The 3 1-Day Tours in Hawaii That Earn Their Price

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 exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Chain of Craters Road, Kilauea, Steam Vents, Thurston Lava Tube, Akaka Falls, Rainbow Falls, and Hilo Town. Guides such as Dexter, Calvin, Rob, and Hugh have led this route. Lunch, park admission, and interisland airfare are included.

“We visited Big Island in April this year. Wonderful tour of all the key attractions on Big Island with Polynesian Adventures Tours. Hotel pickup/drop off from / to the airport and Hawaiian Airlines flight from Honolulu to Hilo on Big Island was well very well organized and on time. This gave us full 12 hours to cover the itinerary. The trip to Rainbow Falls, Akatsuka Orchid Gardens, Mauna Loa factory and Liluokalani Gardens were delightful. Volcanoes National Park, chain of craters, lava fields and an up close view of the Kilauea caldera at Pahoa was simply spectacular and breathtaking. Our local tour guide Leroy was very knowledgable and regaled us…”

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2.Kona: Captain Cook Reef Catamaran Day Trip with Lunch

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

Cruise from Honokohau Harbor to Captain Cook Monument with guides such as Bryce, AJ, Aidan, and Kelly. You get snacks, drinks, sandwiches, and fresh fruit, plus snorkeling gear if you choose that option. Expect a lively four-hour ride, local history, reef fish, and possible dolphin or whale sightings.

“The whole team was amazing, we will be back for sure…”

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3.Best of Oahu in One Day

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

You get a private eight-hour Oahu tour for up to five people, with hotel, cruise terminal, or airport pickup. Guides such as Luz and Misha adjust the day to your interests, from Diamond Head and Byodo-In Temple to North Shore beaches, shrimp trucks, Dole Plantation, and a local coffee farm.

“Our guide Misha was an excellent! Very helpful, knowledgeable and accommodating to our specific needs. Your owner was kind and helpful as well! Highly recommend.”

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