The 9 Best Tours in Honokaa, Hawaii (HI)

November 12, 2021 Frederic Celentano

Honokaa is a census-designated place (CDP) in the Hamakua District of Hawaii County, Hawaii, United States. The population was 2,258 at the 2010 census.
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1. Private Tour: Hawaii Island Adventure

Hilo, HI 96720, USA Mauka Makai Adventures
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Experience the best of the Big Island's natural beauty on a full-day private tour with an experienced guide. Explore Hawaii's active Kilauea volcano, lush tropical valleys, mystical waterfalls, and scenic coastlines. Enjoy the flexibility to spend more time in locations that interest you most with the option to customize this island adventure.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Hilo area hotel pick-up (we will contact you directly if we need to arrange a meeting location), Hilo airport pickup and drop-off, Professional Guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food (stops will be offered)

Reviewed By patleach17

This was one of our best tours. The vehicle was more than adequate - everyone was comfortable.Jill was very informative and took us to many local businesses we wouldn't have gone to on our own. Really enjoyed the Donkey Balls candy shop! Also, Coffee Plantation was a wonderful - yummy coffee, and this was the Beautiful side of the Big Island. Will come back!

2. Big Island - North Island Jungle Driving Tour

Hilo, HI 96720, USA Shaka Guide: Audio Tour Apps
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Shaka Guide's driving tour app works like a tour guide in your car! On this tour drive along beautiful green coastlines, through tropical jungle roads, and go star gazing on the tallest mountain in the world. We've done our research so you will not miss a thing! Just sit back and listen to fun stories along the way. Skip the tour bus & explore Big Island at your own pace for a fraction of the cost with the best self-guided audio GPS tours for Hawaii! Rated the #1 best GPS tour app for Hawaii with over 6,000+ raving reviews and 200,000+ downloads. Why you need it: ✅ You don't need service because you can download the tours & use them offline ✅ Much cheaper than a tour bus at only $9.99 for lifetime access ✅ Save time planning your trip because we have the best stops lined up ✅ Freedom to stop and go as you please, unlike a tour bus where you are confined to the pre-determined route (no fun!) ✅ Hear cool and fun stories along the way (and some corny joke's that might make you laugh)

Inclusions: 6-8 hours of audio content, Offline map of the island, Audio that triggers based on location, Dozens of interesting stories of the island, Perfect itinerary of your entire vacation, Turn-by-turn navigation, Virtual tour guide

Exclusions: Crowded group tour

Reviewed By chanyu1

This is a good and inexpensive way to do the Haleakala sunset tour with audio narrative of things to see along the way to the mountain top. Good value for the price. A quick tip: this app burns through your phone battery fast so having a car phone cable is a must or else your phone battery will run out of juice pretty quick...

3. Hawaii Big Island Circle Small Group Tour: Waterfalls - Hilo - Volcano - Black Sand Beach

Hawaii Outdoor Guides
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5.0 based on 64 reviews

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.

Inclusions: National Park fees, Lunch, Water, Snacks, Live commentary on board, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Reviewed By ye0nmi85

Katie is a phenomenal tour guide. She asked what we would like to see (when I booked the reservation) then gave us an itinerary. We decided on 2 waterfalls, black sand beach, volcano, and Kaumana Caves. We got poured on at Akaka Falls but she said it was the best waterfall she has seen. She was totally prepared; an umbrella for me, a raincoat for my husband...she is super knowledgeable and a great person to spend the day with. We crammed a lot into 12 hours. I would definitely use her again! Thank you, Katie!

4. Small Group Waipio Valley and Waterfalls Adventure

Kailua-Kona, HI, USA Wasabi Tours Hawaii
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4.9 based on 273 reviews

See three of the Big Island’s famous waterfalls — Hiilawe Falls, Akaka Falls and Rainbow Falls — on this tour to the Waipio Valley and Hamakua Coast. Discover the island’s phenomenal natural beauty as you experience a variety of terrain. Learn about the history and legends of the island from a guide, and swim at a private waterfall. Lunch, snacks and hotel transport are included. This tour is limited to 12 people to provide a small-group experience.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water, Lunch, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Luxury Mercedes Sprinter Van Transportation, Small-group tour lead by a professional guide

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Reviewed By Stay438177

This was a very informative tour . Our guide Derek was so knowledgeable of both local and historical information. He kept everyone hands on inter active. Great personality and sense of humor. Definitely recommend layers of clothing, you will experience several climate changes. Sunny flip flops, rain, windy cold and hiking shoes. You won’t be sorry you over packed. Light lunch at the Bay View Coffee Farm had amazing views . You will never be as close to an active volcano ever again. My favorite was the Black Sand / Turtle Beach,so beautiful, and the Lava Tube. The diner at Lava Rock is outstanding. Definitely recommend this tour however it is a full day.

5. Ultimate Circle Island Explorer From Kona Or Kohala Resorts

KapohoKine Adventures
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4.9 based on 25 reviews

Ultimate Circle Island Explorer The most complete island tour! The best way to see as much of the Big Island’s unique locations in one day. Included are a Kona coffee farm with private tasting and tour, a black sand beach for turtle viewing, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Big Island Candies, Rainbow Falls, and Waipio Valley Overlook. Small-group tour includes a deli style lunch.

Inclusions: Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes, Lunch

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Reviewed By Chris H

Our guide Rich had an excellent background in Astronomy, and was able to show us many wonders of the night sky. At nearly 7000 feet, we had an amazing view of the heavens, and cannot recall when I saw so many stars!! The tour had 9 participants, so this limited the time that you could spend looking through the single telescope that was available. There were no places to sit during the stargazing, so everyone had to stand for 1 1/2 hours. Camp chairs would be a nice addition to this tour. Other points to improve was that the tour description talked about a stop at a plantation for a incredible dinner, which in reality was limited to a rest stop by the road (due to COVID) and consisted of a basic sandwich, chips and water. Also, pick up of all tour participants took almost 1 1/2 hour along the Kona coast, before the actual tour started.

