Big Island Shore Excursions & Private Tours

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 10/10 — STOP SEARCHING! RAE IS THE GUIDE YOU WANT FOR THE BIG ISLAND! 🌺🌴 From the moment you first reach out to Rae, he makes you feel like ‘ohana (family)! He isn’t just a tour guide—he’s a true local who knows the Big Island inside and out, including exactly where to go, when to go, and how to make your experience unforgettable! When we visited, several cruise ships were docked on the island, which meant some of the most popular attractions were packed with tourists. But here’s where Rae’s experience really shined! Because we booked his VIP private tour, he was able to customize our Circle Island adventure, adjusting our stops and timing so we could still experience some of the island’s most incredible sights without fighting the crowds! That kind of local knowledge and flexibility is priceless! And let’s talk about the transportation! Rae’s van was modern, exceptionally clean, comfortable, and fully air-conditioned—a HUGE plus when spending the day exploring Hawaii! It made traveling around the island an absolute pleasure. Having a cool, comfortable place to relax between stops made the entire experience even better. This wasn’t your typical crowded tour bus experience; it was truly private, comfortable, and first-class from start to finish! And the VIP treatment didn’t stop there! Rae went above and beyond throughout the entire day. He welcomed us with beautiful Hawaiian floral leis, surprised us with delicious local treats in his van, and made special stops along the way—including a chance to enjoy authentic Kona coffee! Another little thing that made a BIG difference? Rae was more than happy to take photos for us throughout the day! He never made us feel rushed and didn’t hesitate to grab our camera or phone to capture those special moments together. Instead of one person always being stuck behind the camera, we were able to actually be in the pictures together! It’s those thoughtful touches that separate a good tour guide from a truly exceptional one. What made the experience even more memorable was Rae’s genuine hospitality and the Hawaiian history, culture, and stories he shared throughout the day. You could tell he truly loves his island and takes pride in sharing it with others. He didn’t just drive us around and point out landmarks—he made us feel connected to the place we were visiting. Even after our tour, Rae continued to be an incredible resource, offering fantastic recommendations for other places to explore on the Kona side of the island. His knowledge and hospitality extended well beyond the tour itself! Our day with Rae was truly one of the highlights of our Hawaiian vacation! If you’re looking for a private, knowledgeable, experienced, and genuinely personable guide who provides a clean, comfortable ride and a personalized adventure around the Big Island, I cannot recommend Rae highly enough! 10 OUT OF 10! 🌟 Seriously, STOP SHOPPING AROUND AND BOOK WITH RAE! You won’t regret it. You’re not just booking a tour—you’re getting an authentic Hawaiian experience with someone who treats you like family. Mahalo, Rae, for making our Big Island adventure so special! 🤙🌺

We had an excellent tour in Hilo Hawaii with Rae. Despite the rain, he made the experience enjoyable and kept things fun and personable. Many people cancelled because of the weather, but we’re glad we didn’t. We got to see a beautiful part of the island with a guide who was very accommodating, knowledgeable, and friendly. I highly recommend this tour. -Scott L.

This tour is the complete experience . Our driver,Rae was the best from beginning to end. Everything we wanted to do and more was covered. Rae is exceptional. Very knowledgeable and easy to understand. Well worth the price. If we come back we will look for him again

Rae is a kind, polite man. He put together a last minute tour for us which was outstanding! He offered us drinks snacks, games and prizes. He is very knowledgeable of the history of the island and would definitely recommend him for a tour.

What a wonderful and educational experience with Rae! He took us to all fantastic places and experiences!

We had a great tour with Rae on Kona today.

Rea was an excellent tour guide very knowledgeable, friendly, we knew when we first meet Rea we would be well looked after & have a fun day. We would highly recommend him. You travel in a lovely comfortable AC van with plenty of room. Rea even took us to the Lava cave . Also gave us options were to go on his tour. Rea is number one in our books Thanks so much for every thing you did Rea. Tom & Karen New Zealand.

We had a great time with ray very high standard and the best part was the knowledge that has been passed on thanks mate from Brian and jannine from nz