Top Hawaii Day Trips - page 2

Set out from Oahu’s scenic North Shore to the depths of the big blue Pacific, where you have the chance to observe wild sharks from inside an underwater shark cage. Thanks to your professional, experienced crew, the Oahu shark dive is completely safe as they know the predators’ behavior, and the underwater cage provides proven safety against all different species of sharks. Whether you’re in the cage with sharks right in front of you or watching from up in the boat, Oahu shark diving is a Hawaii activity you’ll definitely never forget.

Take a trip along Maui's famous Road to Hana—while leaving the driving to someone else—with this group tour, limited to 12 passengers. Sit back and relax as your driver takes you along the road's 617 curves and over its 56 one-lane bridges, making stops along the way at must-see spots such as Ho'okipa Beach Park, Ke'anae Point, the Hana Bay Beach Park, and the Hana Lava Tube.

Fly aboard an open-door helicopter over Oahu for unobstructed views of the island on this tour. Feel the high-flying wind in your hair and, with your camera out and ready to snap stunning photos, listen as your pilot narrates your flight over sights like Pearl Harbor, Honolulu Harbor, Hanauma Bay and the Halona Blowhole. A video of your flight is available for purchase at the end of your tour.

Experience the natural splendor of Kauai’s Waimea Canyon on this guided tour. Learn about the fascinating geologic history of the ‘Grand Canyon of the Pacific,’ and stop at several vista points along the way for great photos. Visit the historic island town of Hanapepe and see highlights of the southern coast, including Spouting Horn blowhole.

Maximize time in Oahu with a full-day tour of the island complete with stops at top landmarks like the Waimea Waterfalls. Get picked up at your hotel in Honolulu or meet the minivan at a departure point. Admire views during the scenic drive that includes stops such as Diamond Head, Halona Blowhole, and Dole Plantation. Learn about local history and heritage while checking out sights like the Byodo Temple and Waimea Waterfalls.

Experience the thrill of meeting sharks face-to-face in the pristine waters of Oahu on this educational, 2-hour, cage-diving adventure. See Hawaii's majestic hunters — Galapagos and Sandbar sharks in their natural environment — surrounded by the deep blue of the Big Island’s popular North Shore. Observe from the safety of a floating cage. Stay on the surface, then using a mask and snorkel, look through large polyglass windows to watch the sharks as they gracefully glide by. No scuba experience is necessary.

Seeing the sunrise from the top of Haleakala Mountain is one of Maui’s most coveted travel experiences—and this tour takes all the hassle out of experiencing the natural show for yourself. Following nighttime pickup from your area hotel, make your way to Haleakala National Park and enjoy a light continental breakfast. Then, ride to the summit. You should arrive in time to admire the sunrise. Afterward, tour other highlights of the national park before a hearty buffet meal.

Get more from your time in Kauai by booking an experience that lets you explore on your own with itineraries built out for you. This Kauai Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour does just that and 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.

Get out and explore Oahu while leaving the driving to someone else on this small-group tour around the coast of Oahu. You'll visit the Hālona Blowhole, spend time at the Byodo-In Temple, sample fruits and nuts at local farms—including the famous Dole Plantation—and take in panoramic views from Tantalus Lookout.

Spend a full day exploring Kona. See green sea turtles, learn how Kona coffee is made, and visit archeological sites. Make the most of your time with a varied tour encapsulating Hawaii’s history, natural beauty, wildlife and culinary culture. Stop at white sand beaches, sample locally crafted world-famous coffee and then choose from a variety activities depending your tastes.

Maximize time in Oahu with a full-day circle island sightseeing tour complete with snorkeling. Meet your guide at a departure point and climb aboard an air-conditioned minibus. Combine several landmarks into one itinerary, including the Diamond Head Lighthouse and Halona Blowhole. Learn about local culture and history from your guide and complete the experience with a snorkeling excursion (equipment is provided).

Hana has been the most requested tour on Maui for years. Those who live here know that the road to Hana is what we all want to see, and "Halfway to Hana" gives that all to you. It's all within 6 1/2 hours, instead of the long all day full Hana tours. We use a Lincoln Towncar (L), the longer leg room version, with three out of four seats to be " first class size", and a Lincoln Navigator SUV which has Five " first class"seats and two coach size seats. Your professional guide Summer has driven this road for 20 years, and Sean for 35 years. Everything that's fun to do on this road will be thought of and offered, including a rich update of any Hawaiian affairs if asked. It's good to go with a local to a local location, we're glad to bring you in comfort in one of our Lincoln Navigators, or the Lincoln Towncar (L).

