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Circle the Big Island: a Living History Coffee Farm and Akaka's Paved Loop
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Big Island of HawaiiA full circuit of the island in one day, in a Mercedes Sprinter, with lunch, bottled water and snacks included so the day does not stop for logistics. The first stop is the Kona Coffee Living History Farm at Captain Cook, which is a working museum: interpreters in period costume demonstrate how coffee was farmed here, and the growing, harvesting and processing get shown rather than described. Then the Punalu'u Bake Shop, the southernmost bakery in the United States, for sweetbread and malasadas, and Punalu'u Black Sand Beach at Pahala, where green sea turtles sunbathe on volcanic sand under coconut palms. Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park holds both Kilauea and Mauna Loa. There are lava tubes to walk through and craters still steaming. Rainbow Falls sits inside Wailuku River State Park, 80 feet high, with ancient lava caves and banyan trees around it, and the rainbows appear in the morning light. 'Akaka Falls drops 442 feet into a gorge, and the loop trail to see it is paved, which makes it one of the few waterfalls of that size on the island most people can actually reach. Big Island Candies closes the circuit, with the cookies hand-dipped in front of you. An expert guide covers the history, the culture and the geology on the way round.
What's included
- Entrance fees into all parks
- Snacks and Bottled Water
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69-201 Waikōloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa Village
Meet at the Queens Marketplace, in the south car park next to Yoga Barre.
Kona Coffee Living History Farm
The Kona Coffee Living History Farm at Captain Cook is a working historic farm, with interpreters in period costume demonstrating the traditional methods. How Kona coffee is grown, harvested and processed all gets shown on the ground where it happens.
Punalu'u Bake Shop
Punalu'u Bake Shop is the southernmost bakery in the United States. The sweetbread is what it is known for, along with malasadas and tropical pastries. There are gardens, picnic spots and local gifts too.
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Punalu'u Black Sand Beach
Punalu'u Black Sand Beach at Pahala, where volcanic black sand meets clear blue water. Hawaiian green sea turtles sunbathe on the shore, coconut palms line it, and the coastline either side is rugged.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park holds Kilauea and Mauna Loa, two of the most active volcanoes in the world. Ancient lava tubes to walk through, craters that steam, and the Hawaiian cultural history that goes with the geology.
Rainbow Falls
Rainbow Falls in Hilo, 80 feet high, with rainforest around it and rainbows in the mist when the morning sun catches it. It sits inside Wailuku River State Park, which also has ancient lava caves and tall banyan trees.
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Akaka Falls State Park
'Akaka Falls drops 442 feet into a gorge surrounded by rainforest. The loop trail is paved, and it runs past orchids, bamboo and ferns, which makes a waterfall this size unusually easy to reach.
Big Island Candies
Big Island Candies in Hilo, where the artisans hand-dip the cookies and confections in front of you. Shortbread and chocolates to sample, packaged versions to take away, in a modern showroom attached to a working factory.
Costo extra
69-201 Waikōloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa Village
Not included
- Please note: Lunch is not included, but we’ll visit a local spot where you can purchase food.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- Infants need to be in car seats (seats need to be brought by traveler)
- Up to 13 travelers per booking.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guiding available in: en.
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