Things to do in Big Island

5 picks. Tours and experiences I'd book myself, with a note on why.

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Big Island · 2 to 2.5 hours · from $94

One of the best things to do in Hawaii. You float at the surface after dark while manta rays feed beneath you.

Big Island · 3.5 hours · from $194

Fair Wind takes you to the Captain Cook monument, the best snorkeling on the island. Morning trips sell out weeks ahead.

Big Island · 8 to 9 hours · from $330

Hawaii Forest & Trail drives you to nearly 14,000 feet for sunset, then sets up telescopes lower down. Warm clothes are provided. Ages 13 and up.

Big Island · 5 hours · from $139

A guided day in Volcanoes National Park with someone who knows where to look. Good if you're short on time or don't want the drive.

Big Island · Free

A working Kona coffee farm that's been run by the same family for generations. Free tours daily, with tastings.