4-Day Hawaii Big Island Tour
Join our 4-day Hawaii Big Island Tour to have fun and enjoy this spectacular place! Circle the Big Island of Hawaii along the Mamalahoa Highway on this guided, full-day, small-group adventure. Travel almost 250 miles and visit the two biggest cities on the island, Hilo, and Kailua-Kona.
Climb through several climate zones and native rainforest to the summit of the world’s most active volcano inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. All while learning about Hawaii’s history, culture, religion, geology, and fragile ecosystem. All entrance fees plus a hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
4-Day Hawaii’s Big Island Tour
Highlights
- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
- Lava Tree State Monument
- Richardson Beach Park
- Akaka Falls
Itinerary
Day 1: Hilo
You will be moved to an ocean view hotel upon your arrival at Hilo International Airport.
Passengers arriving by noon can, at their own rate, join one of the optional tours below:
— Zip-Line (2 passengers minimum)
— Volcano helicopter tour (4 passengers minimum)
— Sunset Star Viewing (Not Summit) Observatory
Day 2: Volcanoes National Park – Akatsuka Orchid Gardens – Richardson Beach Park – Rainbow Falls
We’ll be visiting Hawaii Volcanoes National Park this morning, which includes one of the most active volcanoes in the world: Kilauea. Then we will visit the Jaggar Museum, the Thurston Lava Tunnel, and the Orchid Garden of Akatsuka. Then we will visit the Macadamia Nut Factory, where we will learn about macadamia nut cultivation and harvesting.
We’re going to visit Richardson Beach Park after lunch. You’ll see a green sea turtle lying on the cliffs if you’re lucky. Our next stop is the statue of King Kamehameha, where we’ll hear a little bit about Hawaiian culture. We’re going to take a drive to see the famous Rainbow Falls then.
Day 3: Akaka North Shore One Day Tour
We will visit Kalapana Magma today, then travel to the Big Island’s east coast, enjoying the scenery along the way. Then, after the 2018 volcanic eruption of the Big Island, we will arrive at the black sand beach of Puhoiki to see the newly formed black sand beach and seawater hot springs. The new beach of black sand emits a metallic sheen that glows in the light.
Then we’ll be back for lunch in the ancient city of Hilo. In the afternoon, we will continue to drive to Akaka Falls on the Big Island’s north shore to see the very long Big Island waterfalls where we can drive. You’ll eventually stop at the farmer’s market. Freshly produced papaya and other seasonal tropical fruits can be purchased. We’ll return to the hotel later to rest and finish off today’s itinerary.
Day 4: Hilo
We’ll transfer you to the Hilo International Airport on the last day of your 4-Day Hawaii Big Island Tour.
Attractions in this trip
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