Top Big Island of Hawaii Nature Walks

Experience big skies and incredible nighttime views on this Mauna Kea stargazing trip with a small group. Join no more than 28 guests for a pre-trip picnic at a historic Hawaiian ranch, proceeded by a ride in a 4x4 luxury van to the summit of the Big Island's tallest peak. After admiring a sunset view, continue down to 9,000 feet (2,743 meters) for a stargazing session, complete with a telescope, hot chocolate, and dessert. The trip also includes a guide and a hooded parka to keep you warm.

Delve into Hawaii’s history and prepare to get wet on this full-day waterfall adventure tour of the Big Island’s Kohala coast. Begin with a drive up the Kona coastline past lava flows, and take in sweeping views from the old Kohala Mule Station lookout. Rumble through the rugged landscape in an off-road vehicle and hike along the tunnels and aqueducts of a historic sugar plantation. Admire the seven Kohala waterfalls and cool off with a dip under the final cascade. A picnic lunch and hotel transport are included.

Discover Hawaii's Big Island which is famous for volcanoes—on an off-road craters Tour. Hop aboard a 4 Wheel Drive van for a breathtaking ride up the side of the Hualalai volcano. You'll pass giant craters and among both rainforest and lunar landscapes climbing 6,000 feet to explore an incredible lava tube on foot. Afterward, spend some time at a local brewery where you'll have an opportunity to sample the local brews.

Explore the world’s most active volcano on a private eco tour around Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. These 3- and 6-hour, education-based explorations focus on the native flora and fauna, the geology and the amazing Hawaiian culture that still thrives on the volcano today. Experience the highlights of Kilauea’s summit area, including a sunset eruption viewing or hike to both the hidden and highlight areas of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

Delight in the awe-inspiring sunset at the top of Mauna Kea, the highest point in the Pacific. Your guide will share historic accounts of the Big Island. Stand amidst the world’s largest collection of research telescopes. Two of the eight telescopes which took the first photos of the black hole are here. Sip a hot beverage during your private star show and view planets with a Celestron telescope. Your guide will take astrophotography photos of you with a DSLR camera and email them to you.

Explore Hawaii's active volcano with our GPS driving tour app! Shaka Guide is your perfect companion with turn-by-turn directions, information on what to look for, places to explore, and a truckload of interesting stories and Hawaiian legends of this powerful volcano. Skip the tour bus & explore Big Island at your own pace for a fraction of the cost with the best self-guided audio GPS tours for Hawaii! Rated the #1 best GPS tour app for Hawaii with over 6,000+ raving reviews and 200,000+ downloads. Why you need it: ✅ You don't need service because you can download the tours & use them offline ✅ Much cheaper than a tour bus at only $4.99 for lifetime access ✅ Save time planning your trip because we have the best stops lined up ✅ Freedom to stop and go as you please, unlike a tour bus where you are confined to the pre-determined route (no fun!) ✅ Hear fun stories & great local music along the way

Explore the Big Island through the eyes of a photographer on this full-day tour. Traveling with a photographer guide means you and your small group of just eight people will have the best possible chance of getting frame-worthy vacation photos. Highlights include the scenic Saddle Road, the black lava fields, Hawaiian snow, Rainbow and Akaka Falls, and the Waipio Valley Lookout, among others.

*A cruise ship-friendly activity. Contact Tara Pruett @ HANG OUT WITH A LOCAL with questions, for pickups outside of the range listed herein and for private tours! ALOHA! We offer a playful, genuinely local experience with a local guide. On this epic tour, you will see the major sites like the volcano, lava tube, and waterfall. You'll also enjoy lunch at an awesome lunch place and visit our beautiful Carlsmith Beach Park to scout for turtles and whales - all in one day - a rare find! As you're guided by our light-hearted, and knowledgeable local guide, you'll hear about daily living in Hawai'i and Hawaiian customs. You will be delighted with local snacks during the tour (the snacks are free), and we stop at the best place for lunch plus at a delicious bakery where we point out local favorites. Delicious and interesting! After that, we will go to a beautiful beach for spotting fish, turtles, and even humpback whales when in season! *Route may be altered based on the weather

Come with us as we explore the fascinating volcanic landscape looping around the southern coast of the Big Island! Shaka Guide is your perfect companion with turn-by-turn directions, information on what to do & see, and a truckload of interesting stories and Hawaiian legends of this amazing island! Skip the tour bus & explore Big Island at your own pace for a fraction of the cost with the best self-guided audio GPS tours for Hawaii! Rated the #1 best GPS tour app for Hawaii with over 6,000+ raving reviews and 200,000+ downloads. Why you need it: ✅ You don't need service because you can download the tours & use them offline ✅ Much cheaper than a tour bus at only $9.99 for lifetime access ✅ Save time planning your trip because we have the best stops lined up ✅ Freedom to stop and go as you please, unlike a tour bus where you are confined to the pre-determined route (no fun!) ✅ Hear cool and fun stories along the way (and some corny joke's that might make you laugh)

