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Great way to see the Big Island This was a great way to see the Big Island! Jim Hamilton our driver was great - knowledgeable, friendly and... read moreThis was a great way to see the Big Island! Jim Hamilton our driver was great - knowledgeable, friendly and well organized.
Excellent and easy way to see the whole island Excellent way to see and learn about the whole island and not have to worry about building an itinerary. The... read moreExcellent way to see and learn about the whole island and not have to worry about building an itinerary. The van was pretty luxurious, and our guide was always ready with drinks, snacks, hot/cold towels and even jackets and umbrellas when necessary. read less 
Deluxe Big Island Tour Awesome tour with our driver/ guide Alex, he was very knowledge and funny! Great experience. Would do again! 
Awesome experience John our tour guide was very knowleadgeable with great customer service skills. He took us around the island in a... read moreJohn our tour guide was very knowleadgeable with great customer service skills. He took us around the island in a safe way and show us the most beautiful areas. read less 
Visited a bakery for Maladadas, winery at lunch (with tasting), Rainbow Falls in Hilo, the rim of Kilauea, and more! “Uncle Jim” was in a class all by himself. He was friendly, well informed about customs/traditions on Big Island. Aloha 
Great Experience This was a great tour one of the highlights of our trip (and the volcano wasn't even active). Grant... read moreThis was a great tour one of the highlights of our trip (and the volcano wasn't even active). Grant was our guide and did an excellent job. He was clearly passionate and knowledgeable about everything our group asked him. The lunch and dinner were both very good and appropriately timed. Grant even fit in a "bonus stop" at a farmer's market. Well done! 
Best tour ever ! Wow, an absolutely great tour with amazing views and experiences that we would have not otherwise seen. What made the... read moreWow, an absolutely great tour with amazing views and experiences that we would have not otherwise seen. What made the trip so spectacular is our wonderful tour guide, Stefan. Stefan was extremely knowledgeable and tending to all of his customers. He made jokes and gave the history and fun facts of all the sites we were touring. We were able to get a great overview of the entire island and its history. 10/10 would recommend this tour to anyone coming to Kona for the first time and wanting to get a great experience. Would highly recommend requesting Stefan as a tour guide as he was the best!!! read less 
Unforgettable Tour…Jim was an amazing tour guide!! This tour on May 2023 was amazing and worthwhile. It was our first tour since our arrival and set the... read moreThis tour on May 2023 was amazing and worthwhile. It was our first tour since our arrival and set the tone for our trip to Hawaii. We took a day trip from Honolulu to Kona by flying there and Jim Carey, our tour guide, came to pick us up from the airport. Jim was amazing, entertaining, very informative and gave us lots of history and stories and walked us to every step of the tour. From Kona coffee, black sand beach, pastries, wine tour, volcano and rainbow falls. Every aspect was a must see and experience that we will cherish. This tour and Jim were unforgettable, and I highly recommend to go for it, you will not regret it. Be prepared it is a whole day tour from beginning to end. We would definitely do this tour again! read less 
PJ was the best! Our guide really made the whole trip! He was super knowledgeable, entertaining, and really personable. Answered all our questions... read moreOur guide really made the whole trip! He was super knowledgeable, entertaining, and really personable. Answered all our questions and did an amazing job! read less 
Highly recommended What a great tour! It was a great way to see a lot of amazing sights in one day, and... read moreWhat a great tour! It was a great way to see a lot of amazing sights in one day, and in complete comfort. Our tour guide, Kona Chris, was awesome!! read less 
Amazing, Beautiful Day My husband and I took this tour yesterday. Chance was our driver and he was AWESOME! The Mercedes... read moreMy husband and I took this tour yesterday. Chance was our driver and he was AWESOME! The Mercedes Black Van was very comfortable for the 10 of us on the tour. We highly recommend you take this tour and ask for Chance. He is a local guy and knows a lot of cool places to eat and the knowledge of the island he shared with us. From the Coffee beans, to the amazing delicious bakery, to seeing sea turtles on the black beaches, to the only winery on the Big Island, the Volcano, Lava tube and the amazing beautiful waterfall, what an amazing day. You will not be disappointed. Yes, it is a long day, but definitely worth it. I can’t wait to come back and do another tour with this company. Thank you Chance for making us laugh and sharing your knowledge with us. read less 
Very Enjoyable Had a very informative tour with PJ. He really made the experience with his knowledge of the island and all... read moreHad a very informative tour with PJ. He really made the experience with his knowledge of the island and all the places that we visited read less 
Book this tour! Our Big Island tour was a great time and Stefan is an excellent driver and a very knowledgable guide. ... read moreOur Big Island tour was a great time and Stefan is an excellent driver and a very knowledgable guide. He made himself relatable to everyone on the tour no matter where we were from or our background. Water, drinks, and snacks were provided as well as timely cold and warm towels. All much appreciated. 
