Top Hawaii Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises - page 3

Experience Kauai nature at its finest on this kayaking and waterfall hiking tour. Paddle the majestic Wailua River, original home of the first Hawaiians, as your guide shares stories about the flora and fauna of Kauai's most sacred area. Then, hike through the rainforest to Secret Falls where you can enjoy a refreshing dip before a delicious lunch. This challenging tour requires participants to meet health and age guidelines to ensure safety.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Kona and round-out your day on the Big Island of Hawaii in style with a relaxing sunset cruise. Aboard a comfortable and spacious catamaran, take in the views as you sail along the Kona coastline and toast the sunset with an included beverage or two.

Experience the wonder of Hanauma Bay, one of Oahu’s most-loved sights. The volcanic crater is a protected, marine-life conservation area with an amazing array of tropical fish and coral reefs. This tour takes the stress and hassle out of the experience, with organized transportation and snorkel gear. Because of the sight’s popularity, the parking lot often fills up halting entrance to the beach. Avoid missing out with this professional tour.

The Na Pali Coast is one of the world's most spectacular coastlines, and one of the best ways to see it is by cruising along the coastline as the sun goes down. This sunset cruise takes you out onto the ocean in a comfortable catamaran. As you glide past Na Pali's jagged peaks and emerald valleys, enjoy a complimentary Hawaiian-style dinner and toast the sunset with a Mai Tai.

The Big Island of Hawaii has a diverse ecosystem unlike anywhere else on the planet. On this small-group day-long nature tour with hotel pickup, experience the beauty of its black-sand beaches, thundering waterfalls, and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. If you’re lucky, you spot Hawaiian green sea turtles basking on the coast.

Pack the best of Oahu into just one day on this small-group tour from Waikiki. Visit a local coffee farm and learn about the cultivation of 100 percent Hawaiian coffee; head to the North Shore to check out the surf beaches, historic town of Haleiwa and Waimea Falls; take in panoramic views from the Pali and Makapuu lookouts; and explore cultural sites including the Byodo-In Temple.

The 13,803-foot (4,207.3-meter) peak of Mauna Kea is Hawaii's highest point, and a popular spot for star-gazing. With this tour, travel up to the summit with your guide, stop for dinner at the Onizuka Astronomy Complex, then arrive at the summit in time to watch the sunset. As dark sets in, enjoy a guided stargazing experience and marvel at the stars and planets using a refractor telescope and razor pointer.

Get a hands-on introduction to the Maui Butterfly Farm during this small-group guided tour. Learn how butterflies are bred in the butterfly production facility and discover butterfly species that are native to Hawaii. Get a chance to feed home-bred butterflies in the butterfly lighthouse. Tours are capped at 10 people for a personalized experience.

Sample a cross-section of outdoor sights on the Big Island during this shore excursion exploring Volcanoes National Park, Black Sand Beach and more. Visiting the amazing volcanic steam vents and unique geology around Kilauea Volcano. Before your day is done, check out a local macadamia nut farm and visit a gorgeous black sand beach. A guide, park entrance fees, and round-trip port transport are included.

Get more from your time in Kauai by booking a private experience that lets you explore on your own with itineraries built out for you. This Kauai Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour gives you the freedom to start and stop the audio tour as you please to spend more time (or less) at places you’d like to. Highlights include Haena State Park, Anini Beach, Wailua Falls, Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, and more.

Experience big skies and incredible nighttime views on this Mauna Kea stargazing trip with a small group. Enjoy a pre-trip picnic, then embark on a ride in a 4x4 luxury van to the summit of the Big Island's tallest peak. After admiring a sunset view, continue down to 9,000 feet (2,743 meters) for a stargazing session, complete with a telescope, hot chocolate, and dessert.

Hawaii has a rich history of pineapple farming and this tour puts it all into perspective. Head to the historic plantation town of Hali'imaile to walk around a working pineapple field. Learn about pineapple growing cycles and cultivation from your guide and sample the fruit at its different stages. Best of all, each guest receives an 'airport-ready,' fresh pineapple at the end of the tour.

Aloha, welina mai, ‘ano ‘ai. Greetings, and welcome, from Hawai’i! Located on the famous North Shore beachfront of O’ahu, North Shore Stables is a locally-owned gem nestled in the quiet, countryside of Waialua. As locals, we will greet you like ohana (family) as you drive your own 2022 Kawasaki All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) through 80 acres of beachfront farm lands, onto our signature ATV track, and directly help to restore Hawaiiʻs shoreline with a variety of 49 native Hawaiian shoreline plants that prevent erosion. Learn the 1,000 year history of Kapukapuakea and its spiritual and physical connection to Taputapuatea, a world heritage site recognized by UNESCO. This is the only tour on O’ahu that allows you to drive your own 4-wheel ATV! This is NOT a UTV which has a steering wheel and one driver with passengers. Guests choose an indigenous shoreline plant, & personally plant it in the only restored shoreline in Hawaii. A healthy shoreline prevents erosion & builds sand dunes.