Enjoy a traditional lei greeting and experience a luau on Oahu. Hosted by Chief Sielu, Original World Fire Knife Dance Champion, this event provides the ideal opportunity to immerse yourself in island culture. Watch a Polynesian show, learn headband weaving before indulging in a Hawaiian feast, including pineapple glazed chicken and kalua pork. Upgrade to include priority access and convenient pickup, for a hassle-free experience.

When your ship docks in Hilo, use your time in port to get acquainted with Kilauea, the most active volcano on earth. Embark on a tour through the Nanawale Rainforest, a lush, tropical landscape in the Eastern Rift Zone. Explore lava caves; stroll along the most recently formed black-sand beaches; feel the warmth from volcanic hot pools, and discover Rainbow Falls. Travel trough Hawaiian back roads and discover the destructive path of the volcano's most recent eruption. Round-trip transport from the port or hotel is included.

This Pearl Harbor tour departs from Waikiki and includes visits to both the USS Arizona Memorial (tickets cannot be guaranteed) and the USS Missouri battleship. Beforehand, you'll have the chance to learn about the Japanese attack at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, including its powerful documentary. The ride back to Waikiki takes you past Punchbowl (the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific) and the King Kamehameha statue.

See the highlights of Oahu in just one day when you book this circle island tour. Experience the beauty of the island as you visit beaches, viewpoints, volcanoes, and even the famed Dole Plantation. Enjoy a full day filled with swimming, snorkeling, sightseeing, sunbathing, and eating. Highlights include the Halona Blowhole, Diamond Head Monument, and Turtle Beach to observe green sea turtles.

View dolphins in their natural habitat and swim within safe viewing distance to turtles and green sea turtles on this popular Oahu snorkel cruise from Honolulu. Sail into waters home to spinner dolphins, and then glide alongside colorful fish. Snorkel gear, kayaks, and paddle boards are available onboard to help you get the most of this outing. Hotel transport included.

Have a unique Big Island experience snorkeling with manta rays on this tour. Led by a local guide, you’ll take a short cruise out to the manta site, where you’ll watch the beautiful Hawaiian before dipping into the water to watch the manta rays up close. All necessary equipment will be provided for your excursion, as well as light refreshments and snacks to enjoy on board. Your tour will conclude at its original departure point. If you don't see manta rays on this excursion, book again for another night--no charge.

Ride a personal, self-propelled, electric underwater scooter through Oahu's underwater world. During this 2-hour tour, cruise past Diamond Head Crater through Maunalua Bay on a power catamaran, then dive under the surface on your scooter to see green sea turtles, schools of tropical fish and other native marine life. No experience is necessary for this guided tour; all equipment is provided.

Get away from the Oahu buzz with this whirlwind volcano-chasing tour. After your short flight from Honolulu, arrive in Kona to meet your driver for a serious adventure: You’ll visit the historic town of Kona, set your eyes on the Mars-like Kilauea Iki Overlook, run your toes along black sand, and explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, an active volcanic landscape that’s creating the Big Island to this day.

See the best of Kualoa Ranch with this comprehensive package including a jungle expedition by jeep in a rain forest, a farm trolley tour, and a behind the scenes look at filming locations of some of Hollywood’s biggest movies. Enjoy a buffet lunch and learn about Hawaii’s fascinating history and culture. This tour is great for visitors who want to take a deeper look at the island and its heritage.

Do you want to dive with sharks? One Ocean Diving is an extremely unique program and shark dive led by marine researchers trained by world renowned shark experts Ocean Ramsey & Juan Oliphant. We are the first company in the United States & Hawaii to offer freediving with sharks without a cage and we continue to maintain a perfect safety record. Guests are taught what to do if a shark approaches them which is useful information they could use throughout the rest of their life. Guests are also taught about shark sensory systems and science and can participate in data collection. Shark Dives are recapped by the shark biologist who guides the dives (they are the first person in the water and the last person out and stay in the water with the guests the entire time), and conservation information is shared as well as opportunities to support and get involved. One Ocean Diving’s program is part of the One Ocean organization that does other conservation and research work around the world.

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.