BIG ISLAND
Ranked by traveller popularity
The 8 most popular audio tours on the Big Island. What they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Five offline, GPS-triggered audio road trips on Hawaii’s Big Island, from Captain Cook to Mauna Kea, with flexible stops and replay.
“Enjoyed the history of the island and was able to explore at our own pace. Discovered some cool spots I would have never known about. The music was nice and relaxing.”
GPS audio e-bike half-day through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, mostly downhill. Includes gear, support, and lava-tube views.
“We had lots of fun zooming around volcanoes. We enjoyed the audio tour but be aware it does drain your phone. The lady who helped us with bikes was VERY nice. It was an on and off rainy day and she let us borrow some left over wind breakers because the nearby store was out…”
Self-guided GPS audio driving tour of Big Island from Kona to Volcanoes, waterfalls, black-sand coasts and gardens. Download once, go anytime.
“The guide was great! The voice was very soothing and gave highlights about what we were seeing and stories while we drove. The guide also helped us know where we could park to go visit the sites on foot. The turn by turn directions were very helpful.”
Drive Kīlauea with GPS-triggered audio and offline maps. 43+ stories from Volcano to Hōlei Sea Arch in 2–3 hours.
“After a last minute cancellation for plans to go the national park. My partner and I downsides the self guided tour and we are glad we did. I felt the freedom to stop the tour and do whatever we wanted was nice . All of the places marked must see did not disappoint. We ended…”
E-bike around Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with GPS audio, steam vents, a lava tube walk, and possible Kīlauea lava views.
“Awesome! Easy to get into park. Missed all the crowds parking & walking. Best way to see the park for sure.”
A self-guided 2-day audio drive from Hilo to Waimea and up to Mauna Kea with offline GPS, jungle stops, and flexible timing for $15.99.
“Despite some tech issues on our part (though not so clear in instructions), we finally figured out how to use the audio tour accurately & see some major & off-the-beaten-path Hawai’i sites.”
A flexible self-guided Kohala Coast audio drive on Hawaii’s Big Island, with offline maps, GPS directions, and cultural stops.
“This tour app was the highlight of the trip!”
Self-guided Kona Coast audio tour with GPS directions, offline maps, and iconic beaches, temples, and coffee stops over about 2 days.
“It was difficult to use. We drove 40 minutes to the starting point and it wouldn’t start. Abandoned it and found our own way. Waste of $15.”
