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My name is Kalaninuimehameha, and I am a native Hawaiian student at the University of Hawaii studying culture, language, history, astronomy, geology, and oceanography of the Hawaiian islands. The culture and ways of these islands is one of fun, adventure, love, family, sustainability, and I believe it will save the world. I will be guiding you through the fauna and beauties of the national park, exploring the trails and lava formations, and teaching you about Kīlauea, its rain forests, endemic Hawaiian birds and the Hawaiian culture that has lived in harmony with this land. As darkness falls and the stars emerge from the heavens we will travel the path of Keanakakoʻi on Kīlauea. On the path we will be engulfed by the beauty of volcanic ecosystems and arrive at a cliff to see inside Halema'uma'u and its growing lake of lava/ Hawai'i is truly alive. Hawaiʻi is truly alive.

Go beyond sightseeing and forge a deeper connection with Hawaii's history and culture by paddling a Hawaiian outrigger canoe (wa'a) from the very site where King Kamehameha united the Hawaiian Islands. In a small group of no more than six, learn the basics of paddling a wa'a from a steersman/woman who guides you around Kailua Bay, while sharing stories about the area.

The Kona coastline is an aquatic playground filled with possibilities, whether snorkeling with manta rays, searching for dolphins, or watching whales in winter. Enjoy a private, customizable boat adventure exclusive to your group, allowing you to tailor the itinerary to spot wildlife, snorkel, or simply soak in the scenery without the hassle of big group excursions. Lunch, snacks, and snorkeling gear are included for your convenience.

Explore the Hamakua Coast on this full-day tour from Kona. Drive the back roads with a guide behind the wheel, which lets you focus on the scenery instead of the road. View the highlands of Waimea, the coastal jungles of Hilo, and the coast of Hamakua on the scenic back roads you might not find on your own.

This is a chance to experience Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park in a way that informs, inspires, and connects you to this remarkable landscape. *Guided by an Experienced Local Guide: Chris brings over a decade of park service, archeology, and wilderness guiding experience to every tour, ensuring insider knowledge and safe exploration. *Beyond Sightseeing: This is not just a walk through the park. Guests engage with Hawai'i's landscapes, cultural stories, and ecological insights, fostering a deeper connection with place. *Small Group Experience: Personalized attention allows time for questions, reflection, and immersive learning. *Customized for Your Interests: Whether your focus is natural history, volcanic activity, or cultural context, the tour adapts to your curiosity and pace. *Connection to Place: Guests leave with a meaningful understanding of the forces shaping Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park and its ecosystems, beyond what a standard guidebook provides.

Enjoy a fun, family-friendly, and completely unique way to explore downtown Kona with this scavenger hunt. Connect with your virtual host via WhatsApp and follow along with the interactive game in real-time as you explore the volcanic landscapes on foot. Choose team Turtle or Eagle, depending on the kind of challenge you want, and get set for two hours of exploring as you hunt for clues and carry out creative challenges

Explore enchanting sights on the Big Island during this shore excursion exploring Volcanoes National Park, waterfall, black sand beach, and more. You'll make stops at Kilauea Crater and Thurston Lave Tube, plus Rainbow Falls and several other Hawaii highlights. Whether you're a first time visitor or returning to the Big Island for another look, this tour is right for you. Layers of lava stretch over moonscapes, collect in calderas, and put on an awesome show. A guide, park entrance fees, and round-trip port transport are included. Maximum tour size : 5 persons

Explore the southern half of Hawaii’s Big Island at your own pace on a self-guided GPS audio driving tour through dramatic lava landscapes, black sand beaches, coffee country, historic sites, and scenic coastal communities. Follow turn-by-turn directions to highlights including Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach, Ka Lae (South Point), Kaʻū coffee country, and optional stops at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and the Maunakea Visitor Information Station. Shaka Guide tours are created by real people who know and experience the destinations they guide, bringing the Big Island to life through authentic stories, Hawaiian history, culture, geology, and local insight. Choose the stops that interest you, skip others, and customize the journey around your schedule. One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle. Download the Shaka Guide app and tour before you go; once downloaded, the audio and map work offline, and GPS-triggered narration plays automatically as you drive.

