Big Island Scenic and Culinary Adventure

This Kailani Tours experience is unique for its diverse blend of Hawai'i’s natural beauty, local flavors, and rich cultural history. Guests enjoy exclusive perks like complimentary donuts at Punalu'u Bake Shop, wine at Volcano Winery, and sweet treats from Big Island Candies, alongside breathtaking stops like Punalu'u Black Sand Beach, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Thurston Lava Tube, lunch at Volcano House, and Rainbow Falls. The scenic drive over Saddle Road offers stunning views of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, while the visit to Parker Ranch highlights the island’s cowboy heritage. With personalized narration and immersive experiences, this tour offers a comprehensive and unforgettable journey through the best of the Big Island.
Travel in comfort with Kailani Tours in luxury Mercedes-Benz Sprinters, featuring high roofs, flip-down monitors, cell phone charging, surround sound, and spotless cabins. Enjoy a first-class experience with every ride.

What's included:

• Umbrellas
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Professional guide
• Cold beverages, hot coffee/chocolate
• Binoculars
• Kona coffee farm visit

Not included:

• East Hawaii pickups in Hilo or Volcano

What to expect:

Duration: 11 hours

This incredible Circle Island Tour takes guests through Kona coffee country, visits the world-famous Punalu’u Black Sand Beach and explores all the beauty of Hilo, Akaka Falls and Waipio Valley. This is the newest and most-exciting truly circle island tour on the island!  This tour showcases Kona’s best views, the Big Island’s best coastline views with all the stops at the must-see locations!  Go Deluxe Today!
 In our Mercedes Sprinter Passenger van, we’ll drive through the historic Kona district in the heart of Kona Coffee Country.  At Kona Joe’s coffee farm, take a quick behind-the-scenes look at some of the most unique coffee growing techniques and sample bold yet smooth Kona Joe’s coffee overlooking Kealakekua Bay. Enjoy spectacular views, taste award-winning coffee and take home a collector’s coffee mug only found at Kona Joe.

Leaving coffee country, enjoy spectacular coastline views to the Ka’u district. There, we’ll stop in at the Southernmost bakery in the United States – Punalu’u Bakery! Enjoy the freshest Portuguese donuts (malasada) or take some rainbow bread with you to the Black Sand Beach at Punalu’u. This uniquely stunning beach is home to many nesting Hawaiian seat turtles (honu) and the place where many early Polynesian explorers came ashore.

From there, we’ll enjoy and fantastic lunch at historic Kilauea Lodge!  Choose from four entrees, sides, a non-alcoholic beverage of your choice and even dessert!  After lunch, we’ll explore downtown Hilo, Rainbow Falls, Akaka Falls and the most beautiful view of them all – Waipio Valley!  Finally, leave the driving to us as we follow the sun back to your hotel in time for sunset.

Lunch options (please specify your preference in the 'special requirements' field at checkout): 

Meal Choices:

Your Kilauea Lodge lunch choices are:

Club Sandwich with Fries,

Fresh Catch Salad with a Side of Fruit,

Portabella Mushroom Sandwich with Fruit

Classic House Cheeseburger with Fries

 *Lunch includes: Non-Alcoholic Beverage, Main Entrée, and select side. Small dessert is included but extra desserts are available for purchase. Alcohol too is available for purchase. Taxes, tips, and meals are all inclusive at dinner.

Tour Schedule:

Pickup at Hotels and Resorts

Optional Coffee Tour at Kona Joe’s

Punalu’u Bakery

Punalu’u Black Sands Beach

Lunch at Kilauea Lodge

Rainbow Falls

Akaka Falls

Waipio Valley

Return to Hotels and Resorts

Start and end times depend on the number of guests and their hotel locations.  Guests may choose from our optional meeting areas if they are staying at a B&B or outside of our normal pickup range.