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title: "Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Big Island
country: United States
price: 251
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.92
reviews: 7173
duration_minutes: 660
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 6 of 44 (Volcanoes National Park Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-07
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/big-island-in-a-day-volcanoes-waterfalls-sightseeing-and-history/
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# Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History

**Guidekin's take:** Volcanoes National Park, rainforest waterfalls and black-sand beaches share a route from Kailua Kona or Waikoloa. Hotel transfers, lunch, snacks, refreshments and park fees are included; children under five cannot join. 4.92 from 7173 reviews at €251 per person for 11h.

In our comparison: #6 of 44 in Volcanoes National Park Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

This 12 hour nature tour offers an in-depth look at Hawaii’s youngest and largest island. Explore the diverse landscape and natural wonders, including a visit of the Volcanoes National Park, walk through rainforests to soaring waterfalls and stroll black-sand beaches as you scan the horizon for green sea turtles. This family-friendly tour requires easy walking and introduces people of all ages to the island, and includes lunch, snacks, refreshments, and park entrance fees.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Starts 07:00: one departure a day
- Food included: Picnic Style Lunch and Snacks
- Age rule: Children under 5 years old are not allowed to…

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €251 per person
- Duration: 11h
- Rating: 4.92/5 from 7173 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Wasabi Tours Hawaii
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 07:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07

## Reviews

4.92 from 7173 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 7051 of 7173.

- 5 stars: 6770 (94%)
- 4 stars: 281 (4%)
- 3 stars: 72 (1%)
- 2 stars: 26 (0%)
- 1 star: 24 (0%)

## What's included

- Bottled Water and Hawaiian Juice
- Luxury Mercedes Sprinter Van Transportation
- Kona/ Kohala Coast area hotel pickup and drop-off
- Small Group Tour
- All Fees and Taxes
- Professional Guide
- Picnic Style Lunch and Snacks

## Not included

- Tour Guide Gratuities/Tips
- Private Tour
- Personal Purchases

## Itinerary

1. **Kohala Coast** (pass by, no stop) - Pick up guests from resorts along the Kohala Coast while enjoying a narrated tour with unique landscape and scenic view.
2. **Kailua Pier** (pass by, no stop) - Drive through the historic Downtown Kona, home to the summer palace of Hawaiian royalty and oldest church in Hawaii.
3. **Bay View Farm** (40m) - Take a tour of this Kona Coffee Farm to learn about the harvesting and milling process while sampling Kona Coffee and Tea.
4. **Punalu'u Black Sand Beach** (35m) - Dip your toes in the sand at Punalu’u Black Sand Beach and scan the horizon for green sea turtles on the shore
5. **Hawaii Volcanoes National Park** (1h 20m; admission included) - Explore the wonders of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, including steam vents, the Halema’uma’u and Kilauea Iki crater lookouts, past lava flow sites, and take a short hike along crater rim trail and lava tube.
6. **Nahuku - Lava Tube** (20m) - Walk along a bridge that gives you a literal inside look at Hawaii, as you follow it to the eerie Thurston Lava Tube, a 600-foot-long (183-meter) cave formed hundreds of years ago by an underground river of magma.
7. **Hilo** (pass by, no stop) - Drive through historical Downtown Hilo, the largest city on the island.
8. **Rainbow Falls** (20m) - This 80-foot falls plunges over a natural lava cave and into the Wailuku River below. On a sunny day, rainbows appear in the mist of the falls, making for a magical view.
9. **Akaka Falls State Park** (35m; admission included) - This towering 442-foot (135-meter) waterfall plummets into a lush ravine at the center of a state park. You’ll enjoy a short walk through the vegetation for an up close view and plenty of photo ops.
10. **Waipi'o Valley** (20m) - The views stop you in your tracks at the Waipio Valley lookout, where a dramatic backdrop of lush cliffs drops into the sparkling blue ocean
11. **Parker Ranch** (pass by, no stop) - Driver through the scenic green pasture of Parker Ranch, home of the Hawaiian cowboys and one of the largest ranches in the US.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 07:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Good to know

- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately.
- Children under 5 years old are not allowed to participate
- This tour only departs from Kailua Kona and Waikoloa on the Big Island of Hawaii
- Itineraries may change, and refunds will not be given for closures and itinerary changes out of our control. Tours run rain or shine.
- Vegetarian or gluten free meals are available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Not possible for travelers require walkers/wheelchairs

## Compared with other Volcanoes National Park Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #6 of 44** | €251 | 11h | 4.92 (7173) | shared |
| [Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day Tour](/usa/big-island/tours/hawaii-volcanoes-waterfalls-beaches-hilo-highlights-day-tour/?format=md) | €170 | 6h | 5.0 (657) | shared |
| [Private Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Eco Tour](/usa/big-island/tours/private-tour-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-eco-tour/?format=md) | €182 | 3h | 4.98 (333) | private |
| [Big Island in a Day-Explore Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & more](/usa/big-island/tours/big-island-in-a-day-explore-volcanoes-waterfalls-beaches-more/?format=md) | €223 | 9h | 5.0 (206) | shared |

Ranked #6 of 44 in Volcanoes National Park Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €127 to €537, median €181; typical length 6h. 8 of 44 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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