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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

Thu 17 Jul

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Starting at $253.53

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Thu 17 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)

JaimeeL5

Jan 2025

We had an unforgettable time on the Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Sightseeing, and History tour with Wasabi Tours, led by the phenomenal Kona Chris! He made the entire day feel effortless, informative, and packed with incredible moments we’ll cherish forever. The highlights included sampling delicious coffee at a local farm, seeing majestic turtles basking at a black sand beach while learning about its unique volcanic formation, walking through a fascinating lava tube, and witnessing an erupting volcano—a once-in-a-lifetime event! The views of the waterfalls were breathtaking, and the history and stories Chris shared along the way made each stop even more meaningful. Kona Chris went above and beyond, ensuring we had a fantastic time. He never rushed us, provided a great picnic lunch at the black sand beach, and made us feel completely at ease the entire day. His enthusiasm, knowledge, and clear passion for the Big Island truly elevated the experience. If you want to experience the best of the Big Island, this tour is a must-do. And if Kona Chris is your guide, you’ll know you’re in great hands from start to finish! 🌋🐢🌴✨

K3046DVmw

Jan 2025

I setup an all-day private tour for my family (group of 13), and everything went fantastic. Our group had a mixture of elderly, middle-aged, and young adult people. Our tour guide was Brett, and he was amazing, and fit right in with our group. Brett picked us up from our resort in Waikoloa around 7am, and drop us off a little after 6pm. Brett made the tour even better, would definitely recommend. The tour bus fit all of our passengers comfortably. Towards the end we had one passenger feel a little car motion sickness, so if your group is prone to this then you might want to buy some Bonine (there are a few twists and turns on the island). We had a box lunch (teriyaki chicken, purple sweet potatoes, chips, and juice/water) at an outdoor rest stop with benches (the plan was to eat at the black sand beach, but all of the tables were taken). Overall, a great tour!

AlaninBC

Jan 2025

We had an amazing trip and were the luckiest ever to have Chris as our guide! He was charming, very knowledgeable and a super story teller (stories that were just fun, stories that were soooooo informative; he kept us entertained for 11 hours!