best of Hilo and Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park on this unforgettable tour. Pass by the serene Liliʻuokalani Gardens, the largest Edo-style Japanese garden...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (87)

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$175

KoOlina to North Shore: Waimea Falls & Dole

It’s Your Day — Your Way on O‘ahu’s North Shore Experience the original North Shore activities tour, locally owned and operated for a more authentic …More

Oahu, USA

5.0 (42)

KoOlina to North Shore: Waimea Falls & Dole

It’s Your Day — Your Way on O‘ahu’s North Shore Experience the original North Shore activities tour, locally owned and operated for a more authentic...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (42)

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$184

Frequently Asked Questions

These answers are based on answers previously given to Cool Shore Excursions customers' questions.

What are the best options for Hawaii Day Trips & Excursions?

What are the best kid-friendly options for Hawaii Day Trips & Excursions Tours?

Which Hawaii Day Trips & Excursions have Instant Confirmation?

Which Hawaii Day Trips & Excursions have Free Cancellation?

Hawaii Day Trips & Excursions with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

View all Tours with Free Cancellation →

I need a ride! Which Hawaii Day Trips & Excursions have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more Hawaii trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Hawaii?