Hamakua Coast Tours and Tickets

The city of Hilo is surrounded by some of Hawaii's most scenic wonders, and on this 7-line Hilo ziplining tour, you can literally soar past thundering falls as you zip through a tropical rainforest. Learn about traditional Hawaiian agriculture as you zip by Akaka Falls State Park, and once you're comfortable sitting in the harness and feeling the exhilarating rush, prepare for the dramatic crossing that's one of the longest zipines in Hawaii, and feel the rush of wind on your face as the forest opens up beneath you.

Experience Hawaii’s whales, waterfalls and wildlife with a 2.5-hour tour of the Hamakua coastline on a 40-foot (12-meter) catamaran from Hilo. Learn about this history of this lush region as you navigate past the old town, a sugar mill and some beloved local surf spots. Between December and April, watch humpback whales breach and play in the ocean, and visit a trio of waterfalls that tumble from coastal cliffs to the ocean. Get a glimpse of old Hawaii in Onomea Bay, where a tropical forest thrives on the protected coast.

Look down on the varied landscape of the Big Island from the air on a helicopter tour from Kona. At about one hour and 45 minutes, this flight is longer than typical heli tours and provides the opportunity to be wowed by Hawaii's amazing natural features, from waterfalls to volcanoes to rainforests. Fly along the coast and over Waimanu and Waipio valleys, and spot island industry like macadamia nut orchards. Upgrade to guarantee a window seat.

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.

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.

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.