Grand Circle Island & Volcano Tour

Hawaii Island is the youngest and largest island in the Hawaiian chain and has earned its nickname “Big Island”.  Nearly twice as big as all the other Hawaiian Islands combined its sheer size is remarkable and the adventures to be had are endless. You can travel through 10 of the worlds 14 climate zones while visiting.   From the geological features at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to the snow-capped heights of Maunakea; from the lush valleys and waterfalls of Hilo and to the jet-black sands of Punaluu Beach, the island of Hawaii is unrivaled in its diversity and beauty.  It’s a lot to see but if you have only a day, we got you covered!

Tour Highlights:

• Mauna Loa Volcano (seen in the distance)
• Pu’uhonua O Honaunau National Park* (known as the “Place of Refuge”)
• Famous Punalu‘u Bakery * (Lunch on own)
• Punalu‘u Black Sand Beach*
• Kau Coffee Mill – Seed to Cup Tour
• Hawaii Volcanoes National Park*
  • Halema’uma’u Crater* – viewed from steam vents; remarkably changed since June 2018
  • Kilauea Visitor Center* – park updates & educational displays
  • Steam Vents* – groundwater seeps down to hot volcanic rocks forming steam clouds
  • Thurston Lava Tube*
• Hilo Town, King Kamehameha Statue & Shinmachi Tsunami Memorial
• Rainbow Falls*
• Return to Kona via famous Saddle Road (with views of many volcanoes)
  *Denotes tour stops. Viewing of lava is not guaranteed due to external factors outside our control.