Best Guided Tour on the Island First off I would like the say Uncle Jim was an amazing guide. He had such an amazing energy and... read moreFirst off I would like the say Uncle Jim was an amazing guide. He had such an amazing energy and great knowledge of the island. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone. The views and experiences me and my fiancé had will forever be remembered, along with Uncle Jim! read less 
Big Island Wrap Around The tour guide [Gary] was excellent in the ambiance and information from each place as well as the travel between,... read moreThe tour guide [Gary] was excellent in the ambiance and information from each place as well as the travel between, The highlights were the nature parts being not just volcanoes but te coutryside itself - to just take in the expanse and immense breadth of the island. The spots of nourishment were delicious and wholesome. read less 
Amazing tour! Five stars!!!! We had Jim Carey and he’s the best! He’s a wealth of knowledge and extremely entertaining. Book this... read moreFive stars!!!! We had Jim Carey and he’s the best! He’s a wealth of knowledge and extremely entertaining. Book this tour, it’s a great way to see the whole island and experience a little bit of history and see beautiful parts of the big island. Coffee, malasadas, turtles, black sand beach, volcano winery, crater trail, lava tubes, and rainbow falls. It’s a full day and totally with it. Van is comfortable, food was great and had rain jackets if it does start to sprinkle. Highly recommend! read less 
Amazing Volcano tour Bryce was an amazing guide and so educated about the region. 12 hrs trip seemed like 12 minutes. Highly recommend... read moreBryce was an amazing guide and so educated about the region. 12 hrs trip seemed like 12 minutes. Highly recommend the tour a must !!! read less A fun filled day! Our tour guide Grant was awesome. He was very knowledgeable and funny! 
Awesome Tour Great experience! Wonderful lunch and awesome tour guide-Thanks John!! I would highly recommend this company. Day of insight Chris was amazing!! He was raised in the big island and had so much insight. We visited a lot of... read moreChris was amazing!! He was raised in the big island and had so much insight. We visited a lot of places. The catered food was excellent
Great Overview of the Many Regions of the Big Island This tour picks up from multiple locations on the west side of the island. The tour was led by Stefan... read moreThis tour picks up from multiple locations on the west side of the island. The tour was led by Stefan and Chris, who both did a great job of running commentary on this all-day bus tour. Stefan had a lot of pointers about the best restaurants, so I recommend taking the tour early in your stay. Chris had a lot of knowledge about Hawaiian culture and stories.
