1 day

Small Group

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About this activity

Circle the Island together with a certified tour guide in a spacious, air conditioned van on the biggest Hawaiian Island. During this full day tour, you will cover tropical rain forests, a waterfall, the dry lava deserts, fertile coffee farm regions, indulge in locally made chocolates, visit Hilo and Kailua-Kona and many more highlights that the island has to offer.

Your local guide will take you along this incredible, fully narrated journey across 7 different climate zones and around the tallest Hawaiian mountain and the most massive active volcano in the world.

Experience lunch with locals at a popular Hawaiian restaurant. Our lunch stop includes many different options for guests to choose from. Everything from a typical Hawaiian plate lunch to burgers and fries. Feeling adventurous? Try the famous Loco Moco.

You will also visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park* and Kilauea, the youngest volcano on the island, and one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Even though it is very unlikely that you will actually see lava erupting (mostly due to safety restrictions) there are many signs of volcanic activity and fascinating lava formations from recent and ancient eruptions.

Learn about the rich Hawaiian history, culture, religion, and the role of the ali’i (royals) from Hawaii Island and their influence in today’s Hawaiian Renaissance. Your guide will also provide you with insights into the island’s geography and how it affects almost every aspect of the contrasting and fragile ecosystems across the island and it’s native/endemic plants and animals.

Highlights:

Pu’ukohola National Historic Site

Waimea and Parker Ranch (no stop)

Waipio Valley Overlook

Rainbow Falls Waterfall

Coconut Island, Liliuokalani Gardens (no stop)

Hilo lunch stop

Big Island Candies

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Visitor Center*

Kilauea Iki Overlook*

Kilauea Caldera Overlook*

Hot Steam Vents*

Punalu’u Black Sand Beach

Coffee and Macadamia nut farm

Captain Cook (no stop)

Kealakekua (no stop)

Kona Coffee Belt (no stop)

Kailua-Kona
*Hawaii Volcanoes National Park main sites are closed at this time due to volcanic eruptions. It is expected to partially reopen September 22nd, 2018

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Included

National Park fees
Lunch
Water
Snacks
Live commentary on board
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entry/Admission - Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Not included

Gratuities

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Please note that the tour may change due to weather, traffic, volcanic conditions, vehicles, and availability
A small amount of walking is involved (please bring comfortable walking shoes)
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately and bring a rain jacket
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund\
Minimum age is 6 years
Children must be accompanied by an adult
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund

Features

Tourism

95%

Cultural

75%

Original

20%

Reviews

5.0

2

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Christopher G

5 | 2019-07-17

This was literally the best tour I've ever been on! First, Katie picked us up from our hotel in Waikoloa Beach, and our first stop was within minutes of picking us up. The whole day was full of so many amazing stops, along with stories and history of the island, and it was so worth every penny we paid. Seriously, if you are visiting the big island, carve out a day for this. You will not be disappointed!!! P.S. Katie was the BOMB DIGGITY!

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Victor A

5 | 2017-01-27

We had a fabulous tour, the various sites we toured were beautiful and our tour guide Karen was outstanding. Karen provided an in depth discussion of the attributres of the Island and explained the historical information of the Island in an very informative and intersting manner. I would not want to have missed this tour, especially when

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