“Kona Chris was one of the best tour guide we have experienced. His knowledge of history is unmatched as well as kindness through the trip.”

“This was a unique, beautiful and informative experience. We enjoyed the park Ranger visitor center learning about the telescopes at the Summit, the fabulous views and wonderful sunset at the Summit, and then we learned about a lot about stars constellations and the way the Polynesians used them for navigation. The last leg of the…”

“This tour was a great opportunity to see Hawaii away from the lens of the resorts. Our guide Kawika’s pride and knowledge of Hawaii’s history and culture was infectious and kept us engaged throughout the tour. I thought our kids would get antsy with the sheer length of the tour but Kawika did such a…”

“Tay and Zach were amazing guides and their knowledge about the solar system and the star constellations was simply sublime. It was super interesting and they made the whole experience one never to forget!”

“We had the experience of a lifetime with Makaio Tours! The owner Justin is the best tour guide in Hawaii. Mt. Kilauea erupted during our visit on January 24, 2026 and Justin let us change up the day so we could extend our experience. The van was immaculate. We had lunch at Wyatt’s, the food…”