Top Big Island of Hawaii Eco Tours

On this tour from Kona to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, you'll experience some of the Big Island’s best sights in a small group capped at 10 people. In addition to stopping at Punalu’u Beach Park to walk down a black-sand beach, you’ll have the chance to sip Kona coffee on the plantation right where it’s grown, as well as hike through a lava tube that was formed by Kilauea volcano. What’s more, you'll receive an iPad to use on the tour. Use it for photos, videos, and info, as well as playing games or watching movies while traveling between the sites.

Step off the beaten path on an exploration of the back roads, local farms and hidden waterfalls near Hilo on this 3.5-hour excursion. Savor fresh tropical fruit and just-picked macadamia nuts during a visit to a family-owned farm overlooking a lush waterfall. Continue your exploration with a stop at Wainaku Center to learn about Hawaii’s longstanding sugar industry before finishing your day at a towering 120-foot (36-meter) waterfall, where you can cool off with a dip in the refreshing waters. A guide, lunch and round-trip hotel transport are also covered.

The Umauma Falls Waterfall Rappel and River Experience Tour is a 3.5-4 hour tour that takes you into the beautiful Umauma gorge to experience the Umauma River up close and personal. This tour starts with a 250 foot rappel that goes right into the Umauma River. You will explore waterfalls, swim and float down the river, see a 100 year old flume dam that creates an infinity pool effect in the river. Next you will slide down a natural stone formation and rappel down waterfalls, and end your river with an optional cliff jump. The tour concludes at a private swimming pond and pavilion where you are served a deli style lunch. All gear is provided, including a full-body wet suit, flotation vest, helmet, tabis and top of the line rappel gear. Just come with your swim clothes and a change of dry clothes for after the tour. We even provide the towels.

Immerse yourself in the tropical paradise of the Big Island for a 7-hour exploration of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and local island culture. Discover highlights of the island’s most famous volcanic region during stops at 'hotspots' like the Thurston Lava Tube and Halemaumau Crater. Continue your exploration with a visit to a gorgeous black-sand beach frequented by sea turtles and then a local coffee plantation where you’ll sample tasty treats like honey, chocolate and macadamia nuts. A guide, entrance fees, lunch and round-trip hotel or port transport are also covered.