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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 21 Jul

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Starting at $253.53

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Mon 21 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)

Jake_O

Feb 2025

You will see some of the most spectacular views anywhere in the world. Definitely worth the time and money. If you're lucky you'll get Mia as a tour guide. She did a great job providing backstory and cultural significance on every location we went to. Great vibes all around. I would strongly recommend this trip if it's your first time to the big island or if you have ever only been to one part of the island. The Big Island is , well, big so this is the perfect way to experience the highlights all in one day.

leek683

Feb 2025

We had the most amazing time. 11 hours, 300 miles touring the amazing island of Hawaii with our tour guide Jason and a great small group of 8 others. Jason is so knowledgeable and had answers to all our questions. I would not hesitate to take this trip. Definitely one of the best highlights of our 3 island vacation. . This trip had it all!!! Volcanos, steam vents, lava tubes, waterfalls, a great lunch and so much more!!!

Yoojeong_Y

Feb 2025

We had an absolutely amazing experience on this tour! The itinerary was perfect, including not only a visit to Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park but also stops at a black sand beach and waterfalls—a combination that only a few tours offer. I was thrilled to find this one! A huge shoutout to Brent, our incredible tour guide. He was friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout the trip, ensuring everyone was comfortable and had access to water and snacks. His deep knowledge of the island’s history and current landscape made the tour even more enjoyable. Every explanation he shared was fascinating, adding so much value to our experience. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Big Island!