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Overview
Big Island
9.5 - 14 hour(s) incl. transportation
Available Daily
Pick-up available
Accessible
What to expect
Overview
Schedule
Pick-up from Select Big Island Hotels & Resorts

Known as "The Valley of the Kings", and the childhood home of King Kamehameha I, Waipio Valley is not only a beautiful scenic location, it is also one of the most meaningful, historical and spiritual places on the Big Island of Hawaii. You will be able to snap some amazing photos during this stop.

Malasadas are tasty deep fried and sugary donuts that are Portuguese in origin, but have become an iconic tasty Hawaii treat. Tex Drive-In is well known across the state as the place to go if you want to sink your teeth into sweet pillowy dough with a crispy and sugar dusted coating.

With a number of waterfalls on the Big Island, it is hard to pick which is the best, but your expert nature guide will take you two of the most popular waterfalls on the island. This picture perfect location is the spot to watch mist create magical rainbows as it thunders down into the pool below.

Hilo is a quiet and quaint town, that embodies the spirit of old Hawaii, and you will have a lovely time exploring the unique sights and shops. You will also have the opportunity to see the tallest of the world's four King Kamehameha Statues when you arrive, and get a great photo as well.

One of Hawaii's most popular gifts and treats, Big Island Candies offers an array of cookies,brownies, and chocolates that are deliciously crafted in Hilo. The iconic diagonal chocolate-dipped shortbread cookies are mouth-watering delight perfect for gifts, or for you to enjoy all for yourself!

See the best of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park as you go to the Kilauea Visitor Center, Volcano Steam Vents, Kilauea Caldera (Halemaʻumaʻu), Thurston Lava Tube, and Chain of Craters Road. There is nothing quite as exciting as being so close to an active volcano, and now you can!

Your expert guide will explain the constellations and stars using a reflective telescope and laser pen as you look up into the sky to see some of the best views of the heavens that you will ever experience.
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Notes
Restrictions
- Guests with heart and cardiovascular issues are not permitted to participate in this activity.
- Guests who are pregnant are not permitted to participate in this activity.
- This activity is wheelchair accessible.
- Electric wheelchairs and motorized scooters are not permitted on this activity. Manual wheelchairs are allowed.
- If less than 2 participants are booked, the activity may not operate.
- People 16 years old and above can participate in this activity.
- No scuba diving within 24 hours before your tour date to avoid decompression sickness.
- Please refrain from drinking within eight hours of your tour departure.
- Participants 85 years old and above must provide a doctor's note stating that you can go on this tour.
Other requirements
- Participants are required to sign a liability waiver at the time of check-in.
Booking requirements (# of participants, vehicles, hours, etc.)
- You can book a maximum of 20.
Required items to bring & attire
- Wear comfortable close-toed walking shoes, long pants, and bring a heavy sweater or jacket. Temperatures at Mauna Kea can easily dip below freezing due to wind chill.
Additional notes
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- Depending on the weather, you may not be able to reach the summit of Mauna Kea. If the gate is closed due to bad weather during the tour, you will watch the sunset at the foot of Mauna Kea (around 6,562ft) or the beach, and observe the starry sky at the foot of Mauna Kea.
- Lunch is not included in this activity, and due to the pick-up time and driving time, please eat lunch prior to pick-up.
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Payment / Cancellation Policy
- Credit card payment
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- Bookings of 1 to 9 people: Any cancellations made after 18:00 local time, 2 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
Bookings of 10 people or more: Any cancellations made after 18:00 local time, 14 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
- Any changes made after 18:00 local time, 2 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a fee of $20 per person.
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- Guests with heart and cardiovascular issues are not permitted to participate in this activity.
- Guests who are pregnant are not permitted to participate in this activity.
- This activity is wheelchair accessible.
- Electric wheelchairs and motorized scooters are not permitted on this activity. Manual wheelchairs are allowed.
- If less than 2 participants are booked, the activity may not operate.
- People 16 years old and above can participate in this activity.
- No scuba diving within 24 hours before your tour date to avoid decompression sickness.
- Please refrain from drinking within eight hours of your tour departure.
- Participants 85 years old and above must provide a doctor's note stating that you can go on this tour.
- Wear comfortable close-toed walking shoes, long pants, and bring a heavy sweater or jacket. Temperatures at Mauna Kea can easily dip below freezing due to wind chill.
- Participants are required to sign a liability waiver at the time of check-in.
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- Depending on the weather, you may not be able to reach the summit of Mauna Kea. If the gate is closed due to bad weather during the tour, you will watch the sunset at the foot of Mauna Kea (around 6,562ft) or the beach, and observe the starry sky at the foot of Mauna Kea.
- Lunch is not included in this activity, and due to the pick-up time and driving time, please eat lunch prior to pick-up.
- You can book a maximum of 20.