Big Island Day Trips & Highlights

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Best Big Island Day Trips & Highlights

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The 10 most popular big island day trips & highlights on the Big Island. What they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.

10 Best Big Island Day Trips & Highlights

Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History

Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History - Hamakua Coast waterfalls: Akaka Falls and Rainbow Falls in quick, photo-friendly bursts

1.Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History

Most Popular★ 5.0

Kona small-group Big Island day tour with Volcanoes National Park, waterfalls, black-sand beach turtles, and Kona coffee farm.

“We took this tour on our second full day. It was a fantastic way to hit all the highlights of the Island and decide where we wanted to spend more focused time the rest of our vacation. Huge added bonus was learning so much about the history of Hawaii and the culture from Kevin, our…”

6,569 reviews11 hours (approx.)From $264.60by Wasabi Tours Hawaii

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Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars

Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars - Pickups From Hilo, Waikoloa Village, or Kona: The Drive Part You Should Expect

2.Big Island GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars

★ 5.0

A small-group 4x4 ride to Mauna Kea for sunset, laser-guided sky stories, and stargazing with a professional telescope plus a free night photo.

“This was an amazing way to spend an evening and it is, in my opinion, absolutely worth the time and money. Shoutout to our guide Chris who did an amazing job.”

1,706 reviews7 to 8 hours (approx.)From $289.00by Hawaii Island Holidays

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Big Island Highlights: Coffee, Volcano, Black Sands & Waterfall

Big Island Highlights: Coffee, Volcano, Black Sands & Waterfall - Punalu’u Black Sand Beach: sea turtle spotting without the hype

3.Big Island Highlights: Coffee, Volcano, Black Sands & Waterfall

★ 5.0

A full-day Big Island loop with Kona coffee, black sand turtles, Volcanoes National Park, and Rainbow Falls, plus lunch and easy pickup.

“Great driver and tour director. Got to see slot of different things around the entire island Our tour operator had a great knowledge of the island”

1,054 reviews11 hours (approx.)From $299.00by Kailani Tours Hawaii

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Hawaii’s GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars

Hawaii’s GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars - Riding up from Hilo: pickup that gets you into position early

4.Hawaii’s GOAT Experience: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset & Stars

★ 4.8

Watch Mauna Kea’s summit sunset, learn black hole history, then see Jupiter and the Milky Way through a telescope with warm gear.

“The summit of Mauna Kea is awesome, especially at sunset. After sunset the stargazing is incredible. James and Mitch were great guides. I felt safe at all times as you need to take a 4 wheel drive vehicle to reach the summit. Our guide's knowledge of the night sky was superb. They were able to…”

443 reviewsFrom $289by hawaii island holidays

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Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day Tour

Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day Tour - Price and what you really get for $186.67

5.Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day Tour

★ 5.0

A one-day Big Island loop with Kīlauea area stops, Hilo Farmers Market, Rainbow Falls, gardens, black sand turtles, and candy tastings.

“Justin revealed the island’s secrets, immersing us into the area history, the flora, fauna and people. Lots of laughs, with a sprinkle of humanity interjected. A man I could grow to love. Did I mention the amazing knowledge and insight into each of our stops - sharing amazing photos. The new super-comfy van was just…”

391 reviews6 to 7 hours (approx.)From $186.67by Makaio Tours Hawaii

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Small-Group Big Island Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Kona Coffee Farm

Small-Group Big Island Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Kona Coffee Farm - Kailua-Kona to the scenic uplands: what the drive gives you

Big island Hilo Day Tour- Volcano,LavaTube,Waterfall,Beach&Lunch

Big island Hilo Day Tour- Volcano,LavaTube,Waterfall,Beach&Lunch - Your morning starts with Rainbow Falls and Hilo Bay context

7.Big island Hilo Day Tour- Volcano,LavaTube,Waterfall,Beach&Lunch

★ 5.0

Small-group Hilo day tour with Rainbow Falls, Hawaii Volcanoes NP, Thurston Lava Tube, black-sand Punalu’u beach, and lunch included.

“This was a great tour and we had 2 amazing guides, they were so fun and extremely knowledgeable. I have mobility issues and they were great in insuring that I was able to manage. I highly recommend Anthony and Desmond they made the experience for us. 2 gentlemen. The Lava Tube is a bit of…”

93 reviews6 to 7 hours (approx.)From $189.00by Shaka Braddah Tours Llc

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Private Big Island Tour: Coffee, Beaches, Volcanos, Waterfalls

Private Big Island Tour: Coffee, Beaches, Volcanos, Waterfalls - Punalu’u Bake Shop: sweetbread, taro bread, and malasada

8.Private Big Island Tour: Coffee, Beaches, Volcanos, Waterfalls

★ 5.0

Private Big Island day for up to six: Greenwell coffee tasting, Punalu’u black sand turtles, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hilo waterfalls.

“Gary did an amazing job! Was very impressed with his knowledge about the island. Sent is video of the volcano eruption the evening before. Perfect timing and selection of places to see! Highly recommend Gary!”

54 reviews8 to 11 hours (approx.)From $1,300.00by Wild Hawaii Tours

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Big Island in a Day-Explore Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & more

Big Island in a Day-Explore Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & more - Price, Pickup, and What You Actually Get for $245

9.Big Island in a Day-Explore Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & more

★ 5.0

A full-day Big Island highlights loop: Kona coffee, black sand turtles, Volcanoes National Park, and two iconic waterfalls, plus treats.

“This is the perfect tour if want to see the entire island including Volcano National Park. Our driver and guide, Misha, was great and kept us entertained for the entire trip. You will not be disappointed and it’s worth the cost.”

44 reviews9 hours (approx.)From $245.00by Ohana Tours

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Hawaii: Big Island Volcanoes Day Tour with Dinner and Pickup

Hawaii: Big Island Volcanoes Day Tour with Dinner and Pickup - Kona Coffee Living History Farm: tastings and lunch in volcanic country

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