Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Kohala Coast, Kohala Coast, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii
Pick up guests from resorts along the Kohala Coast while enjoying a narrated tour with unique landscape and scenic view.
Pass By: Kailua Pier, 75-5660 Palani Rd, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI 96740-3612
Drive through the historic Downtown Kona, home to the summer palace of Hawaiian royalty and oldest church in Hawaii.
Stop At: Bay View Farm, 83-5249 Painted Church Rd, Honaunau, Island of Hawaii, HI 96704-8316
Take a tour of this Kona Coffee Farm to learn about the harvesting and milling process while sampling Kona Coffee and Tea.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Punalu'u Black Sand beach, Highway 11, Pahala, Island of Hawaii, HI 96777
Dip your toes in the sand at Punalu’u Black Sand Beach and scan the horizon for green sea turtles on the shore
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: Volcano National Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI
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.
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Stop At: Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI 96718
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Hilo, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii
Drive through historical Downtown Hilo, the largest city on the island.
Stop At: Rainbow Falls, Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Akaka Falls State Park, End of Akaka Falls Road Off Hwy 220, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96728
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.
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: Waipi'o Valley, Island of Hawaii, HI
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
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Parker Ranch, 66-1304 Mamalahoa Hwy, Waimea, Island of Hawaii, HI 96743-7503
Driver through the scenic green pasture of Parker Ranch, home of the Hawaiian cowboys and one of the largest ranches in the US.
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Traveler pickup is offered
IMPORTANT: If you are staying on the Island of Oahu or Maui, please DO NOT book this tour. This tour is TOO LONG for a day trip from the neighboring islands. This tour departs only from Kona and Waikoloa area of the Big Island of Hawaii. We don't pick up or drop off at Kona Airport.
We also pick up at the following locations: Charley's Thai Cuisine at Queens' Marketplace (69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738)
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 didn't receive an email.
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Sightseeing, History
1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024
| Monday - Sunday : | 06:30 AM - 08:00 AM |
11 hours(approx.)
Not wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
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
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Elaine_W
The coffee farm was interesting, the volcano rim was a bit of a let down, the rainbow waterfall had no rainbow and the other falls was gorgeous. The black sand beach and turtles were eat.
Lunch was great. Driver was very knowledgeable and had great shots of an actual eruption.
Was a very long drive. Driver was great.
Bathrooms everywhere, some park bathrooms needed clean up/repair.
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Posted On : 2024-05-09
Posted By : Tecy_L
Crater, lava tunnel, Scenic drive. Guide very knowledgeable, organized, very accommodating and helpful
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Posted On : 2024-05-09
Posted By : 611marianem
Absolutely amazing. Brent was so prepared, had amazing fun facts, and history knowledge of everything Big Island. We had an amazing time sight seeing, and learning so much about the history of Hawaii. 10/10 would recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-05-09
Posted By : kimberlylN5034HB
Amazing way to spend the day on the Big Island! Started with Kona coffee farm complete with samples, then to a black sand beach with sea turtles coming ashore, and to Volcano Nat’l Park complete with the crater releasing steam! A walk through an old lava tube, the 2 beautiful waterfalls, before finally viewing a gorgeous valley meeting the sea.
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Posted On : 2024-05-08
Posted By : Karen_C
Our tour guide,Scott was so polite, informative and funny. He made sure everyone was comfortable and well hydrated. He answered all our questions and gave great tips for things to do and see on Big Island. Thank you for a great day
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Posted On : 2024-05-07
Posted By : jasim52
Highly recommend this all day tour around the island..we would not have been able to experience or understand everything we saw if we did this ourselves. Grant was an excellent guide..very knowledgeable and respectful of his home. Loved the walk through the lava tube and extra time we had at the local market. If we would have stayed longer, I would have spent way more money. We covered a lot of island highlights and learned a lot of history.
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Posted On : 2024-05-06
Posted By : 974susiei
Loved the various stops, starting with the coffee plantation. Lots of interesting plants and information about the nuances of Kona coffee. Of course, we had to purchase some whole coffee beans and ship them home. The bakery stop, after the coffee, was perfect for the breakfast we were not able to eat before our early morning pick-up. Very pleased that the tour picked us up first and right at our hotel. Our guide, David, was excellent and tried to advise us about what to expect on the trip, including bathroom ratings. David of course could not control the weather, so there was nothing to be done about the heavy downpours that hit our group during the waterfall portion of the day. These two stops were the longest and most arduous walks on the trip, and being totally soaked by the time we returned to the van did not help. The lava tube was interesting, and the flashlights David made available were very much appreciated, and helpful for avoiding the many puddles in the cave-like lava formation. Lunch at the black sand beach was good and we saw several sea turtles out in the water. We were very satisfied that we did get a good glimpse of the whole Island with the Circle Island Tour. Long day, but worth not trying to drive it on your own.
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Posted On : 2024-05-06
Posted By : Kris_H
It was the diverse geographical nature big island has surprised me the most. Derick was a very caring and professional guided with good sense of humor. My sisters and I really enjoyed the trip.
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Posted On : 2024-05-06
Posted By : G5551CEmicheller
Chris was our tour guide on an amazing day tour of the big island. We went to a Kona coffee farm, Volcano national park, steam vents, lava tubes, a black sand beach, and 2 beautiful waterfalls. Those were just a few of our stops along the way. Chris made it so interesting with his wealth of knowledge about the history of Hawaii. There seemed to be no question that he couldn’t answer. A nice lunch was provided along with snacks and water throughout the day. I highly recommend this tour with Chris at Wasabi.
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Posted On : 2024-05-05
Posted By : junem371
This was a good tour. We had Miexia who was a wealth of knowledge about Hawaiian Island history, but we were very disappointed that we only had 15 minutes at the Kilauea crater, which is why we booked the tour in the first place. We would have liked to visit the visitors center. Less time or cut out the Kona coffee farm. Cut out lava tube also. If the lava tube must be done, torches should be brought along. Very dark in there and we were dodging large puddles of water.
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Posted On : 2024-05-05
