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Big Island in a Day: Explore Volcanoes, Waterfalls and History on Hawaii’s Largest Island
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6,887 Ratings
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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203ednaj
Jun 5, 2026
Beautifully breathtaking ! - Our tour guide actually grew up here on the Big Island . So she was able to tell us so much history of the island and take us to the best waterfalls and farms . Mia is the best !
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Maxkl7807sz
May 27, 2026
Fun Informative Tour With A Great Guide - A really fun and thorough tour that took us all over the Big Island, with plenty of history and cultural information along the way. Our guide and driver, Miexia, was excellent, quite the character, with both personal and island stories to share throughout the day. He kept up great banter with us guests and knew how to keep everyone engaged over many hours in the car. We felt well taken care of, safe, and thoroughly entertained! We ended the daylong tour very satisfied and with a much better understanding of the history of the Big Island, as well as some of the key historical figures who made it their home. Miexia was a big reason for that, and we’d gladly take another tour with him in the future.
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Patricianp9051qv
May 21, 2026
Best Island Experience! - We had the best day of our trip on this tour! Our guide was David and he was fabulous! We saw everything as promised and it exceeded our expectations! David was a walking, talking encyclopedia of Hawaii history, language, people, lore, flora and fauna! It was far more than we expected and worth every penny! Don't hesitate! Book this tour!
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Michaelc5947
May 5, 2026
Best Tour of the Big Island - Best Tour Guide - We did the Big Island Day Tour. It was outstanding. Dreu was the best! He was very thorough, personable, and cool all-around host. The van was extremely comfortable. The lunch was great for what it was. Plenty of complimentary water and snacks throughout the tour. The highlight was definitely the crater at Kilauea and Volcano National Park. Been on many tours over the years, and it was the best tour we've ever had. We checked off most of the boxes of what we wanted to see in one day. Loved it.
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323colec
May 1, 2026
Great experience even better tour guide. - We went on a tour with Miexia and had an excellent experience it’s a long day and it felt like it was nonstop action when we were constantly sightseeing he made our trip somuch more enjoyable with the conversation with the talking. Our long drives didn’t feel as long and the stops were incredible. Well, worth any trip to-the big island of Hawaii would highly recommend it. Even after doing it once next trip would certainly include another adventure around the island. Miexia Was a true highlight. It was a honeymoon trip for us and he made the day special and enjoyable, and it wouldn’t have been the same without him.
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Deborah
Apr 28, 2026
Amazing private tour of volcanoes & waterfalls! - We booked a private group tour for our family with Wasabi Tours Hawaii and are so glad we did! Our guide Dreu was just fantastic - friendly, knowledgeable, and entertaining. Our Mercedes Sprinter Van was in great condition and comfortable, we felt super safe and know we covered a ton of ground because of his area knowledge. We saw sea turtles at Black Sand Beach, a smoldering volcano and lava tube at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, waterfalls at Rainbow Falls Lookout, and best of all got to swim in a private waterfall in Hilo. The experience was just so amazing, tons of memories made! It also came with a warm lunch in the national park picnic area plus waters and snacks throughout the day. If you want to maximize your time spent seeing the sights on the Big Island and save yourself the trouble of driving and planning, I highly recommend booking with Wasabi Tours Hawaii.
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Sherry
Apr 25, 2026
Best experience Dreu is amazing - Dreu or Drew is the goat, he’s actually amazing. Coolest guy ever, switched outfits for theme, kept the energy going, smart guy, knew a lot about history. Guys literally John Hawaii knew a crazy amt of history too.
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Ellen
Apr 25, 2026
Exceptional - We had Dreu as our guide and he put in amazing energy and creativity to make our day memorable. He was knowledgeable, informative, entertaining and engaging and with a strong personal affinity with his culture. My husband has mobility issues and he always took time to make sure he was ok and to tell him how challenging an activity might be for him. We appreciated this very much.
We cannot recommend him highly enough.
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Paulmu2598rd
Apr 17, 2026
Fantastic Grand Circle Island Tour - The tour was fantastic and very informative. Our tour guide was great. Dreu was more than just a guide/driver. His knowledge of the big island and it's history was remarkable. There was never a dull moment throughout the entire 11 hour tour. Thank you for the experience, Kenny and Katherine
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Companion52667111331
Mar 24, 2026
Best tour guide ever! - Henry was the best tour guide on the best tour we have ever experienced. He regaled us all day long with stories, history, and fun facts about Hawaii. He has a very engaging personality which lends itself well to the tour guide industry. We learned a lot about Hawaii, volcanoes, waterfalls, vegetation, and the ecosystems throughout the day. Henry's love and enthusiasm for his homeland is evident. We enjoyed this tour more than any we have taken in any city we have visited. You will not be disappointed with Wasabi tours and Henry as your guide.
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