Hawai'i Island's only working salt farm, featured on Guy Fieri's "Guy Hawaiian Style," is located on a scenic 7-acre oceanfront site in the Hawai'i Ocean Science & Technology Park (HOST Park)—a community dedicated to ocean innovation. 

Our salt is hand-harvested by our Chief Salt Maker from deep ocean water drawn from 2,200 feet below the surface. On tour, you'll learn about the cultural significance of Hawaiian salt (paʻakai), the journey of our ultra-pure water, and our solar-evaporation process. Enjoy a guided salt tasting, with pure, flavored, and smoked varieties. 

Optional cold deep ocean water foot soaks are available. If you're short on time, visit our retail store—just minutes from the airport. Through our Give Back program, 1% of revenue supports marine debris cleanup and coral restoration. The tour is partially wheelchair accessible—please contact us for details.

Hawaiian Salt Farm Tour in Kona

Unlock the diverse wonders of the Big Island with this all-in-one self-guided audio tour bundle. From volcanic landscapes and rainforest adventures to coastal panoramas and historic sites, explore the island's most captivating regions on your terms with immersive GPS-triggered storytelling.

Enjoy total freedom: start each tour whenever it suits you, pause for spontaneous hikes or beachside snacks, linger at scenic lookouts, and craft your ideal itinerary without the limitations of group tours. With offline GPS navigation, insider tips, and lifetime access across all five tours, you'll experience both the most iconic highlights and secluded treasures.

Included tours:

• Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour
• North Island Jungle Adventure Loop
• Kohala Coast Backcountry Tour
• South Island Epic Coastal Journey
• Kona Big Kahuna Loop

Simply add the bundle, download the tours, and embark on multiple unforgettable Big Island adventures—all on your schedule, at your pace.

Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours

Big Island abalone farm is the largest abalone aquaculture farm in the US. We raise "ezo", japanese premium abalone. Our farm sustainably raise premium shellfish. You can learn the background story for abalone, how abalone are reproduced. And also you can touch to live abalone or other sea creatures. Additionally you can taste abalone during the tour.

Abalone Farm Tour

At Flight of Aloha, we believe everyone should have the chance to experience the magic of flying over Hawai'i without the price, fear, or limitations of a traditional helicopter tour.
Our immersive flying theater blends cutting edge 8K visuals, motion, wind, mist, and scent to make you feel like you're soaring across the islands from lush mountains to ocean cliffs all from the safety and comfort of a seat on the ground.
But we're more than just a thrill ride. We're rooted in Hawai'i. Our stories are inspired by the land, the people, and the cultural legends that make these islands unlike anywhere else. Every ride is crafted to connect you emotionally, visually, and spiritually to the place we call home.
Whether you're here with family, escaping the heat, or looking for something unforgettable before heading back to the ship or hotel, Flight of Aloha is a uniquely Hawaiian experience that's designed to welcome everyone.
Come fly with us and feel what aloha really means.

Flight of Aloha Flying Ride Pass

Experience one of Kona's top-rated luaus under the stars at the Feast & Fire Luau, set along the picturesque oceanfront of Keauhou Bay. Celebrate Hawaiian and Polynesian traditions with heart-pounding drum beats, lively hula, fire dancing, and epic storytelling that honor the first Polynesians to reach these islands. Enjoy a memorable evening with a delicious dinner buffet featuring authentic Hawaiian cuisine, all on 22 acres of tropical paradise.

Book your experience and enjoy an evening that blends great food, exciting entertainment, and the warm spirit of aloha—making your visit to the Big Island truly unforgettable

Feast and Fire Luau Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa

Explore Hawai'i's volcanic heart on your own schedule with this self-guided driving audio tour. Drive Crater Rim Drive and walk through lava fields, steaming vents, and massive craters while the narration shares captivating stories of geology, culture, and island legends.

Start at the park entrance and choose where to go next—hike Kīlauea Iki Trail, see ancient petroglyphs, visit the Jaggar Museum overlook, or enjoy a picnic at scenic viewpoints. Use offline GPS navigation to find every stop, follow insider tips, and access the tour for a lifetime so you can return anytime.

Visit must-see spots like Devastation Trail, Ha'akulamanu (Sulphur Banks), Pu'uloa Petroglyphs, Holei Sea Arch, and the lush Kipukapuaulū forest.

Download the tour, hop in your car, and let the stories guide you through an unforgettable day inside one of the world's most extraordinary national parks.

Big Island - Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Driving Tour

Come with us as we explore the fascinating volcanic landscape looping around the southern coast of the Big Island! 

Shaka Guide is your perfect companion with turn-by-turn directions, information on what to do & see, and a truckload of interesting stories and Hawaiian legends of this amazing island!