You already know about the coffee—now it’s time to dive into Kona’s full culinary scene. The city is a true foodie paradise, from mixing craft cocktails to plating some of the world’s freshest seafood. Follow your guide for a little bit of Hawaiian history, too, adding depth to your deliciously whirlwind 7-stop tour.

The excitement of a helicopter tour can quickly turn to disappointment when you are seated in the middle. Not on this private tour where every seat is a window seat. You'll get excellent views of Kauai as you soar through the sky, over Manawaiopuna Falls, also known as “Jurassic Park falls," the Olokele Canyon, Waimea Canyon, Na Pali coast, North Shore and Wai'ale'ale crater.

Enjoy a sunset and stargazing experience like no other on this small-group trip to Mauna Kea—the highest point in the Hawaiian islands. Following afternoon pickup, travel in a 4x4 van to the summit—you can change into the provided warm jacket and pair of gloves, and sip a hot beverage, as the sun starts to set. Then, learn why so many research telescopes are located here during a brilliant celestial show.

Explore Maui’s stunning landscapes on a rainforest tour to Hana with a friendly local guide. Discover hidden gems like rainbow eucalyptus trees, the breathtaking Keanae Peninsula, and Haleakala’s majestic vistas, while stopping at picturesque parks like Waiʻanapanapa and Puaʻa Kaʻa, where you can take an optional refreshing swim. Along the way, enjoy vibrant tropical flowers, charming local shops, and the serene beauty of Hamoa Beach and the quaint town of Hana.

Experiencing a Na Pali Sunset from the water is an unforgettable way to take in Kauai’s breathtaking coastline. You’ll cruise along 17 miles of dramatic sea cliffs, hidden caves, and pristine shoreline aboard a power catamaran, with opportunities to spot dolphins and humpback whales if it’s the right season. The evening is capped off with a casual dinner and a toast to the island’s beauty as the sun dips below the horizon.

This full-day guided excursion takes you to 8 of Kauai’s gorgeous spots by air-conditioned vehicle, ideal for a shore excursion. Drive through the south and west sides of the island, taking in a mix of scenic views and an opportunity to try and buy local products. Your guide will share the legends and stories of the places you stop by, including the renowned Waimea Canyon, the powerful Spouting Horn, Kauai Coffee Company, and more. Take the day off from driving and let us show you Kauai through local eyes.

Head out on an epic adventure along one of the world's most magnificent coastlines. From your comfortable vantage point on a 37-foot (11 meter) Naiad Super Raft, enjoy spectacular views of the 17-mile-long Na Pali Coast State Wilderness Park. Explore sea caves and private beaches—accessible only by raft—and snap photos of majestic cathedrals (the cliffs that tower over Kalalau Valley). As you journey along the water, keep an eye out for the marine life that inhabits the area, including dolphins and whales. Each trip (weather permitting) includes time to take a dip and snorkel amongst tropical fish and sea turtles.

Deepen your understanding of the history of Pearl Harbor while enjoying the freedom to explore at your own pace with a self-guided audio tour of the Pearl Harbor National Memorial. Explore the visitor center, two museums, and shoreline while Jamie Lee Curtis, park rangers, historians, and Pearl Harbor survivors bring the story of the attack on Pearl Harbor to vivid life.

Feel your adrenaline pumping on this 1-hour off-road tour around Oahu, led by an expert guide. Explore the wild areas of Kualoa Ranch, a cattle ranch running from the Kaneohe Bay to the Ko’olau Mountains. You’ll climb steep jungle trails on the back of a 6-wheel-drive Swiss Pinzgauer and take in fantastic views as you stop at remote lookout points over Oahu. Your driver will return you to your original departure point at the end of your adventure.

Kauai is filled with fabulous places to eat, but for visitors to the island it can be tricky to know how to find the gems and avoid the tourist traps. This guided tour takes the guesswork out of your trip. You'll enjoy culinary delights while exploring the small town of Hanalei and its best restaurants.

Get off the tourist track and experience the wildest side of the Big Island on this small-group ATV tour. Don goggles and a helmet and drive your ATV over rugged ranch lands, craggy lava flows, and ancient forests, stopping along the way at lookout points to take photos and listen to commentary from your guide along the way.