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Kona Volcanoes, Waterfalls and Sightseeing Tour 11 hr
Very goodTop 8% in Big Island of Hawaii
7,654 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score
- Big Island of Hawaii
- 11 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore volcanoes, rainforest waterfalls, and black-sand beaches on an 11-hour Big Island tour with lunch and hotel pickup.
About this tour
Spend a full day discovering the Big Island’s dramatic contrasts, from lush rainforest to volcanic landscapes and dark shores. This Kona Volcanoes, Waterfalls and Sightseeing Tour offers an in-depth look at Hawaii’s largest and youngest island, with easy walks and a professional guide to bring the scenery and history into focus.
Visit Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, walk through rainforest to soaring waterfalls, and stroll black-sand beaches while keeping an eye out for green sea turtles. The 11-hour small-group outing includes Kona or Kohala Coast hotel pickup and drop-off in a Mercedes Sprinter van, plus park fees, a picnic-style lunch, snacks, bottled water, and Hawaiian juice. Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available when requested at booking.
Kona Volcanoes, Waterfalls and Sightseeing Tour runs rain or shine, and the itinerary may change because of closures or circumstances outside the operator’s control. Children under 5 cannot participate, and the tour is not suitable for travelers who require walkers or wheelchairs. Set out for a day of island scenery, volcanic wonders, and memorable coastal views.
Highlights
- Explore the diverse landscapes of Hawaii’s largest island
- Visit Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
- Walk through rainforest to soaring waterfalls
- Stroll black-sand beaches and look for green sea turtles
What's included
Included
- Bottled water and Hawaiian juice
- Luxury Mercedes Sprinter van transportation
- Kona or Kohala Coast hotel pickup and drop-off
- Small-group tour
- All fees and taxes
- Professional guide
- Picnic-style lunch and snacks
Not included
- Tour guide gratuities or tips
- Private tour
- Personal purchases
Ratings on each provider
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Viator
4.92 / 5 · 7,163 reviews
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View on GetYourGuide
GetYourGuide
4.87 / 5 · 491 reviews
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Important information
- Children under 5 years old are not allowed to participate
- Departs only from Kailua-Kona and Waikoloa on the Big Island of Hawaii
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels; requires easy walking
- Not suitable for travelers who require walkers or wheelchairs
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- Operates in all weather; dress appropriately
- Itineraries may change due to closures or circumstances outside the operator’s control; refunds are not provided for these changes
- Vegetarian or gluten-free meals are available; advise at booking
Frequently asked questions
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts 660 minutes, or 11 hours.
Where does the tour depart from?
The tour departs only from Kailua-Kona and Waikoloa on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Is hotel pickup included?
Pickup and drop-off are included for hotels in the Kona and Kohala Coast areas.
Are meals included?
A picnic-style lunch, snacks, bottled water, and Hawaiian juice are included. Vegetarian or gluten-free meals are available if requested at booking.
Can children join the tour?
Children under 5 years old are not allowed to participate.
How this score is calculated
This tour scores 4.92 on Viator and 4.87 on GetYourGuide. 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.
How the score works and rating distribution in Big Island of Hawaii
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.8. Top 8% in Big Island of Hawaii means it ranks in the top 8% of tours in Big Island of Hawaii by this score.
Provider rating distribution in Big Island of Hawaii
How many tours in Big Island of Hawaii have a provider rating at or below each value. The dashed line is this tour.
- GetYourGuide
- Viator
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