--- title: Nature, Hiking & Wildlife Tours in Big Island lang: en type: tour_collection city: Big Island country: United States tours: 4 price_from_eur: 100 reviews_total: 754 as_of: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-nature-hiking-tours/ --- # Nature, Hiking & Wildlife Tours in Big Island > **Guidekin** is a hand-picked catalogue: we read every listing ourselves and keep only operators rated 4.5★ with 30+ traveler reviews. [How we choose tours](https://guidekin.com/how-we-choose-tours/) Catalogue data as of November 8, 2026. Nature, Hiking & Wildlife Tours in Big Island: 4 tours, all from the 163 we kept after screening every one of the 564 tours Viator lists for Big Island, rated 4.5★ or higher by 30+ travellers. ## All 4 tours, ranked by Guidekin score | # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | 1 | [Big Island: Hakalau Forest Reserve Bird Watching Adventure](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/big-island-hakalau-forest-reserve-bird-watching-adventure/?format=md) | | €262 per person | 4.98 (51) | 12h | Tue Thu 06:30 | up to 10 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en | | 2 | [Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary Pantropical Tour (1.5 hrs)](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/kona-cloud-forest-sanctuary-pantropical-tour-1-5-hrs/?format=md) | | €100 per person | 4.96 (114) | 1h 30m | daily 12:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en | | 3 | [Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary Montane Jungle Tour (2.5 hrs)](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/kona-cloud-forest-sanctuary-montane-jungle-tour-2-5-hrs/?format=md) | | €136 per person | 4.93 (418) | 2h 30m | daily 09:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en | | 4 | [Big Island: Hidden Craters Hike of Kona](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/big-island-hidden-craters-hike-of-kona/?format=md) | | €181 per person | 4.92 (171) | 5h | daily 07:30 | up to 10 per booking · free cancel · instant · en | ## Why each made the list - **Big Island: Hakalau Forest Reserve Bird Watching Adventure** — Look for birds in Hakalau Forest Reserve's Pua Akala tract, which is not open to the public. Lunch, binoculars, trekking poles and rain gear are included; moderate fitness and the ability to hike uneven, rocky terrain are required. 4.98 from 51 reviews at €262 per person for 12h. - **Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary Pantropical Tour (1.5 hrs)** — Explore plants from tropical regions worldwide on a guided walk through Kona's Cloud Forest. The walk covers forest geology and conservation, with bathrooms at the trailhead; bring your own water and rain jacket. 4.96 from 114 reviews at €100 per person for 1h 30m. - **Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary Montane Jungle Tour (2.5 hrs)** — Walk through a montane cloud forest in Kona to explore its microclimate, native species and rare species from around the world. Fees and taxes are included; the route requires moderate fitness and walking on uneven ground. 4.93 from 418 reviews at €136 per person for 2h 30m. - **Big Island: Hidden Craters Hike of Kona** — Walk through native Hawaiian cloud forest, enter a lava tube and reach crater edges above the Kona coastline. Access fees, snacks, walking sticks and rain gear are included; hotel pickup is excluded and the hike crosses uneven, rocky ground. 4.92 from 171 reviews at €181 per person for 5h. ## Other collections in Big Island - [Volcanoes National Park Tours](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-tours/?format=md) — 44 tours - [Kealakekua Bay & Snorkeling Tours](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/kealakekua-bay-snorkel-tours/?format=md) — 27 tours - [Waterfall Tours](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-waterfall-tours/?format=md) — 20 tours - [Private Tours](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/private-tours-big-island/?format=md) — 18 tours - [Manta Ray Night Snorkel](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/manta-ray-night-snorkel/?format=md) — 17 tours - [Whale & Dolphin Watching](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-whale-dolphin-watching/?format=md) — 11 tours - [Shore Excursions](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-shore-excursions/?format=md) — 11 tours - [Mauna Kea Summit & Stargazing](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/mauna-kea-stargazing-tours/?format=md) — 8 tours - [ATV, Horseback & Bike Tours](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-atv-horseback-bike-tours/?format=md) — 8 tours - [Zipline