South Island Epic Coastal Journey
About The Tour
Take a journey through the southern half of Big Island. Drive across barren lava fields that are wedged between two active volcanoes: Mauna Loa and Kilauea. As you travel you’ll come across a black sand beach and local coffee and macadamia nut farms. Take an optional side trip -- don't ...
Show MoreHere are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour!
• Drink local coffee at Kaʻu Coffee Farm
• Visit a black sand beach
• Stargaze atop Mauna Kea
• Visit an ancient historic site
• Get malasadas and sweet bread at Punalu'u Bakery
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Recommended Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
Tour Starting Point(s): Kona, Waikoloa and Hilo
Direction: Clockwise or Counterclockwise
For even more fun, combine this tour with our Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour!
All Shaka Guide tours come with customer support and a satisfaction guarantee. Tours never expire.
Sample Tour Audio
Paradise Meadows
Turn Left for Macadamia Nut Visitor Center
Exit or Kipukapuaulu
Tour Stops
Punalu'u Black Sand Beach
Whittington Beach
Lava Tree Molds Drive
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station
'Imiloa Astronomy Center - Hilo
Ka'u Coffee Mill
Panaewa Rainforest Zoo - Hilo
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Farm - Hilo
Kipukapuaulu Hike
Ka Lae (South Point)
Volcano Village
Saddle Road (Daniel K. Inouye Highway)
Punalu'u Bakeshop - Na'alehu
Paradise Meadows - South Point
Customer Reviews
Our family thoroughly enjoyed the guide of the Big Island of Hawaii!
Kate Suttles | 1 day ago | AndroidHawai’i Day trip
Used the Shaka guide during our day trip on the big island. We knew we wanted to do volcano national park but were able to add great stops along the way from Kona thanks to the Shaka Guide. Highly recommend.
clsargeant8 | 5 days ago | iOSFantastic Big Island Audio Tour
This GPS audio tour of the Big Island was the perfect companion as we spent a few days touring the northern coast, Hilo, Mauna Kea, and the southern coast of the island. I loved the informational facts and really enjoyed the Hawaiian music. The narrators voice was very easy to listen to and we liked the optional side trips off the beaten path. I would definitely recommend these tours to anyone looking for a self paced, scenic drive through this beautiful state.
K8Walks | 2 months ago | iOSWhat is an Audio Tour Guide?
Think of us as your personal tour guide in an app. Our tours provide everything a guided tour does, but with the freedom to explore on your terms. Here's how it works:
- GPS triggers audio narration to play automatically as you drive or walk.
- Listen to stories, get local insights, visit must-see stops and get turn-by-turn navigation.
What is an Audio Tour Guide?
Think of us as your personal tour guide in an app. Our tours provide everything a guided tour does, but with the freedom to explore on your terms. Here's how it works:
- GPS triggers audio narration to play automatically as you drive or walk. Listen to stories, get local insights, visit must-see stops and get turn-by-turn navigation.
- The app works offline so even with spotty service we'll get you where you need to go.
- The app works offline so even with spotty service we'll get you where you need to go.
Pretty cool huh? We think so! Check out our tours and let's explore together.
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