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Big Island Coffee, Volcano, Black Sands & Waterfall 11 hr

TourTruth score 8.9 out of 10

Very goodTop 6% in Big Island of Hawaii

1,068 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Big Island of Hawaii
  • 11 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore volcanoes, black-sand shores, coffee country, and waterfalls on a guided Big Island journey with local flavors and island stories.

About this tour

Discover the Big Island’s contrasts on a full-day journey from Kona coffee country to volcanic landscapes, black-sand shores, and a cascading waterfall. This Big Island tour pairs striking scenery with local flavors and stories along the way.

Visit a Kona coffee farm, then travel across Saddle Road with views of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa. Explore Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and walk through Thurston Lava Tube before stopping at Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach. The route also includes Rainbow Falls, a visit to Parker Ranch, and a lunch stop at Volcano House. Along the way, enjoy treats from Punaluʻu Bake Shop and Big Island Candies, plus snacks and drinks. A professional guide shares narration throughout the day, while a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter provides a comfortable ride.

The Big Island tour includes central-location pickup and drop-off, lunch, and bottled water. Meet at 8:15 AM in front of Long's Drugstore at Keauhou Shopping Center. Choose this day trip to experience the island’s scenery, flavors, and heritage in one memorable outing.

Highlights

  • Taste local coffee and treats on a journey across the Big Island
  • Explore Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and Thurston Lava Tube
  • Admire the black sands at Punaluʻu Beach and the waters of Rainbow Falls
  • Take in views of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa along Saddle Road
  • Hear local stories, from island landscapes to Parker Ranch’s cowboy heritage

What's included

Included

  • Central location pickup and drop-off
  • Umbrellas
  • Bottled water
  • Professional guide
  • Cold beverages, hot coffee, and hot chocolate
  • Kona coffee farm visit
  • Snacks
  • Breakfast basket with cereal bars
  • Lunch
  • Binoculars
  • Coffee and tea

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Pickup in Hilo or Volcano

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Important information

  • Children under 5 are not permitted on public tours
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Meal options include regular, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and lactose-intolerant
  • Share dietary restrictions or food allergies in the Special Requirements section
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  • Contact Kailani Tours before booking if you have mobility limitations; difficulty is easy to moderate
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Pickup is at 8:15 AM in front of Long's Drugstore at Keauhou Shopping Center

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.93 on Viator (GetYourGuide shows no usable rating). Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.9. Top 6% in Big Island of Hawaii means it ranks in the top 6% of tours in Big Island of Hawaii by this score.

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