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Big Island in a Day: Explore Volcanoes, Waterfalls and History on Hawaii’s Largest Island
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Kohala Coast
Embark on a thrilling 12-hour adventure on Hawaii’s Big Island, exploring volcanoes, waterfalls, and rich history. Discover the wonders of Volcanoes National Park, hike through lush rainforests to breathtaking waterfalls, and relax on black-sand beaches. Perfect for all ages, this family-friendly tour includes lunch, snacks, and park entrance fees.
Embark on a thrilling 12-hour adventure on Hawaii’s Big Island, exploring volcanoes, waterfalls, and rich history. Discover the wonders of Volcanoes National Park, hike through lush rainforests to breathtaking waterfalls, and relax on black-sand beaches. Perfect for all ages, this family-friendly tour includes lunch, snacks, and park entrance fees.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Kohala Coast - Guests are picked up from resorts along the Kohala Coast, enjoying a narrated tour that highlights the unique landscape and scenic views.
- Kailua Pier - Travel through historic Downtown Kona, which features the summer palace of Hawaiian royalty and the oldest church in Hawaii.
- Bay View Farm - Tour this Kona Coffee Farm to…
- Kohala Coast - Guests are picked up from resorts along the Kohala Coast, enjoying a narrated tour that highlights the unique landscape and scenic views.
- Kailua Pier - Travel through historic Downtown Kona, which features the summer palace of Hawaiian royalty and the oldest church in Hawaii.
- Bay View Farm - Tour this Kona Coffee Farm to discover the harvesting and milling process, while sampling Kona Coffee and Tea.
- Punalu’u Black Sand Beach - Feel the sand between your toes at Punalu’u Black Sand Beach and look out for green sea turtles along the shore.
- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - Discover the marvels of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, including steam vents, the Halema’uma’u and Kilauea Iki crater lookouts, past lava flow sites, and enjoy a short hike along the crater rim trail and lava tube.
- Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube - Walk along a bridge that offers a literal inside view of Hawaii, leading to the intriguing Thurston Lava Tube, a 600-foot-long (183-meter) cave formed centuries ago by an underground river of magma.
- Hilo - Journey through historical Downtown Hilo, the largest city on the island.
- Rainbow Falls - This 80-foot waterfall cascades over a natural lava cave into the Wailuku River below. On sunny days, rainbows appear in the mist, creating a magical view.
- Akaka Falls State Park - This impressive 442-foot (135-meter) waterfall plunges into a lush ravine at the heart of a state park. Enjoy a short walk through the vegetation for an up-close view and ample photo opportunities.
- Waipi’o Valley - The views at the Waipio Valley lookout are breathtaking, with a dramatic backdrop of lush cliffs descending into the sparkling blue ocean.
- Parker Ranch - Drive through the picturesque green pastures of Parker Ranch, home to Hawaiian cowboys and one of the largest ranches in the United States.
What's Included
- Luxury Mercedes Sprinter Van Transportation
- Small Group Tour Lead by a Professional Guide
- Kona/ Kohala Coast area hotel pickup and drop-off
- Picnic Style Lunch and Snacks
- Bottled Water and Hawaiian Juice
- All Fees and Taxes
- Luxury Mercedes Sprinter Van Transportation
- Small Group Tour Lead by a Professional Guide
- Kona/ Kohala Coast area hotel pickup and drop-off
- Picnic Style Lunch and Snacks
- Bottled Water and Hawaiian Juice
- All Fees and Taxes
What's Not Included
- Tour Guide Gratuities/Tips
- Tour Guide Gratuities/Tips
Additional Information
Embark on a 12-hour nature excursion that provides a detailed exploration of Hawaii’s largest and most recent island. Discover the assorted terrains and natural phenomena, including a tour of the Volcanoes National Park. Traverse through lush rainforests to towering waterfalls and wander along black-sand beaches looking out for green sea turtles. This…
Embark on a 12-hour nature excursion that provides a detailed exploration of Hawaii’s largest and most recent island. Discover the assorted terrains and natural phenomena, including a tour of the Volcanoes National Park. Traverse through lush rainforests to towering waterfalls and wander along black-sand beaches looking out for green sea turtles. This tour, suited for families, demands minimal walking and involves people of all age groups. It also covers lunch, snacks, drinks, and the cost of admission to the park.
