Top 10 Nature and Wildlife Tours in Big Island of Hawaii

Destination: Big Island of Hawaii.
Make the most of your shore visit with our half-day adventure tour exploring the Big Island from summit to sea. We offer a unique tour including hands-on artifacts, fresh fruit, historical insights, and the significance of the places we visit. We'll take you on an unforgettable journey through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home to the world's most active volcano, Kilauea. You'll travel from the visitor center to Kilauea crater for panoramic views of the smoking caldera and steaming volcanic vents, and walk inside iconic Nahuku (Thurston Lava Tube). For lunch, enjoy an island-inspired meal on us at a local restaurant. Later we'll visit (The Most Famous Black Sand Beach on the Big Island)Punaluʻu black sand beach and discover the picture-perfect scenery of Rainbow Falls in Hilo. Please note: We offer pick-up & drop-off in the Hilo area only. This tour is not wheelchair accessible and includes moderate walking, including climbing roughly 15 stairs during the lava tube tour.
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Destination: Big Island of Hawaii.
With Kona Ocean Adventures, we are not just another tour but a true Adventure! This charter is for up to 6 guests. If you have a larger group, be sure to call us. This one is our specialty!  With the boat to yourself, you can swim with wild dolphins, visit private beaches only accessible by boat, discover Kealakekua Bay or other remote reefs, try our discovery dive program and more... The choice is yours. No experience or snorkel gear is required… and we’ve got lunch, too! Creating Your Own Custom and Private Kona Ocean Adventure. Perfect for Family reunions, spiritual journeys, honeymoons, dive club trips or special vacations. Book online and we will help you plan your perfect experience!
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Duration: Around 4 hours.

Destination: Big Island of Hawaii.
Kealakekua Bay is a marine sanctuary where you can snorkel with over 200 species of tropical fish. We will stop at sea caves, and one to two other historical stops along the way. Our tour is very unique because we provide a very intimate one on one experience with our guests. Our convenient check in location gives us a more private feel away from the larger tours, of 20-30 people. Our crew are very knowledgeable about the historical aspects of the Big Island, and the Kona coast. Our vessel "Nature School 2" is comfortable, fast, and one of the nicest tour boats in Kona Hawaii.
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Duration: Around 3 hours and a half.

Destination: Big Island of Hawaii.
Our tours are built around you. As one of the few Hawaiian-owned and operated tour companies on the Big Island, we offer a personal connection that big bus tours can’t match. Travel in comfort in clean, air-conditioned vehicles with expert local storytellers who know every hidden spot, scenic overlook, and island legend. Enjoy cold water, local snacks, and a complimentary island-style lunch during your 10-hour private adventure. Every tour is flexible — you choose the pace, we handle the details. Here’s a list of potential locations to explore: Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Kīlauea Crater, Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley Lookout, Akaka Falls, Rainbow Falls, South Point, Green Sand Beach (Papakōlea), Volcano Winery, Punaluʻu Bakery, Kona & Kaʻū Coffee Farms, Hilo Town, Banyan Drive, King Kamehameha Statue, Pololū Valley Lookout, Mauna Kea Lookout, Kona Coast beaches, hounaunau, city of refuge,2 step and hidden scenic gems known only to locals.
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Duration: Around 10 hours.

Destination: Big Island of Hawaii.
This truly unique experience will be with you for the rest of your life as you enjoy the spectacular beauty exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The sights, sounds and smell are like nowhere else on earth as you walk on actual lava (cooled, of course), descend through a rain forest and experience steam vents up close and personal. Meeting at the visitor center at Volcanoes National Park, we'll begin experiencing the amazing sights and sounds on top of the world's most active volcano. This truly will be an experience you will never forget! You can even choose a starting time at 5 AM to catch the sunrise over Kilauea. Another advantage to starting so early is having the park almost to ourselves! We drive around in a 2025 F150 Tremor. Let's share the beauty of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park!
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Destination: Big Island of Hawaii.
Join us for a beautiful ocean tour traveling the Kona coastline to Kealakekua Bay where you will experience a world-renowned reef snorkeling site. This area has plentiful reef fish life and our guides will teach you about the fragile reef ecosystem. This tour is great for those who do not want an entire day on the water but still want to experience the beauty of Kona’s amazing blue waters and colorful reef. We welcome beginners and children on this beautiful coastal adventure but ask that anyone attending to know how to swim and still meet the safety criteria. Light snacks and drinks will be provided and you’re welcome to bring a lunch to enjoy while viewing the massive cliff face and views in the area. Kids under 12 are required by the Coast Guard to wear a life vest when onboard at all times. Reef safe (zinc only) sunscreen is REQUIRED BY LAW on this tour. You are welcome to use ours.
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Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Big Island of Hawaii.
Join us to observe the behavior of the Humpback Whales while they visit the Hawaiian Islands. Learn more about them from our kind & qualified staff. If the whales are singing, we will have the opportunity to listen to their hauntingly beautiful songs with our hydrophone! Our vessel only takes 6 people max so you beat the typical tourist trap large vessels for a more intimate experience.
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Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Hilo.
Experience the lush beauty of Big Island’s Hamakua Coast on our tour to ʻAkaka Falls State Park, where the Island’s tropical splendor is on full display. Akaka Falls is a towering waterfall, cascading 442 feet (135 meters) down into a lush gorge. Your all inclusive tour includes the Hilo Discovery and Volcanoes National Park Explorer packages. As a locally owned and operated tour company based on Hawaiʻi Island, we offer immersive, guided experiences while sharing not just the breathtaking beauty of volcanoes, waterfalls, and valleys – but the stories, language, and spirit that make these places sacred. Our expertly guided tours highlight the island’s natural beauty, rich history, and volcanic landscapes. We offer various languages including Taiwanese, Mandarin and Japanese. We also offer custom and private tours!
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Destination: Big Island of Hawaii.
Are you interested in seeing all the major highlights on the Big Island in just one day? This full circle tour takes you and your group on a private adventure to some of the most spectacular and unique places on the Big Island of Hawaii. From incredible waterfalls to rugged coastline, tropical rainforests to active volcanoes, sub-alpine dry forest to black sand beaches; experience one of the most ecologically diverse islands on planet earth – ALL IN A SINGLE DAY! On this in-depth tour of the Big Island you’ll experience the island’s main attractions: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, An Authentic Kona Coffee Farm, the southernmost bakery in the United States (famous for their delicious Malasadas), breathtaking Punalu‘u black sand beach, iconic waterfalls in the Hilo area, the rugged and beautiful Hamakua coast, views of Waipio Valley, Waimea and the unique sub-alpine dry forest. Upon booking your tour, one of our guides will contact you to discuss custom tour options !
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Destination: Big Island of Hawaii.
Discover one of Hawaiʻi’s most unique and visually striking natural wonders on this unforgettable visit to Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach. Stroll along the shoreline where endangered Hawaiian green sea turtles (honu) often bask in the sun. Dip your toes in the cool waters, explore tide pools teeming with marine life. Your all inclusive tour includes the Hilo Discovery and Volcanoes National Park Explorer packages. As a locally owned and operated tour company based on Hawaiʻi Island, we offer immersive, guided experiences while sharing not just the breathtaking beauty of volcanoes, waterfalls, and valleys – but the stories, language, and spirit that make these places sacred. Our expertly guided tours highlight the island’s natural beauty, rich history, and volcanic landscapes. We offer various languages including Taiwanese, Mandarin and Japanese. We also offer custom and private tours!
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