Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History

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Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Sightseeing, History

2 Adults x $253.53

$507.06

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$507.06

Kona/Waikoloa/Kohala Pickup: Small group tour in luxury Mercedes Sprinter Van, includes lunch, drinks, rain jackets, and park admissions.
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Bottled Water
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Small Group Tour Lead by a Professional Guide
Luxury Mercedes Sprinter Van Transportation
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes

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Overview

This 12 hour nature tour offers an in-depth look at Hawaii’s youngest and largest island. Explore the diverse landscape and natural wonders, including a visit of the Volcanoes National Park, walk through rainforests to soaring waterfalls and stroll black-sand beaches as you scan the horizon for green sea turtles. This family-friendly tour requires easy walking and introduces people of all ages to the island, and includes lunch, snacks, refreshments, and park entrance fees.

Pickup points

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Aston Kona By The Sea 75-6106 Alii Drive, , Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States, US, 96740
Club Wyndham Kona 75-5961 Ali_i Dr, , Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States, US, 96740-1333
Club Wyndham Mauna Loa Village 78-7190 Kaleiopapa St, , Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States, US, 96740-2576
Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel 75-5660 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States, US, 96740
Fairmont Orchid 1 North Kaniku Drive, Puako, Hawaii, United States, US, 96743-9731
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai 72-100 Ka'upulehu Drive, , Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States, US, 96740
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings' Land Waikoloa 69-699 Waikoloa Beach Drive, , Waikoloa, Hawaii, United States, US, 96738
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kohala Suites Waikoloa 69-550 Waikoloa Beach Drive, , Waikoloa, Hawaii, United States, US, 96738
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Tower Waikoloa Village 69-425 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa, Hawaii, United States, US, 96738
Hilton Waikoloa Village 69-425 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Waikoloa, Hawaii, United States, US, 96738
Kanaloa at Kona 78-261 Manukai St, , Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States, US, 96740
Kona Bali Kai 76-6246 Alii Dr, , Holualoa, Hawaii, United States, US, 96740
Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection 62-100 Mauna Kea Beach Drive, Puako, Hawaii, United States, US, 96743
Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection 68-1400 Mauna Lani Dr, , Puako, Hawaii, United States, US, 96743
Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa 78-128 Ehukai Street, , Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States, US, 96740
Royal Kona Resort 75-5852 Alii Drive, , Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States, US, 96740-1310
Royal Sea Cliff Kona By Outrigger 75-6040 Alii Dr, , Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States, US, 96740-2310
Shell Vacations Club Kona Coast Resort 78-6842 Ali'i Dr, , Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States, US, 96740
The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort 62-100 Kauna_oa Drive, Puako, Hawaii, United States, US, 96743
Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa 69-275 Waikoloa Beach Drive, , Waikoloa, Hawaii, United States, US, 96738

Pickup details

IMPORTANT: If you are staying on the Island of Oahu or Maui, please DO NOT book this tour. This tour is TOO LONG for a day trip from the neighboring islands. This tour only pick up from major hotels and resorts in Kona and Kohala Coast areas of the Big ... Island of Hawaii. We don't pick up or drop off at Kona Airport. We also pick up at the following locations: Yoga Barre at Queens' Marketplace (69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738) Foodland Farms at The Shops at Mauna Lani ( 1330 Mauna Lani Dr, Waimea, HI 96743 ) The supplier will send you a confirmation email with the exact pickup location and time. Please call the supplier if you didn't receive an email. Read more ▼

Itinerary

Kohala Coast (Pass By)

Pick up guests from resorts along the Kohala Coast while enjoying a narrated tour with unique landscape and scenic view.
Kailua Pier (Pass By)

Drive through the historic Downtown Kona, home to the summer palace of Hawaiian royalty and oldest church in Hawaii.
Bay View Farm

Take a tour of this Kona Coffee Farm to learn about the harvesting and milling process while sampling Kona Coffee and Tea.

