Tours & Sightseeing in Big Island of Hawaii

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.

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.

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.

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.

See two of the largest volcanoes in the world and stop at one of the most active on this full-day, small-group excursion. First, drive between the Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa volcanoes, stopping for lunch at Mauna Kea State Park. Then watch for current activity at Kilauea Volcano, the most active of the five volcanoes in Hawaii. Head to Kilauea National Park to see the beautiful landscapes and enjoy dinner at Kilauea Lodge. Finally, stop at the Jagger Museum to see the nighttime glow at Halemaumau Crater. Hotel pickup/drop-off included.

This 7-hour tour allows you to visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in the early morning, with pickup from your hotel in Kona, Waikoloa, Kohala, or Hilo. Get a comprehensive tour of the park's highlights with snacks, beverages, and entrance fees included.

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, and taste Hawaiian sweet bread at Punalu'u Bakery. Then end your experience by stargazing in a secluded location - perfect for taking in views of the night sky.

This Big Island circle tour hits all the highlights of the stunning Big Island of Hawaii.  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.

See the effects that the active Kilauea Volcano has had on the island of Hawaii during this 6-hour small-group tour from Hilo. Have a look around Hilo with our local guides, including stops at Liliuokalani gardens, Rainbow Falls and the Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Farm, where you can purchase lunch. Continue to the site of the 2014 Pahoa lava flow and the Kalapana village, which was almost completely covered by lava from the Pu'u O'o vent in 1990. Bring your swimsuit and towel for a dip in the Ahalanui Hot ponds, heated by the Kapoho eruptions in the 1950s. Round-trip transportation from Hilo hotels is provided.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Join a Hawaiian adventure to explore volcanoes, waterfalls and beautiful scenery on this flexible-length road trip from Hilo. Spend the day immersing yourself in some the Big Island's legendary scenery, stopping at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park for a hike beneath Kilauea and at the postcard-worthy Rainbow Falls. Throughout the day you'll also have time to admire orchids at a lush garden and stuff yourself with sweet and savory Macadamia nut treats at a local orchard. Round-trip hotel transport from select hotel properties is also 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.

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.

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.

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.