"Hop" to the Big Island from Oahu on a short 45-minute flight and enjoy a full day of stunning sights on this Hawaii Grand Circle tour that stops at Punaluu Black Sand Beach, Volcanoes National Park, and many other incredible landscapes. You’ll get to see for yourself why the Big Island is considered one of the most beautiful places in the world. From lava fields to jungles to coffee plantations, there’s so much to explore on this Hawaii 1-day tour. Put on some comfortable shoes, grab your camera, and get ready for an adventure!
Hawaii Island is the youngest island in the Hawaiian chain, and it’s home to a number of unique ecosystems, all of which you’ll get to experience on this Hawaii tour. One of the most notable stops on this Hawaii Island tour is Volcanoes National Park. The park, which spans more than 300,000 acres, features two major active volcanoes, Kilauea and Mauna Loa. These two volcanoes are among the most active and massive in the world. In addition to seeing these volcanoes, you will get to visit lava fields, steam vents, and the famous Punaluu Black Sand Beach.
You’ve never seen a beach quite like this before: Punaluu Black Sand Beach is the result of volcanic lava flowing into the ocean and exploding as it cools off. The beach’s black sand is a stark contrast to the white sand you might be accustomed to. While you enjoy the jet black shore, be on the lookout for green sea turtles. This site is a common nesting area for these endangered creatures. Just make sure you look and don’t touch. Aside from visiting Punaluu Black Sand Beach and Volcanoes National Park, you’ll stop by Rainbow Falls State Park, the Thurston Lava Tube, the Jaggar Museum, and the Hamakua Macadamia Nut Farm. You may also see Parker Ranch, the Kealakekua Bay Overlook and Fern Tree Jungle on your journey.
If you want to squeeze in Hawaii’s highlights in a single day, look no further than this convenient sightseeing tour. This comprehensive excursion ensures that you will see the very best all in one exciting day.
Please Note: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed in any way once your order has been placed. All guests must bring a valid ID for airport security check-in. International guests must bring a valid passport for airport security check-in. Smoking is not permitted in the National Park. Please be assured that both Hilo and Kona remain largely unaffected by the current eruption of Kilauea volcano and that it is still safe to travel to the Big Island of Hawaii (Hawaii Island). The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is currently closed, however, this tour will continue to operate with a modified itinerary until the park has reopened. The modified itinerary is: Pu’u Kohola Heiau, Hamakua Macadamia Nut Farm, Akaka Falls, Imiloa Sky Garden, Big Island Candies, drive through Lili’uokalani Gardens, King Kamehameha Statue, Rainbow Falls, and Return to Kona via Saddle Road.
