Delight in the awe-inspiring sunset at the top of Mauna Kea, the highest point in the Pacific. 

Your guide will share historic accounts of the Big Island. Stand amidst the world's largest collection of research telescopes. 
Two of the eight telescopes which took the first photos of the black hole are here. 

Sip a hot beverage during your private star show and view planets with a professional telescope (Weather Permitting). 

Your guide will take astrophotography photos of you with our camera and email them to you.

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

Head to the Mauna Kea Observatory, nestled high in the mountains of the Big Island, and experience an intriguing and provocative journey through space and time. Discover Hawaii from the top of the island's tallest peak, Mauna Kea, also known as 'White Mountain,' located 13,796 feet (4,200 meters) above sea level. This small-group star-watching tour ensures a personalized and unique experience at the enchanting Mauna Kea summit.

Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit and Stars Small-Group Adventure Tour

We will take you to the summit of Mauna Kea to see the sunset and we will do stargazing afterward (not at the summit). Our most unique part is that our guides will take the photo of the sunset and stars for you using their DSLR camera. 
All photos are free of charge and you will get it to your smartphone at the end of the tour.

Big Island: Mauna Kea Summit Tour with Free Night Star Photo

Don't miss a thing as GuideAlong's Audio Driving Tour takes you on an incredible journey across Hawaii's Big Island. Along the way you'll be guided to all of the island's famous highlights including Volcanoes National Park, the Place of Refuge and Akaka Falls, as well as the best spots for seeing turtles and more lessor known spots across the island.

Hear fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local tips and directions play automatically along the route, all based on your location. 

And enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace so you can spend more time at places that interest you, and bypass any that don't.

Stories, tips and directions play automatically based on your location
Travel at your own pace
Tours work offline using GPS, no cell service or WiFi needed
Suggested itineraries for half, full or multi day use
Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
Like having a tour guide along for the drive

Purchase one tour per vehicle.

Big Island Hawaii: Full Island Loop Self-Guided Audio Tour

Witness the explosive majesty of Hawaii with this self-guided tour of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Stand at the precipice of Kilauea Crater. Visit the Pu'u Loa Petroglyphs. See the beauty of the Hōlei Sea Arch before erosion destroys it for good. Along the way, you'll find out how volcanoes really work, what they've meant in the history of Hawaii, and so much more.

After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.

New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit. 


Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Set Sail down the Majestic Kona Coastline with breathtaking views of landscaped ledges of ancient lava flows. As you arrive at the "World Famous Captain Cook Monument" your snorkeling adventure will begin in the turquoise waters and vibrant reef of the marine sanctuary of Kealakekua Bay. Make sure to bring an underwater camera to capture the colorful schools of fish, pods of spinner dolphins that are also commonly spotted in the bay. "Hawaii The Big Island Revealed" guide book says, "snorkeling in Kealakekua Bay near the monument is perhaps the best you will find anywhere in the state".

Deluxe Sail & Snorkel to the Captain Cook Monument

Fly Private with your friends or family. Enjoy the sites as your pilot shows you the wonders of the Kona Coast, with a push to talk feature that allows you to ask questions along the way. 

Private Kona Coast Helicopter Tour: All Window Seats

Discover both the Big Island's beauty and its volcanic fury. Experience all the awesome spectacle of Madame Pele's lava and volcanic badlands, then explore lush rainforests and the Hamakua Coast.

Finally, the deep and immense tropical valleys of the Kohala Mountains, with dozens of cascading waterfalls, provide the perfect finish to the ultimate Big Island adventure.

Fly in the touring helicopter specifically designed for air tours – the incredible Airbus EC 130. This state-of-the-art marvel gives you 23% more interior room, individual business class style seats, two-way communication with your pilot, and expansive glass for outstanding sweeping views. All Blue Hawaiian aircraft incorporate the latest in cutting-edge technologies, materials, systems, safety features, and avionics, and offer incomparable passenger comfort.


