Tour Description
Don’t miss a thing on this complete circle-island narrated tour of Hawaiʻi’s biggest consecutive land mass. Get a jump on the day with a morning pickup and take in the island views as you cruise the island’s best in cultural, historic, scenic, and gourmet sites. The narrated day-long tour will ensure you visit all the must-see spots on the Big Island. In a single day, you will have breathtaking views of cascading waterfalls, feel the crunch a lava fields under your shoes, glimpse the turtles lounging on the blacks sands of a picture-perfect tropical beach, and indulge the senses with flavors of world-famous Kona coffee and buttery macadamia nuts. Coffee connoisseurs will delight over a tour of famed Royal Kona Coffee headquarters. Those with a sweet tooth will savor the desserts of Big Island Candies Factory (or Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory). Historically significant highlights include Hilo Town’s tsunami memorial site and the statue honoring legendary Hawaiian leader King Kamehameha. Round out your experience with a visit to native Hawaiian garden and historically-significant sites including the recreation of an ancient fishing village. With easy pickup and drop off, your tour of this large island lets you sit back and enjoy the Big Island experience.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is a major stop on this tour. Home to the Kilauea Visitor Center, Volcano House, Steam Vents and more, you will love the volcanic crater overlook stops we make.
We also make a short stop at the beautiful Rainbow Falls, a picturesque falls right near Hilo.
Lunch can be had on your own at Imiloa Sky Garden or Volcano House. Both offer an array of dishes sure to please all palates. Snacks and drinks can be purchased at several of the stops along the tour route. Restrooms are also available in most places. The tour offers a nice balance of moderate walking and time in the cool of the bus. No time is wasted as the views from your seat are spectacular. Offering easy pickup and drop off, your tour of this grand island lets you sit back and enjoy the true Big Island experience.
Sample Itinerary
- 7:30 am – 9:00 am – Kona Hotel Pickup
- 9:30 am – Stop for coffee tasting & treat
- 11:00 am – Stop and put your feet into the black sand
- 12:30 pm – Enjoy a meal at Volcano House
- 1:30 pm – Explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
- 4:00 pm – Stop for a sweet treat at Big Island Candies
- 4:45 pm – Take a picture in front of a beautiful waterfall
- 5:00 pm – Travel over Saddle Road back to Kona
- 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Return to your Kona hotel
For visitors who are starting their tours in Waikiki or on Maui their schedule will be slighly different.
- 6:00 am – Pickup at Waikiki Hotel (Airport transfers for Maui guests not included)
- 7:30 am – Flights to Kona
- 9:30 am – Stop for coffee tasting & treat
- 11:00 am – Stop and put your feet into the black sand
- 12:30 pm – Enjoy a meal at Volcano House
- 1:30 pm – Explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
- 4:00 pm – Stop for a sweet treat at Big Island Candies
- 4:45 pm – Take a picture in front of a beautiful waterfall
- 5:00 pm – Travel over Saddle Road back to Kona
- 7:30 pm – Flight back to Honolulu, Oahu or Maui
- 9:00 pm – Return to Your Waikiki Hotel
Meals
Food is available for purchase at several stops.
The tour will stop for a meal at either the Volcano House in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park or at the Imiloa Sky Garden in Hilo depending on the travel route that day. It is recommended you enjoy a lunch of local flavors while taking in the views at either location.
All food must be purchased separately and is not included in the price.