Fly over Kona on a helicopter tour showcasing Hawaii’s volcanic landscapes and coastal scenery. The route includes views of Hualālai Volcano, picturesque bays, and historic sights along the shoreline. This aerial experience offers a time-efficient way to cover large areas that are difficult to access by land, providing a clear perspective on the region’s geography and natural features in a single flight.

The natural wonders of the Kohala Mountains and Laupahoehoe Nui Waterfall are only reachable on foot—or by helicopter. On this helicopter tour, fly over the ever-changing landscapes of the Kohala Coast, admiring the volcanic mountains, lush rainforest, and lava fields from above. Fly between 1,200-foot (366-meter) high cliffs and land at a magnificent spot by a waterfall where you can get out to enjoy the views.

Explore enchanting sights on the Big Island during this shore excursion exploring Volcanoes National Park, waterfall, black sand beach, and more You'll make stops at Kilauea Crater and Thurston Lave Tube, plus Rainbow Falls and several other Hawaii highlights. Whether you're a first-time visitor or returning to the Big Island for another look, this tour is right for you. Layers of lava stretch over moonscapes, collect in calderas, and put on an awesome show. A guide, park entrance fees, and round-trip port transport are included.

See the Big Island from the water when you hop aboard this Kona coastline boat tour. You’ll ride out into the Kealakekua Bay and set sail for the reef below the surface. Strap on the snorkeling gear provided and dive in to watch fish explore the ecosystem. Spend time in the water or sitting on the boat, taking in the beautiful blues and greens surrounding you.

Take all the hassles out of travel with this private, customized, all-inclusive tour of Hawaii’s Big Island. Picked up from your hotel, you’ll warm up at an authentic coffee farm, stretch your legs on a black-sand beach, walk on lava at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and so much more—all gear, meals, and even photography included. Your job? Sit back and sink into the day’s adventures.

Embark on an unforgettable 2-hour afternoon adventure along Kona's beautiful West Coast aboard KIBOU, our custom-built speedboat designed for exploring Hawaii's incredible coastline. This tour is centered around a vibrant reef snorkel, giving you the opportunity to experience Kona's crystal-clear waters, colorful coral reefs, and abundant marine life. As we cruise to and from our snorkel destination, keep an eye out for Hawaii's amazing ocean wildlife. You may spot spinner dolphins, Hawaiian green sea turtles, manta rays, eagle rays, octopus, colorful reef fish, and, during whale season (December through March), majestic humpback whales. Our experienced captain is always scanning the water to maximize your chances of encountering wildlife along the way. With just two hours on the water, this tour is perfect for visitors looking to experience the best of Kona's reefs and marine life while fitting seamlessly into a busy vacation schedule.

Make the most of your day on the Big Island of Hawaii with this full-day tour—and leave the logistics and driving to your local guide. Join a small-group to see the highlights of the Big Island, including stops at Volcanoes National Park, Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Visitors Center, Rainbow Falls, Lili'uokalani Gardens, and the Black Sand beach at Richardson Ocean Park.

Discover the explosive side of Hawaii by booking this volcano hiking tour. You'll descend into the Kilauea Caldera on the Halema’uma’u trail and see lava flows from the 2018 eruption and beyond along Kilauea’s coastline. You'll then explore the dramatic Kaumana Caves before finishing up at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, where you'll visit the Kilauea Visitor Center, Sulphur Banks, the Kilauea Iki Overlook, Volcano House, and more.

Enjoy this 3-hour, late afternoon tour, where our BIG HAWAII TOURS van and service are premium-level and each day's itinerary is curated to maximize your time in Hilo. Designed with cruisers in mind, so return for "all aboard" is guaranteed. We typically pass through a sea-side Japanese garden, reveal hidden beaches and waterfalls enjoyed by island locals, drive through a picturesque jungle, stop for a leisurely walk (some steps) through a tropical rainforest to world-renowned 'Akaka Falls, enjoy some local confectionaries, and then have some fun in the sun on the Big Island's unique black sand beaches. Time permitting (ship "all aboard"), you can take a quick dip amongst the most colorful sea life on the planet, while we guide less adventurers guests to nearby coves often teeming with sea turtles. Bundle this afternoon experience with BIG HAWAII TOURS' early morning VOLCANIC EXPERIENCE for a discounted, all-day adventure and guaranteed "all aboard" return for Hilo cruisers.