Rated the #1 best GPS tour app for Hawaii with over 6,000+ raving reviews and 200,000+ downloads. 

Why you need it:

✅ You don't need service because you can download the tours & use them offline

✅ Much cheaper than a tour bus at only $19.99 for lifetime access

✅ Save time planning your trip because we have the best stops lined up

✅ Freedom to stop and go as you please, unlike a tour bus where you are confined to the pre-determined route (no fun!)

✅ Hear cool and fun stories along the way (and some corny joke's that might make you laugh)

*Download the Shaka Guide app to access your purchased tours.*

Big Island - South Island Coastal Loop Driving Tour

My name is Kalaninuimehameha, and I am a native Hawaiian student at the University of Hawaii studying culture, language, history, astronomy, geology, and oceanography of the Hawaiian islands. The culture and ways of these islands is one of fun, adventure, love, family, sustainability, and I believe it will save the world. 

I will be guiding you through the fauna and beauties of the national park, exploring the trails and lava formations, and teaching you about Kīlauea, its rain forests, endemic Hawaiian birds and the Hawaiian culture that has lived in harmony with this land. As darkness falls and the stars emerge from the heavens we will travel the path of Keanakakoʻi on Kīlauea. On the path we will be engulfed by the beauty of volcanic ecosystems and arrive at a cliff to see inside Halema'uma'u and its growing lake of lava/ Hawai'i is truly alive.

 Hawaiʻi is truly alive.

Kīlauea Hike and Lava Gazing with Native Hawaiian

Experience the history and natural beauty of old Hawaii, unlike anywhere else in the islands, as you will soon discover Hilo Bay captures the feeling of going back in time. Hilo Bay is a large bay located on the eastern coast of the island of Hawaii. The modern town of Hilo overlooks Hilo Bay and located north of the bay runs the Hamakua Coast on the slopes of Mauna Kea and south of the bay is the Puna district on the slopes of Mauna Loa. As you paddle, you will be surrounded with the majestic snow-capped peaks of Mauna Kea crater in the distance. Your experienced guide will share with you the history of the last Hawaiian monarch at Queen Liliuokalani Japanese Gardens as you make your way to Coconut Island. Coconut Island or Moku Ola, is a small island in Hilo Bay, just offshore from Lili'uokalani Park and Gardens. 

Historic Hilo Bay and Coconut Island Guided Kayak Adventure

Shaka Guide's driving tour app works like a tour guide in your car! On this tour drive along beautiful green coastlines, through tropical jungle roads, and go star gazing on the tallest mountain in the world. 

Skip the tour bus & explore Big Island at your own pace for a fraction of the cost with the best self-guided audio GPS tours for Hawaii! Rated the #1 best GPS tour app for Hawaii with over 6,000+ raving reviews and 200,000+ downloads. 

Why you need it:

✅ You don't need service because you can download the tours & use them offline

✅ Much cheaper than a tour bus at only $19.99 for lifetime access

✅ Save time planning your trip because we have the best stops lined up

✅ Freedom to stop and go as you please, unlike a tour bus where you are confined to the pre-determined route (no fun!)

✅ Hear cool and fun stories along the way 

*Download the Shaka Guide app to access your purchased tours.*

Big Island North Island Jungle Adventure - Self-Guided Audio Tour

Experience the magic of Mauna Kea at nearly 14,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean. 

Watch a breathtaking sunset from the summit, then enjoy expert-led stargazing with computerized professional telescopes in one of the world's best night-sky locations. 

This small-group tour has been operated continuously since 1989 by a trusted, fully permitted local company. Travel in luxury 4WD vans with professionally trained guides who prioritize safety, comfort, and personalized service. 

Learn about the cultural significance of Mauna Kea and the wonders of the universe—where ancient Hawaiians believed the Earth meets the heavens. 

Heavy-duty parkas, local snacks, and hot chocolate are included. Convenient pickups from Kailua-Kona, Waikoloa Beach Resort.

Big Island Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stargazing

Go on a short drive around the Big Island's Kohala Coast. See the beautiful green coastline, through tree-lined rolling hills, and down the scenic Kohala Mountain road towards Waimea Town. 

Shaka Guide is your local guide with turn-by-turn directions, information on what to do & see, and a ton of fun stories. 

Rated the #1 best GPS tour app for Hawaii with over 6,000+ raving reviews and 200,000+ downloads!!

Why you need it:

✅ You don't need service because you can download the tours & use them offline

✅ Much cheaper than a tour bus at only $9.99 for lifetime access

✅ Save time planning your trip because we have the best stops lined up

✅ Freedom to stop and go as you please, unlike a tour bus where you are confined to the pre-determined route (no fun!)

