Top Hawaii Unique Experiences

Take your surfing to the next level with this 90-minute private lesson for two near Lahaina. Get individualized attention from an experienced instructor as you and a guest learn about surfing water safety, paddling techniques and tips for catching waves. Your odds are good that you’ll leave the class having stood up and surfed – in fact, your instructor guarantees it. A rash guard, soft-top surfboard and reef shoes are also included.

Take your surfing to the next level with this 90-minute private lesson for a group of 3 to 5 near Lahaina. Get individualized attention from an experienced instructor as you and your guests learn about surfing water safety, paddling techniques and tips for catching waves. Your odds are good that you’ll leave the class having stood up and surfed – in fact, your instructor guarantees it. A rash guard, soft-top surfboard and reef shoes are also included.

Take your surfing to the next level with this 90-minute one-on-one private lesson near Lahaina. Get individualized attention from an experienced instructor as you learn about water safety, paddling techniques and tips for getting into waves. Your odds are good that you’ll leave the class having stood up on a wave – in fact, your instructor guarantees it. A rash guard, soft-top surfboard and reef shoes are also included.

Learn how to make your own Hawaiian chocolate bar on this 1-hour tour in Oahu. A guide will discuss the chocolate-making process from bean to bar in the islands, offering you tastings of cacao, as well as a flight of five popular chocolate flavors. Then, try your hand at making your own, incorporating fun flavors like spicy chipotle pepper and caramelized ginger.

After dark is an excellent time to see manta rays in the waters around the Island of Hawaii. Make the most of your opportunity by joining this small-group boat tour. After watching the manta rays feeding at night and snorkeling close to them, you can enjoy a warm beverage and snack back on board.

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 sunset 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.

Honolulu is the Hawaiian capital and known for its beautiful beaches, historic sites, and ancient volcanoes. On this Lokafy walking tour, connect with a Honolulu local who will show you around their city like a friend and take you to the neighborhoods, museums, shops, and restaurants that they know and love. Chat with your guide before you arrive and devise an itinerary that suits your preferences and style of travel.

Experience Maui’s scenic beauty in this three-wheeled roadster. Enjoy a complimentary delivery to Wailea, Kihei, and Makena, then discover the island on a 24-hour self-guided tour. Explore top destinations like the West Side Maui Loop, the Road to Hana, Haleakala National Park, and the Upcountry backroads.

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. Hotel pickup and drop-off available.

Try your hand at traditional Hawaiian cooking during this hands-on cooking class in Honolulu's Diamond Head neighborhood. It's one thing to eat out at local restaurant, but to truly appreciate Hawaiian cooking, you need to get your hands dirty. With the leadership of a chef/guide, learn to prepare Hawaiian favorites then, sit down to eat with your group, including a glass of wine or beer.

Get the best possible chance for learning to surf in Maui with this private surf lesson. As you work one-on-one with an instructor, you'll learn surfing theory and how to paddle, stand up, and catch a wave. Each lesson is adapted to the student's comfort and skill level; anyone can learn and return home from vacation with a new hobby.

Don't leave Maui without trying out your surfing skills on the waves of the Pacific. During this lesson in Kihei, learn the basics from an instructor, who also tells you about ocean safety before heading into the water. Instruction is tailored to the skill level of each participant so you can enjoy a worthwhile experience.

Soar above two scenic Hawaiian Islands on a helicopter tour of Maui and Molokai from Kahalui. Watch surfers riding Maui’s breaking waves as you fly towards Molokai’s sheer coastal cliffs, capture aerial images of Kahiwa Falls and the isolated North Shore, then turn towards the emerald green Halawa Valley. Watch for whales and dolphins as you cross Pailolo channel, swoop over Maui’s lush rainforest canopy and explore Iao Valley State Park, then enjoy views of Honokohau Falls and Haleakala volcano on your return flight to Kahalui.

