4 1-Day Tours in Hawaiʻi for a Free Day

1.Day Trip from Oahu to Hilo: Volcano Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 570 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $654Our pick

Fly from Honolulu to Hilo, then spend about 12 hours visiting Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Kilauea, steam vents, Thurston Lava Tube, Akaka Falls, Rainbow Falls, and Hilo’s banyan-lined streets. Guides such as Dexter, Rob, and Calvin are noted for strong local stories. Lunch and park admission are included, but airport transfers are not.

“The entire tour was great! Dexter was a super guide. I was a bit sad because the recent rains had crusted the lava, so no actual lava sightings, but plenty of steam coming through. The lava fields were great, as well as the waterfall. A bit pricey for what we did. It is a big island, so most of the time was spent driving.”

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2.Maalaea: West Maui Snorkeling & Sailing Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 210 reviews · from $200

Sail Maui takes you from Maalaea Harbor toward Lanai for a five-hour catamaran outing with reef snorkeling, breakfast, buffet lunch, and an open bar. The crew, including captains such as Patrick, Ron, and Chase, adjusts the snorkeling stop to sea conditions. Bring a towel, ID, and a good tolerance for open-water motion.

“The crew were pleasant and helpful. The snorkeling was excellent. We also saw a lot of whales. One whale even stayed by the boat for quite a while. Once in a lifetime experience!”

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3.Kailua-Kona: Captain Cook Reef Catamaran Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 189 reviews · 4 hours - 270 minutes · from $80Best value

Set out from Honokohau Harbor with guides such as Bryce, AJ, Aidan, and Kelly for a four-hour catamaran trip to Captain Cook Monument. Choose the snorkeling option for nearly two hours in Kealakekua Bay, with gear, lunch, fruit, snacks, and drinks included. Expect scenic cruising, local history, music, and possible dolphin or whale sightings.

“So much fun! AJ and Kelly gave us great information about Hawaii. snorkeling was a blast!”

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4.Best of Oahu in One Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · 8 hours Top rated

You get a private, flexible Oahu day with guides such as Luz or Misha, hotel pickup, and room to shape the route. Expect Diamond Head, Byodo-In Temple, North Shore beaches, Haleiwa, Dole Plantation, a coffee farm, and local food stops, with drive-bys and optional paid attractions along the way.

“Amazing experience! Luz was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Greeted us with necklaces and snacks! She made us feel very comfortable and catered the tour to our exact needs and accommodated changes along the way. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience! 10/10 highly recommend!”

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