Well worth the time A very well organized and worthwhile tour. Alex was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating making sure our every need was met.... read moreA very well organized and worthwhile tour. Alex was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating making sure our every need was met. Yes it’s a long day but well worth the time invested. If it wasn’t for this tour, I would have felt I hadn’t really seen the island. read less 
Volcanoes & Taste of Hawaii My husband and I had a great day with John, our tour guide. He was knowledgeable, courteous, and gave us... read moreMy husband and I had a great day with John, our tour guide. He was knowledgeable, courteous, and gave us plenty of time at each stop to enjoy the beauty that surrounded us. Being on a volcano is an amazing experience! read less 
Brilliant tour Loved this tour! Debra knows her history and made the tour very interesting. The highlight has got to be either... read moreLoved this tour! Debra knows her history and made the tour very interesting. The highlight has got to be either seeing the turtles or the Kailuea crater. read less Enjoyed Pj was an awesome tour guide !! He made sure everyone was well attended too . I would recommend this tour 
Amazing tour with extra special guide! Was an amazing experience! Had a blast with a well rehearsed and very positive fun loving tour guide Anson (sp?).... read moreWas an amazing experience! Had a blast with a well rehearsed and very positive fun loving tour guide Anson (sp?). He knew his stuff and could answer questions on the fly. Highly recommend and would do it again! read less 
Best tour of the island! This tour is a must-do. Our tour guide was Kevin, and he was exceptional! He took care of everyone on... read moreThis tour is a must-do. Our tour guide was Kevin, and he was exceptional! He took care of everyone on the tour and made sure we stopped by all the stops that had clean restrooms. He had a wealth of knowledge of the island and answered everyone’s questions. Breakfast, lunch and snacks were included in this tour, and it was all fantastic. Many kudos to Kevin who made this tour just an out of the world experience. read less 
Excellent Completed the volcano tour experience with kailani tours with Sam who was our tour manager .Excellent trip . Safe drive... read moreCompleted the volcano tour experience with kailani tours with Sam who was our tour manager .Excellent trip . Safe drive , knowledgeable and patient . Enjoyed the trip read less 
A day on the Big Island with Chance The coffee plantation was my favorite but my husband and I loved it all!! We loved the Masadas and the... read moreThe coffee plantation was my favorite but my husband and I loved it all!! We loved the Masadas and the information shared with us from Chance, the host and bus driver. A great day!! He highlighted the entire island!! read less Outstanding tour and guide! This tour was terrific, providing a great way to get oriented to Big Island highlights. Zachary our tour guide... read moreThis tour was terrific, providing a great way to get oriented to Big Island highlights. Zachary our tour guide was perfect—knowledgeable and personable, providing just the right amount of information and history of the island. read less 
Great way to see the island. Jim Carey was our guide and full of such knowledge about the Hawaiian culture and the island. It was... read moreJim Carey was our guide and full of such knowledge about the Hawaiian culture and the island. It was nice to learn and see so much of the big island in one day. Starting with breakfast and coffee tasting at Greenwell farms coffee plantation.
Amazing guide and tour but no singing. Lol! Our tour guide was John Gary. He was absolutely fantastic! Very knowledgeable, friendly, and highly recommended. My only disappointment is... read moreOur tour guide was John Gary. He was absolutely fantastic! Very knowledgeable, friendly, and highly recommended. My only disappointment is that he did not sing any of the Moana songs like he threatened! Lol! read less 
Unbelievable tour experience! Excellent trip! Great service! Perfect day! amazing experience! John Gary is fantastic guide instructor, driver, and very professional! I recommend... read moreExcellent trip! Great service! Perfect day! amazing experience! John Gary is fantastic guide instructor, driver, and very professional! I recommend this place! read less 
Fun and interesting We had an amazing time with Kona Chris. He was knowledgeable and very entertaining. Breakfast and lunch was fabulous.... read moreWe had an amazing time with Kona Chris. He was knowledgeable and very entertaining. Breakfast and lunch was fabulous. All the stops on tour were fun and educational. Especially enjoyed the volcano, the coffee and the candy (hot dog) store. If you want a great day without having to drive, this is the tour for you!! read less 
Amazing experience John was awesome, fun and knowledgeable. Enjoyed spending the day with him. He took great care of our entire group,... read moreJohn was awesome, fun and knowledgeable. Enjoyed spending the day with him. He took great care of our entire group, from beginning to end. A true professional guide. I would 100% recommend Kailani Tours- they are a class act! read less 
