Top Big Island of Hawaii Tours & Sightseeing

The Big Island of Hawaii has a diverse ecosystem unlike anywhere else on the planet, and on this day-long nature tour, you’ll experience its beauty of its black-sand beaches, thundering waterfalls, and Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden. If you’re lucky, you’ll find Hawaiian green sea turtles basking on the coast. Since the tour only requires a moderate amount of walking, it's an educational adventure for travelers of all ages, with snacks and refreshments included.

This Big Island circle tour hits all the highlights of the stunning Big Island of Hawaii, from the steamy landscape of Volcanoes National Park to the reefs of Kealakekua Bay. While riding in a comfortable minibus, watch out the window as the landscape changes with every bend in the road, from tropical, misty valleys full of ferns to a barren, black lava coast. This Grand Circle island tour includes round-trip transport from Kona, with pickup and drop-off at your hotel.

Maximize your time on the Big Island thanks to this action-packed, 11-hour excursion covering more than a dozen top sights. Visit one of the world’s most active volcanoes at Hawaii Volcano National Park, taste the island’s best food products like macadamia nuts, coffee, and cookies, learn local history, and discover some of Hawaii’s best waterfalls and beaches.

With this scenic Waipio waterfall tour, you'll spend the day scouring the Hamakua Coast for the Big Island’s famous waterfalls, including Akaka Falls, Hi’ilawe Falls, and Rainbow Falls. You'll also sample seasonal fruit and macadamia nuts at a fruit farm in Hilo, swim at a private waterfall (weather permitting), and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before driving back to Kona between Hawaii’s tallest mountains.

Swim with giant manta rays in their nighttime habitat during this 2.5-hour activity in Kona. Travel out into the seas offshore to watch the colorful Kona sunset, then jump in to swim with the docile rays as they feed on microscopic plankton. Follow your guides around the manta habitat and watch as the animals are attracted to the bright lights, creating a "manta rave" of lights, bubbles and mantas. All snorkel equipment, including flotation devices and wet suits, is included. Manta sightings are guaranteed, or you will be given a voucher for another tour.

Explore the fascinating world of active volcanism, biological diversity and past and present Hawaiian culture at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. First, visit Kalapana, a village destroyed by advancing lava, and the black sand beach on the island. After arriving at the park, learn about everything from active volcanic craters and steam vents to the historic Jagger Museum. Enjoy dinner at Volcano Winery, featuring a private tour with wine tasting, then watch for current activity at Kilauea Volcano, the most active of the five volcanoes in Hawaii.

Pack in some of Hawaii’s most mesmerizing sights during this Big Island twilight volcano tour. Sample Kona-grown coffee from a local coffee farm, keep an eye out for sea turtles at Punalu'u Black Sand Beach, taste Hawaiian sweet bread at Punalu’u Bakery, and get as close as possible to the lava glow of the most current volcanic eruption. Then end your experience by stargazing in a secluded location—perfect for taking in views of the night sky.

Embark on an epic adventure with this Volcanoes National Park tour from Hilo. You'll journey into the largest and most active volcano on earth with your friendly, professional guide, and pay a visit to the Richardson Blacksand Beach. You'll learn about the incredible landscapes that roll out before you and gain insight into the geological and ecological implications of Mother Nature on this stunning park. See the Akatsuke Orchid Nursery, Rainbow Falls, the Maunaloa Macadamia Nut Factory and so much more on this memorable tour that hits so many of Hawaii's hot spots.

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.

Learn first-hand the power Kilauea Volcano inside the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. This small group guided adventure takes you to a black sand beach, coffee farm, rain forest, lava flows, a walk through lava tube and to unique stops in the park unfamiliar to most visitors. End your day witnessing the glow of the night volcano and deluxe dining at The Volcano House “The Rim” restaurant.

Embark on a high-flying adventure and discover the Big Island’s explosive history with this zipline tour from Kona or Hilo. Soar above a tropical gorge on eight different tracks, including one of the longest ziplines in Hawaii. After a picnic lunch, trek among sputtering volcanic craters and ancient lava fields with a guided tour of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Enjoy dinner at Volcano Winery and get a private vineyard and tea orchard tour, plus a wine tasting or glass of wine.

See two of Hawaii's top natural attractions — a waterfall and a volcano — on this 12-hour tour from Kona and Waikoloa. Traveling by van, you'll visit Rainbow Falls in Hilo, check out a black-sand beach, stop by Big Island Candies, and then head to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park for a walk into a lava tube. Lunch and dinner are available for purchase.

If you’re spending some time on the Big Island, this all-day tour is a must-do. Set off from Hilo on an adventure to the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to see Kilauea, one of the most active volcano in Hawaii. Make some pit stops at Richardson Beach Park, Rainbow Falls, and Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory. 

