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Maunakea Stellar Explorer from Kona
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Maunakea Stellar Explorer from Kona

For an out-of-this-world experience, check out Maunakea Stellar Explorer from KapohoKine Adventures. This thrilling adventure is the only Big Island star tour to feature nighttime...

6 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.2 (96)
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$250
Big Island Hawaii Self-Guided Driving Tour
4.2 (48)

Big Island Hawaii Self-Guided Driving Tour

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...

15 to 20 hours • Free Cancellation
4.2 (48)
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$17
Volcano Adventure Tour & Waterfall - Shore Excursion from Hilo Harbor
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4.0 (9)

Volcano Adventure Tour & Waterfall - Shore Excursion from Hilo Harbor

Join us for a day of exploring Hilo, Hawaii. This tour will take you to the all the high lights of Hilo and also to...

6 hours
4.0 (9)
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$200
Big Island Double Valley Slingshot Private Adventure Tour
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Big Island Double Valley Slingshot Private Adventure Tour

Embark on a grand day of adventure on the Big Island of Hawaii with our Double Valley Tour! Take in the mesmerizing beauty of the...

8 hours • Free Cancellation
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All Hawaiian Islands Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
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All Hawaiian Islands Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle

Ready for a trip through paradise? This bundle includes tours of Hawaii’s most beautiful islands: O’ahu, Kauai, and Maui. Experience Honolulu’s rich culture, explore jungles...

15 to 20 hours • Free Cancellation
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From Big Island Hilo - Enchanting Mauna Kea & Waterfalls Tour
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From Big Island Hilo - Enchanting Mauna Kea & Waterfalls Tour

The travelers will be safe on the whole tour and will be provided with bottled water. They don't need to pay any taxes or fees...

6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
3.7 (6)
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$400
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience from Kauai
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience from Kauai

Here is your chance to visit Kilauea volcano and the youngest of the Hawaiian Islands. On this inter-island excursion, you’ll visit the famous Kona coffee...

8 to 10 hours • Free Cancellation
3.7 (6)
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$590
Big Island Waterfall Wonders Slingshot Private Tour
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Big Island Waterfall Wonders Slingshot Private Tour

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our Big Island Waterfall Wonders Tour! This tour takes you on a breathtaking journey, starting with a trek to...

8 hours • Free Cancellation
3.5 (2)
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$329
Private Tour in Hilo Island of Hawaii
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Private Tour in Hilo Island of Hawaii

Explore the stunning landscapes of the Big Island on this exclusive day tour. Visit iconic sites like Rainbow Falls, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Liliuokalani Gardens...

6 to 7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
3.0 (2)
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$1,499
Private Shore Excursion Hilo Land of Frozen Fire up to 14
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Private Shore Excursion Hilo Land of Frozen Fire up to 14

I will drive past the ice pond, and along Banyan Tree drive looking for turtles, and nene geese. Then I will show you the sign...

7 hours 15 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$1,495
Big Island Highlights Tour From Kona and Waikoloa

Big Island Highlights Tour From Kona and Waikoloa

Don't let our new addition on Cool Hawaii/ Cool Hawaii stop you from booking with little reviews... Your official and authentic guides have done this...

10 to 11 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$1,999
Kona Port: Private History & Farmer's Market Excursion

Kona Port: Private History & Farmer's Market Excursion

For cruise ship guests arriving at Kona Port or travelers from Kona International Airport (KOA), our Private History & Market Excursion offers an unparalleled, hassle-free...

6 hours • Free Cancellation
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$1,095
Volcanoes National Park Adventure Tour : Private Tour in Hilo

Volcanoes National Park Adventure Tour : Private Tour in Hilo

Private tour. Go when you want and come back when you want. Perfect for guests who want to have a day of their own....

7 hours • Hotel pickup offered
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$1,900
VOLCANO ISLAND - Rrecorrido in Spanish

VOLCANO ISLAND - Rrecorrido in Spanish

From the molten magma that flows in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, to the snowy heights of the massive Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa volcanoes;...

6 hours
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$1,300
Volcanoes&Stargazing Exclusive Private Van Charter

Volcanoes&Stargazing Exclusive Private Van Charter

We are proud of our more than 17 years of experience as a tour operator on the Big Island. Our professional volcano park certified guides...

10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$3,500
South Point, Volcanoes & Stargazing Exclusive Private Van Charter

South Point, Volcanoes & Stargazing Exclusive Private Van Charter

We are proud of our more than 17 years of experience as a tour operator on the Big Island. What do you think about the...