Awesome Day Tour We had an amazing time on this tour. Stephan was our guide and did an excellent job! He gave... read moreWe had an amazing time on this tour. Stephan was our guide and did an excellent job! He gave us suggestions for beaches and restaurants in the area to check out and the few that we were able to go to was as good as he said they were! We highly recommend this tour company for the Big Island Highlights Tour! read less 
Book this NOW! BOOK THIS NOW. We did the volcano express tour through Kailani Tours and I cannot recommend it enough. Bryce was... read moreBOOK THIS NOW. We did the volcano express tour through Kailani Tours and I cannot recommend it enough. Bryce was the BEST! We learned so much and had a blast we were laughing the whole day! Additionally, my husband is not one for tours and he said it was one of his favorite parts of our trip. Thanks again for the best day on the big island! read less Good We have an amazing time. The tour guide was professional and knowledgeable. The ride was comfortable with plenty of water... read moreWe have an amazing time. The tour guide was professional and knowledgeable. The ride was comfortable with plenty of water to stay hydrated. read less 
Great trip for mother and I I am glad I booked this tour. We saw the whole island in a comfortable way. John Gray was our... read moreI am glad I booked this tour. We saw the whole island in a comfortable way. John Gray was our tour guide and driver kept us entertained, informed, and well fed. I was able to take many pictures even with John’s help. He really catered to everyone and in the end gave us helpful tips to make the rest of our trip enjoyable. He was a very kind well manner spirit and went above and beyond with ease. Thank you John for making my moms trip enjoyable. read less What a day! This was an incredible trip that introduced us to many highlights of The Big Island. Hawaii circle tour This is a wonderful tour! Stefan , our guide was amazing. He was very knowledgeable and seemed to really... read moreThis is a wonderful tour! Stefan , our guide was amazing. He was very knowledgeable and seemed to really enjoy sharing the island of Hawaii with us. The views were breathtaking. Everyone we met during the tour was friendly and welcoming. I took so many pictures! My husband and I would do this tour again!! read less 
A great tour guid is all the difference! John was beyond amazing - very knowledgeable and friendly and attentive to each passenger. Great movie clips and educational... read moreJohn was beyond amazing - very knowledgeable and friendly and attentive to each passenger. Great movie clips and educational videos to watch along the way and always made sure everyone was comfortable. Could not have asked for a better tour guide or day! read less 
Great way to see the main spots on the big island We did the Big Island High lights day tour. Our guide Zack was great and super knowledgeable, he also... read moreWe did the Big Island High lights day tour. Our guide Zack was great and super knowledgeable, he also had a great sense of humor. So glad we took this tour read less 
Excellent Tour and Guide....A Must-Do Our group of eight thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Our guide, John, took such great care of us .from sharing... read moreOur group of eight thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Our guide, John, took such great care of us .from sharing all his knowledge about the area and the sights to making sure we were comfortable and very well-fed (food was simply prepared but very delicious). It was a treat having John as our guide and we highly recommend him and this tour .the area is beautiful and is a must-visit. Thank you, John! read less 
Great Tour John was great! Just the right amount of funny and informative!!! Breakfast was delicious! They had snacks and plenty... read moreJohn was great! Just the right amount of funny and informative!!! Breakfast was delicious! They had snacks and plenty of beverages! The Volcano Winery was delicious. Lunch was great. Volcano tour was really cool. Amazing. The lava tube was amazing and cool to see and walk through. The only thing I would say is bring gum for the car ride up because your ears will pop. But the snacks could also help with that. Would’ve like to see rainbow Falls in the morning but I know geographically that was not possible. Would highly recommend this tour. It is almost a 12 hour day but with plenty of snacks, drinks, bathroom stops and cool sights! read less 
Awesome! Kevin was our tour guide on the 11-hour Big Island Highlights Day tour and he was fantastic. He shared... read moreKevin was our tour guide on the 11-hour Big Island Highlights Day tour and he was fantastic. He shared so much of the island's volcanic history which really enriched our experience. He's a veritable fount of knowledge and a guy who exudes the island's aloha spirit! Highly recommend spending a day with Kevin! read less 
Big island tour Had a great tour and learned a lot about the Hawaiian history, volcanos and surrounding areas. Our tour guide Grant... read moreHad a great tour and learned a lot about the Hawaiian history, volcanos and surrounding areas. Our tour guide Grant was great! read less 
Superb tour Excellent tour we recommend it to all friends. 
