3 to 6 hours (Approx.)

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Get a taste of paradise on Hawaii’s Big Island. This driving tour guides you along the island’s picturesque coast and through lush jungle scenery. Lounge on pristine beaches, hike atop dormant volcanoes, go snorkeling in crystal-clear water, and more—all while learning about the fascinating history of this island and the people who call it home. Plus, learn about Hawaiian history, visit ancient burial grounds, and really get to know this island’s rich culture.

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

Description

Stop At: Hilo, Hilo, Hawaii

Hilo is a town on Hawaii, commonly called the Big Island, in the state of Hawaii. It’s known for Wailuku River State Park, featuring Waianuenue, or Rainbow Falls, with its colorful mist effects. The bubbling basalt-lava rock pools known as the Boiling Pots are nearby. To the south is Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home to rainforests and the active Kilauea and Mauna Loa volcanoes.

Note: This 75-mile-long tour covers the essentials of the Big Island in 3-6 hours.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: 203 Kilauea Ave, 203 Kilauea Ave, Hilo, HI 96720, USA

The deck is a steel grid which creates a singing sound from the tires of cars driving on it.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Scenic Outlook Park, 10-33 Mamalahoa Hwy, Hilo, HI 96720, USA

Quiet peaceful location to just sit and relax

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Honoli'i Beach Park, 180 Kahoa St, Hilo, Hawaii 96720

Popular with surfers, this picturesque cove is located less than two miles from downtown Hilo. It’s rocky bottom and occasional strong currents make it less of a swimming beach and more of a great spot for experienced surfers and watching surfing pros. Limited parking; must be able to climb down/up stairs to get to this beach.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Onomea Bay Trail, 27-547 Mamalahoa Hwy, Papaikou, HI 96781, USA

Discover this 0.8-km out-and-back trail near Pepeekeo, Hawaii. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 13 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and walking. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve and Garden, 27-717 Old Mamalahoa Hwy, Papaikou, Hawaii 96781

The Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve and Garden is a nonprofit botanical garden and nature preserve

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Sugar Mill Road, Sugar Mill Rd, Papaikou, HI, USA

Small Waterfall

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Kolekole Beach Park, 328015015, Mamalahoa Hwy, Honomu, HI 96728, USA

Kolekole Beach Park is a Hawaii county park on the island of Hawaii.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: 19 HI-19, 19 HI-19, Honomu, HI 96728, USA

World Botanical Gardens and Waterfalls is a commercial botanical gardens with a large waterfall, located between Umauma and Hakalau, at the corner of Leopolino Road and Hawaii Belt Road, State Highway 19, 16 miles north of Hilo, Island of Hawaiʻi, Hawaii.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Laupahoehoe Train Museum, 36-2377 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd, Laupahoehoe, HI 96764, USA

The purpose of the Laupahoehoe Train Museum is to preserve, promote and protect the historic, cultural, educational, social, civic and economic interests of the North Hilo and Hamakua districts, while highlighting the history of the railroads on the island of Hawaii.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Laupahoehoe Point Cemetery, Laupahoehoe, Hawaii

On April 1, 1946 the Big Island of Hawaiʻi was struck by the so-called "April Fools Day tsunami", originating from the Aleutian Islands earthquake. Approximately 160 people on the island were killed. While the greatest number of deaths occurred in Hilo, the school building at Laupāhoehoe was inundated, and twenty students and four teachers were drowned. A monument to the dead now stands on Laupāhoehoe Point.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Kohala Coast, Hawaii

As you drive 20-minutes north of Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport, you’ll marvel at the rugged lava fields surrounding you. You may not see it from Queen Kaahumanu Highway, but the Kohala Coast is where you’ll find some of the island’s finest resorts.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Anna Ranch Heritage Center, 65-1480 Kawaihae Rd, Waimea, Hawaii 96743

Anna Ranch Heritage Center is a former cattle ranch in Waimea, Hawaii County, Hawaii named for Anna Leialoha Lindsey Perry-Fiske (1900–1995).

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Hapuna Beach, Hapuna Beach, Hawaii 96743, USA

The largest of the island's white sand beaches, Hapuna Beach has consistently been rated on international Top Ten lists of the islands’ best beaches.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Kings Hwy Foot Trail, Island Gourmet Markets, 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa, Hawaii 96738

Get to know this 7.7-km out-and-back trail near Waikoloa Village, Hawaii. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 44 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and trail running.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Buddha Point, Ocean tower, Hilton, 69-425 Waikōloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738, USA

Picturesque lookout point offering sweeping views of the ocean, sunset & passing whales.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Waikoloa Beach, Waikoloa Beach, Puako, HI 96738, USA

Waikoloa Beach is an area located on the South Kohala coast on the island of Hawaii and is located in the census-designated place of Puako. It can be confused for Waikoloa Village, a CDP in the same "ahupuaʻa" and is also known as "Waikoloa".

