North Island Jungle Adventure Loop

Duration
8-12 hrs
Audio Points
195
Tour Stops
26

About The Tour

Drive along lush coastline and through tropical jungle roads to marvel at majestic waterfalls, hike forest trails and stargaze atop Mauna Kea, the tallest mountain in Hawaii. This tour also does a neat drive around Hilo town’s backroads to check out a fishpond, huge waterfall, and a cave you can ...

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Drive along lush coastline and through tropical jungle roads to marvel at majestic waterfalls, hike forest trails and stargaze atop Mauna Kea, the tallest mountain in Hawaii.

This tour also does a neat drive around Hilo town’s backroads to check out a fishpond, huge waterfall, and a cave you can actually explore.

Here are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour!

•⁠ Stargaze at Mauna Kea
•⁠ Walk to Akaka Falls
•⁠ Hike Onomea Trail
•⁠ Explore Kaumana Caves
•⁠ Selfie with Rainbow Falls
•⁠ Visit Waipio Valley Lookout
•⁠ Eat Malasada at Tex’s Drive In

Sample Tour Audio

Cinder Cone Intro
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Left for Banyan Drive, Right for Saddle Road
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Things To Do at 'Akaka Falls
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Tour Stops

Keck Observatory
Laupahoehoe Train Museum
Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station
'Imiloa Astronomy Center - Hilo
Anna Ranch - Waimea
Laupahoehoe Tsunami Monument
Waipi'o Valley Lookout
Umauma Falls
Rainbow Falls
Kaumana Caves
Akaka Falls
Onomea Trail Hike
Hawai'i Tropical Botanical Garden
TEX Drive In - Honoka'a
Lava Tubes
Waimea Town
Waimea Nature Park (Ulu La'au)
Parker Ranch - Waimea
Saddle Road (Daniel K. Inouye Highway)
Cinder Cone
Downtown Hilo
Hawaiian Fishpond & Beach
Coconut Island
Queen Lili'uokalani Park
Boiling Pots
Naha Stone at Hilo Library

Tour Route


Customer Reviews

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We used Shaka guide in 2023 for Maui and the Big Island and absolutely loved it! The snippets of history and folklore were just the added extras we needed. We're going back to Hawaii next year but checking out Arizona first and we were so excited to see Shaka provide guides for Arizona too! I've just bought two tour bundles for our trip! Mahalo!

Katie A | 1 week ago | Android

Shaka Guide - awesome app

My family and I used all 5 audio tours of the Big Island bundle. We just loved the information and they were all very entertaining. We highly recommend this. Next time we take a driving family vacation, we plan to see if Shaka Guide has an audio tour available.

G Scott S | 1 week ago | iOS

Best Travel Guide App Ever

If I could give this review 10 stars I would. This guided driving tour app was just awesome. We did the package of 5 tours on the Big Island and did them all. There will be a little repeat of some stories if you do all five, but as a history lover it that was ok with me to hear them again. You are guided to all the best spots all over the island with a guide that tells local history and custom stories and shares local spots to shop or eat. The best part is when you are driving and they aren’t talking they play awesome Hawaiian music. It keeps the atmosphere all day throughout the tour. Plus if you don’t finish a tour that’s ok just come back the next day and pick up where you left off. They make it super easy. If you are on the Big Island spend the $40 bucks for all 5 tours I promise you won’t regret it. Thank Shaka Guide we will be using you on our next island adventure and will tell all about you. You made our tours on our honeymoon absolutely awesome.

Gxuchvfuf | 1 month ago | iOS

What to expect in Hamakua Coast Scenic Drive?

Experience the breathtaking Hamakua Coast scenic drive with Shaka Guide on the North Island Jungle Adventure Loop. This tour makes stops at Onomea Trail, Akaka Falls, Rainbow Falls, Laupahoehoe, Waipio Valley Overlook, and Hilo Town.

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What are some of the Hamakua Coast activities?

Aside from the beauty that the Hamakua Coast offers, you can hike to waterfalls, visit botanical gardens, explore historic sites, and more. On Shaka Guide’s North Island Jungle Adventure Loop, we’ll guide you to a selection of must-see stops along...

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Where is the Hamakua Coast?

The Hamakua Coast is located along the northeast coast of Hawaii’s Big Island. It extends from the town of Hilo to the town of Waipio. You can start the North Island Jungle Adventure Loop tour in Hilo, Kona, or Waikoloa and take it in any direction.

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What is an Audio Tour Guide?

Think of us as your personal tour guide in an app. Our tours provide everything a guided tour does, but with the freedom to explore on your terms. Here's how it works:

  • GPS triggers audio narration to play automatically as you drive or walk.
  • Listen to stories, get local insights, visit must-see stops and get turn-by-turn navigation.
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Tour FAQs

Where does the North Island Jungle Adventure Loop tour go?
This tour travels across the northern part of Big Island, taking you from Hilo in the east to Kona in the west, or vice versa! One of the best things about this tour is that you can start it from either side of the island depending on your travel plans. Here are some of the popular spots you can explore on the tour! Waipio Valley LookoutLaupahoehoe Tsunami MonumentAkaka FallsOnomea TrailRainbow FallsKaumana CavesMauna Kea Visitor CenterFor help planning your day check our North Island Jungle Adventure Loop suggested itinerary and here's everything you need to know before you go!
What should I pack for the North Island Jungle Adventure Loop Tour?
Here’s our packing list for this tour. It may seem a little long, but remember, what you bring depends on the activities you choose to do for the day.SneakersHiking ClothesJacket or Layers, temperatures vary drastically across the islandWater BottleBug Spray (rainforest = mosquitoes)TowelBathing SuitSandalsSunscreenSun Glasses and/or HatSnacksCashCar Charger *Very Important*Phone Mount 
What should I budget for the North Island Jungle Adventure Loop tour?
How much you spend truly depends on what you do along the tour route, but here’s a breakdown of some costs:$10.00 per person: Lunch$5.00 per person: Local snack$10.00 per car: Umauma Falls View and Garden$5.00 per car: Akaka Falls$20.00/adult and $5.00/child per person: Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden$10 per person: Ann Ranch Historic Home Tour$19.00/adult, $12.99/child 12-4, free/children under 4: Imiloa Astronomy Center
Can I join the North Island Jungle Adventure Loop tour along the route?
Yes! Feel free to join the tour along the route. Just make sure that you follow the numbers in chronological order from where you are starting from.  If you don’t begin at one of the tour starting points you’ll miss a few stories, but you’ll still have a great experience.
Can I take the North Island Jungle Adventure Loop tour in the opposite direction?
Yes! This is one of the few tours that you can do both clockwise and counterclockwise around the island — it truly depends on what works best with your schedule and travel plans. This tour has three starting points: Kona, Waikoloa and Hilo. All directions are the same tour so pick the one that’s best for you!
Other Questions? Contact us!
Still have questions? Send us an email at aloha@shakaguide.com or give us a call at (808) 201-8138.

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