Leave Oahu behind for a day to experience the spectacular and mysterious beauty of the Big Island of Hawaii. The Big Island is blessed with stunning landscapes, including volcanoes and rain forests, and this is the best way to see it all. Round-trip airfare from Honolulu to Kona is included. A tour guide will meet you at the Honolulu airport to make sure you catch your flight on Hawaiian Airlines; then you can relax on the 45-minute flight. On the scenic, historical and cultural land tour, you’ll enjoy live narration by your expert driver guide on a luxury mini bus. The recently updated itinerary includes a visit to Royal Kona Coffee’s headquarters, Punalu‘u black sand beach, and lunch at local hot spot Lava Rock Cafe. Enjoy views of Hilo Bay and Mauna Kea.After lunch, it’s onto Big Island Candy Company, the home for exquisite chocolate and mac nut treats and then a stop at not one, but two waterfalls – Rainbow and Akaka Falls! On the way back to Kona, stop at Hamakua Macadamia Nut to see where the mac nuts are roasted to perfection.When the day is over, you will have literally circled the Big Island. You’ll be driven back to the Kona airport for your flight to Honolulu. **Due to the recent and evolving volcanic activity on the Big Island of Hawaii, the itinerary is subject to change without notice effective May 1, 2018 until further notice. Guest safety is our main concern and changes to these itineraries may be necessitated. **Current itinerary as of October 1, 2018:*Denotes stops madeRoyal Kona Coffee Mill Museum*Punaluu Black Sand Beach*Hawaii Volcanoes National Park*Kilauea Visitors Center* – latest info on park conditions, exhibits, staffed by rangersSteam Vents – ground water seeps down to hot volcanic rocks forming steam cloudsHalemaumau Crater – viewed from steam vents; remarkably changed since June 2018Lava Rock Café (lunch on own)* – local hot spot, classic pacific cuisine Big Island Candies* Rainbow Falls* Hamakua Coast, Honokaa Waimea Hamakua Macadamia Nut Company*Additional InformationConfirm
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