This exclusive, upscale tour of the Hamakua Coast takes you along the northern edge of the Big Island. Avoiding the large tour crowds, you’ll pass through the hot, dry lands of Kona to the tropical, lush green rainforest. A brief stop is made at the Parker Ranch, one of the oldest and largest cattle ranches in the United States, spreading across approximately 150,000 acres of the island. Next to the Parker Ranch in Waimea, an old cowboy town with beautiful green rolling hills.

Next you will view some of the Big Island’s most beautiful waterfalls, including the famous Akaka and Kahuna Falls.

Your exclusive drive down some of Hawaii’s old highways and back roads bring you to Lauphoehoe. Learn about the devastating tsunami in 1946 and how it affected the locals who lived there. Afterward, the road twists and turns through a lush tropical rain forest, which is lined with streams of tiny waterfalls. As you drive past this Hawaiian paradise, you’ll see the Onomea Arch which is a sea arch, fabled to have been created by King Kamehameha himself when he threw a spear. This natural formation is rumored to have been around for thousands of years before an earthquake in 1956 caused its collapse.

After the scenic drive past the Onomea Bay, have the opportunity to see the Kaumana Lava Tube, which is located on the edge of the main city. As you travel into the cave, examine the effects of cooled molten lava on the ceiling, walls, and floor, an undoubtedly fascinating view!

Hawaii has something for every traveler. On this Kona tour, you’ll find yourself enjoying island history, scenery and culture at some of the area’s top attractions. Join us now for a tropical adventure!

This coastline tour provides the perfect opportunity to capture the area’s natural beauty. You’ll have the chance to travel along the Kailua-Kona coastline and look at beautiful surf breaks and white sand beaches. During the tour, you’ll stop at multiple attractions including Kalahu’u Beach Park and Kuamo’o Bay. The former is a favorite snorkeling location for locals; the park is known for its large population of sea turtles. As for Kuamo’o Bay, it was once the site of a notable battle and doubles as a burial location.

Kona is known for its delicious coffee, and you’ll get to try some on a farm tour at a local coffee plantation established in 1850. Next you’ll visit Pu’uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park, a sacred refuge site. Here, individuals who broke sacred laws could escape the punishment of death; anyone who entered this place was considered untouchable. Before heading back to Kona, pay a visit to the scenic Kealakekua Bay and its notable Captain Cook monument.

After a fun-filled morning of culture and history, leisurely spend the rest of your day in Kailua-Kona browsing local boutiques or with your toes in the sand at the beach just along the waterfront.

This unique and memorable Historic Kona excursion takes you back in time with a tour of Pu’uhonua O Honaunau National Historic Park, a sanctuary of Hawaii’s past, where traditional Hawaiian lifestyle is preserved. This ancient Hawaiian village of refuge for “kapu,” or lawbreakers, features ancient temples and wooden images that depict stories from the past. Today, the park continues to serve as a sanctuary for those seeking a peaceful destination, and a haven for many species of wildlife that have made the park their home.

From the park, take a scenic drive to magnificent Kealakekua Bay, with its spectacular view from the hillside over the bay, home to an underwater preserve, and the place where a monument to the infamous Captain Cook stands. This is the very spot where he sailed in to discover Hawaii, was received as the god Lono, and then proved to be a mortal and slain.

Another stop on the tour is the “Painted Church,” overlooking Kealakekua Bay. The church, painted by Belgian priests arriving in the late 19th century, is often referred to as the “Jewel of South Kona,” serving as both a historical site as well as an active parish.

Your Kona historical tour will also take you to the Kona Coffee Factory, where you will have plenty of time for sampling! Don’t miss this delightful tour of Kona!