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 Lookout
• Laupahoehoe Tsunami Monument
• Akaka Falls
• Onomea Trail
• Rainbow Falls
• Kaumana Caves
• Mauna Kea Visitor Center

For help planning your day check our North Island Jungle Adventure Loop suggested itinerary and here's everything you need to know before you go!

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.

• Sneakers
• Hiking Clothes
• Jacket or Layers, temperatures vary drastically across the island
• Water Bottle
• Bug Spray (rainforest = mosquitoes)
• Towel
• Bathing Suit
• Sandals
• Sunscreen
• Sun Glasses and/or Hat
• Snacks
• Cash
• Car Charger *Very Important*
• Phone Mount 

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

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.

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!

Still have questions? Send us an email at aloha@shakaguide.com or give us a call at (808) 201-8138.