Big Island Spectacular Helicopter Tour

Experience the Hawaiian beauty of the Kohala Waterfalls on this small group Kohala Waterfalls adventure tour. Drive along the Kona coastline and explore the areas where lava flows from Mauna Loa, Mauna Kea and the Kohala Mountain. You'll also learn about Hawaii's countryside - a place of old sugar plantations, ancient legends and extraordinary natural beauty. Explore a private nature preserve as your interpretive guide brings you to explore streams, waterfalls and bridges. Soak in the amazing view from a private picnic area overlooking a remote valley. Easy walks, gorgeous countryside views and a chance to cool off in a mountain stream make the Kohala Waterfalls Adventure the ideal family adventure in Hawaii!

Kohala Waterfalls Small Group Adventure Tour

Hawaii's most "in-depth" volcano experience is here! Join our National Park Certified Guides on a journey through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park's new & dramatic landscape. See how the historically large collapse of the Halemaumau Crater has changed Kilauea forever. Then embark on an interactive tree-to-chocolate experience at a private tropical fruit and cacao farm, before unwinding by the farm's secluded, cascading waterfall.

Volcano, Chocolate and Waterfalls of the Big Island

Experience Kilauea's power! Projecting some of the most unique and cherished cultural landscapes in the world, get a birds-eye-view of the most geologically active environment on earth which has been continuously erupting since 1983. View the UNESCO World Heritage Site with opportunity to see historic lava flows while learning about the history and culture of Hawai'i. You'll embark on a breathtaking adventure, seeking out the island's newly formed volcanic landscapes, black-sand beaches, lush rainforest and waterfalls. 
Volcanic activity varies hourly.

Blue Hawaiian's fleet consists of the best touring helicopters in the industry. Featuring state-of-the-art Airbus Eco-Star helicopters. The custom upgraded VIP interior has all forward-facing seats with 180 degree views & "theater-style" platform in rear seating. The advanced 4-camera in-flight video system capturing pilot narration and cinematic music choreographed to scenery is available for viewing and purchase after your flight. 

Big Island: Discover Hilo Helicopter Tour

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

What makes my tours special is i don't work for NCL!

We drive north of Hilo to see the surf spots were we will drive slowly down a narrow road. I will narrate to you about the surfers as they catching waves.

We drive over old bridges through the lush jungle seeing many waterfalls. I will tell you about the plants, history, and real estate. 

We stop for iced coconuts if the vendor is there, then we will stop for whipped icecream. 

We stop to feed the wild pigs in one area if they're there. Then we will shop at the volcano village for things made in hawaii at the gift shop, and you can get food at the store to go.

In the Hawaii Volcano National Park we will walk in a lava field to look for peacock lava, and I will take pictures of you inside of a fissure. I will take photos of you at all of my stops, and I will tell you the hawaiian mythology story's. 

I will bring fruit to sample from my farm, or stop at a fruit stand so you can buy fruit.

Hawaii Volcano National Park Shore Excursion

For those of you who want it all, the Full Island VIP Adventure Tour is for you! Volcano, valleys, waterfalls and coastline! It's all of our helicopter tours of the Big Island rolled into one!

Departing from Kona International Airport, we head straight to Kilauea by way of the saddle running between Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, Hawaii's tallest mountains.

Private Big Island Experience: 3 of 4 Window Seats

Escape to another Hawaiian island for a day on this all-inclusive tour. Hop on an inter-island flight from Kona, Hawaii to Honolulu on Oahu for a once-in-a-lifetime, comprehensive Pearl Harbor WWII tour. Walk in the footsteps of America's courageous heroes, from the site of the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor to the site of the signing of the surrender aboard the USS Battleship Missouri. View the Arizona Memorial, the resting place of more than 1,000 sailors who perished in the 1941 attacks. At the Visitor Center, browse harbor side exhibits and historic displays on your own. and board the USS Bowfin Submarine to learn about its key role in the WWII battles. Airfare and roundtrip transportation from the Honolulu International Airport (HNL) on Oahu is included.

