Big Island circle tour: Volcanoes, coffee farm, black sand beach

Five ecosystems island tour, hiking, nature exploration, experience diverse landscapes in 12 hours

A twelve-hour guided circle island tour from Kona or Kohala resorts that visits Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach, a working Kona coffee farm with private tasting, Big Island Candies, and Waipio Valley Overlook. The tour includes hotel pickup, a deli-style lunch, and a live English-speaking guide navigating five major stops across the Big Island's most varied landscapes in a single day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach30m
2. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park1h · entry included

Explore Big Island's highlights

• Visit Kona coffee farm and tasting
• Stop at Punalu’u Black Sand Beach
• Tour Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
• Visit Big Island Candies chocolate factory
• View Waipio Valley overlook

The experience

The day starts at your resort with pickup, then heads south into Kona coffee country to Bay View Farm, a twenty-four-acre working farm on the slopes of Mauna Loa. You'll walk through the coffee trees, see the processing happen on-site, and taste Kona coffee at an overlook above Kealakekua Bay: the same bay where Captain Cook's monument stands on the only British soil in the United States. From there the route crosses through South Kona and Ka'u Districts, passing lava flows and dry forest visible through the tour vehicle's windows before stopping at Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach, where you can walk the sand and watch for honu (Green Hawaiian Sea Turtles) feeding offshore or resting on the beach.

The centerpiece is Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, where you visit the Kilauea Visitor's Center, stand at the Kilauea Iki Crater Overlook, and walk through Volcano House to view the smoking and steaming Kilauea Caldera. The route then drops into the lush eastern side of the volcano to Big Island Candies for a chocolate factory tour and sample. The final major stop is Waipio Valley Overlook, the Valley of Kings, where thousand-foot waterfalls plunge to the valley floor and wild horses roam the taro fields below, a landscape that has been farmed the same way for a thousand years.

A deli-style lunch and bottled water are included throughout the day. The tour operates as a small group with a live English-speaking guide. Hotel pickup is included from either Kona resorts or Waikoloa and Kohala resorts, depending on which option you choose at checkout.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup from your Kona resort or Waikoloa and Kohala resort.
• a deli-style lunch.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• entry to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
• a live English-speaking guide.
• and visits to the Kona coffee farm with private tasting, Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach, Big Island Candies, and Waipio Valley Overlook.

Options for this experience

2 options

From Waikoloa/Kohala ResortsGuide in English · 07:00Pickup is included from Waikoloa and Kohala

From Kona ResortsGuide in English · 08:00Pickup from Kona resorts is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00 and 08:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 30 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomeNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Kapohokine Adventures

Is this one for you?Pick the Kona departure if you're staying west side. Choose Waikoloa/Kohala if you're based in the north. This saves you from coordinating five separate stops across the island yourself.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What exactly happens at the Kona coffee farm stop?

Bay View Farm is a working twenty-four-acre coffee operation on Mauna Loa's slopes where you walk through the coffee trees, learn the growing and processing steps that happen on-site, and taste Kona coffee at an overlook with views of Kealakekua Bay and Captain Cook's monument.

Will I actually see sea turtles at Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach?

Punaluʻu is one of the best black sand beaches on the island and honu (Green Hawaiian Sea Turtles) do feed just offshore and sun-worship on the sand, though sightings depend on the day and conditions when you visit.

What do I see inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park?

The park stops include the Kilauea Visitor's Center, the Kilauea Illi Crater Overlook, Steaming Bluffs, and a walk through Volcano House where you view the smoking and steaming Kilauea Caldera from inside the historic building.

How much time do I spend at each stop?

The itinerary spans twelve hours total from pickup to return, with time distributed across five major stops. The operator structures the day to fit all of them, though specific durations at each site vary based on the group's pace.

Is this tour suitable if I have mobility concerns?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels and includes stops with walking at your own pace. If you have specific mobility needs, mention them when booking so the guide can advise on which stops work best for you.