6. Big Island Photo Tour: Waterfalls and Tropical Botanical Garden

Wasabi Tours Hawaii
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This full-day photography tour offers an in-depth look at Big Island’s beauty and diversity. Known for having 8 out of 13 climate zones, Big Island has an abundance of breathtaking views that will delight creatives and adventurers alike! Throughout the day, your professional guide will share history, culture, smartphone and DSLR photography tips and techniques. Drive on the scenic Saddle Road and marvel at the most massive mountains in the world. You will get the opportunity to photograph the black lava fields with the caps of these mountains covered in Hawaiian snow. In the morning you will visit the famous Rainbow and the Akaka Falls while hiking through the rainforest. In addition, explore Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, a spectacular nature preserve After local style picnic lunch in the garden, We end this photo journey with the dramatic backdrop of lush and tall cliffs drop into the sparkling blue ocean next to the longest black sand beach in Hawaii at Waipio Valley Lookout.

Inclusions: Lunch, Snacks, Bottled water, Tripod, All Fees and Taxes, Rain Jacket

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Reviewed By kimlester70

Derek our guide was awesome. We had a party of 13! He was a lot of fun! Very informative! Been to the Big Island many times, and this is definitely worth doing.

7. Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours

Hilo, HI 96720, USA Shaka Guide: Audio Tour Apps
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Shaka Guide is an audio tour app that gives you the benefits of a guided tour with the freedom to explore on your own terms. This Big Island Tour Bundle comes with five socially-distanced audio driving tours: • South Island Epic Coastal Journey (8-10 hour tour) • North Island Jungle Adventure Loop (8-10 hour tour) • Kona Big Kahuna Loop (4-6 hour tour) • Kohala Coast and Backcountry Tour (3-5 hour tour) • Volcanoes National Park Tour (6-8 hour tour) The app uses GPS to give you turn-by-turn navigation to historic sites, popular attractions, world-class beaches and scenic hikes with stories about the places you’re visiting and music to entertain you along the way. All Shaka Guide Tours... • Never expire - take them multiple times or buy in advance • Work 100% offline - no data or wifi necessary • Let you take the tour when you want - download the tour and choose the day that works best for you *Please use the link in your confirmation email to download the app*

Inclusions: All 5 Shaka Guide audio driving tours for Big Island, Audio narration with stories and music , Turn-by-turn directions using GPS, Freedom to explore at your own pace, Tour highlights with activity and restaurant recommendations, Offline map (map and GPS work completely offline -- no wifi or data needed) , Tours NEVER expire

Exclusions: Parking Fees, Attraction Entrance Fees, Meals , Car rental

Reviewed By chanyu1

This is a good and inexpensive way to do the Haleakala sunset tour with audio narrative of things to see along the way to the mountain top. Good value for the price. A quick tip: this app burns through your phone battery fast so having a car phone cable is a must or else your phone battery will run out of juice pretty quick...

8. Private Jeep Tour of the Hamakua Coast

Hilo, HI 96720, USA The Real Hawai'i
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Spend the day with a friendly and knowledgeable local tour guide. All tours are custom and private and we cater to your specific interests. Learn about and discover the beauty which abounds along the Hamakua Coast on the east side of the Big Island of Hawai'i. We will visit numerous waterfalls, scenic vistas and lookouts, cultural/historical points of interest, indulge in local food and much more. Let us help you create memories that will last a lifetime.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

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Reviewed By Mstaichi05

This was an awesome tour. Our driver Shannon, was so knowledgeable and interesting! And a great sense of humor too! He let us customize our tour and we had some amazing Hawaiian food and treats! We would highly recommend this tour to anyone that wants to learn the history of the island and get a real feel for the Hawaiian life! Thank you Shannon!

9. Top Things To See: Waipi'o Valley Lookout, Akaka Falls, Onomea, Honoli'i Surf

Hele-On Mo'oheau Bus Terminal, 329 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI 96720, USA HANG OUT WITH A LOCAL

*A cruise ship-friendly activity. Contact Tara Pruett @ HANG OUT WITH A LOCAL with questions, for pickups outside of the range listed herein and for private tours! ALOHA! We offer a playful, genuinely local experience with a native guide. As you're guided by our light-hearted, and knowledgeable native guides, you'll hear about their daily lives in Hawai'i, as well as, old Hawaiian customs. On this epic tour, you will see a: -healing island -top surf spot -former sumo wrestling locale -422 ft waterfall -statue of the King that unified the Hawaiian Islands -beach park with extremely cold water springing up into it from Mauna Kea -Hawaiian treasure from the Waipi’o Valley Lookout To top it all off, you will also enjoy a picnic lunch from an epic local place and try authentic local snacks (the snacks are free)! All this in one relaxing tropical day - a rare find! *Route may be altered based on the weather

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water, A delectable tasting of authentic local snacks., Air-conditioned vehicle, Port / Hilo Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional native guide

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuity

Reviewed By Resort735314

Toured with Tara and had a great time. Not only did we see fabulous spots in and near Hilo like the volcano, waterfalls and beaches with turtles but she explained a bit about the Hawaiian culture as well. The coffee, donut and candy shop interspersed were great little respites from the walking part if the tour. I highly recommend “Hanging with a local” to anyone visiting the Hilo area. You will not be disappointed.

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