About Big Island Grand Circle Island Tour
Travel across the Big Island with Wasabi Tours on a full-day circle island tour featuring Kona coffee, Punalu'u Black Sand Beach, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, waterfalls and Waipio Valley views.
Cross the Big Island from Kona coffee country to volcanic craters, black sand shores, rainforest waterfalls and the dramatic cliffs of Waipio Valley. This full-day guided tour reveals the island's remarkable variety, including 8 of the world's 13 climate zones and landscapes shaped by fire, water and tropical growth.
The journey begins at a Kona coffee farm, where you'll walk through the orchards, learn about harvesting and milling, and enjoy a fresh cup of world-famous Kona coffee. Continuing south, take in distant views of Kealakekua Bay and South Point, the southernmost point of the United States.
At Punalu'u Black Sand Beach, look for Hawaiian green sea turtles resting along the shore. Then enter Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to see steam vents, lava fields and the Halema'uma'u and Kilauea Iki crater lookouts. A short hike leads through the 600-foot-long Nahuku Lava Tube, formed hundreds of years ago.
Later in the day, visit Akaka Falls, a 442-foot cascade surrounded by lush jungle, and Rainbow Falls, framed by a giant banyan tree. The tour finishes with sweeping views of Waipio Valley, where steep green cliffs descend toward the ocean.
Tour Highlights
- Discover Hawaii's Big Island Diversity: Journey across the island's dramatically varied ecosystems and climate zones - from lush rainforests to volcanic landscapes
- Kona Coffee Farm Experience: Tour a working Kona coffee estate, observe the harvesting and milling process, and savor fresh samples of world-famous Kona coffee
- Scenic Waterfalls and Valleys: Visit Akaka and Rainbow Falls, and take in the breathtaking views of Waipio Valley, one of Hawaii's most iconic and verdant landscapes
- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Exploration: Walk along crater rim trails, peer into active volcanic craters, experience steam vents, and descend into a lava tube
- Punalu'u Black Sand Beach: Stop at this striking black sand beach to photograph the unique coastline and look for Hawaiian green sea turtles basking on the shore
- Expert Local Guide: Gain insight into the Big Island's rich history, diverse cultures, and fascinating geology from a knowledgeable and passionate guide
Tour Inclusions
- Picnic lunch
- Park entrance fees
- Jackets and rain gear
Lunch
- Teriyaki Chicken
- Panko Crusted Fish
- Steamed White Rice
- Purple Sweet Potatoes
- Assorted Juices, Snacks and Bottled Water
Note
A vegetarian meal option is available and includes tofu, steamed vegetables, purple sweet potatoes and white rice. Please notate this next to the guest's name when making your reservation. We do not use dairy products, fruit, pork, beef, shellfish, MSG, or nuts in our meals.
Activity Notes
Where & When
Pick-up from major resorts and hotels in Keauhou, Kona, Waikoloa and Kohala between 7:00 am and 8:00 am approximately. The exact pick-up time and location depends on where you are staying and will be emailed with your confirmation. Tour duration is about 11-12 hours.
Restrictions
Tour difficulty: Easy hiking over short distance. Recommended for age 4 and up.
Operation Days
Daily
Duration
11-12 hours
Capacity
13 passengers max.
Equipment
Mercedes Sprinter Van or Minivan
Vendor
This activity is operated by Wasabi Tours Hawaii.
