Wasabi Tours - Big Island Grand Circle Island Tour
Enjoy a tour of Hawaii's biggest island, highlighting its natural wonders. Experience the diverse range of ecosystems and climate zones of the island. Take a tour of a Kona coffee farm to learn abou the harvesting and milling process, while sampling Kona coffee. Then explore active volcanic craters, steam vents, crater rim trails and the lava tube at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
This tour also takes you to the most dramatic waterfalls and scenic valleys on the island, including Akaka and Rainbow Falls and Waipio Valley. There will be frequent stops for photos to take in the lush scenery. A professional tour guide will provide fascinating narration of the history, culture and geology of the island.
Tour Highlights:
1. Kona coffee farm - walk through the orchards and sample a cup of Kona-grown coffee
2. Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Park - this historic park was once the home of royal grounds and a place of refuge for ancient Hawaiian lawbreakers
3. Punalu'u Black Sand Beach - jet black shores are an unforgettable sight as are the green sea turtles that are often seen sunbathing here
4. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - home of Kilauea volcano, Thurston lava tube, steam vents and other natural attractions
5. Rainbow Falls - beautiful 80-foot cascade surrounded by lush tropical vegetation including giant banyan trees
6. Private Waterfall - swim under the 120-foot tall Kulaniapia waterfall
7. Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden - take up-close shots of rare and exotic flowers and plants in a tranquil rainforest setting
8. Akaka Falls - enjoy a 0.4 mile hike through a lush rainforest filled with wild orchids, bamboo groves and draping ferns to discover towering Akaka Falls (442-foot waterfall)
9. Waipio Valley - gorgeous historical valley that's surrounded by 2,000 foot cliffs
10. Kaloko Honokohau Historical Park - home to sacred Hawaiian temples and ancient Hawaiian petroglyphs
Tour Inclusions:
- Delicious lunch
- Park entrance fees
- Jackets and rain gear
Gourmet Lunch:
- Teriyaki Chicken
- Panko Crusted Fish
- Steamed White Rice
- Vegetables
- Assorted Juices, Snacks and Bottled Water
Note: A vegetarian meal option is available as well. It includes tofu, steamed vegetables, purple sweet potatoes and white rice. If you would like to request this option, please notate next to guest's name when making your reservation.
We do not use dairy products, fruit, pork, beef, shellfish, MSG, or nuts in our meals.
