This inter-island tour departs Waikiki early in the morning and takes you to the Big Island of Hawaii.
Enjoy a grand circle island tour of the Big Island that includes a visit to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, where you’ll get to see Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes. The tour also includes visits to other top island attractions.
Tour Highlights
- Hamakua Coast – see lush tropical rainforests and beautiful waterfalls
- Hamakua Macadamia Nut Farm – 100% Hawaiian grown on the Big Island
- Rainbow Falls State Park – beautiful 80-foot cascade over a lava cave
- Imiloa Astronomy Center – an astronomy and culture education center highlighting exhibits and shows dealing with Hawaiian culture
- Big Island Candies Factory – home to the world-renowned chocolate dipped macadamia nut shortbread cookie
- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park – home to one of the world’s most active volcanoes
- Kilauea Visitor Center
- Volcano House (walk to view Halemaumau Crater)
- Steam vents (drive by)
- Kilauea Iki Overlook (drive by)
- Pu’u Pua’i Crater (drive by)
- Luamanu Crater (drive by)
- Puhimau (drive by)
- Punalu’u Black Sand Beach – picturesque beach is where sea turtles are often seen basking in the sun
- Royal Kona Coffee – growing gourmet Kona coffee beans
Special Instructions
- Where and When:
- Roundtrip transportation from your Waikiki hotel is included.
This tour departs Waikiki at approximately 5:00 am and returns to Waikiki at approximately 8:30 pm.
Please refer to your confirmation email for final pick-up time and location. Flight schedules change frequently.
- Restrictions:
- Due to stringent airline requirements there is a NO CANCELLATION/NO REFUND policy for this tour. This includes name and date changes.
For all island flights or day trips, the NAME ON TICKET MUST APPEAR AS IT IS ON PICTURE ID (license or passport). The airline will deny boarding if the passenger’s legal name, as shown on their valid, government-issued ID, does NOT match the name on their E-Ticket.
IF A PASSENGER IS DENIED BOARDING, THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS.
All passengers MUST present government issued photo ID for airline check-in.
International travelers must bring a valid passport for airport security check-in.
Children 2 years old are required to pay for the airfare and ride in the lap of an adult in the vehicle. Children 1 and under still require birth date and full name.
Occasionally certain sections of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park will be closed to visitors when Kilauea volcano is emitting high levels of dangerous gas. Volcanic fumes are hazardous. Also, for people with respiratory or heart problems, pregnant women, infants and young children, a visit to the park is not recommended. The route may be modified due to National Park advisories or any other advisories on the island including weather. No guaranteed sighting of active lava flows.
- Special Notes:
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Occasionally certain sections of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park will be closed to visitors when Kilauea volcano is emitting high levels of dangerous gas. Volcanic fumes are hazardous. Also, for people with respiratory or heart problems, pregnant women, infants and young children, a visit to the park is not recommended. The route may be modified due to National Park advisories or any other advisories on the island including weather. No guaranteed sighting of active lava flows.
Wear walking shoes, bring a light jacket and dress comfortably.
Lunch available for purchase.
- Operation Days:
- Daily
- Duration:
- Approx. 15 hours
- Equipment:
- Hawaiian airlines and a great air-conditioned tour bus