Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Are you interested in seeing all the major highlights on the Big Island in just one day? This full circle tour takes you and your group on a private adventure to some of the most spectacular and unique places on the Big Island of Hawaii. From incredible waterfalls to rugged coastline, tropical rainforests to active volcanoes, sub-alpine dry forest to black sand beaches; experience one of the most ecologically diverse islands on planet earth – ALL IN A SINGLE DAY!
On this in-depth tour of the Big Island you’ll experience the island’s main attractions: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, An Authentic Kona Coffee Farm, the southernmost bakery in the United States (famous for their delicious Malasadas), breathtaking Punalu‘u black sand beach, iconic waterfalls in the Hilo area, the rugged and beautiful Hamakua coast, views of Waipio Valley, Waimea and the unique sub-alpine dry forest.
Upon booking your tour, one of our guides will contact you to discuss custom tour options !
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Private transportation
Soda/Pop
Fully guided naturalist tour with educational materials and commentary
Please bring a reusable water bottle. We provide reverse osmosis filtered local water.
Alcoholic beverages can be purchased with dinner
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Our team will be in touch to confirm your pick-up location. Pick-up will be at 9:00 am unless guests wish to change their tour start time. Everything about our tours is customizable so please ask if you wish to customize your tour! You will be picked up at your place of lodging. There is no age limit on this tour, but those who will be traveling with children in car seats must provide their own.
Traveler pickup
Kaahumanu Pl, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA
Greenwell Farms, Kealakekua, Hawaii, United States As you begin your tour, you’ll travel south along the Kona coast and absorb the breathtaking views of lush vegetation and coastline. Listen to your guide describe the cultural history of the area as well as the local flora and fauna. Arrive at an authentic Kona coffee farm where you’ll enjoy a delicious continental breakfast, tour the farm, and sample flavorful Kona coffee. 90 minutes
Punalu'u Bake Shop, Naalehu, Hawaii, United States Punalu‘u Bakery 30 minutes
Punalu'u Black Sand beach, Pahala, Hawaii, United States One of the prettiest black sand beaches in all of the Hawaiian Islands. The jet-black volcanic glass sand here was formed from the rapid cooling of basaltic lava hitting the ocean water then shattering into tiny fragments. Enjoy the relaxing feeling of black sand under your toes while listening to the wind move through the palms and across the water. Your guide will keep a look out for green sea turtles and endangered hawksbill sea turtles that frequent the beach. 60 minutes
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii, United States A UNESCO World Heritage Site and an International Biosphere Reserve, this iconic park encompasses the summit of two of the world’s most active volcanoes and extends from sea level up to the summit of Mauna Loa at 13,677 feet. It’s home to critically endangered wildlife and some of the most unique geological, biological and cultural landscapes on earth. Your tour will explore the main attractions in the park including: the Thurston Lava Tube, Chain of Craters Road, and a nature walk along the Halema‘uma‘u Crater for unique views of the current eruption and the natural steam vents in the area. You’ll enjoy a picnic lunch in the beauty of the park before embarking on your next leg of this incredible adventure. 150 minutes
Wailuku River State Park, Hilo, Hawaii, United States From the park venture down to Hilo where you’ll visit the picturesque Rainbow Falls and Akaka Falls State Park. Both waterfalls are a sight to behold. Beautiful falls combined with lush vegetation make these stops photo worthy and truly breathtaking. 60 minutes
Hamakua Coast, Hawaii, United States ravel this 50 mile stretch of breathtaking coastline with its hidden waterfalls, tropical rainforest and lush green valleys. Described as one of the most beautiful locations in the state it’s well worth the scenic drive. Stop at Laupahoehoe Point Beach Park and take in the surrounding views as well as the culturally rich history of the area. 60 minutes
Waipio Valley Lookout, Honokaa, Hawaii, United States Arrive at Waipio Valley in the late afternoon. Enjoy the incredible views as your guide explains the rich history of the area. 30 minutes
Waimea, Waimea, Hawaii, United States Enjoy the sunset views of Waimea as you travel through Paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) country and take in this historic area with its rolling, green pastures home to cattle, cowboys and one of the largest cattle ranches in the United States; Parker Ranch. Enjoy a local and authentic dinner in Waimea where surf and turf is a definite menu staple. Return to your lodging full, happy and filled with memories that will last a lifetime. 150 minutes
Akaka Falls State Park, Hilo, Hawaii, United States Take a guided walk through Akaka Falls State Park, your naturalist tell you all about the rich botanical life found throughout the park. Akaka Falls, which cascades 442-feet down a vertical cliff face carpeted in vibrant green, is truly an incredible site to behold on a waterfall tour of Big Island Hawaii. 60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
mariahR6926GX
23 Feb 2025
This tour was more than amazing and absolutely a must do. Our guide Shawn was awesome. He told us so much about the Island of Kona and each of the many attractions we stopped at. Everything we did was done at our pace and not rushed through so that we could enjoy and take in everything we were seeing. Would definitely recommend this tour.
Katelynd_D
16 Feb 2025
There's nothing else to say besides this trip was absolutely breathtaking. Shawn has created the perfect itinerary to hit the highlights of the big island. Shawn's personality and knowledge of the island helped to create the perfect trip!
edsally70
09 Nov 2024
Aloha, Shawn:
The day with you was wonderful. Somehow you managed to share with us many beautiful sights , sounds and tastes of Hawaii. I’m still processing it all
Mahalo for spending so much time and energy with us. It was a great day learning about your island and getting to know you.
Sally
This tour in
Hawaii
is organized by
Big Island Backroad Adventures
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