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

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

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.

City: Big Island of Hawaii

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $220.32

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $220.32

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What's Included

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

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands

What To Expect

Kohala Coast

Pick up guests from resorts along the Kohala Coast while enjoying a narrated tour with unique landscape and scenic view.

Kailua Pier

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.

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

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.

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.

Hilo

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.

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.

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

Parker Ranch

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

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (1000)

Hollyzet95

Dec 2022

This tour was amazing!! Derek was our tour guide and he was so knowledgeable and entertaining. Every stop we did was so amazing, my favorite was volcanoes national park. I would definitely recommend doing this tour because you really feel like you experience the entire island in a day and learn so much about volcanoes, history, wildlife, and the Hawaiian culture.

65jemmah

Dec 2022

We had an absolutely amazing time on this tour! It was the day following the Mauna Loa eruption and our tour guide Kurt was able to answer all of our questions, and ensured we still had a safe and enjoyable day even with our tour being impacted by the volcano. We learned a lot about the history and geography of the island while viewing waterfalls, volcanoes and stunning lookouts. Would definitely recommend! Thanks to Kurt for a great tour.

Richard_A

Dec 2022

Did not stop at black sand beaches for some unknown reason , did not follow route . Had lunch in a parking lot not everyone was able to sit . Made a stop at a candy factory/store not on schedule. Just a bad trip ! I feel I should be offered a refund . Last stop was so late in the evening you seen nothing

Response from Host

Dec 2022

We are disappointed to see your review especially since we had made clear that the tour route had to be changed due to an unexpected full road closure that was outside of our control. Since this road was the only route to get to the black sand beach on this tour circling around the island, it was not possible to visit it without missing other stops. We made the decision to stop at the Big Island Candies to break up the long drive and give guests a place to have lunch because the road closure didn't allow us to visit our typical lunch spot which is also at the black sand beach. We apologize that your tour arrived at the last stop Waipio Valley Lookout later than usual due to the route change which prolonged the overall drive time, in addition to the early sunset time in the winter season. We made the decision to switch the route under the impression it was in the best interest of our guests. Had we waited 2 hours for the road to reopen ( which was the case based on the traffic notification), our guests would have missed multiple stops.