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Big Island tours and activities: manta ray night snorkels, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Kona coffee farms and Mauna Kea stargazing, compared honestly.
Oahu
Oahu tours and activities: Pearl Harbor tickets, Waikiki luaus, Diamond Head hikes and sunset sails, compared by price and honest reviews.
Maui
Maui tours and activities: Haleakala sunrise tours, the Road to Hana, Molokini snorkeling and West Maui luaus, compared by price and reviews.
Kauai
Kauai tours and activities: Na Pali Coast boat tours, Waimea Canyon excursions and helicopter flights, compared by price, reviews and cancellation terms.
Latest guides
Waimea Canyon Tour (2026): The Best Way to See the Canyon, and What Is Open Right Now
The best way to see Waimea Canyon is a guided drive up Highway 550, and the consensus pick is Polynesian Adventure at $220 with 611 reviews. But DLNR reopened only the first lookout on October 24, 2026 after Hurricane Lowell, Kokee is still closed, and several tour itineraries have not caught up.
Best Luau in Poipu, Kauai (2026): The Poipu Picks and the Best Kauai Alternatives
The best luau in Poipu depends on the week you travel. The Grand Hyatt Havaiki Nui luau is the Poipu show taking bookings at about $215, the Aulii Luau on Poipu Beach was paused after September 2026 storm damage, and the highest rated bookable Kauai luaus are Luau Ka Hikina and Luau Kalamaku.
Best Maui Helicopter Tour for Road to Hana Waterfalls (2026): 5 Flights Compared
Compare the best Maui helicopter tours for Road to Hana waterfalls by price, flight time, landing, group size and reviews, from the Maverick Hana rainforest landing at about $406 to the Blue Hawaiian limo van and helicopter combo at $599.
Best Maui Luau (2026): Old Lahaina Luau vs Feast at Lele, and What Replaced It
Old Lahaina Luau vs Feast at Lele has a clear 2026 answer. Feast at Lele is permanently closed after the Lahaina fire, Old Lahaina Luau reopened in March 2024 at about $230 per adult, and the Feast at Mokapu in Wailea is now the closest match to the old Feast at Lele format.
Best Maui Whale Watching Tour in Season (2026): Ultimate Whale Watch vs Pacific Whale Foundation vs Sea Maui
Best Maui whale watching tours in season, compared on price, boat size and reviews. The Ultimate Whale Watch raft at $77 leads for most travelers in peak season, Pacific Whale Foundation from Maalaea leads for a steadier large catamaran, Sea Maui leads for Kaanapali beach boarding, and the Pacific Whale Foundation deluxe sail is the premium lunch pick at $148.
Best Surf Lessons in Waikiki for Beginners (2026): Hans Hedemann vs Ohana Surf Project vs Big Wave Dave
Best surf lessons in Waikiki for beginners, compared on price, group size and reviews. The Hans Hedemann group lesson at $100 leads for most beginners, Ohana Surf Project leads for private and family lessons, Big Wave Dave caps groups at 5, and the firefighters lesson is the private value pick at $99.
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