- 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
Location
Kohala Coast
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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P172vnkates
Mar 11, 2026
Fabulous trip and experience. - Amazing tour, perfectly organized. Tons of history and places to discover. Our tour guide Kona Chris should be nominated for Comedian of the year. 11 hours of great experience and fun!!! Thank you.
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Nevertoolate12
Mar 11, 2026
Best tour my family and I have had - hands down - I just went on the big island tour in Hawaii today with my three college aged children and we had the absolute best time from the moment we were picked up at our hotel at exactly 7 AM until we were dropped off 10 hours later. Our tour guide Kevin Hastings was hands-down, the best tour guide I have ever had. He was smart and funny and engaging and passionate and could explain things so clearly everyone in my tour , even my kids, were commenting on how great he was. We saw black sand beaches, a volcano erupt , beautiful waterfalls and overlooks. We were given lunch and even snacks and water after each stop. It was informative, fun and beautiful. I highly recommend embarking upon this very long day with this amazing company ask for Kevin. He was great.
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Passport42730497005
Mar 7, 2026
Mesmerizing! - Miexia was phenomenal! He was very detailed and descriptive. He told some of the best history of the Hawaiian islands. The greatest experience of my life. Perfect honeymoon!
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Rogerspring71
Feb 18, 2026
Outstanding Big Island in a Day Tour, Best tour guide ever! - We thoroughly enjoyed this all day tour and our tour guide, Dreu Basaldua, who was very knowledgeable, creative, and sensitive to the needs of our 13 person tour group. Dreu was easily the best tour guide we have every had in our many years of visiting Hawaii. He kept us engaged and he made the trip enjoyable with his sense of humor and sincere interest in meeting our needs.
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888marcir
Feb 12, 2026
On a 12 hour tour - 12 hour tour of the Big Island! Drew was amazing! Made the trip both fun and educational. Black beaches, volcanoes, turtle encounters, rainforest and waterfalls. We had an amazing time and learned a lot. Would highly recommend!
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Gregory
Feb 8, 2026
Great way to see the Big Island - This was a great way to see the Big Island. We were able to stand in an active volcano crater and walk through a real lava tube. Our guide, Justin, was very knowledgeable about each stop but also about Hawaii’s history. He had a great sense of humour. Surprisingly the lunch meal (chicken teriyaki) was very well done as well a host of complimentary snacks. I would recommend it!
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Kendra_s
Feb 7, 2026
Worth It! - Great way to explore the island and learn the history and culture of Hawai’i. Our guide Dave was excellent!!
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Carolpg5927ou
Jan 16, 2026
Great experience. - Great full day. Good pace. Good lunch. Didn't feel rushed. Our guide Mia, was amazing. As a local, she is a wealth of information. Highly recommend!
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Karentv2717gp
Jan 6, 2026
Fun guide and perfect trip around the island! - Kona Chris was the best!! He gave so much information about the island’s history and perfect story telling! My family had an amazing time! It was raining hard but we didn’t mind. If getting wet is an issue for you, I’d recommend not going during raining season. In my opinion, the waterfalls were more intense with the rain, walking through the rainforest in the rain was a cool experience, so 10/10!
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844sudhir
Dec 26, 2025
Worst tour guide experience - When you’re in a van for nearly 12 hours and paying a substantial amount for the service, you want a guide who is compatible, respectful and professional. We had plenty of hopes for this tour based on earlier feedback but we ended up having a very bad experience with our assigned guide.
He ran an authoritarian style tour, yelling at the passengers for asking clarifying questions, insisting that everyone is expected to listen the first time around. If you’re on a long road trip, sometimes you fall asleep or you miss a detail because there’s noise around you. His behavior humiliated my family and me. When we addressed this issue, he deflected by claiming we returned to the bus late, something he had never mentioned previously. He even went so far as to say that we take a taxi back to the hotel from the opposite side of the island. Your tour guide suggesting he abandons you on a paid tour for asking a question? We’ve never experienced anything like this.
If you’re non white and have children, take your business somewhere else. We had a great experience in the star gazing tour as well as the snorkeling tour with sophisticated and professional guides.
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