HAWAII, THE BIG ISLAND

Five enormous volcanoes built Hawaii's Big Island and in the process created an island that is twice as large as all the other islands combined. It is also twice the size of Delaware and three times the size of Rhode Island with an area of 4,028 square miles. It is home to two of the largest mountains on earth, Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, if measured from their base on the ocean floor. Two of the world's most advanced astronomical observatories are located on the summit of Mauna Kea. Scientists view clear skies from here well above 40% of the earth's atmosphere. It is one of the few places in the world where you can snow ski on a dormant volcano and then swim in the warm ocean waters the same day.

 It is an island of a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural people who treasure their heritage and you can see evidence of this ethnic pride everywhere in the customs, architecture, language, food and lifestyle. It is also an island of contrasts, with semitropical areas, a rainforest, cool, wetter weather in the higher elevations, the rolling hills of Kamuela, the lava fields of the Puna District and Kohala Coast area, the rivers of red hot lava flowing into the ocean from Kilauea Volcano and the tropical rain showers of Hilo.

There are rainbows and waterfalls and lookouts to stunning views of valleys and native forest. There are white sand beaches, black sand beaches and even green sand beaches. Coffee plantations, macadamia nut plantations and one of the largest privately owned ranches in the U.S. There is still more ­ voted the world’s #1 dive destination and the best beginner dive destination in the world, with world-class snorkeling, deep sea fishing, sailing and surfing. It is an island of contrasts, an island of incomparable beauty, encompassing nearly every one of the earth’s major ecosystems, it is more than most people can imagine ­ it is the Big Island of Hawaii.

On the Circle Island Tour you get to see all the island has to offer from Kilauea, the Volcano, the sacred "Place of Refuge", waterfalls, black sand beaches and much much more. On this one day to tour you will experience all the wonders and excitement of the Big Island of Hawaii. We'll take you from lush tropical rain forests to the rim of awesome Kilauea caldera. Flying in and out of Kona, this is truly an amazing adventure. The island of Hawaii, also known as the Big Island is an island of extremes, having Kilauea, the most active volcano in the world to the beautiful and peaceful Rainbow Falls. This is the youngest island in the Hawaiian chain but is also twice the size of the other islands put together. On this tour you will get to see and learn about all the sites that the island has to offer, from volcanic black sand beaches, to Pu'uhonua o Honaunau (Place of Refuge) and of course the volcano itself. Friendly, knowledgeable drivers conduct tours on comfortable air-conditioned mini-buses. A sweater and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Lunch not included.
 

• Tour the south coast Kealakekua Bay and coffee farms

• Volcanoes National Park (Includes park admission)

• Kilauea Iki crater

• Volcano House Observatory

• Jagger Museum & the steam bluffs

• Thurston Lava Tube

• Orchid and anthurium nursery in Hilo

• Big Island Candy Factory

• Drive along the Hamakua Coast

• See Parker Ranch lands in Waimea

No-host lunch at Volcano House
Tour operates Daily from Oahu

Includes:
Round trip air, narrated tour & hotel-to-airport roundtrip transfers
Wakeup Call: 5:00am
Waikiki Pickup 6:00am (allow 15-20 minutes at pickup)
Waikiki Return: 7:30pm approx.

Hawaii - Volcano Adventure

This is a special tour for people who would like to spend more time at the Volcanoes National Park on a guided tour. After flying on jet service from Honolulu, the tour originates in Hilo for a scenic tour past waterfalls and beautiful gardens before climbing up to "Pele's playground" (the Hawaiian fire goddess) on this in-depth tour of Volcanoes National Park. During the day we also visit a Macadamia Nut factory and the beautiful Rainbow Falls Friendly, knowledgeable drivers conduct tours on comfortable air-conditioned mini-buses. A sweater and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

This one day tour to the Big Island of Hawaii features the closest approach to the recent lava flows allowed by the Civil Defense. If conditions permit, you may be able to go right to the edge of a molten lava flow! Below are the stops on this adventure. Stops may be changed due to the conditions of the lava flow.

Tour highlights:

• Hilo Town & Banyan Drive (drive through)

• Rainbow Falls

• Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (Includes admission)

• Jagger Museum & Volcano House (stop for lunch)

• Thurston Lava Tube & Kilauea Iki Crater

• Kilauea Observatory

• Chain of Craters Road (if open), or closest approach to lava flows.

• Macadamia nut factory (seasonal) & orchid and anthurium nursery

No-host lunch at Volcano House. Lunch ranges from $6 - $15.
Tour operates Daily from Oahu/Maui; Ground tour from Hilo.

Includes: Wake up call, hotel to airport roundtrip transfers, Round trip air & narrated tour.
Wakeup Call:    5:00am
Waikiki Pickup: 6:00am (allow 15-20 minutes at pickup)
Waikiki Return:  7:30pm approx.

This tour can be taken as a ground tour out of Kona. Please email us for more information. touch-support@mpshawaii.com Tour operates Daily .  Due to heightened security measures all passengers must have a photo I.D. and carry-on items are limited to essentials i.e. medical needs, diapers, etc. International guests will be required to present their passport and photo I.D.

CANCELLATION P0LICY
$50 fee per person after booking confirmed. Applicable airline fees.
Cancellation within 24 hours and no shows is no refund, 100% charge.

Call 808-538-2970 or e-mail

touch-support@mpshawaii.com