Big Island Hawaii Tours from Kona & Hilo

Make the most of your time in Hilo with a small group tour designed around your cruise schedule, starting at 9:00 AM and returning safely before departure.

Hilo Cruise Day Tour Itinerary
Boarding: 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
Departure: 8:45 AM – 9:00 AM
Return: By 3:00 PM
Meeting Point: Hilo Cruise Ship Terminal

 
Morning Pickup
Meet outside the Hilo Cruise Port and check in with our team. Please arrive during the boarding window. The van will depart between 8:45 AM and 9:00 AM.

Tour Schedule
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
Boarding at Hilo Cruise Terminal

8:45 AM – 9:00 AM
Departure from port

9:15 AM – 9:40 AM
Rainbow Falls

9:45 AM – 10:05 AM
Boiling Pots and Wailuku River

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
Akaka Falls State Park

11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
Hilo Town (lunch and free time)

1:00 PM – 1:25 PM
Liliuokalani Gardens

1:35 PM – 2:00 PM (time permitting)
Richardson Ocean Park

2:15 PM – 3:00 PM
Return to Hilo Cruise Terminal

Make the most of your time in Kona with a small group tour designed around cruise arrivals, with departure at 9:15 AM and a smooth return before your ship leaves.

Kona Cruise Day Tour Itinerary
Boarding: 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
Departure: 8:45 AM – 9:00 AM
Return: By 3:00 PM
Meeting Point: Kona Cruise Pier (tender dock)

 
Morning Pickup
Meet near the Kona Pier tender area. Our team will guide you to the vehicle. Please arrive during the boarding window. The van departs between 8:45 AM and 9:00 AM.

Tour Schedule
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
Boarding at Kona Pier

8:45 AM – 9:00 AM
Departure from pier

9:10 AM – 9:30 AM
Aliʻi Drive scenic coastal route

9:45 AM – 10:30 AM
Kona Coffee Farm experience

10:45 AM – 11:05 AM
Painted Church (St. Benedict’s)

11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau (Place of Refuge)

12:15 PM – 1:00 PM
South Kona stop (lunch, snacks, or shopping)

1:15 PM – 1:45 PM
Coastal viewpoints and photo stops

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Return to Kona Pier

Experience the complete Island of Hawaiʻi in one unforgettable day. This full circle island journey takes you across lava fields, rainforests, waterfalls, historic towns, and volcanic landscapes. 

Circle Island Grand Tour Itinerary
Boarding: 7:45 AM – 8:15 AM
Departure: 8:15 AM – 8:30 AM
Return: By 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Meeting Point: Kona Area Pickup (Hotel or Designated Location)

 
Morning Pickup
Pickup begins in the Kona area. Exact location provided after booking. Please be ready during the boarding window. Tour departs between 8:15 AM and 8:30 AM.

Tour Schedule
7:45 AM – 8:15 AM
Boarding and pickups in Kona area

8:15 AM – 8:30 AM
Departure

8:45 AM – 9:15 AM
Aliʻi Drive scenic coastal departure

9:45 AM – 10:15 AM
South Kona and Kaʻū volcanic landscapes

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach (time permitting)

11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
Hilo Town drive through and lunch stop

12:45 PM – 1:10 PM
Rainbow Falls

1:20 PM – 1:45 PM
Liliuokalani Gardens

2:15 PM – 3:30 PM
Hamakua Coast scenic drive and stops

3:45 PM – 4:15 PM
Waipio Valley lookout (time permitting)

4:15 PM – 6:00 PM
Return to Kona area