Day Trip From Oahu to Kona: Island Highlights & Active Volcanoes

300 Rodgers Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96819, USA

Duration

14 to 16 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

An unforgettable coast to coast journey, exploring Hawaii Island, known as the "Big Island." Visit Instagram worthy locales including Kona Joe Coffee, Pu’uhonua O Honaunau (Place of Refuge), Punalu’u Black Sand Beach, Volcanoes National Park (Kilauea and Mauna Loa active Volcanoes), Hilo Town, Rainbow Falls and more. Sample world-famous Kona coffee, learn the legends and legacy of Hawaiian culture, walk barefoot at a black sand beach, and witness the raw power of the active Kilauea Volcano at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Drive through Hilo Town and behold legendary Rainbow Falls. An onboard local, expert will breathe life into every location and delve into captivating facts about the island and the Hawaii in the past and today.

Easily find your driver outside the MSP baggage claim
Book this in advance so you know your reliable vehicle is waiting for you
All fees and taxes are taken care of so there’s no paying on the spot
Relax in your private vehicle with just your private party

What To Expect

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Travel from the island of Oahu to Hawaii Island, known to locals as the “Big Island of Hawaii.” Land on the west side of the island in beautiful Kailua-Kona.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Take a 35 minute coffee plantation tour, sample famous Kona coffee and take home a souvenir gift.

35 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Known as the “Place of Refuge. Go back in time to this sacred site, rich in Hawaiian history and culture. Discover the significance of this refuge and gain insight into the island’s captivating past.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Savor the flavors of Hawaii with a delectable malasada and lunch which is packed “to go” – both are included in the tour price.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Leisurely stroll along the shore, soak up the sun and select a picnic spot for a brief respite midway through the tour.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kilauea Visitor Center – 30 Minutes
Kilauea Caldera Overlook (Uekahuna) – 15 Minutes
Wahinekapu (Steam Vents) – 20 minutes

Lunch On Your Own – 60 Minutes

1 hour 5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Marvel at majestic Kilauea from this key lookout point. Halemaumau, a pit Crater within Kilauea Caldera doubled in size after the recent eruption in May 2018.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Watch billows of steam clouds from hot water vapor rising from the ground at the forested edge of a volcanic crater – known as Wahinekapu.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Historic Hilo Town

1 hour 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

A canopy of Banyan trees lines the road planted by famous people including Amelia Earhart, Babe Ruth and others.

• Admission Ticket Free

The Kamehameha statue honors the monarch who founded the Kingdom of Hawaii.

• Admission Ticket Free

Rainbows magically form in the mist among the rainforest canopy – the broad waterfall empties into a beautiful pool below.

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Highlights

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Infants must sit on laps
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Passengers must provide date of birth and gender at the time of booking per TSA requirements
The interisland airfare may fluctuate based on flight availability. Additional fees may be required to be paid by the customer in these cases.
Passengers with asthma and other respiratory problems should please consider other tour offerings to avoid potential health problems resulting from exposure to fumes
Lava sightings not guaranteed
IMPORTANT: The name you enter at the time of booking must exactly match what appears on your valid government-issued I.D. photo I.D. that you will use during travel. This is a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and FAA requirement and there is no flexibility with this policy. A valid government-issued ID (passport for non-US citizens) is required on the day of travel. If a passenger is denied boarding, there will be no refund.
Special Needs requests must be called in to the local supplier AT LEAST 1 week prior to tour date.
Interisland flight times and routes are subject to change
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Included/Excluded

Tour narration by a professional, local expert Hawaiian guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Interisland R/T airfare (airfare overage charge may apply)
All Admission Fees

Gratuities
Transportation to and from Honolulu Airport
Airline flight overage charges

Durations

14 to 16 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

300 Rodgers Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96819, USA

from 665 $