Puako Trip Overview
This tour is perfect for the traveler that would like to see most of the island of Hawaii! We travel most of the climate zones and learn lots about the history, culture and geology! Our groups are kept small in our 15 passenger high roof van.
Additional Info
Duration: 11 hours
Starts: Puako, United States
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Full-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Puako, Hawaii, United States
This tour is perfect for the traveler that would like to see most of the island of Hawaii! We travel most of the climate zones and learn lots about the history, culture and geology! Our groups are kept small in our 15 passenger high roof van.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Puukohola National Historic Park, Hwy 270, near Kawaihae Harbor 62-3601 Kawaihae Rd, Kawaihae, Island of Hawaii, HI 96743
This temple was completed in 1791 by King Kamehameha. When visiting the temple you will see it from a distance and have a restroom stop.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Parker Ranch, 66-1304 Mamalahoa Hwy, Waimea, Island of Hawaii, HI 96743-7503
While driving in cattle country you will see cows in the field as your guide explains the origins of Parker Ranch and its influence in Hawaii today.
Stop At: Waipio Valley Lookout, 48-5546 Waipio Valley Rd, Honokaa, Island of Hawaii, HI 96743
Waipio Valley lookout is known as the valley of the Kings. Learn of the Hawaiian culture as you have sweeping views of this fertile valley where Taro is grown today.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Rainbow Falls, Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720
Rainbow falls or Waianuenue falls is one of the more iconic waterfalls in Hawaii. You may be lucky enough to see a rainbow! Learn of the legend of the waterfall.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Coconut Island, Off-shoot from Banyan Drive, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720
This idyllic island is within Hilo Bay and we will have beautiful views of the island and downtown Hilo. One of the oldest westernized towns in Hawaii.
Stop At: Hilo, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii
This tour includes lunch and the options are plentiful!
Choose from a Loco Moco (rice, hamburger patty, brown gravy and egg on top), plate lunch (rice, macaroni salad, grilled meat), or a hamburger or sandwich with fries. Be adventurous as you would like!
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Big Island Candies, 585 Hinano St, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720-4428
Big Island Candies is where the locals go before visiting Auntie on another island. You have to bring with you some of the most delectable treats Hawaii has to offer! From chocolate dipped shortbread cookies to brownies and rocky road, Big Island Candies will broke da mouth!
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Volcano National Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI
At Hawaii Volcanoes National Park your guide will narrate the recent eruptions of the volcano called Kilauea! Look out from the steaming bluff towards the summit of the volcano and into the crater locals believe houses the volcano goddess Pele. Time will be spent driving down chain of craters road to see the craters from eruptions past. A tour highlight!
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Punalu’u Black Sand beach, Highway 11, Pahala, Island of Hawaii, HI 96777
This black sand beach is where we often see turtles resting. The turtles that like to spend time on the beaches of Hawaii are green sea turtles.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Mamalahoa Highway, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI
This is the highway that encircles most of the island. Many parts of the highway are listed as scenic byways.
