Waimea Town Market - Waimea’s Best Farmers’ Market. Fresh local produce, Delicious foods, artisan wares and more!
Waipio Valley Lookout - Scenic overlook offering sweeping elevated views of the ocean, river valley & steep cliffs.!
Hamakua Heritage Farm - If you enjoy mushrooms, or just want to learn about how they are grown, check out this fun and educational tour at the Hamakua Heritage Farm!
Laupahoehoe Beach Park - Laupahoehoe Beach Park will let you enjoy a peninsula covered with coconut palms, grass and black lava rocks on the shoreline, which contrast beautifully with the deep blue ocean!
Laupahoehoe Train Museum - Help preserve, promote and protect the historic, cultural, educational, social, civic and economic, interests of the North Hilo and Hamakua districts by visiting the Laupahoehoe Train Museum!
Akaka Falls State Park - Discover towering Akaka Falls which plummets 442-feet into a stream-eroded gorge.!
Onomea Bay - Visit a wonderful hidden gem off the beaten path! It’s an easy hike down with a priceless view at the end!
Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve and Garden - Immerse yourselves in a spectacular rain forest preserve which is acclaimed as one of the most beautiful areas in Hawaii!
Rainbow Falls - Watch in awe as this legendary urban waterfall creates a dazzling display of rainbows!
Boiling Pots - If you are making a trip to Rainbow Falls in Hilo, you might want to consider hopping back in the car and driving another five minutes a mile-and-a-half up the road to and find out how Boiling Pots got its name
Kaumana Caves Park - Experience a really unique and totally free experience to be able to see the caves that lava flows leave behind!
Naha Stone - Stop by and learn about the ancient legend of the Naha Stone
Banyan Drive - Enjoy a leisurely drive by among banyan trees planted by celebrities!
Coconut Island - Visit one of the good places to hang out and/or swim for a few hours while in Hilo!
Imiloa Astronomy Center - Check out this must-see spot and gathering place where science and Native Hawaiian culture perfectly integrate!
Saddle Road - Saddle Road is a good place to stop for some fresh air and just to get your legs moving before ascending Mauna Kea!
Mauna Kea Observatories - Take the whole family to one of the clearest places on the planet for viewing the night sky!
Big Island Candies - Check out the home of the famous diagonally dipped shortbread cookies!
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Perfectly planned vacation itinerary
- 6-8 hours of immersive audio content
- Captivating stories of the island
- Location-triggered storytelling audio
- Accessible offline map
- Your virtual tour guide
- Meals & Refreshment
- Entrance Fees
The Shaka Guide’s driving excursion application operates as a tour guide in your vehicle! Experience a journey along the stunning emerald coastlines, traverse roads amid lush tropical jungles, and enjoy star-gazing on the world’s tallest peak. Our meticulous research ensures you miss nothing! Simply relax and immerse yourself in the engaging tales throughout your trip.
Ditch the conventional tour bus and discover the Big Island at your leisure, at a fraction of the cost, with Hawaii’s leading self-navigated audio GPS tours! Rated as Hawaii’s top GPS tour app with over 6,000 glowing reviews and over 200,000 downloads.
Here’s why it’s indispensable:
✅ Tours can be downloaded and used offline, eliminating the need for a service
✅ Significantly more affordable than a tour bus, offering lifetime access at merely $19.99
✅ Saves you the time you’d spend planning your tour, as we’ve aligned the finest destinations
✅ Allows you the freedom to halt and proceed as wished, in contrast to a tour bus restricting you to a fixed route (that’s no fun!)
✅ Enjoy intriguing and entertaining narratives along the route
- The tour travels either clockwise or counter-clockwise.
- Get Started Easily: • Book Your Tour: Receive a confirmation and easy instructions via email. • Download the App: Follow the simple steps in your email. • Redeem the Tour: Use the redeem code in your email to redeem the tour in the app. • Prepare Ahead: Download the tour using strong Wi-Fi.
- Begin Your Journey: • Select Your Tour: Go to the My Stuff tab in the Shaka Guide app to launch the tour. • Start the Tour: Select the tour starting point and follow the GPS instructions. • Follow Shaka Guide: Stick to the suggested route and speed for the best experience.
- Why Choose Our Audio Tour: • Cost-Efficient: One tour for the entire vehicle—no per-person fees! • Ultimate Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume on your schedule. • Convenience: Use the tour any day, over multiple days if needed.
- Top Features: • Hands-Free: The tour works automatically - GPS-activated stories, directions, and music play as you drive for a seamless experience. • Works Offline: No need for continuous wifi or data. • Reliable Support: Get help via call, chat, or email.
- Private and Personalized: • Crowd-Free: Enjoy a private tour with just your group. • Customizable Stops: Pick the stops you want and skip the ones you don’t!
- The Ultimate Guided Tour: • Detailed Itinerary: Includes travel tips and recommendations. • Engaging Narration: Captivating stories and history.
- What Our Users Say: • “A fantastic way to explore! Easy to use and very informative.” • “Loved the flexibility to stop and go as we pleased. Highly recommend!”
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.