Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Hawaii (Updated 2026)

Hawaii, USA
Kauai: Waimea Canyon, Wailua River Cruise & Fern Grotto Tour

See Kauai from the first accessible Waimea Canyon lookout, then take in a different side of the island on a Wailua River cruise to Fern …More

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See Kauai from the first accessible Waimea Canyon lookout, then take in a different side of the island on a Wailua River cruise to Fern...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.6 (583)
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$251
Oahu: Cage-Free Shark Swim on the North Shore

Experience the ultimate Oahu shark dive with this North Shore shark tour family. Swim cage‑free with sharks in the crystal‑clear waters off Haleiwa, guided by …More

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Experience the ultimate Oahu shark dive with this North Shore shark tour family. Swim cage‑free with sharks in the crystal‑clear waters off Haleiwa, guided by...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,156)
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$150
Outrageous Surf ScHool Lesson on Lahaina Side

Learn how to ride an ocean wave in the place where it all started at the Maui surf school. With its warm water, consistent waves, …More

Learn how to ride an ocean wave in the place where it all started at the Maui surf school. With its warm water, consistent waves,...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (582)
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$75
Oahu North Shore Tour: Waimea Waterfall & Turtle Snorkeling

Experience Oʻahu’s famous North Shore with stops at Waimea Valley, Haleiwa Town, and legendary surf beaches like Banzai Pipeline and Sunset Beach. Enjoy more time …More

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Experience Oʻahu’s famous North Shore with stops at Waimea Valley, Haleiwa Town, and legendary surf beaches like Banzai Pipeline and Sunset Beach. Enjoy more time...

9 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (2,059)
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$168
Manta Ray Night Snorkel in Kona

Experience the Magic: Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Embark on an unforgettable adventure with a thrilling night snorkel with majestic manta rays off the Kona …More

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Experience the Magic: Kona Manta Ray Night Snorkel Embark on an unforgettable adventure with a thrilling night snorkel with majestic manta rays off the Kona...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (795)
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$125
Kealakekua Bay (Captain Cook Monument) Snorkel and Sail Adventure

Join us aboard our luxurious 50’ catamaran “Kona Style”, as we sail the Kona coast. Scan the horizon for dolphins and whales (seasonal) from our …More

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Join us aboard our luxurious 50’ catamaran “Kona Style”, as we sail the Kona coast. Scan the horizon for dolphins and whales (seasonal) from our...

4 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (713)
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$189
Kauai Adventure Bundle 4 Epic Audio Driving Tours

Discover the best of the Garden Isle’s landscapes, culture, and hidden treasures with this all-in-one self-guided audio tour bundle. Explore lush valleys, cascading waterfalls, dramatic …More

Discover the best of the Garden Isle’s landscapes, culture, and hidden treasures with this all-in-one self-guided audio tour bundle. Explore lush valleys, cascading waterfalls, dramatic...

4 days Free Cancellation
4.7 (220)
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$35
Maui Premium Sunset Dinner Cruise from Ka’anapali Beach

Sea Maui’s Sunset Dinner Cruise is our premium dining & Sunset experience. Leave behind the hustle and bustle of the land when you're welcomed onboard …More

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Sea Maui’s Sunset Dinner Cruise is our premium dining & Sunset experience. Leave behind the hustle and bustle of the land when you're welcomed onboard...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (1,060)
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$180
Oahu: 2-Hour Whale Watch from Ala Wai Harbor, Waikiki

*WALKING DISTANCE FROM MOST WAIKIKI RESORTS & ACCOMMODATIONS* *Hawaii Ocean Project has been providing outstanding ocean activities to over a million visitors for over 30 …More

*WALKING DISTANCE FROM MOST WAIKIKI RESORTS & ACCOMMODATIONS* *Hawaii Ocean Project has been providing outstanding ocean activities to over a million visitors for over 30...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$43
Bishop Museum General Admission Ticket

The number one rated museum attraction in Hawaii by City Balloon Tours, every vacation to Oahu should begin with a visit to Bishop Museum. Bishop …More

The number one rated museum attraction in Hawaii by City Balloon Tours, every vacation to Oahu should begin with a visit to Bishop Museum. Bishop...

