Big Island Volcanoes & Waterfalls Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
- Marvel at Akaka Falls' 442-foot drop
- Discover the beauty of Rainbow Falls
- Experience the lush Waipio Valley Lookout
- Learn about Hawaii's rich geological history
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Visit to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
- Guided tour of Akaka Falls and Rainbow Falls
- Transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Pass by: Pick up guests from resorts along the Kohala Coast while enjoying a narrated tour with unique landscape and scenic view.
Pass by: Drive through the historic Downtown Kona, home to the summer palace of Hawaiian royalty and oldest church in Hawaii.
Take a tour of this Kona Coffee Farm to learn about the harvesting and milling process while sampling Kona Coffee and Tea.
Dip your toes in the sand at Punalu’u Black Sand Beach and scan the horizon for green sea turtles on the shore
Explore the wonders of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, including steam vents, the Halema’uma’u and Kilauea Iki crater lookouts, past lava flow sites, and take a short hike along crater rim trail and lava tube.
Walk along a bridge that gives you a literal inside look at Hawaii, as you follow it to the eerie Thurston Lava Tube, a 600-foot-long (183-meter) cave formed hundreds of years ago by an underground river of magma.
Pass by: Drive through historical Downtown Hilo, the largest city on the island.
This 80-foot falls plunges over a natural lava cave and into the Wailuku River below. On a sunny day, rainbows appear in the mist of the falls, making for a magical view.
This towering 442-foot (135-meter) waterfall plummets into a lush ravine at the center of a state park. You’ll enjoy a short walk through the vegetation for an up close view and plenty of photo ops.
The views stop you in your tracks at the Waipio Valley lookout, where a dramatic backdrop of lush cliffs drops into the sparkling blue ocean
Pass by: Driver through the scenic green pasture of Parker Ranch, home of the Hawaiian cowboys and one of the largest ranches in the US.
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour involves moderate walking; ensure you're comfortable with this level of activity.
- Meals and beverages are not included; consider bringing snacks or purchasing food during the tour.
- The tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather conditions.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a light rain jacket, as weather conditions can change rapidly.
- Don't forget your camera to capture the stunning landscapes.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Good to know
- Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately.
- Children under 4 years old are not allowed to participate
- This tour only departs from Kailua Kona and Waikoloa on the Big Island of Hawaii
- Itineraries may change, and refunds will not be given for closures and itinerary changes out of our control. Tours run rain or shine.
- Vegetarian or gluten free meals are available, please advise at time of booking if required
Traveler reviews
Excellent tour! Best way to see big island in one day !
It’s the best way to see big island ! Enough time to see great attractions around the island and just enough time in the volcanic park. Our driver and guide Kona Chris was amazing and believed in safety over speed. He told amazing stories with all the humor and never did we feel bored the whole trip. For all walks we had enough time to see , click pictures and walk back. He accommodated our request to stop at a food stand as well. Timely 11 hour tour best way to see all major attractions. He stopped on roadside to let us click double rainbow. Great with his safety instructions and what to expect at each place and what to do and what not to do ! The van was super comfortable and drinks, lunch and snack was perfect for a full day tour. Absolutely loved it - highly recommend the tour !
Great overview of what the Big Island has to.Offer
My Son-in-law and I went on this tour and really enjoyed ourselves. It is an 11 to 12 hour tour with varying weather. Dress appropriately with layers. Wear closed toe/heel shoes with good traction as you will be walking on rock, sand and a trail in a rain forest. We enjoyed learning about Hawaiian culture and experiencing the variety of daily climates possible on the Big Island in a single day. The food provided was good. This tour is strictly for those wishing to get an overview of what the Big Island has to offer and of its history. For those who wish to linger in one place for a lengthy period of time, this is not the tour for you.
Would book again
Wasabi tours has excellent service, vehicles, and great for solo, couples or families/groups. Our guide Mia was amazing! She was knowledgeable about the history and culture and gave excellent recommendations for highlights to follow up on after the tour. I would highly recommend this tour and guide.
Great overall view of the big island.
I had a great time on this full day tour of the big island of Hawaii. The price was reasonable for an all day tour of the island with a box meal, snacks & bathroom stops. Our guide, Henry, is native to the island & extremely knowledgeable and very willing to share this information. Additionally he was entertaining & personable. It was admittedly a long day (12 hr tour) but I felt it was a great overview of the big island. Highly recommend!
Lovely, lovely day with our guide, Henry!
We had a wonderful day with our guide, Henry! We learned so much about the history of Hawaii and snapped some beautiful pics. My only suggestion is to bring your own water and snacks as it is a very long day. We ate lunch at 10:30am and then provided some snacks later on, but I will say that I was hungry by the end of the day. Nothing against the tour company, of course, they did say we could bring whatever snacks and drinks we wanted. I’ll know next time!