✅ Hear cool and fun stories along the way (and some corny joke's that might make you laugh)

*Download the Shaka Guide app to access your purchased tours.*

Big Island Kohala Coast Self-Guided Audio Tour

A fun bite-sized loop tour that begins in North Kona and takes you down south to Puuhonua and back! 

Hear cool stories about King Kamehameha, Captain Cook, and the sacred rituals of ancient Hawaii. 

Shaka Guide is your local guide with turn-by-turn directions, information on what to do & see, and a ton of fun stories. 

Rated the #1 best GPS tour app for Hawaii with over 6,000+ raving reviews and 200,000+ downloads. 

Why you need it:

✅ You don't need service because you can download the tours & use them offline

✅ Save time planning your trip because we have the best stops lined up

✅ Freedom to stop and go as you please, unlike a tour bus where you are confined to the pre-determined route (no fun!)

✅ Hear cool and fun stories along the way 

*Download the Shaka Guide app to access your purchased tours.*

Big Island Kona Coast Self-Guided Audio Tour

What makes this experience unique from others in Hawaiʻi is genealogy, fun, and world saving knowledge! The magic of the Hawaiian islands is unlocked through oratory! This experience stands alone compared to others with its use of ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, Hawaiian language learning and exploration as we explore and swim in the waterfalls of Hilo together, we will learn about place names, endemic plant names, and environmental processes that generate all the life of our island and all our waterfalls! In Hawaiʻi what makes us unique to many places around the world is that we remember our connections to nature! Those connections are woven into all of the waterfalls, plants, mountains, agriculture, politics and even daily values! These connections for us give us an immense love for all life, as we explore together the beauty of Hawaiʻi, we will be inspired by the love of the land! Love to share for the rest of our planet. 

Waiale Waterfalls hike and swim with Native Hawaiian

This is a great adventure for the entire family. The river has a calm serene feeling of feeling as if you stepped back in time. The views of historic Wailoa Boat harbor, Dragon Bridge King Kamehameha Statue, and the Banyan trees is something you do not want to miss. Extend your adventure with our Historic Hilo Bay and Coconut Island tour. (Book separately)

Wailoa River to King Kamehameha Statue SUP Adventure

Travelers in Hilo can visit and enjoy the incredibly wonderful Big Island with this one-day tour. This tour is a full-day guided Hawaii Volcano National Park and Hilo town tour. The vast and majestic land of Big Island, Hawaii, is home to the world's largest active volcano and is full of natural mysteries. This small group tour is a magnificent experience to explore the wonders of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the local attractions of Hilo, including sea turtle lagoon, Black sand beach, and tropical falls.

Hawaii Big Island Hilo & Volcano One Day Tour

Go at your own pace, on your own schedule and on your own terms. It's like a real life tour guide, only it's on your phone, way more convenient and a better story teller. 

The tour never expires. You can take it as many times as you want. And after taking the on location tour you'll unlock a virtual tour you can listen to anytime. Did you ever think "What did the tour guide say?" With our WalknTours app you can listen anytime and keep the stories forever. 

You'll see the historic spots in Hilo, learn about immigration, food, Kapu, Legends, the kings, the Portuguese, the Japanese, Native Hawaii, the Hilo Market, Tsunami's, the Ocean and so much more. 

Hilo History and Legends (APP) Audio Self Guided Walking Tour

This experience takes place in the Puna district of Hawai'i island! This beach nestled in the warm coastlines of Puna is unique with its combinations of black and white sand and underbelly of fresh water springs bubbling into the ocean. This experience will guide you through the forest and ocean cliffs as you learn about endemic plants, geology, marine biology, and historical accounts connected to Hāʻena. Once arrived to Hāʻena we will enjoy the cold crystal clear waters and swim across the bay to visit a Punawai spring! :)

Haena Hike and Swim with Native Hawaiian

Embark on a one of a kind Native Hawaiian adventure hike filled with Hawaiian language, history, and ʻike Hawaiʻi (ancient knowledge) from Puʻu Kuʻili cinder cone to the beautiful white sands of Makalawena! 

Our journey begins at Puʻu Kuʻili, a scenic cinder cone tied to Laʻamaomao, goddess of the winds. From the summit, beautiful views of the ocean and our islands volcanoes can be seen! Our destination is Makalawena, one of the most pristine and beautiful beaches in the world. Our lava trail through coastal Kona flora will guide us there! Once arrived at this incredible oasis we will enjoy the refreshing crystal clear ocean and hear the awe inspiring legacy of the Hawaiian Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop. Exploring the white sands and coastal life after our swim we will end our journey with a plunge in a freshwater spring hidden in the lava flows at Puʻu Aliʻi to wash the salt off before our return!

Distance & Duration:
 • Approx. 4.5 miles round trip
 • Total duration: 3.5–4 hours

Cultural Tours in Big Island Of Hawaii