Customizable private small group tour that includes Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. This tour of the southern end of the Big Island of Hawaii allows you to visit some of the most breathtaking locations the state has to offer, while allowing the clients to customize their tour day. You and up to 7 of your guests will enjoy a beautiful private drive in our custom tour van for one price. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is the highlight of this tour, where you'll enjoy views of the Halema'uma'u Crater, Steam Vents, Lava Tube and much more. The bright orange glow of the lava isn't always visible, but when it is we'll do our best to get you in to see it. Other potential stops for this tour are, Rainbow Falls, Punalu'u (Black Sand) Beach, Mac Nut Farm, Big Island Candies, Liliuokalani Gardens, zoo and more. Do you have someplace specific in mind, just let us know and we'll do our best to fit it in.

Shaka Guide's driving tour app works like a tour guide in your car! On this tour drive along beautiful green coastlines, through tropical jungle roads, and go star gazing on the tallest mountain in the world. Skip the tour bus & explore Big Island at your own pace for a fraction of the cost with the best self-guided audio GPS tours for Hawaii! Rated the #1 best GPS tour app for Hawaii with over 6,000+ raving reviews and 200,000+ downloads. Why you need it: ✅ You don't need service because you can download the tours & use them offline ✅ Much cheaper than a tour bus at only $19.99 for lifetime access ✅ Save time planning your trip because we have the best stops lined up ✅ Freedom to stop and go as you please, unlike a tour bus where you are confined to the pre-determined route (no fun!) ✅ Hear cool and fun stories along the way *Download the Shaka Guide app to access your purchased tours.*

As an active volcanic site, Hawaii’s Big Island has so much to explore. On this tour, you’ll see it all—and not worry about navigating behind the wheel. You’ll visit the famous coffee town of Kona, walk on Punalu’u Black Sand Beach, experience Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, wander through a lava tube, and ultimately come to understand how this island is wildly different from its island neighbors.

Perfect for all size of couples, families or extended families. Experience Kealakekua Bay, the best place to snorkel on the Big Island or find a totally new and secluded snorkel area. Choose whether you'd like to focus more heavily on world-class snorkeling, wildlife searching, or private spots. After snorkeling, your captain has lunch and beverages for you. Hear all about the history of the area, the Captain Cook story. On the return trip, we hug the rugged coastline, and explore places Zodiacs with shallow drafts can get into! We show you natural blowholes, exposed lava tubes, and sea caves!

Explore the ancient volcanoes and cascading waterfalls of the Kohala Mountains on a thrilling helicopter tour. With a little over an hour in the air, this flight lets you cover all of the seven windward valleys of Kohala in one outing. Enjoy spectacular aerial views as you fly over Waipio Valley and Waimanu Valley, swoop over Honokane Nui and Kohala volcano, then circle back along the coast.

This private 9-hour adventure from the Kona Coast to Volcanoes National Park is just the way to spend your time on the Big Island of Hawaii. With transportation taken care of for you, you can stop and see spots that strike an interest with you. See Rainbow Falls, Liliuokalani Park and Gardens, Richardson Ocean Park, Onomea Bay, Thurston Lava Tube, and the Volcanoes National Park. When booking, it’s easy to switch up this tour’s itinerary with a quick note to the tour operator, so you can have a day trip you’ve always dreamed of.

Travelers will experience our collection of over 100 apple banana trees. This activity will give travelers an opportunity to not only see our collection, but experience hands-on cultivating techniques such as cutting and planting. They will also get an opportunity to learn about a number of other plants and trees from the Hawaiian rainforest. Our property is located on an 800 year old lava flow in the Hawaiian jungle which features our collection of lava rock sculptures, Hawaiian tikis and our off-grid lifestyle that travelers will also learn about.