Experience the best of the Big Island's natural beauty on a full-day private tour with an experienced guide. Explore Hawaii's active Kilauea volcano, lush tropical valleys, mystical waterfalls, and scenic coastlines with black sand beaches. Enjoy the flexibility to spend more time in locations that interest you most on this customizable adventure on the Island of Hawaii.

As a private tour, you may opt to customize the tour and spend more time at the places of your interest.  Perhaps you want to spend more time visiting the waterfalls, stepping your toes into the black sand, and feeling the heat of the volcano, we can make it happen!

Our classic circle island tour would include a morning pickup from your Hilo area hotel or the Hilo airport on the Big Island of Hawaii. Begin your day with a drive through historic downtown Hilo to Wailuku River State Park to view the majestic Rainbow Falls, well known for the early morning rainbow cast in the mist of the waterfall.

Continue north along the coastline to Akaka Falls State Park.  Enjoy a short walk winding through the lush rainforest with wild orchids, bamboo and ferns to Kahuna Falls and just around the bend, marvel at Akaka Falls, which tumbles 442 feet into a stream-carved gorge.

After seeing the waterfalls, hop back in your private car for a drive up the coast to the Waipio Valley lookout. Take in stunning views of the Waipio Valley's sheer 2,000-foot cliffs and stretches of black sand beach. The valley was sacred to Hawaiian royalty and featured in many Hawaiian legends.

Next get a good look at the ranches of paniolo country as you travel through Waimea and on to the South Kona coffee belt corridor. Stop for a refreshing break while tasting 100% pure Kona coffee and a take a guided tour of a locally owned and operated farm that has been in production since 1850.

Head south around the island, through the southernmost town in the United States and make a stop at Punalu'u black sand beach where you will find Hawaiian green sea turtles basking in the sun or feeding along the shoreline.

Culminate your day with a visit to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with a visit to the active Kilauea volcano. Take a short walk through the rainforest, step inside a 500 year old lava tube and feel the heat from volcanic steam vents as you explore the wonders of one of the world's most active volcanoes.

Throughout your tour, hear informative commentary about the sights and history of Hawaii. Your guide provides snacks and bottled water, and recommends local restaurants where you can purchase a delicious lunch. At the end of your tour, your guide returns you to your hotel in Hilo.

2018 Volcano Update:
Due to the Kilauea eruption, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has set a tentative date to reopen by September 22, 2018. Proposed tour itineraries are subject to change as public access is allowed. 

We are closely monitoring ongoing volcanic activity and your safety is our top priority. We only operate in areas deemed safe by the national park and local county government. Please understand that volcanic activity changes frequently and we reserve the right to adjust or cancel tours to ensure the safety of all our guests.

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Be ready to explore the beautiful east coast of Oahu!  Remember with us, tours are limited from 2 to 4 people and you help set the pace.  This tour is packed with breathtaking activities such as hiking, beaches, lookouts and possible snorkeling.  This tour is recommended for those active people who enjoy the outdoors and like to pack many activities into one day.

Enjoy an on time pick up at your desired location at 7:30am in a comfortable climate controlled SUV.  The first stop is at the Diamond Head lookout where you'll watch the local surfers and enjoy the ocean view.  A drive through the "Beverly Hills" area is next, then off to the east side of the island for exploring.  We'll visit the spitting cave, china walls and the lookout over Hanauma Bay.  There are 2-3 possible hikes to choose from on this tour.  If the tide is low, we'll visit a secret beach where a famous TV show was filmed, do some swimming and enjoy the beach.  If time allows we'll stop by the Macadamia Nut Farm and then finish the tour with the Pali Lookout or Tantalus lookout.

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Explore the least visited part of Oahu....the West side!  Discover beautiful beaches, excellent snorkeling, amazing hikes and more.  We will visit a natural area reserve, a remote and scenic protected area harboring some of the last vestiges of coastal sand dune habitat on the island, and home to native plants, seabirds and possible monk seals.  Whales frequent this shoreline in the winter months.

The West side tour starts out with an on time pick at your desired location on Oahu at 7:30am.  Relax and enjoy a comfortable climate controlled ride in my SUV to the west side of Oahu.  The west side of Oahu is not talked about as much as the rest of the island.  Maybe it's because the locals want to enjoy the most beautiful beaches and hikes all to themselves.  I've found that the west side offers the most clearest water on the island, beautiful empty beaches, hikes, caves and some great snorkeling (sorry, not for beginners).  This tour does include the most walking of all my tours.  With all my tours you help set the pace.  Bottled water, Aloha juice and healthy snacks are provided throughout the tour.  Pictures and video of your adventure are also included.

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