This completely comprehensive tour is the best way to see the Big Island’s most unique locations in one day. Upon pick-up from your hotel in the Kailua-Kona area you'll start your day with a friendly “Aloha” from your professional guide and get ready for a day filled with exploration.
Head for the hills of Mauna Loa Volcano to visit a Kona coffee farm with a private tasting, tour and stunning views of Kealakekua Bay. The adventure continues into the South Kona and Ka’u Districts with a brief stop at picturesque Punalu’u Black Sand Beach. Stroll along the palm-tree lined shore and look for honu (Green Sea Turtles) feeding nearby.
Next, travel to the crown jewel of Hawaii, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Check out the Kilauea Iki Crater Overlook and Steaming Bluffs. Walk through the Volcano House to view the steaming Kilauea Caldera.
Dropping down the lush eastern side of Kilauea Volcano, your next stop is Big Island Candies, where you’ll sample local handmade confections. Travel through quaint Hilo town next where you’ll drive along the historic waterfront as you continue on to stunning Rainbow Falls
Explore more impossibly steep cliffs carved by cascading waterfalls in Waipio Valley, known as the Valley of Kings. Look closely and you may glimpse wild horses roaming the valley floor below.
Finish off the tour with a visit to Tex Drive-In. It’s famous for its fried Portuguese sweets called malasadas. Watch the treats being made through the window and snag a fresh one with your drive-in style dinner before wrapping up the best. Day. Ever!
