Tours and Trips in Big Island of Hawaii

Two of the best ways to explore the Big Island of Hawaii are by air and your own two feet - both of which are possible with this Big Island helicopter tour and hiking adventure. Begin by exploring the island by air on a 1.5-hour flight, where you'll experience the fury of Kilauea Volcano in Volcanoes National Park, and pass over pasture lands, black-sand beaches, and waterfalls that spill toward the coast. You'll next touch down in North Kohala, the home of King Kamehameha, to hike through valleys and lush rainforests that were once inhabited by kings.

Spend two thrilling hours in the sky above Maui and the Big Island in a comfortable Cessna aircraft, and see Hawaii's incredible volcanoes in a whole new light. Your two pilots conduct a safety briefing and offer narration throughout the flight. Lookout for sparks over Kilauea, which was recently ranked among one of the most active volcanoes in the world. See great views of Waimea Valley's dramatic cliffs over Hilo and admire the waterfalls of the Kohala Coast before getting back on the ground.

Get views of the Big Island's volcanoes and waterfalls from the air on this 45-minute helicopter flight from Hilo. Fly over rain forest, lava flows, craters, and the Wailuku River. Upgrade to guarantee a window seat for the best views. Multiple departure times are available to suit your schedule.

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.

Experience the best of Volcanoes National Park with this adventurous Big Island helicopter tour, where you can easily see lava, steam and cinder cones while circling above the volcano, and then touch down nearby to explore the park's volcanic formations on foot. Throughout the day, expert pilots, guides, and drivers will accompany you to discuss the park's history and legends, as well as the fascinating natural geology that changes by the day. To guarantee a helicopter seat by the window seat, upgrade to the preferred seating option for an unobstructed view.

Explore the lush Hamakua Coast on a full-day trip from Kona, including the stunning Waipio Valley overlook. Browse tropical produce at Hilo’s vibrant farmers’ market, and visit the sheltered Onomea Bay. Discover Hawaii’s extraordinary plants at a botanical garden, then spot native orchids as you walk to a waterfall surrounded by dense forest. Watch the earth drop away beneath you at the edge of the Waipio Valley, and experience the Big Island’s wilderness and serenity before returning to Kona.

Discover Volcanoes National Park on this private and personal tour. Allowing you to see what you want and do what fits your interests, this tour does not have mixed groups. Come across amazing sights inside the park that the tour buses do not visit. Choose from a variety of optional stops on the way back to Hilo.

Splash into the crystal-clear waters of Kealakekua Bay on this Big Island snorkeling adventure! Dart in and out of sea caves and explore the gorgeous Kona coastline in an agile Zodiac raft. Snorkel among colorful tropical fish, and keep an eye out for other marine life like whales, dolphins and sea turtles. Along the way, learn about the island's geologic history and local legends from your expert guide, and see the spot where Captain Cook first landed in Hawaii.

Hawaii's Big Island is home to migrating pods of humpback whales, which often breach as they build up energy for their northward migration. This narrated tour brings you to some of the best viewing grounds via 24-person catamaran. You'll be able to hear the whales singing through the provided headphones. The tour provider guarantees whale sightings or the next trip is free.

Explore the world's most active volcano on a private tour around Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. See the billowing Kilauea Volcano, the most active volcano in the world. Walk through a rain forest and into a lava tube. Drive down Chain of Craters Road, a winding 19-mile stretch through the East Rift of the park with several scenic stops along the way. See the famous black sand beach, the 80-foot-tall Rainbow Falls, the Boiling Pots, and much more. All National Park fees, plus a hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

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.

Snorkel in Kealakekua Bay and visit the sea caves during a 3.5-hour aqua adventure from Kailua-Kona. Board a boat in Honokohau Harbor to meet your local captain and crew. With a group of 18 people or fewer, travel to a marine life conservation area in Kealakekua Bay, stopping at a few local landmarks and listening to interesting commentary from your captain on the way. If conditions allow, enter the sea caves, unusual rock formations only accessible by water. Dive in wearing the provided snorkel equipment and look for pods of friendly spinner dolphins, sea turtles and native tropical fish. Lunch, refreshments and use of all snorkeling equipment are included.

From the moment you see their silvery backs appear in the cobalt waters, to the moment you're swimming right alongside and hearing their high pitched clicks, there's an enchanting rush of tropical adrenaline that accompanies swimming with dolphins. Here off the Kona coast of the Big Island, Hawaiian Spinner dolphins are year round residents that ply the volcanic shore, and this tour offers local, professional captains who know where to look to find them. In addition to watching and swimming with dolphins, you'll also snorkel with tropical fish in some of Hawaii's clearest water, before returning back to shore in Kona with an experience you'll never forget.

On this two-wheeled, adventurous Kilauea tour, explore Hawaii's active volcano from the comfortable seat of a bike, where you'll ride through multiple microclimates and past rugged volcanic terrain. This Hawaii bike tour is one of the best ways to explore Kilauea volcano, where every bend in the road reveals a new volcanic wonder, from steaming craters to lava fields to cliffs dropping off toward the sea. Even better, the tour includes visits to the Jagger Museum and Thurston Lava Tube.

Get up close with humpback whales near the Big Island of Hawaii on this guided, two-and-a-half hour, whale-watch boating excursion. During Hawaii's whale season, the ocean is full of activity from humpback whales migrating from the Pacific Northwest to breed and nurse their young. Hear the whales with a hydrophone and learn about their behavior patterns from the certified naturalist guide. Snacks and light refreshments are provided.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is famous for its ever-flowing lava and the planet's most massive active volcano. This tour journeys to top natural landmarks in and around the park. You'll visit Rainbow Falls, Richardson black sand beach, Historic Banyan Drive, Liliuokalani Gardens, Hilo Bay Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory, Akatsuka Orchid Nursery, and the active volcano of Kilauea. You will also have the opportunity to walk through a lava tube.

Experience the Big Island's lush Hamakua Coast on this all-day 4x4 adventure. After a convenient hotel pickup, catch amazing views of two volcanoes - Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea - and Hilo's Rainbow Falls. Enjoy a delicious complimentary lunch and marvel at towering Akaka Falls before hopping in an off-road vehicle and exploring the magical scenery of Waipio Valley.

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.

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.

Winter is the most exciting time to be out on the water in Hawaii, as it's the time of year when thousands of migrating humpback whales visit the islands. On this exciting Big Island whale watching tour, experience the thrill of traveling aboard a high-speed raft, and then seeing a whale swimming just in front of the boat. Though the boat will obey the federal laws and not approach within 100 feet (30 meters), it isn't uncommon for the whale to decide to swim up under the boat!