Experience the best of the Big Island's natural beauty on a full-day private tour with an experienced guide. Explore Hawaii's active Kilauea volcano, lush tropical valleys, mystical waterfalls, and scenic coastlines. Enjoy the flexibility to spend more time in locations that interest you most with the option to customize this island adventure.
Private Tour: Hawaii Island Adventure
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Hilo area hotel pick-up (we will contact you directly if we need to arrange a meeting location)
- Hilo airport pickup and drop-off
- Professional Guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Entry/Admission - Akaka Falls State Park
- Gratuities
- Food (stops will be offered)
- Duration: 8-10 hours
- Mobile tickets accepted
- Instant confirmation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately (be prepared for sun, wind and rain)
Covered walking shoes are required and a rain jacket is recommended
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required and a maximum of 12 passengers per departure
Children must be accompanied by an adult and must have proper safety seats as required by Hawaii state law through age 7 (seats will be provided only upon request at time of booking).
HOTEL pick-up is offered for this tour in the HILO area only. We highly recommend accommodations in Hilo. If you are staying in Kona or outside of Hilo, we will arrange to meet you at the Hilo Mo'oheau Bus Terminal (please confirm at time of booking).
For CRUISE SHIP passengers, we pick-up directly at Hilo Harbor and will adjust the tour time and itinerary as needed to accommodate your ships time in port.
For a one DAY TRIP to the Big Island, please make your travel arrangements to and from the Hilo International Airport.
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
Please contact us if you are traveling with a wheelchair or scooter (they must be collapsible). All passengers must be able to step up on a stool and into a 15-passenger van on their own. Some stops are not wheelchair accessible.
Kilauea volcano is an active volcano, you may be exposed to volcanic gas on this tour.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Mauka Makai Adventures specializes in personalized tours of the Big Island of Hawaii. Visit the active Kilauea volcano, witness molten lava flows, explore tropical valleys with waterfalls, and beautiful black sand beaches. See all that Hawaii has to offer from the mountain (mauka) to the sea (makai). Aloha, e komo mai!
- Duration: 8 hours - 10 hours



