Grand Circle Tour Of The Big Island

View The Beauty of the Big Island

Don’t miss a thing on this Grand Circle Island tour of Hawaiʻi’s largest landmass. Get a jump on the day with a morning pick up at your hotel, in Kona or Hilo (or even from Honolulu). Take in the island views as you cruise the island’s best cultural, historic, scenic, and island-style sites. The guided day-long tour will ensure you visit all the must-see spots on the Big Island. In a single day, you will have breathtaking views of cascading waterfalls, feel the crunch a lava fields under your shoes, glimpse the turtles lounging on the blacks sands of a picture-perfect tropical beach, and indulge the senses with flavors of world-famous Kona coffee and buttery macadamia nuts. Coffee connoisseurs will delight over a tour of famed Royal Kona Coffee headquarters.

Round out your full-day experience with a visit to a native Hawaiian garden and historically-significant sites including the re-creation of an ancient fishing village and commemorative sites for Hilo’s tsunami victims as well as the legendary island unifier, King Kamehameha. We also visit famed Rainbow Falls in Hilo too! With easy pick up and drop off, your tour of this large island is stress-free. Sit back and enjoy the Big Island experience.

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Grand Circle Island Tour Details

Highlights

Circumnavigate the Big Island
Tour the south coast
Take a stop from some Kona coffee
See famed black sand beaches
Explore incredible Volcanoes National Park, Kilauea Iki crater, steam bluffs, fern tree jungle and more

Enjoy a no-host lunch
Browse through displays at the Kilauea Visitor Center & at other stops
Check out Beautiful Rainbow Falls in Hilo
Multiple stops to experience the aloha feeling

Price & Availability

Starting From Kona

Adult	$137.99
Child (3-12yrs)	$102.99

Starting From Hilo

Adult	$237.99
Child (3-12yrs)	$202.99

Starting From Honolulu (Interisland Flights Included)

Adult	$480.00
Child (3-12yrs)	$445.00

This tour departs from the Kona side of the Big Island and operates daily.

Pickup Information

Pick-up is provided from major Kona hotels, in Hilo from the hotels and pier as well as at the airport when you purchase the tour option starting from Oahu.

Departure from

Mauna Kea & Hapuna Prince area hotels: 6:00am
Mauna Lani & Orchid: 6:15am
Waikoloa area hotels: 6:30 am
Kailua-Kona area hotels: 7:00 am
Keauhou area hotels: 7:30 am

We are not permitted to pick up in residential areas or at B&B.

Phone our office 24-hours prior to tour to reconfirm your pick-up time and place.

Special Instructions

Tour highlights are subject to change without notice due to National Park Service advisories, weather advisories, traffic advisories, road closures/detours, venue hours of operations, etc.
Walking/hiking on rough, uneven lava surfaces may be involved but is not mandatory.
There will be moderate walking, so please wear comfortable shoes and attire. Packing a light jacket is advised.
If you require any special accommodations due to disability including wheelchair accessibility, please make them known at the time of booking.
Volcanic fumes can be hazardous. Visitors with heart or breathing problems and infants, young children, and pregnant women may want to check with a doctor.

Meals

All food must be purchased separately and is not included in the price.

Note: No host lunch at Volcano House (subject to change).

Cancellation Policy

Reservations may be canceled and refunded prior to 48 hours of your tour departure. Tours with flights are subject to additional fees for changes or cancellations at any time. No-shows and cancellations less than 48 hours in advance are non-refundable

Grand Circle Tour Of The Big Island Features

Volcano National Park Kilauea Steam Vents Trail Big Island

Volcano National Park Kilauea Steam Vents Overlook Visitors Big Island

Volcano National Park Kilauea Iki Visitor at Overlook Big Island

Volcano National Park Kilauea Iki Overlook Big Island

Volcano National Park Kilauea Visitor Center Interior Exhibits Big Island

Volcanoes National Park

(Kilauea Visitors Center; Halemaʻumaʻu Crater; Steam Vents, Valcano House)

See the volcano in its entirety – from the educational reaches of the visitors’ center where you are invited to take an in-depth look at the geology and of the volcano, to the hot steam arising from the vents where groundwater and the volcano’s hot temperature converge, to the Volcano House with its prominent crater views and delicious dining options. This exploration of the volcano leaves no (lava) stone unturned.

Hilo Bay Evening Town and Mauna Kea Big Island

Hilo Bay Liliuokalani Park Bridge Big Island

Hilo Downtown Pesto Cafe Big Island by Kathleen Anderson

Hilo & Rainbow Fall State Park

Hilo gets a lot of rain, making this lush area full of beautiful parks, waterfalls, and sights to see inside. The Rainbow Falls earns its name from the rainbows that appear in its mist, this 80-foot waterfall flows year-round. Fresh mountain water cascades over the cliff, beyond a lava cave, splashing into the pools below.

Punalu'u Black Sand Beach Visitor and Waves Big Island

Punalu'u Black Sand Beach and Coconut Trees Big Island

South Coast & Punaluu Black Sand Beach

Sea turtles and visitors alike are drawn to the magic appeal of this black-sand beach. A standout from the typical white sands of Hawaiian beaches, the dark, sandy grains of lava-turned-sand have brought fame to this small stretch of coastline.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best way to reach Kona?

By plane is the main form of transportation between the islands, utilizing Hawaiian Airlines. There currently are no inter-island ferries connecting to Kona from the other main islands. Depending on your flight, enjoy views of Mauna Loa, the main volcanic mountain on the island, or Kilauea, the world's most active volcano, as you arrive at the Big Island.

What is the scenery like on the island?

Kona has a very diverse landscape, and frequently changes, thus providing excellent variety for your tour. It will progress from tropical valleys, layered in mist and dotted with ferns, to the cascading waterfalls on the cliffs, all the way to the barren, black lava landscape of the coast. In your tour, enjoy a stop at Rainbow Falls, a series of beautiful waterfalls cascading down the cliffs, and a stop at the unique black sand beaches of Punalu‘u.

What food is available for lunch at the Volcano House?

This scenic restaurant offers various options, each with a Hawaiian spin to them, and includes salads, sushi, burgers, and pizzas. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Halema'uma'u Crater and the Kilauea Caldera with your meal. Volcano House offers gluten-free options, and the ability to make most meals gluten-free with slight alterations. Lunch is not included in the price for this tour.

Are the buses comfortable?

Our buses come equipped with air conditioning, and comfortable, supportive seats. Enjoy 360° views of scenic Hawaii, including the lush landscape of the Kaʻū Forest Reserve, backdropped by a series of iconic mountains, including the world's most active volcano. Soak in the sights of Volcano National Park, and potentially spot flowing lava.

Will there be walking involved?

This bus tour will have a variety of scenic and educational stops, with walking involved to allow you to truly experience each portion of the Big Island, as well as opportunities to stretch your legs. Please be aware of this if you have any health limitations, and contact us directly at 808-379-3701, with questions. We look forward to having you!

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