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Plan your Big Island vacation — Big Island, Hawaii

Plan Your Big Island Vacation

Active volcanoes, Mauna Kea stargazing, Kona coffee and manta-ray night snorkels — the Big Island is Hawaii at its most epic. Book Big Island tours below, or let a specialist plan it.

Larger than all the other islands combined, Hawaii Island spans black-sand beaches, snow-capped Mauna Kea, Kona coffee farms and the living lava of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Snorkel with manta rays, stargaze at 13,000 feet and chase waterfalls — then book the best Big Island activities below.

With so much ground to cover, many visitors book a few nights in Kona and a few near Volcanoes National Park — check Big Island hotel rates on RoomsCheap.com.

Book Big Island Tours & Activities

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Big Island Manta Ray Night SnorkelViator
Big Island Manta Ray Night Snorkel
★ 4.8 (6,321) · 2.5 hr
From $94See details & book
Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & StarsViator
Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars
★ 4.8 (1,880) · 5 hr
From $289See details & book
Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island-Manta Rays GuaranteedViator
Manta Ray Night Snorkel at Kona, Big Island-Manta Rays Guaranteed
★ 4.7 (2,065) · 2 hr
From $30See details & book
Big Island, Hawaii: Admission to Voyagers of the Pacific LuauViator
Big Island, Hawaii: Admission to Voyagers of the Pacific Luau
★ 4.0 (894) · 2.5 hr
From $191See details & book
Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and HistoryViator
Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History
★ 4.9 (7,114) · 11 hr
From $276See details & book
Kona Signature Catamaran Sunset SailViator
Kona Signature Catamaran Sunset Sail
★ 4.8 (373) · 1.5 hr
From $109See details & book
KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel - FREE re-ride if no SightingsViator
KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel - FREE re-ride if no Sightings
★ 4.9 (2,704) · 1.3 hr
From $30See details & book
Big Island: Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With LunchViator
Big Island: Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch
★ 4.9 (2,511) · 4 hr
From $85See details & book
Hilo Shore Excursion Volcanoes National Park and Black Sand BeachViator
Hilo Shore Excursion Volcanoes National Park and Black Sand Beach
★ 4.8 (3,094) · 6 hr
From $169See details & book
Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star PhotoViator
Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star Photo
★ 4.8 (1,788) · 8 hr
From $290See details & book
Big Island: Manta Ray Night Snorkeling Adventure in Kailua-KonaViator
Big Island: Manta Ray Night Snorkeling Adventure in Kailua-Kona
★ 4.9 (859) · 2.5 hr
From $75See details & book
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience from the Big IslandViator
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience from the Big Island
★ 4.7 (243) · 11 hr
From $139See details & book

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Top Things to Do on Big Island

Top attractions and things to do on Big Island, Hawaii
1. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park — Kilauea’s craters, lava tubes and steam vents.
2. Mauna Kea Stargazing — Summit sunsets and world-class night skies.
3. Manta Ray Night Snorkel — Glide with giant rays after dark off Kona.
4. Kona Coffee Country — Tour and taste famous Kona coffee farms.
5. Hapuna & Punaluu Beaches — White-sand and black-sand beauty.
6. Akaka & Rainbow Falls — Towering Hilo-side waterfalls.
7. Pu’uhonua o Honaunau — A sacred place of refuge on the coast.

Popular Big Island Experiences

  • Volcanoes NP tours
  • Mauna Kea summit & stars
  • Manta ray night snorkel
  • Kona coffee farm tours
  • Waterfall & Hilo tours
  • Snorkel & dive charters
  • Zipline adventures
  • Helicopter lava & falls tours

Best time to visit: Year-round; Kona (west) is sunny and dry, Hilo (east) is lush and wetter.

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Big Island Travel — Frequently Asked Questions

Can you still see lava on the Big Island?

Volcanic activity changes — Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is always spectacular; guided tours track current conditions. Book above.

Is the manta ray night snorkel safe?

Yes — it’s one of Hawaii’s top experiences, run by professional operators. Reserve above.

How many days for the Big Island?

Its size rewards 4–5+ days; a specialist can build the ideal route — get quotes above.

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