Overview
For those looking for a more personalized experience, Aloha Aina Tours offers personalized custom tours. Creating a custom Big Island custom and private tour can be an exciting way to explore the diverse beauty and unique attractions of Hawaii’s largest island. For private/custom tours we offer Hilo and Kona Port pick ups as well as airport.
As a locally owned and operated tour company based on Hawaiʻi Island, we offer immersive, guided experiences while sharing not just the breathtaking beauty of volcanoes, waterfalls, and valleys – but the stories, language, and spirit that make these places sacred. The expertly guided tours highlight the island’s natural beauty, rich history, and volcanic landscapes. We offer various languages including Taiwanese, Mandarin and Japanese.
Packages & Options
Hilo Pick Up - No Kona Stops
Kona Side Pick Up and Stops
Itinerary
- Choose from multiple Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and other lava flow/field stops. Drive through Chain of Craters Road and Crater Rim Drive, scenic stops, as well as a self guided visit to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: - Kīlauea Visitor Center - Halemaʻumaʻu Crater (Uēkahuna Look Out) - Steamy Haʻakulamanu (Sulphur Banks) - Kīlauea Iki Overlook - Thurston Lava Tube - Lava Tree Park - Petroglyphs - Volcano steam vents - Uēkahuna Lookout - Fissure 8 (2018 Leilani Estates Eruption) - Ka‘ūmana Caves - Pit Craters - Devastation Trail (120 mins)
- Choose from Hilo stops such as: - Richardson’s Black Sand Beach - Pana’ewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens - ‘Akaka Falls - Rainbow Falls - Boiling Pots - King Kamehameha Statue - Queen Liliuokalani Gardens - ʻImiloa Astronomy Center - Banyan Tree Drive - Downtown Hilo Bayfront - Ho’olei Sea Arch - Isaac Hale ‘Pohoiki’ Beach Park - Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden - Big Island Candies - Maku’u Farmers market (Sundays 730a-2p) - Honoli’i Beach Park - Carlsmith Beach Park - Naha Stone North Side locations: - Waipi’o Valley Lookout - Pololū Valley - Parker Ranch - TEX Drive In (Malasadas) South Side: - Ka’lae (South Point) - Punalu’u Black Sand Beach - Punalu’u Bakery - Nāʻālehu (90 mins)
- You can choose to visit ʻAkaka Falls State Park, where the Island’s tropical splendor is on full display. Nestled within a dense rainforest just north of Hilo, this scenic wonder is home to one of the most iconic waterfalls in all of Hawai‘i – ‘Akaka Falls. (60 mins)
- You can choose to visit Punalu'u Black Sand Beach Discover one of Hawaiʻi’s most unique and visually striking natural wonders on this unforgettable visit to Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach. Located on the Big Island’s southeastern coast, and known for its jet-black shoreline formed by cooled lava fragments, Punaluʻu offers a rare and captivating sight that perfectly blends natural beauty with cultural significance. As you arrive, you’ll be greeted by the dramatic contrast of black sand against the vivid blue Pacific Ocean and lush greenery. Stroll along the shoreline where endangered Hawaiian green sea turtles (honu) often bask in the sun. Dip your toes in the cool waters, explore tide pools teeming with marine life, or simply relax and take in the serene, beautiful landscape. This Big Island Adventure is an all-inclusive tour that also combines the amazing Volcanoes National Park and Historic Hilo Town tours. (60 mins)
- For Kona Pick Ups and locations, you may choose from the following stops: Kona Side: - Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Farm - Papakōlea Green Sand Beach - Hapuna Beach - St. Benedict’s Painted Church - Kua Bay (Manini’owali Beach) - Pu’uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historic Park (The Place Of Refuge) - Magic Sands Beach Park - Kona Salt Farm - Kahalu’u Bay Park - Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site - Anaeho’omalu Bay (A-Bay Beach) - Hulihe’e Palace - Mokuaikaua Church - Kaloko-Honokohau Historic Park - Abalone Aquaculture Farm - Ocean Rider Seahorse Farm - Kokoleka Lani Farms (Chocolate Farm) - Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary Coffee Farms: - Kona Joe’s - Greenwell Coffee Farm - Royal Kona Coffee - Bayview Coffee - Kona Living History Coffee Farm (60 mins)
What’s Included
Inclusions
- Food is included. We have a variety of Hawaiian style juices and water. There will also be grab-n-go snacks. For lunch you may choose from an available list of options.
Exclusions
- Alcohol – Consumption and possession of alcohol on the van is strictly prohibited on the tour.
Meeting & Logistics
Contact us regarding other designated pick up locations.
Meeting Point
Hawaii
Additional Info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
