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South Point, Volcanoes & Stargazing Exclusive Private Van Charter

We are proud of our more than 17 years of experience as a tour operator on the Big Island. What do you think about the …More

Big Island of Hawaii, USA

South Point, Volcanoes & Stargazing Exclusive Private Van Charter

We are proud of our more than 17 years of experience as a tour operator on the Big Island. What do you think about the...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$3,800

Volcanoes&Stargazing Exclusive Private Van Charter

We are proud of our more than 17 years of experience as a tour operator on the Big Island. Our professional volcano park certified guides …More

Big Island of Hawaii, USA

Volcanoes&Stargazing Exclusive Private Van Charter

We are proud of our more than 17 years of experience as a tour operator on the Big Island. Our professional volcano park certified guides...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

from
$3,500

Private Snorkel Tour 3 Hrs 1 stop from Kaanapali Beach

Be Amazed at our private custom charter to the Island of Lanai on "Sanity" (snorkel vessel). Lanai with it's breathtaking shoreline, cliffs, cave, secluded beaches. …More

Maui, USA

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Private Snorkel Tour 3 Hrs 1 stop from Kaanapali Beach

Be Amazed at our private custom charter to the Island of Lanai on "Sanity" (snorkel vessel). Lanai with it's breathtaking shoreline, cliffs, cave, secluded beaches. ...

3 to 10 hours Free Cancellation

3.7 (3)

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$3,000

Volcanoes Hawaii Wonders National Park - Full Day

Explore the stunning volcanic landscapes of Hawaii’s Volcanoes National Park on a full-day tour. This adventure will guide you through ancient lava tubes, steamy craters, …More

Big Island of Hawaii, USA

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Volcanoes Hawaii Wonders National Park - Full Day

Explore the stunning volcanic landscapes of Hawaii’s Volcanoes National Park on a full-day tour. This adventure will guide you through ancient lava tubes, steamy craters,...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.4 (7)

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$2,900

Waipio Valley, Hilo Waterfalls, Volcano and Black Sand Beach

Explore the stunning landscapes of the Big Island on this 10-hour tour, featuring the breathtaking views of the Waipio Valley Lookout, cascading ‘Akaka Falls, and …More

Big Island of Hawaii, USA

Waipio Valley, Hilo Waterfalls, Volcano and Black Sand Beach

Explore the stunning landscapes of the Big Island on this 10-hour tour, featuring the breathtaking views of the Waipio Valley Lookout, cascading ‘Akaka Falls, and...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$2,900

Private Sprinter Van 10 Seats tour from Kona Coast to Volcanoes National Park

Experience Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Your Way — on a Private Big Island VIP Tour! Discover one of the most extraordinary landscapes on Earth with …More

Big Island of Hawaii, USA

5.0 (14)

Private Sprinter Van 10 Seats tour from Kona Coast to Volcanoes National Park

Experience Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Your Way — on a Private Big Island VIP Tour! Discover one of the most extraordinary landscapes on Earth with...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (14)

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$2,895

Big Island: Hawaii Volcanoes and Hilo Private Adventure

Discover the stunning beauty and rich culture of East Hawaiʻi with this 7-hour ultimate PRIVATE adventure. Begin at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, where you’ll explore …More

Hilo, USA

5.0 (5)

Big Island: Hawaii Volcanoes and Hilo Private Adventure

Discover the stunning beauty and rich culture of East Hawaiʻi with this 7-hour ultimate PRIVATE adventure. Begin at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, where you’ll explore...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

5.0 (5)

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$2,657

Kona Hawaii Fishing/Snorkel Large Group Private Charter on OE

Welcome aboard the Ocean Encounters. This 46' Delta is your pathway to some of the best memories of a lifetime! On this private large group …More

Big Island of Hawaii, USA

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Kona Hawaii Fishing/Snorkel Large Group Private Charter on OE

Welcome aboard the Ocean Encounters. This 46' Delta is your pathway to some of the best memories of a lifetime! On this private large group...

4 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (9)

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$2,624

Private: Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights

Native Hawaiian guided tours, get the best and the most of what people truly want to experience in the Big Island! Being that we are …More

Hilo, USA

5.0 (4)

Private: Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights

Native Hawaiian guided tours, get the best and the most of what people truly want to experience in the Big Island! Being that we are...