1 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
4.5 (247)
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$39
Wailua River & Waterfalls Kayak Tour: Expert-Guided Adventure

Rainbow Kayak Tours has been providing guided tours of the Wailua River for 20 years. Our experienced guides are well versed in the flora and …More

Rainbow Kayak Tours has been providing guided tours of the Wailua River for 20 years. Our experienced guides are well versed in the flora and...

5 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (833)
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$165
Kauai Waimea Canyon & Na Pali Lookouts Self-Guided Audio Tour

Explore Kauai’s dramatic canyons and coastal views with an app-based, self-guided GPS audio driving tour. There’s no in-person guide—your phone leads the way with GPS …More

Explore Kauai’s dramatic canyons and coastal views with an app-based, self-guided GPS audio driving tour. There’s no in-person guide—your phone leads the way with GPS...

4 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (138)
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$23
Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars

Delight in the awe-inspiring sunset at the top of Mauna Kea, the highest point in the Pacific. Your guide will share historic accounts of the …More

Delight in the awe-inspiring sunset at the top of Mauna Kea, the highest point in the Pacific. Your guide will share historic accounts of the...

5 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,825)
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$260
The Escape Game Honolulu: 60-Minute Adventures at Ala Moana

Our Hawaii store is on Oahu near Waikiki at Ala Moana. It's conveniently located next to countless dining options, perfect for pairing an escape room …More

Our Hawaii store is on Oahu near Waikiki at Ala Moana. It's conveniently located next to countless dining options, perfect for pairing an escape room...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (928)
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$48
Doors Off West Maui and Molokai 45 minute Helicopter Tour

Come and experience the only doors-off helicopter tour on Maui! Enjoy the thrill of this ride, feel the exhilaration of the wind in your hair, …More

Come and experience the only doors-off helicopter tour on Maui! Enjoy the thrill of this ride, feel the exhilaration of the wind in your hair,...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (525)
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$452
Small-Group Road to Hana Luxury Tour

Travel the famously spectacular Road to Hana in comfort and style on this luxury small-group tour. With a maximum of just up to eight-passengers in …More

Travel the famously spectacular Road to Hana in comfort and style on this luxury small-group tour. With a maximum of just up to eight-passengers in...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (936)
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$385
Maui Horseback Adventure at Circle M Ranch With Real Cowboys

Join real ‘paniolos’ (Hawaiian cowboys) on an unforgettable journey as they lead you on horseback through Maui's Circle M Ranch. Meander up green pastures to …More

Join real ‘paniolos’ (Hawaiian cowboys) on an unforgettable journey as they lead you on horseback through Maui's Circle M Ranch. Meander up green pastures to...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (816)
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$210
Maui: Famous Road to Hana Waterfalls and Lunch by Mercedes Van

Maximum of 14 people in a Luxury, Air-Conditioned Mercedes Benz Sprinter van. Guided and narrated by a professional, highly knowledgeable chauffeurs with deep knowledge of …More

Maximum of 14 people in a Luxury, Air-Conditioned Mercedes Benz Sprinter van. Guided and narrated by a professional, highly knowledgeable chauffeurs with deep knowledge of...

9 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,252)
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$250
Maui Whale Watching: WHALES GUARANTEED with Makai Adventures

Our boat is really what sets us apart from other companies- we have a fast, fun and comfortable boat where everyone gets a cushioned seat, …More

Our boat is really what sets us apart from other companies- we have a fast, fun and comfortable boat where everyone gets a cushioned seat,...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,167)
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$87
Maui: Two Hour Beginner Group Surf Lesson in Kihei

Experience the sport of Hawaiian royalty. These guides love to teach all ages, adults and children alike. You are never too old to learn to …More

Experience the sport of Hawaiian royalty. These guides love to teach all ages, adults and children alike. You are never too old to learn to...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,028)
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$98
Honolulu Haunts and Hauntings Ghost Tour

Experience a thrilling journey through the haunted streets of Honolulu with our top-rated walking ghost tour, the most acclaimed in the area. Led by a …More

Experience a thrilling journey through the haunted streets of Honolulu with our top-rated walking ghost tour, the most acclaimed in the area. Led by a...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.5 (203)
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$26
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