Tours and Activities Big Island

After researching several options, we chose the Ultimate Hawaii Circle Island Sightseeing tour from Veltra for our mid-A... morepril 2026 trip, and it did not disappoint. Our guide, Marcus, was total pro, wWith 15 years of experience, his knowledge and storytelling made the 10-hour journey fly by.

The Highlights:

1) Coffee Farm: Stunning views and a great tasting session in the gift shop.

2) Punaluu Black Sand Beach: We were lucky enough to see sea turtles basking on the sand!

3) Volcanoes National Park: Seeing the steam vents and the scale of the active volcano was easily the highlight of the day.

4) Rainbow Falls: The best panoramic view is actually from the side of the park; the hike to the top isn't strictly necessary for the best photos.

5) Waipio Valley Lookout: Absolutely breathtaking photo opportunities.

The logistics were seamless with a prompt pickup at 7:20 am from the Fairmont Orchid. While it is a long day covering 2/3 of the island, Marcus kept us entertained throughout. Lunch, dinner, snacks, and water were all provided, making for a stress-free experience. Highly recommended!

My kids ages 11 and 13 had a great time learning to surf! Both instructors were friendly and supportive and their person... morealities put my kids at ease. I appreciated their attentiveness and both girls are excited to return for more lessons.

Wow just wow, Shane was our pilot and boy he had a lot of knowledge of the island and for him to give a good answer to e... moreveryone's questions was exceptional. The ride was smooth, we felt safe and it was longer than I expected. The views are amazing and beautiful. My grandkids and I truly loved this experience. Shane even let Liam shut the helicopter down once we landed.

This was our 1st time to the big island and this was our 1st time snorkeling. The captain and the crew were all exceptio... morenal and pretty funny at times. The vessel was clean and the cruise was smooth. We had 2 areas we stopped to snorkel and get a little history lesson. Breakfast and lunch was very tasty and well timed. Thank you for making this such a wonderful experience for my family.

I can say enough good things about this experience! Everything about it!

A lovely night of cocktails and beautiful weather. Drinks were plentiful and the chicken and rice meal was delicious