6 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

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$2,595

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

Private Tour: Experience Active Kilauea Volcano & Hilo Rainbow Falls

Treat yourself to an exclusive private tour of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Hilo's tropical beauty. Travel to the summit of Hawaii Island's youngest and …More

Hilo, USA

5.0 (12)

Private Tour: Experience Active Kilauea Volcano & Hilo Rainbow Falls

Treat yourself to an exclusive private tour of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Hilo's tropical beauty. Travel to the summit of Hawaii Island's youngest and...

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (12)

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$2,267

Kona Hawaii Fishing/Snorkel Large Group Private Charter on OE II

Spend the day out on the waters of the Kona Coast on the Ocean Encounters II, a 34' Radon. Your private, large-group boating and sport-fishing …More

Big Island of Hawaii, USA

5.0 (9)

Kona Hawaii Fishing/Snorkel Large Group Private Charter on OE II

Spend the day out on the waters of the Kona Coast on the Ocean Encounters II, a 34' Radon. Your private, large-group boating and sport-fishing...

4 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (9)

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$2,249

Make your own Itinerary or Choose from over 15+ popular attractions and activities. We offer innovative sightseeing tours, come and enjoy this tour with a …More

Honolulu, USA

5.0 (1)

Private Island Tour Up to 24 people

Make your own Itinerary or Choose from over 15+ popular attractions and activities. We offer innovative sightseeing tours, come and enjoy this tour with a...

9 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (1)

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$2,100

Full Day Private Professional Photo/Video Tour in Honolulu Island

This is the funny Hawaii experience! Explore the particular spot that is perfect for taking pictures. This unique tour not only gives you a circle …More

Honolulu, USA

5.0 (9)

Full Day Private Professional Photo/Video Tour in Honolulu Island

This is the funny Hawaii experience! Explore the particular spot that is perfect for taking pictures. This unique tour not only gives you a circle...

6 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (9)

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$2,000

Hawaii's most sought after views. Cultural differences and history. Past and present knowledge of the "Big Island". …More

Hilo, USA

5.0 (8)

Private Volcano Tour

Hawaii's most sought after views. Cultural differences and history. Past and present knowledge of the "Big Island"....

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (8)

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$2,000

Private Luxury SUV Road to Hana Experience

Explore the stunning Road to Hana in a private Luxury GMC YUKON with Panoramic Moonroof, enjoying breathtaking views and local stops along the way. This …More

Maui, USA

Private Luxury SUV Road to Hana Experience

Explore the stunning Road to Hana in a private Luxury GMC YUKON with Panoramic Moonroof, enjoying breathtaking views and local stops along the way. This...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,999

Big Island Highlights Tour From Kona and Waikoloa

Don't let our new addition on Cool Shore Excursions/ Cool Shore Excursions stop you from booking with little reviews... Your official and authentic guides have …More

Big Island of Hawaii, USA

Big Island Highlights Tour From Kona and Waikoloa

Don't let our new addition on Cool Shore Excursions/ Cool Shore Excursions stop you from booking with little reviews... Your official and authentic guides have...

10 to 11 hours Free Cancellation

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$1,999

Private Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Minivan Tour

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

Private Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Minivan Tour

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

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$1,999

Private Shore Excursion Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Discover Volcanoes National Park on this private and personal tour. Allowing you to see what you want and do what fits your interests, this tour …More

Hilo, USA

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Private Shore Excursion Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Discover Volcanoes National Park on this private and personal tour. Allowing you to see what you want and do what fits your interests, this tour...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (6)

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$1,995

Maui: Private Charter Humpback Whale Watching & Dolphin Search

Our Exclusive Private Charter Sanity Vessel holds as many as 32 passengers. Humpback Whale Watching and Dolphin Search minimum 2 hours with additional hourly rate …More

Maui, USA

5.0 (2)

Maui: Private Charter Humpback Whale Watching & Dolphin Search

Our Exclusive Private Charter Sanity Vessel holds as many as 32 passengers. Humpback Whale Watching and Dolphin Search minimum 2 hours with additional hourly rate...

2 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$1,993

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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:

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Which Hawaii Day Trips & Excursions have Instant Confirmation?

Hawaii Day Trips & Excursions with Instant Confirmation include:

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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:

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