Tours and Trips in Big Island of Hawaii

Fish for local species off the coast of Kona during this half-day charter. Get as little or as much help as you wish angling for marlin, tuna, and other smaller game on request. The local captain will take you to the best possible fishing spots and you'll be using top-of-the-line equipment, which gives you the best possible chance to land your prize vish.

Explore the highlights of Hilo and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on this guided, 6.5-hour, hot steam volcano tour. Learn about the amazing history of Hilo and the devastating tsunamis that hit this old town. Travel along the Hilo bay area to a popular black sand beach. Then climb through several climate zones and native rainforest to the summit of the active Kilauea volcano inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Feel the heat coming from the magma reservoir inside the active volcano. Entrance fees plus a Hilo airport or hotel pickup/drop-off included.

Skip the usual boat tours and embark upon a Hawaiian style kayak adventure in a traditional outrigger canoe. These double-hull canoes are known for providing stability and smooth rides; all the better to experience Kealakekua Bay with minimal exertion. Learn about the history of the bay, one of the most sacred in Hawaii; its mysterious caves, and how people lived there, from guides whose families are connected to the area.

Discover two things Hawaii's Big Island is famous for - java and volcanoes - on an off-road Kona Coffee and Craters Tour. Hop aboard a 4 Wheel Drive van for a breaktaking ride up the side of Hualalai volcano. You'll pass giant craters and among both rainforest and lunar landscapes climbing 6,000 feet to explore an incredible lava tube on foot. Afterward, spend some time at one of Kona's renowned mountain coffee plantations where you'll have an opportunity to sample the local product.

Experience some of the Big Island's top attractions on great tour during this 7-hour day trip to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the sights around Hilo. Learn all about volcanoes as you marvel at molten lava at Halema'uma'u crater and explore the massive Kilauea Volcano. After an included picnic lunch, you'll see Rainbow Falls and visit a black sand beach known for its green sea turtles.

Experience Big Island hospitality at a luau that features Hawai'ian food, drinks and entertainment. Sip drinks from an open bar as you enjoy a buffet style feast; sample kalua pig alongside seafood, fruits and salads, and finish your meal with an assortment of sweet island desserts. Watch the tropical stars appear as a series of talented performers depict the travels of Hawai'i Loa and his discovery of the Hawai'ian Islands.

Explore the Big Island of Hawaii on a private, guided, full-day adventure. Customize the itinerary to fit into any preferred interests or schedule. Climb aboard a spacious, air-conditioned, 15-passenger van to see the sites from Hilo, Kona, Waikoloa or Kohala. Check out everything from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to waterfalls, botanical gardens or a Kona gourmet coffee tasting. Not sure where to go or what to see? Ask the guide for expert recommendations. A hotel or airport pickup and drop-off are included.

Experience the best volcano tour on the island of Hawaii! Travel in luxury and comfort to the Hilo side of the island in our Mercedes Benz mini-coaches along Hawaii Island's best short cut - Saddle Road. You'll spend the day taking in the volcanic legacy of the Big Island, from historic flows to the newest formations made by the most recent eruption in the Lower East Rift Zone of Kilauea. Gourmet picnic lunch and sit-down dinner at Kilauea Lodge included.

Circle the Big Island of Hawaii along the Mamalahoa Highway on this guided, full-day, small-group adventure. Travel almost 250 miles and visit the two biggest cities on the island, Hilo and Kailua-Kona. Climb through several climate zones and native rainforest to the summit of the world's most active volcano inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. All while learning about Hawaii's history, culture, religion, geology and fragile ecosystem. All entrance fees plus a hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

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.

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.

When you're in port in Hilo, see two of the Big Island's top natural attractions with a shore excursion to Rainbow Falls and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. From the lush landscape of Wailuku River State Park to the 13,667-foot (4,165-meter) summit of Mauna Loa volcano, this tour provides the opportunity to experience the geological wonders and diverse natural beauty of the Hawaiian Islands.

See the tropical fish, sea turtles and coral of Anaeho'omalu Bay on a 30-minute glass-bottom boat ride. Enjoy shaded seating and beautiful ocean panoramas aboard a 26-foot (7.9-meter) boat, departing from Waikoloa, close to Kona. Expert guides will join you on board to discuss Hawaiian marine life and answer any questions as you examine the underwater world through the glass. This scenic cruise is engaging for travelers of all ages, and returns to your original departure point.

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.

We travel through the cultural landscapes of Waimea, to a coffee farm at the base of MaunaKea and beyond to discover the true richness of Hawaiian Cuisine. We will see and taste how Hawaiian Food has evolved through time, from fascinating ancient farming techniques, to modern agriculture practices, to raising organic Berkshire Pigs sustainably. We will taste and experience how the introduction of new cultures and foods from around the world, has evolved local cuisine into the rich and varied palette that it is today. Hawaiian Cuisine is so richly varied that what we call "Hawaiian Food" means different things to different people. This tour will allow you to experience a behind-the-scenes, taste bud educational experience that will heighten your senses and delight your palate. Your final stop will be a Three Course Meal with a glass of wine at Pueo's Osteria with Chef James Babian.

Go on a whale-watching adventure on this 2.5-hour cruise in Kailua-Kona. Board a 48-foot (15-meter) Delta boat in Honokohau Harbor, and set sail on the water to try and spot whales in their natural habitat. Keep your eyes peeled for humpback whales, pilot whales, and false killer whales, which all might make an appearance during your cruise.  

The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is home to some of the most spectacular scenery on the Big Island, including the Kilauea volcano, one of the world's most active volcanoes. On this half-day shore excursion, make an early start and head straight to the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park before the large tour buses arrive. Take in highlights including the Thurston Lava Tube, the Jaggar Museum, and the caldera rim, then visit an orchid farm and Macadamia farm on the way back to port.

Enjoy a lunch with a difference, surrounded by tropical flowers, at an orchid garden. Tour the greenhouse growing facility, learn about orchid growth stages, care and propagation, and take part in a guided hands-on orchid planting activity at the end of which you can take your plant home. Afterward, enjoy a locally sourced meal rounded off with a taste of poha berry ice cream.

Get a sweeping overview of the Big Island of Hawaii during this 12-hour tour. Learn about the culture, traditions, nature and geology of Hawaii through your local guide's informative commentary and visits to important landmarks around the island. Stop at Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historic Park to see some of the island's most significant cultural sites, then continue to Punulu'u Black Sand Beach to watch the endangered green sea turtles sun themselves. Explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, including views of the current eruption of the Kilauea volcano. All entrance fees, breakfast and round-trip transportation from accommodations on the Kona/Kohala coast are included.

Explore the great volcanoes of the Big Island of Hawaii on this 16-hour air and land tour from Oahu. First, take off to the sky, and fly above Hawaii for awesome views of volcanoes, waterfalls, and tropical areas. Then go on a land expedition with recently updated itinerary which includes a visit to Royal Kona Coffee's headquarters, Punalu'u black sand beach, and lunch at the newly renovated Queen's Court Restaurant in the historic Hilo Hawaiian Hotel.