10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$3,800

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AutoTour Of the Big Island
New York City
Big Island Hawaii Self-Guided Driving Tour
DeForrest_I, Jun 2026
AutoTour Of the Big Island
the Auto tour was very informing. A nice background to the drive. Well worth the money spent. have a good time.
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really great
New York City
Private Tour in Hilo Island of Hawaii
RenaeA_M, Jun 2026
really great
Anthony and Desmine were wonderful. You can tell they love the island and their job. Highly recommend
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Useful.
New York City
Big Island Hawaii Self-Guided Driving Tour
Tyler_G, Jun 2026
Useful.
This definitely gave us a starting place to know what was available around. Some of the activities we ended up finding we wouldn't have found had we not done this tour. They did well picking a route that is scenic but also easy to follow.
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Stellar experience!
New York City
Maunakea Stellar Explorer from Kona
Letty_M, Jun 2026
Stellar experience!
Our tour guide Marcus made every effort to find a spot without clouds to see the sky and he was successful after 30 minutes of driving to different spots. Super knowledgeable of the constellations and stars. Great experience!
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Another perspective of Hawaii
New York City
Maunakea Stellar Explorer from Kona
emilyrB4397PB, May 2026
Another perspective of Hawaii
This was a really nice experience. I believe my guide's name was Sam, and he was very professional and knowledgeable. After all the guests were picked up, we went for dinner at the Harbor House Restaurant. Before we went in, Sam pulled out the telescope, which had a sun filter, and we were able to have a look at the sun in the parking lot. I've never looked at the sun before, and it was pretty cool. You could even see the solar flares. After that we had dinner. I had the fish and chips. The fish was delicious (note that the portions are huge). Then we went down to the pier entrance of Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park, the part where the beach is. We got to see several sea turtles coming in to eat, which was awesome. Then we went up to Mauna Kea. Our viewing spot was 7000 feet up. We stopped at an overlook and watched the sun set. It was beautiful. We had some time before the sky got dark enough to see stars, so we drove up the road for a bathroom break. After we returned, Sam set up the telescope. Keep in mind that while this is a really good telescope, it's not the Hubble. It will let you get a closer look at celestial objects, but you're not going to be able to see the clouds on Jupiter or anything like that. We had a look at the moon, several types of stars, Venus, Jupiter, and a distant galaxy. Sam provided tons of information about the stars and also about wayfinding and indigenous navigation techniques. He also showed us all the constellations visible using a laser. Hawaii is the only place in the US where the Southern Cross is visible, so seeing that was pretty cool. I also liked being up on the mountain. It was dark, the air was fresh, and it was absolutely quiet. Halfway through the stargazing, we had a break for hot drinks. We were each also given a small Milky Way bar, right on par with the theme of the evening, which was a nice touch. It was a pleasant and relaxing evening, and a way to see Hawaii from a different perspective.
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It was an excellent...
New York City
From Big Island Hilo – Enchanting Mauna Kea & Waterfalls Tour
Devendar_G, Dec 2025
It was an excellent...
It was an excellent journey and had great experiences. Tourist guide is awesome, he had plenty of knowledge about area as well as the history of island. I would definitely refer to my friends n family.
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Great views and lots of pictures
New York City
From Big Island Hilo – Enchanting Mauna Kea & Waterfalls Tour
Rick G, Jun 2025
Great views and lots of pictures
Zach was very informative and provided ample opportunities to see the fantastic views, and take photos. Mauna Kea was a great place to see a lot, radio telescopes were actually being repositioned while we watched. Zach was great
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Good bang for your buck
New York City
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience from Kauai
FarAway60805366412, Jan 2025
Good bang for your buck
We met Don Snyder, owner of his own tour bus in Hilo and decided that his price was reasonable. I can't praise him enough. Friendly, patient, informative and timely. He really covered the territory to give us the most exposure to sights and features as was possible in a six hour day. Sharing his knowledge and experience of living in the area was a bonus. It's obvious he loves his job and enjoys giving people a good time. I felt safe with his driving and felt he was a responsible tour guide. Thanks Don, we'll see you next time!
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Fun experience!
New York City
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience from Kauai
Catherine_H, Oct 2024
Fun experience!
This was a great way to see the Big Island in one day. Fun, informative, with time to explore by ourselves.
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Mother daughter fun day
New York City
Big Island Waterfall Wonders Slingshot Private Tour
wendy_d, Aug 2024
Mother daughter fun day
My daughter and I had so much fun riding around in this fun car! The roads are winding with beautiful water views on one side and mountains on the other. We were able to go at our own pace and stop wherever we wanted. We started at 1 and it was a cool ride back at night but we really enjoyed the day! If you are looking for a fun way to see the island I highly recommend a slingshot!!
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Was a good starting point to our week
New York City
All Hawaiian Islands Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
hollyjR6290UZ, Oct 2023
Was a good starting point to our week
The guide was good, I only used it on the first day. Forgot to turn it on when we drove to the Hilo side of the big island.
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It’s a blast!!!
New York City
Volcano Adventure Tour & Waterfall – Shore Excursion from Hilo Harbor
L6025QPceciliag, Aug 2023
It’s a blast!!!
We had an amazing trip. Our tour guide Karen is very knowledgeable about the whole place. She made it sure that we had a good time. Me and my husband Luis accomplished one of our bucket list. It’s an experience of a lifetime.
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Great tour!!!
New York City
Volcano Adventure Tour & Waterfall – Shore Excursion from Hilo Harbor
dawnsT3990UY, Sep 2022
Great tour!!!
Auntie Karen was awesome! She did a great job really described the culture and history. Would definitely recommend this tour.
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Great
New York City
All Hawaiian Islands Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Shannan_B, Mar 2022
Great
Perfect. And so much cheaper than a guided tour. We only made it to 1/2 way before turning around. Motion sickness took us down.
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Great stargazing experience!
New York City
Maunakea Stellar Explorer from Kona
Natalya_N, Apr 2026
Great stargazing experience!
Marcus was an excellent guy who really kept us entertained throughout the entire tour. Very knowledgeable about stargazing and what you could see. The set up was nice and we had a good view all session long so overall thumbs up very good job done. Parkers and hot coco was added bonus as it got chilly. Definitely would recommend this tour! Thank you!
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Volcano National Park - awesome!
New York City
Big Island Hawaii Self-Guided Driving Tour
Jessica_M, Sep 2025
Volcano National Park - awesome!
Great tour and easy to use. My only “but” is that it would have been helpful to know that the excursion into volcano national park was not the main park entrance. We were fortunate that the road was closed and we didn’t spend 40 minutes driving all the way to the end and then discover we had not seen the main park area. It would be helpful to advise the options well before the first entrance to Volcano National Park. The Volcano National Park was incredible - the highlight of our trip to Hawaii!
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