Day Trip from Kona to Oahu: Pearl Harbor WWII Heroes Adventure

From lush tropical rainforest to dry, desert-like land, the Kohala coast has some of the most beautiful scenery on the Big Island. 

High in the sky, see beautiful waterfalls cascading thousands of feet into the rainforest below, where remnants of ancient Hawaiian settlements are still visible. Named after the oldest volcanic mountain, the Kohala Mountains dominate the area and are considered by many to be the most spectacular landscape in Hawaii. Towering sea cliffs make for a dramatic backdrop along the rugged coastline. 

Before returning, take in Waipi'o Valley, the childhood home of King Kamehameha I. Surrounded by cliffs up to 2000 feet high, view the ancient taro fields with rivers permeating the valley. Enjoy the multitude of cascading waterfalls and serene landscape of the mile-wide valley. Hear about the history of this majestic area from your helicopter pilot through your noise-cancelling headsets. 

Kohala Waterfalls & Valleys Helicopter Tour

Discover both the Big Island's beauty and its volcanic fury. Experience all the awesome spectacle of Madame Pele's lava and volcanic badlands which have been continuously erupting since 1983. Spot the black sand beaches to the lush rainforest along the rugged Hamakua Coast.

Take in the absolute wonder as your pilot descends amongst the lush flora and fauna along 1,200 foot cliffs to a grassy landing pad to the exclusive landing site only accessible by air. Step out of your Eco-Star helicopter at the edge of a fresh water pool and the thundering waterfall. Enjoy photo opportunities with the rainforest backdrop and mist of the falls. 

Finally, the deep and immense tropical valleys of the Kohala Mountains, with dozens of cascading waterfalls, provide the perfect finish to the ultimate Big Island adventure.

Exclusive Landing with Spectacular Big Island Helicopter Tour

Depart from Waikoloa on a once-in-a-lifetime tour. From lush tropical rainforest to dry, desert-like land, the Kohala coast has some of the most beautiful scenery on the Big Island. 

Get a birds eye view of beautiful waterfalls cascading thousands of feet into the rainforest below, where remnants of ancient Hawaiian settlements are still visible. Named after the oldest volcanic mountain, the Kohala Mountains dominate the area and are considered by many to be the most spectacular landscape in Hawaii. 

The ultimate add on to your tour, take in the absolute wonder as your pilot descends amongst the lush flora and fauna along 1,200 foot cliffs to a grassy landing pad. Step out of your helicopter at the edge of a fresh water pool and the thundering waterfall. 

Enjoy the multitude of cascading waterfalls and serene landscape of the mile-wide valley. Hear about the history of this majestic area from your helicopter pilot through your noise-canceling headsets


Kohala Waterfalls with Exclusive Landing Helicopter Tour

Download GuideAlong's self-guided audio tour bundle to make the most of your Hawaiian Islands' road trips. This ultimate collection of four iconic islands includes tours of Kauai, Maui (including the Road to Hana), Oahu, and the Big Island.

As you drive, hear stories on Hawaiian history, legends, and culture play automatically as you explore scenic drives, volcanic wonders, lush rainforests, and historic sites. Discover Hawaii's unique landscapes and rich cultures at your own pace, ensuring a memorable adventure in this Pacific paradise.

Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing any that don't.

Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location
Travel at your own pace
Tour offline using GPS. No cell service or WiFi is needed
Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use
Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates.

Purchase one bundle per vehicle.

Hawaiian Islands Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle

Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!

Get a taste of paradise on Hawaii's Big Island. This driving tour guides you along the island's picturesque coast and through lush jungle scenery. Lounge on pristine beaches, hike atop dormant volcanoes, go snorkeling in crystal-clear water, and more—all while learning about the fascinating history of this island and the people who call it home. Plus, learn about Hawaiian history, visit ancient burial grounds, and really get to know this island's rich culture.

After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.

