My family and I thoroughly enjoyed this wonderful day-long hike and sightseeing trip packed full of lots of history of the Big Island of Hawaii. This was our first trip to Hawaii, and our tour guide Derek was amazing — from the moment he picked us up (exactly on time and at the designated place) he was not only friendly and courteous, but he was awesome in explaining the diverse ecosystem of the Big Island as we toured most of the Island’s greatest scenic and geographical highlights. His use of personal stories, experiences and analogies to tie in additional educational facts about the vegetation and wildlife along the way and between each stop made for a very enjoyable day. Derek kept us well supplied with water, snacks and adequate rests. The lunch provided was delicious and we were given plenty of time at each stop to take photos, ask questions, etc., and with all this, Derek kept the tour on a relaxed pace and on schedule. His positivity and love of the Island was contagious, and we definitely hope to visit again soon!