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Private Grand Circle the Big Island Mercedes Sprinter
Recommended for your Big Island of Hawaii trip
12 hours (Approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds
Overview
Complete a circuit of the Big Island during this full-day circle tour. Riding in style on board a Mercedes Benz Sprinter van with your party up to 11 other family members or friends, stop at the island's highlights and landmarks, including Volcanoes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and South Point, the southernmost point in the U.S. While you travel, watch DVDs containing information about Hawaiian culture, traditions, and history onboard your vehicle. Pickup and drop-off at Kona hotels is included.
- Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van equipped with DVD player
- Small group limited to 11 people or fewer
- Visit Rainbow Falls, Volcanoes National Park and Punalu'u black sand beach
- Pickup and drop-off at Kona accommodations
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Begin your Big Island Circle Tour with pickup at your Kona accommodation. Meet your guide and climb aboard the Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van which seats up to 11 people. Traveling on a private tour ensures personal attention from your guide and the opportunity to ask questions along the way.
Journey across the island on Saddle Road; take note of the dramatic weather variations and elevation changes. As you travel, watch educational videos on the van's DVD player about Hawaii's history, culture and traditions.
Stop at the impressive Rainbow Falls outside of Hilo, then head for the rainforest, waterfalls and sheer sea cliffs of the Hamakua heritage coast. In Hilo, see where the tsunamis of 1946 and 1960 hit the city, then explore the 30-acre (12-hectare) Liliuokalani Japanese Gardens.
Next up is the tour's highlight: a visit to Volcanoes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you will see the Jagger Museum, a volcanic caldera and the Thurston Lava Tube. Continue to the Punalu'u black sand beach, a favorite hangout for the Hawaiian green sea turtles.
Stop at South Point, the United States' most southern point, where they Polynesians made their Hawaiian landing on the dramatic sea cliffs a thousand years ago. Take a tour of the Painted Church and drive down to the overlook, from which you can see the spot where Captain Cook fell in 1779.
Cruise back up the scenic Kona coast for drop-off at your accommodation.
Please note: Order of activities may change due to weather and other unforeseen circumstances.
Journey across the island on Saddle Road; take note of the dramatic weather variations and elevation changes. As you travel, watch educational videos on the van's DVD player about Hawaii's history, culture and traditions.
Stop at the impressive Rainbow Falls outside of Hilo, then head for the rainforest, waterfalls and sheer sea cliffs of the Hamakua heritage coast. In Hilo, see where the tsunamis of 1946 and 1960 hit the city, then explore the 30-acre (12-hectare) Liliuokalani Japanese Gardens.
Next up is the tour's highlight: a visit to Volcanoes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you will see the Jagger Museum, a volcanic caldera and the Thurston Lava Tube. Continue to the Punalu'u black sand beach, a favorite hangout for the Hawaiian green sea turtles.
Stop at South Point, the United States' most southern point, where they Polynesians made their Hawaiian landing on the dramatic sea cliffs a thousand years ago. Take a tour of the Painted Church and drive down to the overlook, from which you can see the spot where Captain Cook fell in 1779.
Cruise back up the scenic Kona coast for drop-off at your accommodation.
Please note: Order of activities may change due to weather and other unforeseen circumstances.
Itinerary
The must see Location on the Big Island. Kilauea Volcano, see the Visitors center, Halemaumau Crater & the Caldera. Massive changes were made to this area in the 2018 Eruption. Also see Steam vents. Option to eat lunch at the Volcano House over looking the Crater. Take a drive down Chain of Craters rd past majestic giant Ferns, seeing old Lava flows Craters and exploring Lava Trees.
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Ticket Not Included
The only remaining intact Pu'uhonua (Place of Refuge) on any of the Islands. This is the most important and protected Hawaiian Historical site on any of the Islands. This is where the KAPU. The belief system Pre-Christianity was practiced. A must see site on any visit to the Big Island, in a beautiful and unspoiled location.
Duration: 50 minutes
Admission Ticket Not Included
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Product code: 8944P2
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