Explore the Big Island waterfalls, botanical gardens and scenic sites along the Hamakua Heritage Corridoron this guided, full-day, small-group tour. Travel through old sugar plantation towns to see places like the Waipio Valley Lookout, Akaka Falls State Park, the pristine Kamaee Falls at World Botanical Gardens, Onomea Falls at Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, Hilo Farmers Market, the popular Rainbow Falls and more. Learn about the historical and legendary stories of Waipio, also known as the ‘Valley of the Kings.’ Lunch, snacks and refreshments, plus round-trip transportation included.

Combine ziplining and swimming for a double adventure on the Big Island of Hawaii. This day trip from Kona takes you to North Kohala where you'll soar across the forest on a zipline, enjoy a picnic at Pololu Valley, and take a dip at the base of a waterfall.

On this exciting full-day Kilauea volcano adventure, scour fields of jet black lava in search of volcanic activity, from steaming vents to rivers of magma and gaping volcanic craters. Explore inside the Jaggar Musuem and trek through the Thurston Lava Tube, and if conditions allow, you might have the chance to hike directly towards the flow. In addition to the sights in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, you’ll also make trips to Rainbow Falls and an orchid or macadamia nut farm.

Explore the fascinating world of active volcanism, biological diversity and past and present Hawaiian culture at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Start at the world-famous Kona Coffee Farm for a deli-style lunch, then visit Punalu'u Beach to look for sea turtles. After arriving at the park, learn about everything from active volcanic craters and steam vents to the historic Jagger Museum. Enjoy dinner at Volcano Winery, featuring a private tour with wine tasting, then watch for current activity at Kilauea Volcano, the most active of the five volcanoes in Hawaii.

Visit the birthplace of the Hawaiian Islands on this full-day volcano adventure from Kona. Travel along famous Saddle Road and see the sites, featuring a stop in Hilo, Hawaii’s second-largest city. Also, discover a lava tube and enjoy a picnic lunch en route to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, the state’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spend the afternoon exploring the park before dinner at Kilauea Lodge, an award-winning restaurant located in nearby Volcano Village. Finally, take in the fiery glow of the Kilauea Volcano, the most active volcano in Hawaii.

There’s much more to the Big Island of Hawaii than volcanoes, waterfalls and luaus, and on this informative tour of the South Kona region, you’ll learn the sacred history of this shoreline and sample the local honey and famous Kona coffee. With the help of a knowledgeable guide, you’ll visit petroglyphs, look for green sea turtles and visit sacred Hawaiian temples. Even better: you'll hear the legends, mythology and lore of ancient Hawaii through today. This tour is capped at 15 people, so you’re ensured a personalized experience.

See three of Hawaii’s most massive volcanoes during this Hawaii Volcanoes National Park tour. First get the chance to see Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa at Mauna State Park. Then, head to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to see Kilauea, and if possible at the time, walk its summit. Your guide leads you on moderate hikes under two miles (3.2 kilometers). This Hawaiian volcanoes tour also includes both lunch and a picnic-style dinner, as well as round-trip transport from Kona.

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.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is unlike anywhere else on the planet, where one of the world’s most active volcanoes sends lava dripping towards the sea, and a towering mountain lies dormant and ready to pop. On this private tour of the National Park, hear the legends of Madame Pele, the mythical Hawaiian fire goddess, and tour from Hilo to the eastern coastline and the rim of Kilauea volcano. Because it’s a completely private tour, your guide can customize the pace and number of sights. When you book, note your lunch requirements in the checkout field.

We are very pleased to announce that we are hiking out to both the active lava flow front and the ocean lava entry on both the Kilauea Volcano Bike & Lava Combo as well as the Kilauea Volcano & Sunset & Lava Walk. At 1 3/4 miles each way it is the shortest distance to and from the active flows anywhere on the Big Island!Enjoy two of Hawaii’s top outdoor adventures in one day on this 10-hour Kilauea Volcano and lava combo bike tour. Spin through the Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park by bike with a guide and learn of the region’s dramatic geography. Admire breathtaking views over Kilauea Volcano along the Chain of Craters road, and take a short hike into the dense rainforest as native birds chirp in the treetops. Afterward, head to Puna Coast and the black-sand beach at Kaimu, and learn how the molten lava destroys and regenerates the landscape.

Sample the best that the Big Island of Hawaii has to offer during this 8-hour sightseeing trip covering some of the region’s top attractions. Watch your mind ‘burn’ with curiosity during a visit to the famous Volcanoes National Park, enjoying park landmarks like the Thurston Lava Tube and Kilauea Iki Crater. You’ll also stop by the scenic black-sand Richardson Beach, admire the postcard-worthy Rainbow Falls and experience the lush grounds of Liliuokalani Gardens, plus much more. Round-trip transport, park entrance fees and bottled water are also included.