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Handpicked Top Activities

Our goal is to save you time, keep you from feeling overwhelmed, and to set you up on amazing experiences for your precious vacation. We meticulously evaluate hundreds of tours and activities and and narrow them down to the ones we recommend as the best that Hawaii has to offer. 

First, we identify the must-dos that are popular for good reason. These are the highlights that attract millions of people each year to visit the remote islands of Hawaii. Then, we thoroughly compare all the possible businesses to select our provider(s) and specific activities. All are highly rated based on well-known guidebooks, leading traveler review websites, and our own experience. We also consider a variety of other factors, and our TravelShack’s Choice section on each activity page details some of these reasons.

Easy Online Booking

Once you choose an activity, you can quickly book it, as well as others, in one place. Just select a date from our availability calendars and claim your spots! Unlike some other booking agencies, you can conveniently check in by just providing your name, no printed tickets or vouchers required. Our detailed confirmation emails ensure you have all the valuable info for an optimal experience.

Best Price Guarantee & No Booking Fees

There's zero cost for our service! In fact, we guarantee you won't pay any more for booking through us, and for some activities you'll even enjoy upfront discounts. Unlike many others, we don't believe in adding hidden fees at checkout.

Flexible Cancellations & Pay Later

With our flexible cancellation policy, have peace of mind knowing that you can change your booking, or cancel and receive a refund, typically up to 24-48 hours prior to the activity. Also, no payment is required to book if the activity is more than a week away, so you have the option to pay later if you prefer!

Savings with Every Booking

With up to 10% in Discounts or with our Rewards program, you'll receive great value booking top-quality activities with us.

Hawaii Expertise

We live and work full-time in Hawaii, and it’s our sole focus. So we know all the ins and outs, not just of our featured activities, but also the little details that can make a difference for a smooth trip for you. 

Responsible Tourism

Share in the Aloha Spirit by respecting Hawaii's natural beauty and culture and preserving them for locals and future travelers. All of our activities have been carefully vetted to ensure they do no harm to the environment and local communities, and many of our vendors actively do good. Look for a Responsible Tourism section on some of our activity pages with specifics on how that business or activity supports this mission. Booking with us means traveling guilt-free, only supporting businesses that care about the environment and community.

Also, since we are fully Hawaii-based, your money is fully contributing to the Hawaii economy and community, versus the large national sites (and even some of the "Hawaii" sites) where much of it never makes it to the islands.

Excellent Customer Service

We understand how important your Hawaii vacation is to you, and we've earned a stellar reputation since our launch 10 years ago making our guests happy and going above and beyond when we can. We've even received a perfect rating on Trustpilot (all 5 star reviews).