Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History

1. Kohala Coast
   Pass by
   Pick up guests from resorts along the Kohala Coast while enjoying a narrated tour with unique landscape and scenic view.
2. Kailua Pier
   Pass by
   Drive through the historic Downtown Kona, home to the summer palace of Hawaiian royalty and oldest church in Hawaii.
3. Bay View Farm
   40m
   Take a tour of this Kona Coffee Farm to learn about the harvesting and milling process while sampling Kona Coffee and Tea.
4. Punalu'u Black Sand Beach
   35m
   Dip your toes in the sand at Punalu’u Black Sand Beach and scan the horizon for green sea turtles on the shore
5. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
   1h 20m · Admission ticket included
   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.
6. Nahuku - Lava Tube
   20m
   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.
7. Hilo
   Pass by
   Drive through historical Downtown Hilo, the largest city on the island.
8. Rainbow Falls
   20m
   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.
9. Akaka Falls State Park
   35m · Admission ticket included
   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.
10. Waipi'o Valley
    20m
    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
11. Parker Ranch
    Pass by
    Driver through the scenic green pasture of Parker Ranch, home of the Hawaiian cowboys and one of the largest ranches in the US.

Pickup details

IMPORTANT: If you are on the Island of Oahu and want to book a day trip, please arrive at Kona Airport by 7:20 am and depart after 8:30 pm on Hawaiian or Southwest Airlines. We can pick up and drop you off at Kona Airport.

We pick up and drop off at major hotels and resorts in Kona and the Kohala Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii between 6:40 am and 8 am. We DON'T pick up from vacation rentals; you will be directed to the closest hotel pickup point.

We DON'T pick up from Hilo or the east side of the island; you will be directed to Queens' Marketplace in Waikoloa for your pickup.

We also pick up at the following locations: the back parking lot by the two yellow umbrellas at Queens' Marketplace in Waikoloa.

Foodland Farms at The Shops at Mauna Lani (1330 Mauna Lani Dr, Waimea, HI 96743)

The supplier will send you a confirmation email with the exact pickup location and time. Please call the supplier if you don't receive an email.

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately.
• Children under 5 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