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Kiholo Bay, 71-1890 Queen Ka'ahumanu Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA

Kīholo Bay is located in the ahupua`a of Pu`u Wa`awa`a in the North Kona District on the Big Island of Hawaii. the land surrounding the bay is flanked to the South by a lava flow from Mount Hualalai ca. 1801 and another flow from Mauna Loa in 1859.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Kekaha Kai State Park, Hawaii

Kekaha Kai State Park, formerly known as Kona Coast State Park, is a beach park located along the north Kona coast on the island of Hawaiʻi. The main beach areas are Maniniʻowali Bay, Makalawena beach at Puʻu Aliʻi Bay, and Mahaiʻula Bay.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park, 73-4786 Kanalani St, #14, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740

Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park is a United States National Historical Park located in the Kona District on the Big island of Hawaiʻi in the U.S. state of Hawaiʻi. It includes the National Historic Landmarked archaeological site known as the Honokōhau Settlement.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Kailua-Kona, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Public park with white sand beach & rocky shoreline, offering lifeguard-overseen swimming & surfing.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Hulihe'e Palace, 75-5718 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740

Small beach & reef with generally calm water, making it a popular place to snorkel.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Magic Sands Beach Park, Ali'i Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA

The Kuamoʻo Burials (also known as the Lekeleke Burial Grounds) is a historic Hawaiian burial site for warriors killed during a major battle in 1819.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Kahalu’u Beach Park, Ali‘i Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA

Captain Cook is a census-designated place in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaiʻi, in the United States, located in the District of South Kona. The community, within the land division of Kealakekua, is so named because the post office for the area was located in the Captain Cook Coffee Co. during the early 1900s.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Lekeleke Burial Ground, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park is a United States National Historical Park located on the west coast of the island of Hawaiʻi in the U.S. state of Hawaii.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park, State Hwy 160, Hōnaunau, HI 96726, USA

Pāhala is a census-designated place in Hawaiʻi County, Hawaiʻi, United States. The population was 1,356 at the 2010 census.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Honaunau, Honaunau, Hawaii

Kīlauea is an active shield volcano in the Hawaiian Islands. Historically, it is the most active of the five volcanoes that together form the Big Island of Hawaiʻi.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Heavenly Hawaiian Kona Coffee Farm & Konalani Coffee Bar, 78-1136 Bishop Rd, Holualoa, Hawaii 96725

Kona coffee is the market name for coffee (Coffea arabica) cultivated on the slopes of Hualalai and Mauna Loa in the North and South Kona Districts of the Big Island of Hawaii. It is one of the most expensive coffees in the world.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Hawaii Belt Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

The Hawaiʻi Belt Road is a modern name for the Māmalahoa Highway and consists of Hawaiʻi state Routes 11, 19, and 190 that encircle the Island of Hawaiʻi.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: 87 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd, 87 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd, Captain Cook, HI 96704, USA

Pebble Beach got its name because instead of a sandy beach it's full of pebbles. The pebbles are black so it gives the appearance of a black sand beach but it won't be sandy here.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Kula Kai Caverns, 92-8864 Lauhala Drive, Ocean View, Hawaii 96737

Centuries-old lava caves & tube systems once used by native tribes for shelter & water collection.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Black Sand Beach Apparel, Punalu'u Black Sand Beach Beach, Pahala, HI 96777, USA

Punaluʻu Beach is a beach between Pāhala and Nāʻālehu on the Big Island of the U.S. state of Hawaii. The beach has black sand made of basalt and created by lava flowing into the ocean which explodes as it reaches the ocean and cools. This volcanic activity is in the Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Mauna Loa Observatory, 1437 Kilauea Ave, Suite 102, Hilo, Hawaii 96720

The Hawai'i Space Exploration Analog and Simulation (HI-SEAS) is a Mars and Moon ... located on a Mars-like site on the Mauna Loa volcano on Hawai'i Island.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is on Hawaii Island (the Big Island). At its heart are the Kīlauea and Mauna Loa active volcanoes. The Crater Rim Drive passes steam vents and the Jaggar Museum, which features volcanology exhibits and a viewpoint overlooking Halema'uma'u Crater. Thick ferns mark the entrance to the Thurston Lava Tube (Nāhuku). The Chain of Craters Road weaves over lava. Trails crisscross the park.

Duration: 10 minutes

Schedule

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Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and an instructions email. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular
How to start the tour: Once onsite, open the Action's Tour Guide App: • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If there are multiple tour versions, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction. • Go to the starting point. (Note: no one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided). • The audio will begin automatically at the starting point. If you face audio issues, visit the FAQ. • Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
Amazing savings: • Driving Tours: Save money by purchasing a single tour for the entire vehicle, avoiding individual fees per person like on a bus tour. Connect your phone to the car speakers to share the audio.
Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. There's no expiration, making it perfect for revisiting on future trips.
Comprehensive Tour Experience: •The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalized stops and photo opportunities.
Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
Memorable Keepsakes: • Utilize the app’s images to create a photo book or share on social media, ensuring you have high-quality, crowd-free memories from your trip.
Preparation: • After booking, download the app and the tour using a strong Wi-Fi connection. • Review the tour at home before your trip for a better experience.
Starting the Tour: • Open the app upon arrival at your destination. • Select the appropriate tour based on your starting point. • Head to the starting location; the audio will begin automatically. • Follow the suggested route and adhere to the speed limit for an optimal experience. • By following these instructions and taking advantage of the app's features, users can enjoy a personalized, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.