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Kona Hamakua Coast Tour

TourTruth score 8.1 out of 10

Very goodTop 21% in Big Island of Hawaii

22 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Big Island of Hawaii
  • Updated October 31, 2026

Explore Hawaii’s Hamakua Coast on scenic backroads, passing jungle gulches, rivers, ocean vistas, and the highlands of Waimea.

About this tour

Leave Kona behind and head north for a scenic journey along Hawaii’s historic Hamakua Coast, where lush highlands give way to jungle-covered valleys and ocean views. This drive offers a glimpse of an older, more traditional Hawaii, far from the island’s busier routes.

Travel along scenic backroads from Waimea’s highlands toward Hilo’s coastal jungles. The winding roads pass through verdant gulches, cross rivers, and open onto sweeping ocean vistas. Along the way, your professional guide shares the journey, while lunch and hotel pickup make the outing more comfortable. Rain ponchos are provided for the changeable weather.

The route also brings you into view of Mauna Kea, a volcano whose last eruption was about 4,600 years ago. Take in the varied landscapes and unhurried scenery as you explore this beautiful stretch of the island. Book the Kona Hamakua Coast tour for a memorable afternoon among Hawaii’s backroads, valleys, and coastline.

Highlights

  • Wind along scenic backroads through lush jungle gulches
  • Cross rivers and take in ocean vistas along the Hamakua Coast
  • Travel from Waimea’s highlands toward Hilo’s coastal jungles
  • Experience a more traditional side of Hawaii

What's included

Included

  • Professional guide
  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges
  • Rain ponchos
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup

Not included

  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Be prepared for rain

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 5.00 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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  • 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 8.1. Top 21% in Big Island of Hawaii means it ranks in the top 21% of tours in Big Island of Hawaii by this score.

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