Overview:
Spend a full day circumnavigating the island in comfort as you sit back, relax, and let your guide bring Hawaiʻi’s landscapes and stories to life. Traveling in a Mercedes Sprinter van, you’ll enjoy a smooth ride while learning about each destination you visit—from coffee country and black sand shores to waterfalls and one of the world’s most famous volcanoes.
Duration:
Plan for approximately 11 hours of guided sightseeing and exploration.
Meeting point:
Hotel and central pickup locations are available and listed in the booking menu. You can select the most convenient option when reserving your tour.
Activity details:
This is an easygoing, full-day island experience designed so you can truly enjoy the journey as much as the stops. Your guide handles the driving and narration while you take in sweeping views through large windows and get oriented to the island’s history, culture, and geology. You’ll visit a Kona coffee farm, stroll a dramatic black sand beach, spend several hours inside Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park—including time for lunch at an iconic lodge overlooking Kīlauea’s summit—and finish the day at one of Hilo’s most beloved waterfalls.
What’s included:
Your tour includes lunch at Volcano House with views of Kīlauea Caldera, along with light snacks, soft drinks, and bottled water throughout the day. Entry fees to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park are covered, and umbrellas and raincoats are provided if you encounter passing showers, so you can stay comfortable regardless of the weather.
Itinerary:
Highlights of the route typically include a visit to Heavenly Hawaiian Coffee, where you can experience the island’s coffee-growing tradition; time at Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach, known for its striking volcanic shoreline and the chance to spot sea turtles; a three- to four-hour visit inside Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park with lunch at Volcano House overlooking Kīlauea’s caldera; and a stop at Rainbow Falls, a picturesque waterfall near Hilo that offers a beautiful close to your island circle adventure.
