Big Island of Hawaii self-guided driving tour
Activities

Big Island of Hawaii self-guided driving tour

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$16.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 7 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Enjoy a ride around Hawaii's largest island
  • Admire the exotic flora and fauna
  • Climb on the volcano used to practice missions to Mars
What to expect

Your tour begins outside the quaint town of Kailua-Kona. First, visit the historic Hulihe’e Palace, once a royal vacation home. Drive south to Magic Beach, known for its disappearing sand, and Kahalu'u Beach, a snorkeling haven. Explore the sacred Lekeleke Burial Grounds and the ancient Hikiau Heiau, followed by a stop at Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park for a historical deep dive.

Learn about Hawaii’s cowboys at Honaunau Rodeo Arena, and encounter Pele’s lore at Pebble Beach. Optionally, explore the Kula Kai Caverns, remnants of volcanic activity. Marvel at the black sands of Punalu'u Beach and pass an old sugar plantation before reaching the towering volcanoes Kilauea and Mauna Loa, with a chance to visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Drive through Hilo, then enjoy the beauty of Liliuokalani Park and Gardens. Watch surfers at Honoli'i Beach and hike the scenic trail at Onomea Bay. Visit the Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve & Garden and the historic Honohina Hongwanji Mission. Continue past the Laupahoehoe Train Museum to the stunning ocean views at Laupahoehoe Point.

Relax at Hapuna Beach, the island's largest white sand beach, or the local favorite, Beach 69. Walk the Kings Highway Foot Trail to see ancient Waikoloa Petroglyphs, followed by scenic overlooks and Kekaha Kai State Park. Your comprehensive tour ends north of where it started, encapsulating the rich culture, history, and natural beauty of the Big Island.

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What's included
  • check Self-guided tour
  • check Live GPS map on your phone
  • check Audio narration
  • check Written text explanations
Where

Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA

What to remember

Know in advance:

  • This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The tour operator's app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one
  • Please arrange for a vehicle before you take the tour. You only need to book one tour per vehicle, not per person
  • After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions immediately to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Please don't wait until you are on-site
  • Works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps
  • The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere
  • Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms
  • Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months
  • This tour is an audio tour guide and not an attraction entrance ticket
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Provider
ACTION TOUR GUIDE
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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