Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Big Island’s Kohala Coast and Backcountry with Shaka Guide. Download the self-guided audio GPS tour app for a fraction of the cost and explore at your own pace!
Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Big Island’s Kohala Coast and Backcountry with Shaka Guide. Download the self-guided audio GPS tour app for a fraction of the cost and explore at your own pace!
Kohala Coast & Backcountry Driving Tour - Start in Hilo
Pu’ukohola Heiau - Get a chance to see a very culturally important Heiau for both the legendary King Kamehameha, and Hawaii.
Lapakahi State Historical Park - Dive a little deeper into how ancient Hawaiians once lived!
The Original King Kamehameha Statue - Find a bronze statue of King…
Kohala Coast & Backcountry Driving Tour - Start in Hilo
Pu’ukohola Heiau - Get a chance to see a very culturally important Heiau for both the legendary King Kamehameha, and Hawaii.
Lapakahi State Historical Park - Dive a little deeper into how ancient Hawaiians once lived!
The Original King Kamehameha Statue - Find a bronze statue of King Kamehameha - one of three of King Kamehameha statues erected to honor his legacy.
As Hawi Turns - Explore Hawi town, along with the neighboring Kapa’au - both are bustling communities of migrant sugar cane workers, back in the day.
Pololu Valley Lookout - Head up to Polulu Valley Lookout. Experience stunning views of the valley and coastline, with a vertical drop of nearly 1000ft!
Kohala Mountain Road - See the best panoramic views from Waimea to Kailua-Kona! Also, this is the one of the perfect spots to watch sunsets in Big Island!
Waimea Town Market - Visit Waimea’s Best Farmers’ Market. Fresh Local Produce, Delicious Foods, Artisan Wares and more!!
Kohala Coast & Backcountry Driving Tour
Waimea Town Market - Visit Waimea’s Best Farmers’ Market. Fresh Local Produce, Delicious Foods, Artisan Wares and more!!
- Take the tour when you want
- Tours NEVER expire
- Offline map of the entire island
- Freedom to explore at your own pace
- Tour Start is Customizable
- Offline map (no wifi or data needed)
- Tour highlights with activity and restaurant recommendations
- Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
- Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
- Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive
- Take the tour when you want
- Tours NEVER expire
- Offline map of the entire island
- Freedom to explore at your own pace
- Tour Start is Customizable
- Offline map (no wifi or data needed)
- Tour highlights with activity and restaurant recommendations
- Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
- Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
- Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive
- Crowded group tour
- Meals & Refreshments
- Entrance Fees
- Entrance fees
- Crowded group tour
- Meals & Refreshments
- Entrance Fees
- Entrance fees
Take a short drive around the Kohala Coast on the Big Island. Enjoy the stunning green coastline, tree-lined rolling hills, and the picturesque Kohala Mountain road leading to Waimea Town.
Shaka Guide is your local companion, offering turn-by-turn directions, insights on what to do and see, and plenty of entertaining stories.
Rated the top GPS tour app…
Take a short drive around the Kohala Coast on the Big Island. Enjoy the stunning green coastline, tree-lined rolling hills, and the picturesque Kohala Mountain road leading to Waimea Town.
Shaka Guide is your local companion, offering turn-by-turn directions, insights on what to do and see, and plenty of entertaining stories.
Rated the top GPS tour app for Hawaii with over 6,000 glowing reviews and 200,000+ downloads!
Why you need it:
✅ No service needed – download the tours and use them offline
✅ Far cheaper than a tour bus at just $9.99 for lifetime access
✅ Save time planning your trip with our curated stops
✅ Enjoy the freedom to stop and go as you wish, unlike a tour bus with a fixed route
✅ Listen to fun and engaging stories along the way (plus some corny jokes that might make you chuckle)
Download the Shaka Guide app to access your purchased tours.
- This tour starts and ends in Waikoloa and travels clockwise only.
- The best food stops are in Hawi or Waimea Town.
- There are no entrance fees to any of the parks on this tour, but you might want to bring some cash for snacks and gifts — there are shops that are cash only.
- Bring hiking shoes and water.
- There’s only one hike on this tour: the Pololu Valley Hike. This is a 0.9-mile round-trip hike that’s considered moderate due to its steep elevation.
- Kohala Welcome Center is the only public restroom in Hawi Town. It’s open Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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.
