North Island Jungle Adventure Loop
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 ...
Show MoreHere 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 Malasadas at Tex’s Drive In
Sample Tour Audio
Cinder Cone Intro
Left for Banyan Drive, Right for Saddle Road
Things To Do at 'Akaka Falls
Tour Stops
Saddle Road (Daniel K. Inouye Highway)
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
Akaka Falls
Cinder Cone
Downtown Hilo
Hawaiian Fishpond & Beach
Coconut Island
Queen Lili'uokalani Park
Boiling Pots
Naha Stone at Hilo Library
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
Customer Reviews
Hawaii
Used Shaka for Big island vacation. Many good things to say. Glad i purchased. 3 big downsides: 1. Way too much nonsense about ancient pagan gods. 2. Missing basic facts about volcanoes. Focus more on the major points. Active/inactive. What can tourists see. Like that’s all i sort of kind of cared about. Instead i got history lessons and points on all volcanoes and back and forth with myths and facts. Confusing. 3. We chose to do our loops differently than their tours were set up Would be nice if the app could be smart enough to open and begin a new tour if i crossed the boundaries into that second tour. Overall, good purchase. Informative and entertaining.
Bkir011 | 2 weeks ago | iOSAdds to the vacation experience!
We purchased a package deal which was a great value. And since the Big Island does require A LOT of driving the Shaka tours were fantastic! We went places we wouldn’t have known about and learned so much about the history.
EmsleyE | 2 weeks ago | iOSAwesome for the big island
The best value and fun I have ever had from an app. Super cool and great tours!
Esteban Tumba | 3 weeks ago | iOSAmazing
We love this app. We have visited the Big Island 2x now and we have done 5 tours of the island between these two trips. It’s so great to be able to learn about the island on our time and in our way. We love the stories and the music when there isn’t a story. Thank you for putting this app together.
Daisies4me | 3 weeks ago | iOSBest driving guide ever!
First time I used Shaka guide was on big island when my family came to visit. Now I’ve used it for Yellowstone and Grand Tetons as well. In Hawaii it showed us things I didn’t even know as a local. On the mainland it made my trip. Thanks Shaka guide , keep up the amazing work.
2b42n8 | 1 month ago | iOSAmazing!
Totally recommend. A friend recommended Shaka guide for seeing big island. We used it today and it was great! Like a personal tour that you could customize. Totally worth the $35 for the entire big island package.
aj94sg | 1 month ago | iOSgot the big island package, enjoying it so far, the stories are interesting but not too much talking, also, directions are clear with upcoming turns
April | 1 month ago | AndroidBest Tour of Big Island
Such a great guide! Especially when you have no set plans or idea for side visits!!
Liking the guide | 2 months ago | iOSLOVE this Guide!
We used the Shaka guide in Maui for the Road to Hana 8 years ago and loved it. So we decided to try it again for the Big Island. We did the North island jungle loop tour today. It was so informative, easy to follow, and we all loved it. Even my impossible to please 16 year old daughter mentioned how cool it is- she was so into it, and was listening to every word and wanted to stop at all the stops. It was a great guide, we had a great day! Can’t recommend this enough. I bought the BI package, and we will be using the other tours this trip as well.
Nik Gray | 2 months ago | iOSAmazing tour!
Did a tour in the big island Hawaii, it was amazing. Tracked my driving so kept up with the sites based on my location, informative, fun, gives you optional stops, highly highly recommend!
LexamMGonz | 2 months ago | iOSWhat 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.
Show MoreWhat 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.
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...
Show MoreWhat 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 this scenic drive.
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.
Show MoreWhere 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.
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.
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.
- The app works offline so even with spotty service we'll get you where you need to go.
- The app works offline so even with spotty service we'll get you where you need to go.
Pretty cool huh? We think so! Check out our tours and let's explore together.
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