BIG ISLAND
Ranked by traveller popularity
The 10 most popular self-guided 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.
“Great information, we throughly enjoyed it. We started with the Shaka tour but the tours are limited to driving in the direction they want you to drive… we download this so we could drive the Saddle Road from Kona to Hilo and then go to the volcano.”
GPS audio e-bike half-day through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, mostly downhill. Includes gear, support, and lava-tube views.
“We had a great time. It was our first time on ebikes. A very good way to explore the volcano. I highly recommend.”
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.”
Offline audio self-drive of Hawaii Island for up to 4. Flexible stops from Hilo to Volcanoes, with lifetime access and easy app setup.
“The app worked on the northern part of the Big Island, but not in the southern part. When it worked, it was great. However, we missed so much information when the app stopped working on the southern tour. It would not connect after trying over and over. It was a long drive and I know…”
Drive Kīlauea with GPS-triggered audio and offline maps. 43+ stories from Volcano to Hōlei Sea Arch in 2–3 hours.
“Excellent narration and knowledge of the area! We thoroughly enjoyed our experience touring the park.”
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.
“This was a great time! I have done many of these tours and they do save alot of money if you are willing to drive yourself. The car ride is entertaining with stories and directions. They are easy to follow and give all the info for each stop. Download the app. You will also find…”
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.
“Had a little trouble getting it started but once we did it was good. We drove to a lot of places on the island”
Bike Maui’s 5-hour Haleakala express rides the switchbacks twice plus Upcountry stops, with Kona bikes, helmets, and interpretive guides.
“We had a super fun day! Our guide, Daniel, was so funny and also very helpful. The bikes were high quality and safe. I am not an avid bike rider, so I was a bit a nervous to do this, but it was a great experience.”
