Hawaii
SOUTH ISLAND EPIC COASTAL JOURNEY
Duration
8-12 hrs
Audio Points
265
Tour Stops
28
About The Tour
Take a journey through the southern half of Big Island. Drive across barren lava fields that are wedged between two active volcanoes: Mauna Loa and Kilauea. As you travel you’ll come across a black sand beach and local coffee and macadamia nut farms. Take an optional side trip -- don't ...
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Take a journey through the southern half of Big Island. Drive across barren lava fields that are wedged between two active volcanoes: Mauna Loa and Kilauea. As you travel you’ll come across a black sand beach and local coffee and macadamia nut farms. Take an optional side trip -- don't worry, we'll guide you -- to Ka Lae (South Point) for cliff jumping and a hike to a green sand beach. End the day at Mauna Kea, the tallest mountain in Hawaii, for stargazing.
Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour!
• Drink local coffee at Kau Coffee Farm
• Visit a black sand beach
• Stargaze atop Mauna Kea
• Visit an ancient historic site
• Get malasadas and sweet bread at Punalu'u Bakery
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Recommended Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
Tour Starting Point(s): Kona, Waikoloa and Hilo
Direction: Clockwise or Counterclockwise
For even more fun, combine this tour with our Volcanoes National Park Tour!
All Shaka Guide tours come with customer support and a satisfaction guarantee. Tours never expire.
Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour!
• Drink local coffee at Kau Coffee Farm
• Visit a black sand beach
• Stargaze atop Mauna Kea
• Visit an ancient historic site
• Get malasadas and sweet bread at Punalu'u Bakery
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Recommended Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
Tour Starting Point(s): Kona, Waikoloa and Hilo
Direction: Clockwise or Counterclockwise
For even more fun, combine this tour with our Volcanoes National Park Tour!
All Shaka Guide tours come with customer support and a satisfaction guarantee. Tours never expire.
Sample Tour Audio
Tour Welcome Mauna Kea from Waikoloa
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Origin Story & Discovery
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Tour Overview
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Tour Stops
Kona Town
Magic Sands Beach
Kahaluu Beach
Birthplace of Kamehameha The Third
Kuamoo Battlefield and Lekeleke Graveyard
Big Island Bees
Captain Cook Monument/Kealakekua Bay
Pu'uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park or 'The Place Of Refuge'
Two Step Beach
St. Benedict’s Painted Church
Malama Market & Gas
Ka Lae - South Point
(Permanently closed) Mark Twain Monkey Pod Tree
Naalehu Town
Punalu'u Bakeshop, Naalehu Town
Whittington Beach
Punalu'u Black Sand Beach
Kau Coffee Mill
Lava Tree Mold drive
Volcanoes National Park
Orchid Garden
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Farm
Panaewa Rainforest Zoo
Imiloa Astronomy Center
Saddle Road
Mauna Kea Visitor Center
Paradise Meadows
Kipukapuaulu Hike
Customer Reviews
(6905)
Volcano National park tour review
Great tour, very informative. Needed a little more direction for the sea arch.
AdamT90 | 7 months ago | iOSExcellent guide to the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Great narration, directions, insight and advice. And fantastic value! Highly recommended.
Simon Bolster | 7 months ago | AndroidHonestly, words fail me because this guide is ingenious!!! Cheers to the 🤙🏽 team for such amazing and fun way to tour places. I used it for my recent solo Oahu trip and drove through the East and North shore! From Uncle Shaka's brilliant narrative skills, jokes, stories, to the sites, views, highlights, background music, and all, My God! There was never a dull moment! I could drive all day! 😄😄 In fact, at different stops, I started encouraging folks to download the Shaka Guide app! 😃
O O N | 7 months ago | AndroidWhat is an Audio Tour Guide?
Think of us as your personal tour guide in an app. Our tours provide everything a guided tour does, but with the freedom to explore on your terms. Here's how it works:
- GPS triggers audio narration to play automatically as you drive or walk.
- Listen to stories, get local insights, visit must-see stops and get turn-by-turn navigation.
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What is an Audio Tour Guide?
Think of us as your personal tour guide in an app. Our tours provide everything a guided tour does, but with the freedom to explore on your terms. Here's how it works:
- GPS triggers audio narration to play automatically as you drive or walk. Listen to stories, get local insights, visit must-see stops and get turn-by-turn navigation.
- The app works offline so even with spotty service we'll get you where you need to go.
- The app works offline so even with spotty service we'll get you where you need to go.
Pretty cool huh? We think so! Check out our tours and let's explore together.
Tour FAQs
Where does the tour go?
This tour takes across the entire island from Hilo on the eastern coast to Kona in the west. One of the best things about this tour — you can start it from either side of the island depending on your travel plans. The tour travels in a loop, ending where you began, but you can also break it up into multiple days, or combine it with our Volcanoes National Park and Kona Big Kahuna Tours. Here are some of the popular spots you can explore on the tour! Kealakekua BayKuamoo BattlefieldKa Lae (South Point)Papakolea Beach (Green Sand Beach) Kau Coffee FarmPunalu’u Bakery Punalu’u Black Sand BeachVolcanoes National Park (optional side trip, download our Volcanoes National Park tour) Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut FarmMauna Kea Visitor CenterThere’s an optional detour to South Point, where you can cliff jump at the southernmost tip of the United States.For help planning your day check our South Island Epic Coastal Journey suggested itinerary and here's everything you need to know before you go!
What should I pack for the Loop Road to Hana Tour?
Here’s our packing list for this tour. It may seem a little long, but remember, what you bring depends on the activities you choose to do for the day.Layers of clothing and a jacketSneakersHiking ClothesWater BottleBug SprayTowelBathing SuitSandalsSunscreenSun Glasses and/or hatSnacksCash - many stops along the way are cash onlyCar Charger *Very Important*Phone Mount
Can I join the Reverse Road to Hana tour along the route?
Yes! Feel free to join the tour along the route. Just make sure that you follow the numbers in chronological order from where you are starting from. If you don’t begin at one of the tour starting points you’ll miss a few stories, but you’ll still have a great experience.
Can I take the tour in the opposite direction?
Yes! This is one of the few tours that you can do both clockwise and counterclockwise around the island — it truly depends on what works best with your schedule and travel plans. This tour has three starting points: Kona, Waikoloa and Hilo. All directions are the same tour so pick the one that’s best for you!
Should I do the detour to South Point?
It depends. If you’re looking to cliff jump at the southernmost tip of the United States or hike to the green sand beach then we recommend you make the detour. The detour itself takes about an hour, but plan to spend more time if you're going to cliff jump or hike. The hike is five miles round trip and takes about 3 hours. If not, you might want to skip it and save that time for other activities along the route.
Other Questions? Contact Us!
Do you have other questions that we didn’t list here? Feel free to message us through the in-app chat box, Facebook Messenger, our email, or give us a call at 1-888-250-2261. We will be glad to help and answer your questions as soon as possible!Mahalo,Shaka Guide
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