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The 10 most popular big island of hawaii on the Big Island. What they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.

10 Best Big Island of Hawaii

Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History

Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History - Hamakua Coast waterfalls: Akaka Falls and Rainbow Falls in quick, photo-friendly bursts

1.Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History

Most Popular★ 5.0

Kona small-group Big Island day tour with Volcanoes National Park, waterfalls, black-sand beach turtles, and Kona coffee farm.

“Driver was on time and picked us up from the hotel. Easy to book and overall a good experience for the day! Driver was informative when asked a question. Clear speaking (we’ve had some that were very difficult to understand - mumbles or English was not primary language) and good personality to keep things lively.…”

6,569 reviews11 hours (approx.)From $264.60by Wasabi Tours Hawaii

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Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

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2.Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel

★ 5.0

Kona’s manta ray night snorkel with a short boat cruise, sunset views, provided gear, and the chance to see rays inches away.

“10/10 recommend this Kona experience! The crew was fantastic with the kids. And seeing such awesome creatures that close was unreal!”

5,656 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $84.60by Hang Loose Boat Tours

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Big Island: Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour in Keauhou Harbor

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3.Big Island: Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tour in Keauhou Harbor

★ 4.5

Kona night manta ray snorkeling from Keauhou Harbor. Small groups, a bright light board, short boat ride, and safety-first guides.

“It was a really fun experience, so unique. The crew was excellent. I was thinking while I was out there, this is where the party is every night!”

2,465 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $25.00by Kona Manta Ray Snorkel Tours

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Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park & Black Sand Beach

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4.Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park & Black Sand Beach

★ 4.5

Volcanoes National Park and black-sand beach shore day from Hilo with Kilauea steam, a lava tube walk, turtles, and macadamia tastings.

“I will not use them again, the let us sit and wait in the terminal building for one hour without information, before they finally came with a bus and on top they cut the trip with half and hour.”

2,338 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $159.00by C Big Island Tours

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Big Island: Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch

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5.Big Island: Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch

★ 5.0

Snorkel historic Kealakekua Bay from Kona on a power catamaran with dolphins, possible humpback whales, and lunch included.

“We had a great time, everything ran very smooth. Guides are funny and knowledgeable about the island. Saw dolphins, humpbacks and plenty of different reef fish and coral. Boat is very comfortable and lunch was delicious. Highly recommend doing this experience. Friendly for all ages.”

2,232 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $85.00by Hang Loose Boat Tours

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KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel – FREE re-ride if no Sightings

KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel - FREE re-ride if no Sightings - The Crew in the Water: How Instruction Changes Everything

6.KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel – FREE re-ride if no Sightings

★ 5.0

Kona night snorkeling with manta rays from a small RHIB, guided biology lessons, optional wetsuits, and a free re-ride if no sightings.

“I was fairly skeptical before we got to the water. Having in mind that mantas are actually wild animals… but I guess Keyo, Taco and Max knew exactly what they were doing (or maybe we just got lucky?). We got to see a small pack of them SO CLOSE! Great experience from booking to completion.…”

2,212 reviews1 hour 20 minutes (approx.)From $49.00by My Kona Adventures

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Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island

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7.Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island

★ 5.0

Kona manta ray night snorkel in Keauhou Bay after dark. Gear provided, about 30 minutes in-water, and a guided manta-feeding show.

“Our guides were great and we saw manta rays! I will probably not do this again because of how incredibly seasick I was both on the boat and in the water. Two other people puked off the side of the boat 🤢”

1,758 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $44.00by Dolphin Discoveries

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Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars

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8.Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars

★ 5.0

A small-group 4x4 ride to Mauna Kea for sunset, laser-guided sky stories, and stargazing with a professional telescope plus a free night photo.

“We went in the winter after a snowstorm. The road to the summit was closed the day before we went but we had no trouble reaching it. The sunset was amazing especially against the snowcap. The cloud cover that made the sunset so vibrant unfortunately obscured the stargazing portion of the tour but it was…”

1,706 reviews7 to 8 hours (approx.)From $289.00by Hawaii Island Holidays

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Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour

Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour - Bay View Farm Kona Coffee Tour and Your Picnic Lunch by Kealakekua Bay

9.Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour

★ 5.0

Small-group Big Island twilight volcano and stargazing with Kona coffee, sea turtles, Volcanoes NP, meals, and warm jackets.

“We had an excellent experience with the Wasabi Tour group and would highly recommend this tour to anyone. The physical activity was not overwhelming, and there was plenty of resting throughout the tour. Our guide, Todd, was extremely knowledgeable about the island and the intricacies of Hawaiian culture. He picked us up at our resort…”

1,619 reviews12 hours (approx.)From $297.82by Wasabi Tours Hawaii

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Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour

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