Kailua-Kona Self-Guided: Big Island Scenic Drive Tour

Highlights

• Includes 4 suggested road trips across the Big Island
• Volcanoes National Park: Explore it's many amazing formations
• Island Circle: Navigate an entire island circuit
• Kohala North Loop: Soak up the sun on the Kohala beaches
• Kona Coffee Coast: Explore Hawaii's cultural sites

Description

Don’t miss a thing as your favorite audio tour narrator guides you across Big Island to not-to-be-missed viewpoints, with fascinating stories, tips and directions along the way. Follow the suggested itineraries, or divide the commentary and create your own half, full or multi day sightseeing trips.

The Island of Hawaii, often simply referred to as the Big Island due to its size, is famous for its incredible natural attractions, including massive volcanoes, black-sand beaches and lush valleys.

Major Highlights:

Volcanoes National Park
Chain of Craters Road
Halema'uma'u
Thurston Lava Tube
Petroglyphs
Devastation Trail
Holei Sea Arch
Waimea
Hamakua Coast
Hilo
Coffee Coast
Place of Refuge
Akaka Falls
Kona
Waipio Valley
Pololu Valley
Kealakekua Bay
Liliuokalani Gardens
Hawi
Kamehameha Statue
Rainbow Falls
Kohala Coast

Includes:

Volcanoes National Park
The Big Island's most famous and popular place to visit. In the park there are many amazing formations created by eruptions spread over hundreds and thousands of years. There are two driving routes in the park and expect to spend minimum 2-3 hours exploring. Add the driving time to get there and back, means this is a full day outing. The drive to the park is scenic and it's strongly recommended to drive by going south from Kona using Hwy 11 to pass around the bottom of the island and then up the eastern side. The commentary provides an entertaining and informative description of volcanology and Hawaiian mythology along the way. From Hilo, its's just a 45 minute drive to the entrance.

Island Circle
Navigating around the entire island includes the tropical and green Hamakua Coast, dotted with sugar plantations towns and amazing rocky coast scenery. A long but manageable day, and make sure to allocate some time for exploring around Hilo.

Kohala North Loop
Driving from Kona to Hawi is an amazing journey with beaches, a surprisingly arid coast at times, views to Maui, black sand beaches from cliff viewpoints and driving over an old volcanic mountain makes for an excellent half day or longer of sightseeing. Follow the tour as it drives a loop itinerary that gives you a fantastic sample of old Hawaii, modern Hawaii, awesome beaches and huge ranches.

Kona Coffee Coast
Kailua-Kona is the active hub of the western side of Hawaii and features energetic shopping and dining choices, mixed with historic landmarks and fun beaches. Follow the road that heads south along the coast to tour through this vibrant area. But then, you'll quickly transition to areas of incredible Hawaiian cultural importance and sites that have been preserved for prosperity. Bring your snorkel gear as the audio tour points out places to see fish and turtles.