Big Island Hawaii Self-Guided Driving Tour
Overview
Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!
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, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
What's Included
- Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
- Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
- Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.
- Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
- Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
- One purchase covers everyone in your car, not per person.
- Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
- Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
- Self-guided audio tour through our easy-to-use mobile app.
- Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour.
- Self-guided tour — no live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Hilo
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
203 Kilauea Ave
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Scenic Outlook Park
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Honoli'i Beach Park (pass by)
Onomea Bay Trail (pass by)
Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
19 HI-19
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Botanical World Adventures
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Kolekole Beach Park (pass by)
Laupahoehoe Point Cemetery (pass by)
Kohala Coast
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Anna Ranch Heritage Center
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Laupahoehoe Train Museum
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Kings Hwy Foot Trail (pass by)
Buddha Point (pass by)
Waikoloa Beach
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Kekaha Kai State Park (pass by)
Kiholo Bay (pass by)
Kailua-Kona
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hulihe'e Palace
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Magic Sands Beach Park (pass by)
Kahalu’u Beach Park (pass by)
Lekeleke Burial Ground
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park (pass by)
Honaunau
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Heavenly Hawaiian Kona Coffee Farm Tours & Konalani Coffee Bar
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hawaii Belt Road (pass by)
87 Hawaiʻi Belt Rd
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Kula Kai Caverns
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Black Sand Beach Apparel (pass by)
Mauna Loa Observatory (pass by)
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park (pass by)
Lyman Museum
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Pacific Tsunami Museum
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Akaka Falls State Park
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Wailuku River State Park
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
- New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
- Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car's stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
- The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.
- Important Note: Some Big Island attractions along this tour require advance reservations or paid admission, including places such as Huliheʻe Palace, Kula Kai Caverns, Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Akaka Falls State Park, and more. We recommend planning ahead and allowing 1–2 days to enjoy the full tour at a relaxed pace.
- Important: Recent Kona storms caused flooding, debris, and temporary road closures in Hawaiʻi. Conditions are improving, but parts of Maui County and Hawaiʻi Island may still have delays, cleanup, or closures.
- Reservations may be needed: Some stops along the tour require advance reservations or have limited walk-in availability, so guests should verify directly before visiting. Kula Kai Caverns and The Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory require reservations, while Huliheʻe Palace and Lyman Museum allow walk-ins subject to space, with reservations recommended.
- Some tours/activities need booking ahead: Hawai'i Tropical Botanical Garden and Botanical World Adventures allow general admission/day-pass entry, but guided tours and certain activities require reservations. At Anna Ranch Heritage Center, the grounds are free to explore, but the historic home tour is best reserved at least 72 hours in advance.
- Self-guided audio tour via app; no in-person guide provided and no entrance fee included.
Frequently Asked Questions
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