Learn to ride the waves on Oahu's North Shore during a small-group surfing lesson capped at two students for a personalized experience. Lessons are geared toward beginners and focus on teaching the fundamentals of surfing, such as how to time and catch a wave, and how to transition from paddling to standing. Your instructor can assist you in catching waves and provide feedback to help improve your technique.

Learn to surf on Oahu with a private surfing lesson at the North Shore. During 2 hours on the sand and in the sea, you’ll receive one-to-one attention from your dedicated surf instructor. Slip on a provided rash guard and head to the beach with a top-quality surfboard. Your lesson is geared toward the fundamentals of surfing, including paddling, popping up and — of course — how to catch a wave!

Spend your vacation in Maui learning how to surf with this private lesson on Ka'anapali Beach. You'll get undivided attention from a surfing instructor, which gives you the best possible chance to stand up and catch a wave by the end of the lesson. This lesson is perfect for motivated surfers who want to accelerate their learning or any kids under the age of eight.

Surf lessons can sometimes be intimidating when there’s only one instructor for a big group. This group surf lesson on Ka'anapali Beach makes sure only one instructor is assigned to three students tops, so you can get the attention you want and need from a lesson. First, spend time on the beach learning surfing techniques in a safe environment, and then hit the water once you feel confident to tackle waves. All equipment, as well as a 3-hour parking validation are included with this Hawaii surf class.

Explore the Big Island of Hawaii in your own VW Manx-style buggy with this independent 4- or 8-hour rental. Drive yourself around the island, stopping wherever you like for as long as you like (with the exception of off-road destinations). Stop by historical sites, volcanic sand beaches, and coffee farms; take the soft top off the buggy for unobstructed views and photo ops.

Leave your preconceptions about sharks at the door and get up close to these sleek creatures on this unique ocean experience. Head out from Haleiwa, on the North Shore of O’ahu, and spend roughly half an hour swimming with the sharks living in the area. Don’t worry, though: even if you aren’t swimming in a cage, you’re still in safe hands, with a guide on board and a safety diver swimming with each group.

Set sail on the Mo’o with “the original shark boat crew” and learn skills passed down through generations to interact responsibly and safely with sharks and other marine life. Swim and snorkel with native sharks on Oahu’s North Shore. Look out for White Tipped Reef Sharks, Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks, Tiger Sharks, Galapagos Sharks, Gray Reef Sharks, and Sandbar Sharks, and learn about the local culture of respect for native animals and the natural environment.

There’s much more to the Big Island of Hawaii than volcanoes, waterfalls and luaus, and on this informative tour of the South Kona region, you’ll learn the sacred history of this shoreline and sample the local honey and famous Kona coffee. With the help of a knowledgeable guide, you’ll visit petroglyphs, look for green sea turtles and visit sacred Hawaiian temples. Even better: you'll hear the legends, mythology and lore of ancient Hawaii through today. This tour is capped at 15 people, so you’re ensured a personalized experience.

Give back to the community with a hands-on, authentic travel experience and save money in exchange on this private Oahu community service tour. Spend up to 90 minutes volunteering with activities like beach clean ups—the discounted rate is automatically applied to your chosen Pearl Harbor, North Shore, or Circle Island private tour, which is minimally modified to accommodate your volunteer experience.

You’ll never forget the thrill of standing up and riding your very first wave, and the entire experience is made even better when shared with family or friends. With the small-group surf lesson on the Big Island of Hawaii, allow an expert, local instructor to teach you the basics of surfing, from the proper method of paddling out to how to stand up on the wave. Here in the waters of Kahalu’u Bay, your instructor will be there right by your side with tips and helpful suggestions — and may even assist with a little push to get you up and riding. 

It’s widely believed that the sport of surfing was invented here in Hawaii, and the calm waters of Kahalu’u Bay are the perfect spot to learn. During this private Kona surf lesson, you’ll learn from an expert, local instructor how to paddle and balance on the board, and how to stand up, ride the wave, and paddle back out for more. This tour is perfect for novice surfers or those with little experience, and by the end of this 2-hour surf lesson in Kona, you’ll have the skills to ride the waves like Hawaiian surfers of old.