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Cancellation Policy
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If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
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If you cancel between 6 and 3 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 per cent cancellation fee.
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If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 per cent cancellation fee.
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Starpoints:
- Complimentary Kona-Kohala Coast hotel pickup & return onboard our luxury air-conditioned minibus.
- Enjoy a 12-hour, scenic 260-mile, full Hawaii Circle Island Tour!
- View Hawaiian coffee plantations on the south coast of Kona.
- Visit incredible Volcanoes National Park (admission included)!
- Fully narrated by specially trained driver-guides.
- See steam bluffs, a Fern Tree Jungle and the Thurston Lava Tube!
- Experience a colorful and beautiful drive through the city of Hilo.
- See ranch lands in Waimea, then drive past the many waterfalls of the Hamakua Coast!
- Bring your camera for endless photo opportunities of Volcanoes National Park.
Tour Options
This tour / activity has the following tour options. Click the "Check Availability" button to select a travel date and confirm availability for your preferred tour option.
Kailua-Kona and Keauhou
- Price from USD $80.99
- Departs from Kailua-Kona and Keauhou area hotels
- Code: KAKOKE
Airport, Village and Waikoloa
- Price from USD $83.99
- Departs from Kona Airport, Kona Village and Waikoloa area hotels
- Code: KOVIWA
Mauna Lani and Mauna Kea
- Price from USD $84.99
- Departs from Mauna Lani and Mauna Kea area hotels
- Code: MAMAKE
Description
Grand Circle Island Tour Highlights
We spend approximately 15 minutes to one hour at each location. The order of the stops listed below is subject to change but you'll see it all!
Kailua Town:
In ancient times, this area was considered the premier place to live! Many kings made their homes here.
Kealakekua Bay:
We'll make a quick stop here for fabulous views!
Kona Coffee Plantation:
Enjoy samples of Kona’ finest export!
Volcanoes National Park:
Admission included to this site built in 1916! The park displays the results of 70 million years of volcanism, migration, and evolution of volcanoes! View Kilauea Iki crater, Thurston Lava Tube & the steam bluffs.
Jagger Museum:
This hands-on museum has films of previous eruptions and current activity. Admission is free!
Volcano Observatory:
The U.S. Geological Survey monitors volcanic activity here, with a wide range of technological and scientific data!
Additional highlights on this tour include a visit to an orchid and anthurium nursery, a drive through the rolling hills of Parker Ranch lands and views of cascading waterfalls along the beautiful the Hamakua Coast. After this amazing tour, we return you to your hotel.
We suggest a light sweater or jacket for the volcano area. Admission to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park included.
Reviews & ratings from fellow travelers
Read what other travelers think about the Hawaii Grand Circle Island Adventure (Bus). We only accept reviews from actual, confirmed travelers who purchased the tour / activity from us, so you can be sure the reviews are unbiased and authentic.
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Very informative tour.
Reviewed by: Roberto C., USA, August 2010
Our driver had a great sense of humor and brought up interesting facts, whether factual or not, which kept us amused during the long trip. I liked being able to stop at some of the shops, but appreciated knowing that costs would not be as bad for the same or similar items in the ABC shops, etc. While I personally had wanted to see the Big Island Candy Store, I didnt see the value of it for most of the people on the tour. I believe I was the only person who got something besides ice cream from there. I would prefer fewer sales stops that give us a bit more time to shop, should we want to. I was VERY appreciative that our guide listened to the other drivers and took us to Akaka falls instead of rainbow falls since the water had been diverted from Rainbow. Akaka was a gorgeous stop and I was very pleased to have seen it. I also really liked seeing the volcanoes and would have loved some more information while there. The stories we did get were very interesting.
I would definitely recommend both the trip and the driver, I believe his name was Jimmy or James.
Reviewed by: Michele S., USA, June 2010
We had a very enjoyable experience. The driver was informative and funny. We especially liked his stories about falling in love with Hawaii and coming here to make a new home. The pacing of the trip was also to our liking. Just about the time you got tired of the bus, we would stop at a totally delightful place. The 12 hours absolutely flew by.
Reviewed by: Lee D., USA, May 2010
Our tour guide was great. We had an exceptional experience.
Reviewed by: steven k., USA, March 2010
The driver was such a nice fellow and kept us laughing all the way. The stops were well timed and we were picked up on time and returned on time. It was a very nice excursion on the big island. The bus was well equipped with excellent AC and comfortable seating.
Reviewed by: George M., USA, March 2010
My mother and I very much enjoyed the whole tour. Our guide and driver, Jan, did a brilliant job at keeping us well informed about what we were doing and seeing, was well versed in the technicalities of lava and knew his historical facts/dates thoroughly!
Reviewed by: Shashi I., USA, February 2010
The driver was very knowledgeable and friendly. One of the "must do" tours while on the Big Island.
Reviewed by: Srihari P., USA, November 2009
The trip was a great way to get an overview of the big island. We had a great guide who made the trip fun and interesting. My wife and I had an awesome time.
Reviewed by: Ronald P., USA, November 2009
The bus driver was very good and answered any & all questions asked by the entire bus load. He had a lot of knowledge about the islands and was a safe driver and courteous to others on the road. The places we stopped were spaced out and enough time to enjoy.
Reviewed by: Joe C., USA, October 2009
Everything was great and the bus driver was a pleasure and very informative. Thanks!
Reviewed by: Michella F., USA, October 2009
