Tour Stops

Keck Observatory

Note: Keck Observatory is Temporarily closed until further notice.The Keck Observatory has a small visitor’s center with models and images from their highly successful telescopes...

Laupahoehoe Train Museum

Guests are invited with the aloha spirit and will discover captivating photos, railroad ancient rarities and memorabilia from days passed by. The volunteers have spent...

Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station

The summit of Mount Everest is higher above sea level than the summit of any other mountain, but Mauna Kea is the tallest when measured...

'Imiloa Astronomy Center - Hilo

The ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center is part of the University of Hawaii at Hilo and is a gathering place that integrates science and Native Hawaiian culture....

Anna Ranch - Waimea

Learn about the first lady of ranching, Anna Lindsey Perry-Fiske, at this historic site that’s dedicated to the rancher. The historic home is filled with...

Laupahoehoe Tsunami Monument

In 1946 there was a devastating tsunami in this area that killed over 150 people, many of them being school children. During the tour you’ll...

Waipi'o Valley Lookout

IMPORTANT NOTE: The road leading into the valley is closed indefinitely to both vehicles and hikers. Waipi'o Valley is one of the most storied valleys in...

Umauma Falls

View the beautiful Umauma Falls and tropical garden at The Umauma Experience. There's a paved road right up to the falls where you can soak...

Rainbow Falls

Located just a short drive from Downtown Hilo is Rainbow Falls. On sunny days, rainbows appear in the midst of the 80-foot falls, making for...

Kaumana Caves

Kaumana Caves is a massive cave that is part of a 25-mile long network of lava tubes created by the Mauna Loa lava flow of...

Akaka Falls

Note: There is a $10 per vehicle parking fee, and a $5 entry fee per person.Arguably one of the most famous waterfalls on Big Island,...

Onomea Trail Hike

Onomea Trail, or donkey trail, is an easy hike that runs along a breathtaking section of coastline that gives you 180-degree views of Onomea Bay....

Hawai'i Tropical Botanical Garden

If you want a more leisurely stroll through a manicured garden with roughly 2,000 plant species opt to visit Hawai'i Tropical Botanical Garden instead of...

TEX Drive In - Honoka'a

Located in Honoka'a, TEX Drive In is a favorite spot with hearty local-style plate lunches that will keep you fueled and ready to go for...

Lava Tubes

As you travel off the main road through this area in Hamakua towards Waimea, you’ll be driving above a network of underground lava tubes. We'll...

Waimea Town

Waimea Town, located in the heart of Paniolo Country, is an artsy ranching town known for its quaint bed and breakfasts and cowboy history. Waimea...

Waimea Nature Park (Ulu La'au)

The name of this park is Ulu La’au which means ‘circle of trees’ in Hawaiian. It’s a great place for a stroll or a picnic...

Parker Ranch - Waimea

The Parker Ranch Headquarers in Waimea offers self-guided tours of their historic homes and grounds. Built in the 1800’s, the houses are packed with art, antiques...

Saddle Road (Daniel K. Inouye Highway)

The Saddle Road, officially named the Daniel K. Inouye Highway, is the main thoroughfare on the Big Island that connects Kona in the west with...

Cinder Cone

Before turning for Mauna Kea, there is a cinder cone you can pull off to on Saddle Road. Might be a good place to stop...

Downtown Hilo

Here you will see many historic stores and buildings from quaint boutiques to fine restaurants and galleries. Most of the buildings were built in the...