Shaka Guide's driving tour app works like a tour guide in your car! On this tour drive along beautiful green coastlines, through tropical jungle roads, and go star gazing on the tallest mountain in the world. We've done our research so you will not miss a thing! Just sit back and listen to fun stories along the way. Skip the tour bus & explore Big Island at your own pace for a fraction of the cost with the best self-guided audio GPS tours for Hawaii! Rated the #1 best GPS tour app for Hawaii with over 6,000+ raving reviews and 200,000+ downloads. Why you need it: ✅ You don't need service because you can download the tours & use them offline ✅ Much cheaper than a tour bus at only $9.99 for lifetime access ✅ Save time planning your trip because we have the best stops lined up ✅ Freedom to stop and go as you please, unlike a tour bus where you are confined to the pre-determined route (no fun!) ✅ Hear cool and fun stories along the way (and some corny joke's that might make you laugh)

*A cruise ship friendly activity. Contact us with questions and for private experiences! ALOHA! We offer a playful, genuinely local experience with a native guide. As you're guided by our light-hearted, and knowledgeable native guides, you'll hear about their daily lives in Hawai'i, as well as, old Hawaiian customs. On this epic tour, you will see a: -healing island -top surf spot -former sumo wrestling locale -422 ft waterfall -statue of the King that unified the Hawaiian Islands -beach park with extremely cold water springing up into it from Mauna Kea -Hawaiian treasure from the Waipi’o Valley Lookout To top it all off, you will also enjoy a picnic lunch from an epic local place and try authentic local snacks (the snacks are free)! All this in one relaxing tropical day - a rare find! *Route may be altered based on the weather

*A cruise ship-friendly activity. Contact Tara Pruett @ HANG OUT WITH A LOCAL with questions, for pickups outside of the range listed herein, for private tours & for last-minute tour requests! ALOHA! As a guide, I often find that I've only encountered a guest on their final days on the island. There is so much more they could have seen and done had they taken one of my tours first. Thus, the birth of this tour - for the person who wants to enjoy an epic tour, as well as, receive an orientation of the island for an optimal island experience - not to mention to find out about the really cool local spots for food! In addition to all this cool stuff, you'll be guided by one of our light-hearted, and knowledgeable locals, hear about their daily lives in Hawai'i, as well as, old Hawaiian customs. Search Tripadvisor for our listing: "Turtles, Whales, Waterfall & Lava Excursion with Epic Lunch & Bakery Stops" to find our glowing 5-star reviews. *Route may be altered based on the weather

You will see beautiful sites and also experience profound relaxation, healing, and empowered transformation as you practice aquatic meditation.

*A cruise ship friendly activity. Contact us with questions and for private experiences! ALOHA! We offer a playful, genuinely local experience with a native guide who will delight you with stories of daily life in Hawai'i and Hawaiian customs. On this epic tour, you will see major sites like: - the Kilauea volcano, - a lava tube (when open), and - beaches and parks on Banyan Drive in Hilo We start our adventure at the best local restaurant to pick up a delectable meal for a picnic on the Kilauea. How many people can say they’ve picnicked on an active volcano in Hawai'i? So epic! In addition to all this goodness, your guide will share top things to do in the area and give highlights of the parks and beaches along Banyan Drive. Guests find this information super helpful in making the most of their vacation. This is going to be fun! *Route may be altered based on the weather

During this tour you will be provided with an intimate and unique experience told through the voices and faces of people who lived through and witnessed the 2018 Lower East Rift Zone eruption. This is a unique and one of kind experience that is not available anywhere else. We will drive you to each of the four different properties to explore with a guided tour. You will learn about the 2018 eruption, the history of each property and the opportunity to ask questions of the owners who witnessed the eruption first hand. Each property has its own story along with providing special features and views. One of a kind views and and experiences Walk thru a fissure 200 degree steam vents Walk over still steaming cracks Walk around the remnants of a burned down home from the eruption. Views of several of the fissures Sights, sounds and smells of a recent eruption. A yard with huge cracks all across it. Stories from firsthand accounts of people who lived through and witnessed the eruption.

Spend the morning exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National park, where you tour Kilauea, an active volcano. Learn about the island’s most active volcano, and steam rising from its volcanic vents. After a picnic lunch (provided) continue on through Hilo along the coast to Umauma Falls where your adventure begins. Take four thrilling turns gliding across the zip-lines over the river and waterfalls as you take in panoramic views of the mountains and ocean around you. Please see restrictions and requirements for zip-line participants.

Experience some of the Big Island’s top attractions during this day trip to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the sights around Hilo. Learn all about volcanoes as you marvel at Halema'uma'u crater and explore the massive Kilauea Volcano. After an included picnic lunch, you’ll see Rainbow Falls and visit a black sand beach known for its green sea turtles.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is unlike anywhere else on the planet, where one of the world’s most active volcanoes sends lava dripping towards the sea, and a towering mountain lies dormant and ready to pop. On this tour of the National Park, hear the legends of Madame Pele, the mythical Hawaiian fire goddess, a tour from Hilo to the eastern coastline and climb to the rim of Kilauea volcano. On this small group tour, your guide will customize the pace and number of sights. When you book, note your lunch requirements in the checkout field.