Big Island Hawaii: Full Island Loop Self-Guided Audio Tour
Overview
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Don't miss a thing as GuideAlong's Audio Driving Tour takes you on an incredible journey across Hawaii's Big Island. Along the way you'll be guided to all of the island's famous highlights including Volcanoes National Park, the Place of Refuge and Akaka Falls, as well as the best spots for seeing turtles and more lessor known spots across the island.
Hear fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local tips and directions play automatically along the route, all based on your location.
And enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace so you can spend more time at places that interest you, and bypass any that don’t.
Stories, tips and directions play automatically based on your location
Travel at your own pace
Tours work offline using GPS, no cell service or WiFi needed
Suggested itineraries for half, full or multi day use
Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
Like having a tour guide along for the drive
Purchase one tour per vehicle.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account
Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data.
Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.
Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips.
Flexible Travel Date: Tours are a one-time purchase with no expiry or date/time limit. If your plans change to a different day, there’s no need to change your travel date.
Tour at Your Leisure: With GuideAlong, you control the pace. Start, stop, and resume the tour any day, anytime, adapting it to your schedule.
Driving Tours: Group Savings: One purchase covers everyone in the vehicle, making it a cost-effective way to explore.
Works Offline: No internet or cell service is required once the audio tour is downloaded to your phone, so you can relax and tour offline.
Bring A Charger: Pack a USB/C car charger for charging and easy sound connectivity, and make sure your device is fully charged.
Technical Support: The GuideAlong support team is available daily by toll-free phone, online chat, and email.
The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.
Important Note: Please note that recent Kona storm impacts in Hawaiʻi have caused flooding, debris, and temporary road disruptions. Although conditions are getting better, some parts of Maui County and Hawaiʻi Island may still experience delays, cleanup work, or closures. Please review current road updates before your trip.
Important Note: Some stops on this tour may require advance reservations or separate admission. These include Akaka Falls, Place of Refuge (Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park), and Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, including sites such as Devastation Trail, Halemaʻumaʻu, Holei Sea Arch, Kīlauea Iki, and Thurston Lava Tube. Please check official websites before visiting.
Plan ahead for select stops: A few attractions on the route need advance booking or have limited space for walk-ins, so it’s best to check directly before visiting. Kula Kai Caverns and The Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory require reservations, while Huliheʻe Palace and Lyman Museum welcome walk-ins when space allows, with reservations recommended.
Book tours and specialty experiences in advance: Hawai'i Tropical Botanical Garden and Botanical World Adventures offer general admission or day-pass access, but guided tours and certain activities must be reserved separately. At Anna Ranch Heritage Center, visitors can enjoy the grounds freely, though the historic home tour is strongly recommended to be booked at least 72 hours ahead.
What To Expect
Island of Hawaii
As the audio guides play commentary based on your gps location, you can create your own itinerary along the tour route(s) to match your interests and schedule. Or you can use our trip planners for our suggestions on half, full or multi day itineraries. Some of the many highlights are listed below;
Akaka Falls State Park
One of Hawaii's most famous waterfalls, stunning Akaka Falls plummets a sheer 440 feet into a gorge. Access is along a 750 foot trail with lush rainforest, bamboo, ferns and some wild orchids, so it's easy to see why it's so popular. Consider hiking the added 800 feet to Kahuna Falls and for the whole hike to take under an hour. To access the falls state park, we will pass through the eclectic, ex-plantation town of Honomu, where we can make a quick stop for a baked Hawaiian treat, Big Island coffee or even visit the goat dairy.
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Big Island Hawaii: Full Island Loop Self-Guided Audio Tour
What‘s Included
Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates.
Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 460+ Points
Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
122 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Volcano
JerryL T,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Does not tell you where to start. However, when you get to a talking point it is very informative and great directions.
Rainbows and Lava Tubes
Kanita C,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain Mike was very knowledgeable about all the beautiful hidden gems that the landscape has to offer. He took us in a lava tube! So cool! Then he took us to several waterfalls and he made a point to go stop when the colors of the rainbow crossed the opening of the tubes while playing the song Somewhere Over the Rainbow. It was really special. Jazzy and Liliana were amazing as well. They talked with everyone and helped everyone enjoy the trip. Just FYI, you will get wet while on the boat. It was a fabulous experience and we would do it again! Mahalo for the adventure!
It was a definite must do...
Christina B,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a definite must do experience. We got to see many things that aren’t very well known to tourists! Actually got to see the lava spewing from Kilauea. Amazing…. Do it!!!
Worth it for the money.
lukewC7763DB,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great thing to have playing in the background driving around. Gave us a good history of the island and a lot of fun suggestions we ended up taking.
Worth the money.
Luke J,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I only paid $1 for this because of rewards, but I would’ve paid the full amount. A lot of our later trip ended up being suggestions from this app that we pretty much just let play as we drove from place to place we already had planned. We also got to learn a lot about the history of the island and some culture, which was awesome.
While the guide had...
Joan g,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00While the guide had useful and interesting information, it wasn’t easy to find specific locations if you weren’t exactly following the recording.
Nice but not AirPlay capable
HOANG P,May 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The tour program was good and give some great guidance and recommendations. However, with today’s technology, the tour is not AirPlay capable and so the guidance is less effective, especially giving map directions to the attractions.
Really informative, easy...
MelissaBrianne N,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Really informative, easy to use, and made the driving a lot more fun and interesting. They named some great spots and gave good directions.
Excellent go at your own...
lynn k,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent go at your own pace guide for driving around the big island and hitting all the sites you would want. Very easy to use
Fun and educational😀
Brad A,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Three had a great time driving the South Kauai, Napoli and The areas in between. The commentary was very good and humorous as well.
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