40 minutes
Punalu'u Black Sand beach

Dip your toes in the sand at Punalu’u Black Sand Beach and scan the horizon for green sea turtles on the shore

35 minutes
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Explore the wonders of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, including steam vents, the Halema’uma’u and Kilauea Iki crater lookouts, past lava flow sites, and take a short hike along crater rim trail and lava tube.

1 hour 20 minutes
Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube

Walk along a bridge that gives you a literal inside look at Hawaii, as you follow it to the eerie Thurston Lava Tube, a 600-foot-long (183-meter) cave formed hundreds of years ago by an underground river of magma.

20 minutes
Hilo (Pass By)

Drive through historical Downtown Hilo, the largest city on the island.
Rainbow Falls

This 80-foot falls plunges over a natural lava cave and into the Wailuku River below. On a sunny day, rainbows appear in the mist of the falls, making for a magical view.

20 minutes
Akaka Falls State Park

This towering 442-foot (135-meter) waterfall plummets into a lush ravine at the center of a state park. You’ll enjoy a short walk through the vegetation for an up close view and plenty of photo ops.

35 minutes
Waipi'o Valley

The views stop you in your tracks at the Waipio Valley lookout, where a dramatic backdrop of lush cliffs drops into the sparkling blue ocean

20 minutes
Parker Ranch (Pass By)

Driver through the scenic green pasture of Parker Ranch, home of the Hawaiian cowboys and one of the largest ranches in the US.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately.
Children under 4 years old are not allowed to participate
This tour only departs from Kailua Kona and Waikoloa on the Big Island of Hawaii
Itineraries may change, and refunds will not be given for closures and itinerary changes out of our control. Tours run rain or shine.
Vegetarian or gluten free meals are available, please advise at time of booking if required
Not possible for travelers require walkers/wheelchairs

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund

February 06No refund

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Great experience seeing the Big Island in a day!

Published on Jan, 2025

This was the best tour we experienced during our trip. The tour operator was able to accommodate dietary needs for members of our group. Our tour guide, Stefan, was wonderful - very knowledgeable and provided history as well as specific information related to any challenging terrain. We would highly recommend this tour!

Big island tour review

Published on Jan, 2025

This tour gives you a brief overview over the big island. You get to see the corner of coffee farm, multiple waterfalls with many hikes and multiple Lookout point. You also stop at a bakery. Along the way our tour guide gave us some fast facts regarding the island. He was making conversation with the group and trying to get to know us. Overall, this tour gives you a brief overview of all the major tourist attractions on the island but you do not get to walk much. The lunch was also mediocre in my opinion. This tour is recommended for people that do not wish to walk much or swim much. You do spend the majority of the time sitting in a van so keep that in mind as well. I personally will not be recommending this tour to my family, as we like to dive deeper into various landmarks and enjoy water activities.

Great day

Published on Jan, 2025

It is a long day, but well worth it. The walks/hikes were very manageable even for older guests (we’re 70).

Well worth the time & money.

Published on Jan, 2025

This is a full day adventure. Very satisfying but be ready to be a bid tired by the end of the 11 hour day. At no time was this tour boring. The coach is comfortable and the amount of activity is just right. Not to much sitting for long periods. The ratio of driving to getting out and walking or visiting sites is really just right. Unfortunately we do not have power over Mother Nature, so even though the sea turtles were not up on the beach and the volcano was not erupting, the tour was great. I can only imagine the tour with those two items in action. Our tour guide Brent was FANTASTIC. He kept us engaged most of the time. There was some travel down time which was great to just sit and view the terrain as we drove.

BRETT TOUR GUIDE

Published on Jan, 2025

Took an amazing tour 11 hours long and had an amazing and very knowledgeable tour guide Brett He was super professional and actually very funny. He was a great driver and able to give great recommendations while vacationing on the island. Money well spent and ask for Brett.

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