Scenic Hawaiian tour: Explore the Hamakua Coast and Mauna Kea Volcano

Embark on a scenic Hawaiian tour and explore the Hamakua Coast and Mauna Kea Volcano Adventure North. Experience the beauty of the historic Hamakua coast, lush jungle gulches, and breathtaking ocean vistas.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Volcano Van Private Tours - This tour begins as we leave the shores of the Kona and Kohala to the lush rain forests on the east side of the island. We’ll head up through the ranching town Waimea and the pastoral landscape as well with a stop at Waipio Valley.
    A stop for a delicious local snack of malasadas (Portuguese doughnuts) at Tex Drive,…
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Rain Ponchos
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup
  • Priceless Memories
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a journey to the North of Hawaii and discover its ancient, traditional charm along the renowned Hamakua Coast. The Mauna Kea volcano has been dormant for about 4,600 years, but it continues to amaze both tourists and residents. Our route takes us across old and new motorways, starting from the Waimea highlands to the coastal rainforests of…

Location
The Volcano Van Private Tours
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Arneandjerry_c
Oct 18, 2024
Had a great time! - Scott was great with a friendly and positive attitude. Any question we had, whether it be about the terrain, the vegetation, animal life, he knew all the answers. He took us to some very beautiful spots and knew detailed history about them also. We had a great and informative time! Thanks, Scott.
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Reggie_h
Sep 8, 2024
Kailua to Hilo and Return Scenic Tour - Scott, our host was a delightful and thoroughly knowledgeable. Malasadas (Portuguese Donuts), Kohala, Waimea, Waipio Valley, Laupahoehoe Point, Akaka Falls Park, Hilo (Rainbow Falls), Mauna Kea & Mauna Loa Volcano views.
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E1804xkdebram
Aug 10, 2024
Take this tour! - I thoroughly enjoyed my day with Scott and two other tourists as we drove through this beautiful island. He is so knowledgeable about volcanoes! It was inspiring to see the results of thousands of years of volcanic activity here. We had a good balance of exertion and rest throughout the day. Honestly, the time flew! 100% recommend!
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713jimc713
May 8, 2024
Great Tour, Great Host - My wife and I received a personalized tour of the big island by our host Scott. The tour was no stone left unturned and I highly recommend it.
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Rnmom4god
May 24, 2023
Outstanding from start to finish - We were looking for a tour that included visits to the waterfalls on the island. On this tour we were able to visit some of the beautiful waterfalls and so much more. We went to the cliffs and jungle/rainforest areas, as well as through some small towns and a ranch. It was like seeing several places all in one tour all on the big island. It was just amazing to see the vastly different parts of the island that were "off the grid." Our guide Scott was very informative and fun. He planned the day, but was aware of what interested us most and made it happen. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a full adventure on the big island.
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Nikhat
May 8, 2023
Thumbs up for a good tour - Scott was very good at communicating before the tour. During the tour he showed had a lot of knowledge about the areas on the tour and the journey. He taught a lot about the volcanoes and was friendly. He was happy to answer any questions. Would definitely recommend
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Pathfinder449828
Jan 9, 2023
Excellent time - This tour was absolutely amazing! Scott our tour guide was so nice and knowledgeable! We were the only 4 on the tour which made it super special! He brought us to Akamai Falls and along the way we stopped for some more phot opps! Well worth it!
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Msinex
Jul 19, 2022
Great travel guide and private tour! - Would highly recommend both the Volcano van in general and this particular tour in general. Scott made the drive very entertaining, and was very flexible in getting us to everywhere we wanted to visit. Thanks!!
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Abby_f
Jul 3, 2022
Incredible views,... - Incredible views, learning about the land and history, knowledgeable and friendly guide!! A great comprehensive tour.
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Robinmf6622eq
Oct 7, 2021
Touring around with our friend Scott. - Scott was great. My friend and I ended up with a personal tour just for us. Scott was very knowledgeable on island facts. He knew plant names as well as the volcano information. We wanted to see the waterfalls and wow did we ever. We made a last minute stop at a farmers market, on Parker Ranch. And stopped to get malasadas at a fabulous bakery. I can not remember the names of the towns we drove through but Scott pronounced them with ease. For someone who was not born on the island and has only lived on it for I think he said 10 years I thought that was awesome. I sure don’t think I could. The day was like spending time with an old friend instead of a tour guide. If you are looking for an informative tour and also to have fun then book your tour with The Volcano Van. I guarantee you will not be disappointed.
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From $211
up to 6 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).