Big Island - South Island Coastal Loop Driving Tour
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Come with us as we explore the fascinating volcanic landscape looping around the southern coast of the Big Island! Shaka Guide is your perfect companion with turn-by-turn directions, information on what to do & see, and a truckload of interesting stories and Hawaiian legends of this amazing island! Skip the tour bus & explore Big Island at your own pace for a fraction of the cost with the best self-guided audio GPS tours for Hawaii! Rated the #1 best GPS tour app for Hawaii with over 6,000+ raving reviews and 200,000+ downloads. Why you need it: ✅ You don't need service because you can download the tours & use them offline ✅ Much cheaper than a tour bus at only $9.99 for lifetime access ✅ Save time planning your trip because we have the best stops lined up ✅ Freedom to stop and go as you please, unlike a tour bus where you are confined to the pre-determined route (no fun!) ✅ Hear cool and fun stories along the way (and some corny joke's that might make you laugh)
Itinerary Details
Operated by: Shaka Guide Tour Apps
Day 1 South Island Coastal Loop Driving Tour
Stop At: Kona Coffee Living History Farm
Enjoy this "must see" attraction and the only living history coffee farm in Hawaii
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kealakekua Bay State Historical Park
Visit an important historic location because that marks the site where the first westerner, Captain James Cook, landed on island of Hawaii.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Big Island Bees
Expand your knowledge of our environment and go on an exploration of bees!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Painted Church
See a fascinating place to visit on your journey to the Big Island
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Captain Cook Monument
Take the time to see the monument dedicated to Captain James Cook and learn about his contribution.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park
Though commonly known as The Place of Refuge, it is much than that. Find out why.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Papakolea Green Sand Beach
Visit one of the only four green sand beaches in the world!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Ka Lae Light
Ka Lae boasts great fishing and a wide ocean view!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Born of Fire... Born of the Sea. Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park protects some of the most unique geological, biological, and cultural landscapes in the world.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Punalu'u Black Sand beach
See one of the Island of Hawaii's most famous beaches, Punaluu Black Sand Beach
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Lava Tree State Park
Be amazed at a forest of lava trees – lava molds of the tree trunks that were formed when a lava flow swept through the forest
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Whittington Beach Park
Immerse yourself in one of the best spots Naalehu has to offer
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens
Visit the only zoo in the United States located in a rainforest
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Imiloa Astronomy Center
Have a blast seeing exhibits and shows dealing with Hawaiian culture, history and astronomy
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mauna Kea Observatories
Have fun stargazing at the 12 observatories atop Mauna Kea!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Saddle Road
Find out why this is one of the world's bucket-list drives for travelers!
Duration: 15 minutes
Day 2 South Island Coastal Loop Driving Tour
Stop At: Kona Coffee Living History Farm
Enjoy this "must see" attraction and the only living history coffee farm in Hawaii
Duration: 1 hour