Big Island in a Day: Explore Volcanoes, Waterfalls and History on Hawaii’s Largest Island
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4,770 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.
Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Kohala Coast - Pick up guests from resorts along the Kohala Coast while enjoying a narrated tour with unique landscape and scenic view.

  • Kailua Pier - Drive through the historic Downtown Kona, home to the summer palace of Hawaiian royalty and oldest church in Hawaii.

  • Bay View Farm - Take a tour of this Kona Coffee Farm to learn about the harvesting and milling process while sampling Kona Coffee and Tea.

  • Punalu’u Black Sand beach - Dip your toes in the sand at Punalu’u Black Sand Beach and scan the horizon for green sea turtles on the shore

  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - Explore the wonders of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, including steam vents, the Halema’uma’u and Kilauea Iki crater lookouts, past lava flow sites, and take a short hike along crater rim trail and lava tube.

  • Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube - Walk along a bridge that gives you a literal inside look at Hawaii, as you follow it to the eerie Thurston Lava Tube, a 600-foot-long (183-meter) cave formed hundreds of years ago by an underground river of magma.

  • Hilo - Drive through historical Downtown Hilo, the largest city on the island.

  • Rainbow Falls - This 80-foot falls plunges over a natural lava cave and into the Wailuku River below. On a sunny day, rainbows appear in the mist of the falls, making for a magical view.

  • Akaka Falls State Park - This towering 442-foot (135-meter) waterfall plummets into a lush ravine at the center of a state park. You’ll enjoy a short walk through the vegetation for an up close view and plenty of photo ops.

  • Waipi’o Valley - The views stop you in your tracks at the Waipio Valley lookout, where a dramatic backdrop of lush cliffs drops into the sparkling blue ocean

  • Parker Ranch - Driver through the scenic green pasture of Parker Ranch, home of the Hawaiian cowboys and one of the largest ranches in the US.

What's Included
  • Bottled Water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Small Group Tour lead by Professional Guide
  • Luxury Mercedes Sprinter Van Transportation
  • Lunch included
  • All fees and taxes covered
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
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 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.

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Hollyr404
Mar 30, 2024
Comprehensive and informative! - This this tour was comprehensive and informative! We had all the highlights of the glorious island of Kona. Every every district and its history was explained by our incredible tour guide Dreu! we could not have asked for a better guide. He explained everything thoroughly, he entertained, he befriended. His knowledge of the island is unbelievable. We went to Black Sand beaches and saw sea turtles basking. We to volcanoes and walk-through volcanic tubes, we saw all kinds of ecosystems from desert to rainforest. It was a phenomenal day. Highly recommended!
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680lisav
Mar 28, 2024
Epic Big Island Tour!!! - Wasabi Tours did an amazing job!! The tour was informative and fun and simply breathtaking as we were engulfed in all the Big Island has to offer!! Dreu was a great source of knowledge and experience that made the tour extra special. He kept us fully engaged for the entire 12 hour day of exploring. Thank you for such a wonderful day!! I will treasure these memories always.
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James
Mar 28, 2024
Refreshingly educational with great humor, respect, and a truly special point of view shared. - There are no words to express our delight with this tour, the sights, and our tour guide, Dreu Basaldua. Dreu's energy and love of the subject matter showed through at every moment, making his enthusiasm infectious. I found his respect for the land and culture inspiring. What a refreshing departure from today's " new normal" . Thank you Dreu and Wasabi for a great anniversary tour.
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C21dawn
Mar 27, 2024
Drew is fantastic! - This tour was GREAT! We saw sea turtles, black sand beach, waterfalls and much more. We learned a lot from our tour guide Drew was awesome!
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Dizzamnmontes
Mar 22, 2024
If David is your guide, you're in luck! - Our tour guide was named David and he was nothing short of spectacular. Very informative with a great sense of humor and did I mention the information? He presented the tour in a very fun and entertaining manner. He's also very accommodating and I don't think I could say a single bad thing about being on his tour. I can't speak on the other tour guides but I can't imagine it gets any better than David. 10/10 all day.
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Saleenab2019
Mar 22, 2024
Wonderful experience! - This tour was a great way to see many sites around the island in a short amount of time. David, our tour guide, was absolutely delightful. He knew a lot about the history of Hawaii, the wildlife, vegetation, and kept us engaged and interested the entire tour. It is a long day, ~12 hours but lunch and snacks are included, as well as the opportunity to purchase other snacks/pastries/etc. at some of the stops. He was also so generous to provide us with ginger candy for motion sickness, chocolate covered macadamia nuts at the end of our tour, rain jackets, flash lights for the lava tube portion of the trip, and even phone chargers. He kept us on track with time so we were able to see as much as possible during our tour. I highly recommend this tour, and our tour guide David.
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Yecenia_c
Mar 17, 2024
Confortable ride and great tour guide - We had a great time during this tour. We left around 7:50 am and returned to our hotel a little before 7 pm. We saw multiple parts of the island and learned a lot anout Hawaiian history. Stefan is very knowledgeable and fun. Comfortable ride, and good lunch + snacks and water provided
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John
Mar 15, 2024
Great way to see the island in a day - Great way to see the island… What makes it is the quality of the guide… And Derek Stuart is the best. Knowledgeable, charming and a great sense of humor.
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Jim
Mar 11, 2024
Big Island tour - This tour is a great way to get an overview of the Big Island. David, the tour guide, went out of his way to make the experience informative and enjoyable. I highly recommend it.
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Chryseiusr
Mar 9, 2024
Book this tour!!! - This was a truly amazing experience! Our guide, Dreu, was extremely friendly, informative and engaging throughout the entire tour. We were able to see a ton of amazing areas, including the Volcanic National Park and black sand beach. The ride was comfortable and we really appreciated all of the accomodations. Thank you Dreu and Wasabi Tours for a memorable time on Big Island!
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