Make the most of your stay on Hawaiʻi Island with unforgettable local experiences, from sipping 100% Kona coffee on a working farm to exploring waterfalls, ranch lands, reefs, volcanoes, and more. Whether you are planning a family adventure, a romantic outing, or a once-in-a-lifetime Hawaiʻi experience, these Big Island tours are a great place to start.
Featured Experiences
Coffee Farm Tours
Kona coffee is one of Hawaiʻi Island’s most famous local products, and a coffee farm tour is a wonderful way to experience the island’s agricultural heritage. Guests can walk through working farms, learn how coffee is grown and roasted, and enjoy tastings right where the beans are produced.
Popular options include: Greenwell Farms, Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation, Kona Joe Coffee, and Heavenly Hawaiian.
ATV & UTV Adventures
For guests looking for an active outdoor experience, ATV and UTV tours offer a fun way to explore Hawaiʻi Island’s rugged landscapes. Depending on the tour, you may see ranchlands, waterfalls, ocean views, private trails, and scenic backroads.
Popular options include The Umauma Experience, Kohala UTV Adventure, and Kahua Ranch.
Horseback Riding Tours
Hawaiʻi Island has a rich paniolo, or Hawaiian cowboy, history. Horseback riding tours give guests a peaceful way to experience open pastures, mountain views, coastline scenery, and hidden parts of the island that are best seen from the saddle.
Popular options include Wailea Horseback Adventure, Naʻalapa Stables at Kahua Ranch, and Paniolo Adventures.
Manta Ray & Ocean Tours
Kona is one of the most famous places in the world to experience manta rays. Guests can choose from snorkel boats, small-group canoe experiences, sailing tours, or dive charters depending on their comfort level and ocean experience.
Popular options include Sea Paradise Hawaii, Sea Paradise, Anelakai Adventures, Big Island Divers, Manta Ray Night Dive,
Volcano, Waterfall & Maunakea Tours
For guests who want to see more of Hawaiʻi Island in one day, guided volcano, waterfall, Maunakea, and circle-island tours are excellent options. These experiences are especially helpful for first-time visitors who want local insight, transportation, and a deeper understanding of the island’s landscapes and history. Some great options are below!
Popular options include
https://hawaii-forest.com/
Offers Big Island tours including volcanoes, waterfalls, Maunakea, birding, and other guided nature experiences.
Hawaiʻi Forest & Trail — Maunakea Summit & Stars
https://hawaii-forest.com/tours/maunakea-summit-stars-adventure/
Direct page for their Maunakea summit and stargazing tour.
Mauna Kea Summit Adventures
https://maunakea.com/
Offers Maunakea sunset and stargazing tours in luxury vans.
KapohoKine Adventures
https://kapohokine.com/
Offers Big Island volcano tours, circle island tours, Maunakea tours, waterfalls, and rainforest experiences.
Zipline & Waterfall Adventures
Zipline tours are a fun way to experience the lush Hāmākua side of the island. Guests can fly over rainforest canopies, river valleys, and waterfalls while enjoying a different side of Hawaiʻi Island. See the best options below.
The Umauma Experience — Main Website
https://umaumaexperience.com/
Offers zipline, ATV, rappel, horseback, river swim, and waterfall adventure options.
The Umauma Experience — Zipline Tour
https://umaumaexperience.com/zipline-tour-transportation/
Direct page for their 9-line zipline tour with waterfall and ocean views.
Botanical World Adventures
https://botanicalworld.com/
Offers Big Island zipline tours, botanical gardens, waterfalls, and adventure activities near Hakalau.
Botanical World Adventures — Zipline Tour
https://botanicalworld.com/zipline/
Direct page for their 8-line zipline course, suspension bridge, and waterfall views.
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