Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History
Overview
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11 hours
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This 12 hour nature tour offers an in-depth look at Hawaii’s youngest and largest island. Explore the diverse landscape and natural wonders, including a visit of the Volcanoes National Park, walk through rainforests to soaring waterfalls and stroll black-sand beaches as you scan the horizon for green sea turtles. This family-friendly tour requires easy walking and introduces people of all ages to the island, and includes lunch, snacks, refreshments, and park entrance fees.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
What To Expect
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.
Options
Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Sightseeing, History
Kona/Waikoloa/Kohala Pickup: Small group tour in a luxury Mercedes Sprinter Van, includes lunch, snacks, drinks, and park admissions. Pickup included
What‘s Included
Bottled Water and Hawaiian Juice
Small Group Tour Lead by a Professional Guide
Luxury Mercedes Sprinter Van Transportation
Kona/ Kohala Coast area hotel pickup and drop-off
All Fees and Taxes
Picnic Style Lunch and Snacks
Tour Guide Gratuities/Tips
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
6,906 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Worth Every Penny!
ATregellas,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time on our tour! Our guide, Mia, was incredible. She had so many stories to share and history knowledge to fill our time on the ride between stops. My husband and I had been to a couple of the sites already on our own, but having her expertise and background added so much more to our experience! She even gave us some recommendations for some food places on the island that we were able to try out later on in the week. The “picnic lunch” was so yummy and we had plenty of drinks and snacks along the way. This tour was worth every penny!
Great tour!
John C,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a great tour to see the island in a day. Vehicle is comfortable and a great way to see the island. Tour guides are knowledgeable and friendly. Lunch, water, and snacks provided and are plentiful. Kids/adults can take naps in between stops which is huge being that this is an 11-12 hour tour. All in all a great experience and we recommend it.
Circle tour with all the highlights
Susannah G,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a long day but you see the whole island. Mia was great, her enthusiasm for her home evident.
Full and fun day!!
Hannah J,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Long day but so worth it!! We got to see SO much and our awesome guide Felix added a few mini bonus stops like a macadamia nut farm and a fruit stand and took a detour to make the view even more spectacular! Lots of time on the road but the views were amazing and the guide kept us entertained as we drove. Loved the lunch and all the snacks. Such an amazing and memorable experience, especially if you’re trying to see a lot all in one day. We wish we did it earlier in our trip because we got so many ideas for places we’d love to revisit.
A Wonderful Way to Explore the Big Island
Excursion18876501877,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lisa is an excellent guide! She's warm and cheerful, fun to explain and has excellent driving skills that make our trip comfortable and reassuring! The whole day was really great, it was so lucky to meet her and would definitely recommend her to friends if given the chance! The car is new, the seats are comfortable and Lisa's perfect driving skills make for a very smooth and comfortable trip~
Great time with wasabi tours
E4423LOchrish,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic experience for our family doing the 12 hour tour. From the pick up to drop off our guide Kawika took great care of our family trip for 13 with ages from 5 to 70+. His knowledge of the island and its features was amazing and he kept our attention the entire trip.
A Perfect Day
laurar621,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00For our first full day on the Big Island, we decided to do a full day tour of the entire island as an overview for our week so we could get a sense of everything. Our guide, Mia Fagundes, was incredible from the start. Her knowledge of the island, its culture and legends was extensive and her storytelling was amazing and interesting to listen to. We decided to go with a private tour and she picked us up at our villa in a Mercedes SUV with plenty of room for the 4 of us and took us to all the main spots on the island. We all truly had a wonderful day. It’s a very long tour so I feel like your guide can make or break it. She made the trip for us. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone coming to the Big Island who has not been here before. She also gave us a ton of great recommendations for places to visit and restaurants to eat.
Wonders of the big island
Mikai G,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoyed the circle island tour, it was a wonderful day seeing the big island together! Lisa was amazing, she had great insights, facts, and recommendations throughout. All the stops were uniquely beautiful places with interesting facts, either about the history or nature there.
Great tour to see it all
ghgentile,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was Stefan, he really made the tour. We recommend the tour to get an overview of the sights and a detailed history and description of the geography.
Family time
Cassandra P,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kona Chris was absolutely outstanding !!! Such a nice guy and would recommend him for any touring that needs to be done in Kona , very knowledgeable !!!
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