Ultimate Circle Island Explorer Kona Tour Overview
The Ultimate Circle Island Explorer Kona tour is designed for travelers eager to see as much of Hawaii’s Big Island as possible in one day. This 11-hour adventure begins in Kona coffee country with a visit to Bay View Farm, a 24-acre working coffee farm on the slopes of Mauna Loa Volcano. Here, guests observe coffee growing and learn the production process, followed by a tasting of 100% Kona coffee at a scenic overlook with views of Kealakekua Bay and the Captain Cook monument.
Scenic Highlights and Wildlife
The tour continues through South Kona and Ka‘ū Districts, showcasing alternating landscapes of lava flows and Hawaiian dry forest visible through large vehicle windows. A brief stop is made at Punalu‘u Black Sand Beach, one of the island’s best black sand beaches lined with coconut palms. Visitors can stroll the beach and spot honu (Green Hawaiian Sea Turtles) feeding offshore or basking on the sand.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Exploration
Next, the tour visits Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, including the Kilauea Visitor’s Center, Kilauea Iki Crater Overlook, and Steaming Bluffs. Guests walk through the famous Volcano House to view volcanic activity and landscapes shaped by recent eruptions.
Tour Details
- Duration: 11 hours
- Location: Big Island, Hawaii (Kona pick up)
- Includes coffee farm visit, beach stop, and volcano park
- Price from $290.40
- Rating: 4.8 based on 557 reviews
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