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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

Wed 23 Jul

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Starting at $253.53

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Wed 23 Jul

Starting at $253.53

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What's Included

Bottled Water

Small Group Tour Lead by a Professional Guide

Luxury Mercedes Sprinter Van Transportation

Lunch

Kona/ Kohala Coast area hotel pickup and drop-off

All Fees and Taxes

Additional Info

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

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)

sheila_1778

Feb 2025

The tour was phenomenal. This was my first solo vacation and Tour operator Jason did an excellent job of helping break the ice with other travelers. We quickly bonded and were comfortable with each other. Jason was super knowledgeable and his way of storytelling and information sharing was engaging and fun. Each stop was awesome and adequately timed.

140jtn

Feb 2025

Took this adventure with my adult son, his girlfriend and my wife. Prompt pickup and comfortable ride. Courteous and very knowledgeable driver (Thank you, Brett). The Ukulele background at lunch was a great touch. Brett went out of his way to way to find us a “non-crowded” spot on a Saturday! I can’t lie, I it is a long day, but you see and experience it all; that’s why they call it the BIG Island! Hope the weather cooperates for you.

Margaret_W

Feb 2025

I'm usually not one for superlatives, but this tour of The Big Island outshined all the outings I've taken in my lifetime. The company Wasabi Tours, provided a thoughtful selection of spots along the perimeter of the island. Visited a chocolate farm, lovely waterfalls, black beaches, the crater of an active volcano, a pass through cowboy country, turtles on the beach, island cities of Hilo, Kona, and an an assortment of smaller communities. Stopped at awesome views along the way and thankfully were blessed with abundant sunshine and overall great weather. However, the best part of the trip was listening to our guide Mia, a native Hawaiian who was so knowledgable about the island, its history, culture, geography, cuisine, myths, etc. Interesting to hear about her experiences growing up on the island as well as enjoying her lively narrative. I really came away from the tour with an appreciation for the locals, their traditions, and the overall magic that is Hawaii. Vehicle was great, easy to make arangements with the company and get help with pick-up in the early hrs. of the morning. I recommend doing this outing near the beginning of your visit so you can pinpoint places to visit later in your stay. Mia had many suggestions regarding places to eat which I would have found helpful had I been able to schedule the trip earlier in my stay.