Adventure North, and experience an older, more traditional Hawaii on the famous Hamakua Coast. Mauna Kea volcano last erupted some 4,600 years ago. However, that hasn't changed the fact that the volcano is still impressing visitors and locals alike. Along highways old and new, we'll head from the highlands of Waimea, to the coastal jungles of Hilo down Hawaii's Hamakua coast. Our trip along this historic and beautiful part of the island begins with a drive along some of the most scenic backroads on the island. The backroads of the Hamakua coast wind through lush jungle gulches, crossing rivers, and passing scenic ocean vistas. It is an afternoon drive through a Hawaiian slice of Heaven.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Professional guide
✔ All taxes, fees and handling charges
✔ Rain Ponchos
✔ Lunch
✔ Hotel pickup
✔ Priceless Memories
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Autograph Collection
2. Mauna Lani Point
3. Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
4. Kohala Coast Collection
5. Champion Ridge At Mauna Lani
6. Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings' Land Waikoloa
7. Hapuna Beach Residences
8. Outrigger Kona Resort & Spa
9. Hilton Grand Vacations Club Ocean Tower Waikoloa Village
10. Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kohala Suites Waikoloa
11. Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
12. Kailua Village Resort
13. Uncle Billy's Kona Bay Hotel
14. Kona Oceanfront Home
15. Royal Kona Resort
16. The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort
17. Waikoloa Honu and Gecko Condominiums
18. Pacific 19 Kona
19. Club Wyndham Mauna Loa Village
20. Hilton Waikoloa Village
Additional Info: We also pickup at hotels, vacation rentals, and bed and breakfasts island wide.
Itinerary
1
The Volcano Van Private Tours
This tour begins as we leave the shores of the Kona and Kohala to the lush rain forests on the east side of the island. We’ll head up through the ranching town Waimea and the pastoral landscape as well with a stop at Waipio Valley.
A stop for a delicious local snack of malasadas (Portuguese doughnuts) at Tex Drive, then to Laupahoehoe point, where 300 foot sea cliffs surround a peninsula on both sides. After some amazing photo opportunities, we’ll continue south along the lush jungle roads to Akaka Falls State Park. We will pass through the town of Honomu, where we’ll have a picnic lunch of fresh local sandwiches and fresh fruit.
After Akaka Falls, we’ll head through the town of Hilo and we'll check out Rainbow Falls. Next, we will take a glance inside Mauna Loa volcano known as Kaumana Caves.
The last part of our adventure takes us up Saddle Road back to the island’s west side. To top it all off we’ll be afforded stunning views of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa volcanoes at sunset.
Duration: 8 hours
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Be prepared for rain