New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

Big Island Hawaii Self-Guided Driving 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

Experience the Hawaiian beauty of the Kohala Waterfalls on this Kohala Waterfalls adventure tour. Drive along the Kona coastline and explore the areas where lava flows from Mauna Loa, Mauna Kea and the Kohala Mountain. You'll also learn about Hawaii's countryside - a place of old sugar plantations, ancient legends and extraordinary natural beauty. Explore a private nature preserve as your interpretive guide brings you to explore streams, waterfalls and bridges. Soak in the amazing view from a private picnic area overlooking a remote valley. Easy walks, gorgeous countryside views and a chance to cool off in a mountain stream make the Kohala Waterfalls Adventure the ideal private family adventure in Hawaii!

Please note, the base price covers up to 6 guests - If your party is less than 6 guests, you still must select the minimum required 6 guests to book.

Private Ohana Kohala Waterfalls Adventure

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our Big Island Waterfall Wonders Tour!

This tour takes you on a breathtaking journey, starting with a trek to the east side of the island on New Saddle Road. For the performance-minded, you can take Old Saddle Road, the rollercoaster of Big Island, where you'll climb to an altitude of 6,600 feet before dropping down into Hilo. Your first stop will be the magnificent Rainbow Falls, where you can witness the beauty of cascading water in all its glory. Continue your drive along the Old Mamalahoa Highway until you reach the awe-inspiring Akaka Falls, standing tall at 420 feet. Immerse yourself in the natural wonders of Umauma Falls, take a trip down to Laupahoehoe, experience the panoramic views at Waipio Lookout, indulge in delicious Malasadas at Ted's, and explore the charming shops in Waimae town. 

But it's not just about the destinations; it's about the journey itself. Our Polaris Slingshot vehicles make the drive an exhilarating experience.

Big Island Waterfall Wonders Slingshot Private Tour

Maximize your day with an unforgettable journey to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park!

Join our Interpretive Guides on an exploration that brings the rich history, geology, and culture of the island to life.

On this adventure, you will hike up to 3 miles and see some of our favorite sights. Traverse ancient lava fields and witness the power of active volcanic landscapes that continue to shape the island. Whether you're standing at the rim of Halemaumau Crater, hiking through steam vents and craters, or learning about native flora and fauna, each moment offers a deeper connection to the natural and cultural wonders of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Perfect for curious explorers and nature lovers alike, this experience is designed to inspire awe and leave you with a profound appreciation for one of the world's most active volcanoes.

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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Hiking Small Group 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

Embark on a grand day of adventure on the Big Island of Hawaii with our Double Valley Tour!

Take in the mesmerizing beauty of the Kohala Coast, Pololu Lookout, Kohala Mountain lookout, and Waipio lookout. Immerse yourself in the charm of Honoka'a, a classic Hawaiian town, and explore the Cowboy town of Waimea. Our top-of-the-line Polaris Slingshots provide unobstructed views, making it the ultimate Hawaiian joyride. With its bumping stereo system, waterproof design, and lockable storage, the Slingshot ensures a comfortable and thrilling experience. Cruise along the winding roads, soak in swimming holes, and indulge in local shopping.

Our fully integrated navigation system allows you to explore at your own pace, providing eight full hours of adventure. This is the perfect opportunity to capture incredible memories and create lasting experiences.



Big Island Double Valley Slingshot Private Adventure Tour

Embark on an exhilarating journey through the awe-inspiring Volcanoes National Park with our Big Island Volcano Run Slingshot Tour!

This full-day adventure offers you the opportunity to drive through the 323,000 acres of this unique park, home to the only active volcanoes in the Hawaiian Islands. Immerse yourself in the striking geological, biological, and cultural landscapes that make this destination truly one-of-a-kind. 

But the adventure doesn't stop there. What sets us apart is our exceptional Polaris Slingshot vehicles. With their unparalleled cornering capabilities, this drive will certainly get your adrenaline pumping. And to ensure you have a comfortable and enjoyable trip, our Slingshots are equipped with a bumping Fosgate stereo system, ample lockable storage, and full waterproofing. So you can pack a delicious lunch, take refreshing dips in swimming holes, and even bring back your shopping treasures.



Full-day Tours in Big Island Of Hawaii