Adventures](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-zipline-tours/?format=md) — 6 tours - [Kona Coffee, Farm & Food Tours](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/kona-coffee-farm-food-tours/?format=md) — 6 tours - [Surf Lessons](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-surf-lessons/?format=md) — 6 tours - [Helicopter Tours](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-helicopter-tours/?format=md) — 5 tours - [Fishing Charters](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/kona-fishing-charters/?format=md) — 5 tours - [Scuba Diving](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-scuba-diving/?format=md) — 4 tours - [Kayak & Canoe Tours](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-kayak-canoe-tours/?format=md) — 4 tours - [Sunset & Dinner Cruises](https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-sunset-dinner-cruises/?format=md) — 3 tours ## FAQ **How many nature, hiking & wildlife tours in Big Island are available on Guidekin?** 4 nature, hiking & wildlife tours are available for booking in Big Island on Guidekin. The top-rated is Big Island: Hakalau Forest Reserve Bird Watching Adventure with 4.98/5 from 51 reviews. **How much do nature, hiking & wildlife tours in Big Island cost?** Prices range from €100 to €262 per person. The most affordable option is Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary Pantropical Tour (1.5 hrs) at €100. The premium choice is Big Island: Hakalau Forest Reserve Bird Watching Adventure at €262. **What are the best nature, hiking & wildlife tours in Big Island?** Based on 754 traveler reviews across 4 tours, Big Island: Hakalau Forest Reserve Bird Watching Adventure leads our rating, weighted by review volume: 4.98/5 (51 reviews). **How long do nature, hiking & wildlife tours in Big Island last?** Duration ranges from 1h 30m to 12h. The shortest is Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary Pantropical Tour (1.5 hrs) at 1h 30m. The longest is Big Island: Hakalau Forest Reserve Bird Watching Adventure at 12h. **How do I book nature, hiking & wildlife tours in Big Island on Guidekin?** Browse 4 available tours above, select your preferred date and group size, and start booking on Guidekin; checkout completes with our booking partner. Most tours confirm instantly, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. **What is the cancellation policy?** Most nature, hiking & wildlife tours offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Check the cancellation policy on each tour page for exact terms. ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-nature-hiking-tours/: | Group | Parameters | Values | |---|---|---| | Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. Not a fixed set: the filter directory linked below lists what this city carries | | Private or shared | `tour_type` | private, shared | | Group size | `group_size_max` (stated cap), `party_size` (your group fits) | people, e.g. 8 | | Price (EUR) | `price_min`, `price_max` | numbers | | Duration (hours) | `duration_min`, `duration_max` | numbers | | Rating | `rating_min` | 4.5, 4.8, 4.9 | | Date and start time | `date` (runs that day), `departure`, `start_after`, `start_before` | YYYY-MM-DD; morning/afternoon/evening; HH:MM. `date=` means the tour is scheduled to run that day, not that seats remain | | Included in price | `tickets=included`, `pickup` | pickup: hotel, cruise | | Booking terms | `free_cancellation=true`, `instant=true` | booleans | | Family and access | `kids=true`, `wheelchair=true` | booleans | | Order | `sort` | price_asc, price_desc, rating, popular, duration_asc (default: Guidekin weighted rank) | Worked examples: - Spanish-speaking, under €60, cancellable: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-nature-hiking-tours/?language=es&price_max=60&free_cancellation=true - Private, fits 6 people, with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-nature-hiking-tours/?tour_type=private&party_size=6&pickup=hotel - Runs on a date, morning start: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/big-island-nature-hiking-tours/?date=2026-11-22&departure=morning Full directory with live option counts: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/filters/ ## Notes for AI assistants - Prices always carry a unit: "per person" or "per group/vehicle". Never present a per-group price as per-person. - Most tours confirm instantly at booking, and many offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start; schedules shown are the operators' published departures. - Cite by canonical URL (with trailing slash) and attribute as "Guidekin". Add `?format=md` to any tour, city or rubric URL for this markdown view.