First time on the Big Island, and definitely won’t be the last time My first time on the Big Island (my wife has been has been here many times) and it was THE... read moreMy first time on the Big Island (my wife has been has been here many times) and it was THE BEST experience I had! Our guide was Anson (highly recommend) and he was really knowledgeable about the island. He gave historical stories, facts, way of life on the island, and was open to any questions we had. Our tour was 11 hours, however, felt less than that because of how much fun we had. Yes, you are going on tour with other people (from all over the world), however, Anson made us feel like we were a group or what he would call “The family”. I would see our group members at our hotel or walking around, and we now always say “Hi”. We feel some sort of connection with the other travellers and Anson made that happen. So I would highly recommend and ask for Anson!!! read less 
Kailani Tour Volcanos national park and tour guide commentary Perfect tour We had an excellent time with John. There was so much to see. He always had the right timing with... read moreWe had an excellent time with John. There was so much to see. He always had the right timing with the weather forecast, so that we were able to take perfect pictures and enjoy the scenery. Best tour on the island! Must do! This is the best way to see all the best spots in one day in luxurious comfort and spend the... read moreThis is the best way to see all the best spots in one day in luxurious comfort and spend the rest of your trip relaxing! It is a long day, but you ride in a Mercedes Air conditioned van, everything is prepared for you from picnics, cold beverages and snacks. We wanted for nothing and loved our tour guide! They even drove back to our resort late to bring us a shirt one of our friends forgot in the van! read less 
Big island tour Long day great adventure seen a lot around the island 
What an amazing family experience! Loved Sam and all his knowledge! It was an awesome full day to experience all the major features of the... read moreLoved Sam and all his knowledge! It was an awesome full day to experience all the major features of the island and get to know the attractions of this beautiful island! We loved being able to do this our 1st day to really get to know all the island has to do! We loved the knowledge and tours of all that we experienced. We we’re grateful for the great food, snacks and how prepared Sam was to show us a top knot h experience! Thank you! read less 
Hawaii Big Island Tour Our tour guide, Sam, was fantastic!! 
Fabulous Big Island tour Kevin, our tour guide and driver was fantastic, helpful, patient, knowledgeable, a great driver, and a good sense of humor.... read moreKevin, our tour guide and driver was fantastic, helpful, patient, knowledgeable, a great driver, and a good sense of humor. Could not ask for better! I highly recommend this tour and this guide!!!! read less Geat! We had a wonderful day touring Volcano National Park with Grant. He was incredibly knowledgeable and engaged everyone from the... read moreWe had a wonderful day touring Volcano National Park with Grant. He was incredibly knowledgeable and engaged everyone from the kids to the grandparents. Beyond the volcano, Victoria Falls, the lava fields and tunnels were a highlight. If you go alone you will miss a lot of the details that make it all so special. If you plan to make the trip to Hawaii, do yourself a favor and book a Kailani tour and ask for Grant! read less Best tour we ever went on. Debra Woodward was our guide. She was great! We loved our tour! My husband and I enjoyed every... read moreDebra Woodward was our guide. She was great! We loved our tour! My husband and I enjoyed every bit of this trip. read less 
Kailani Tours with Browns Had a wonderful tour with a wonderful guide - David. He was very thorough and knowledgeable. We took the 11... read moreHad a wonderful tour with a wonderful guide - David. He was very thorough and knowledgeable. We took the 11 hour tour and I and my husband had a great time. Would recommend the tour to others. read less 
Amazing Adventure Gary did an amazing job on this tour! We were picked up from the Waikoloa Village and drove down to... read moreGary did an amazing job on this tour! We were picked up from the Waikoloa Village and drove down to Kona to pick up another group. Gary gave us a lot of good tips and places for when we come back to the Big Island! I would suggest doing the tour early in your stay so that if you wanted to go back to a location on the tour you would know where to go! read less 
Great experience! Tour Guide Gary did an amazing job. He was knowledgeable and friendly. The itinerary was well mapped out and thorough.... read moreTour Guide Gary did an amazing job. He was knowledgeable and friendly. The itinerary was well mapped out and thorough. We are vegan and the tour company provided us with vegan snacks and meals which is very unusual. 
Thia and this tour are great. We had a great time with Thia, our guide for the day. She educated us on much of the Big... read moreWe had a great time with Thia, our guide for the day. She educated us on much of the Big Island that we would not have known. Our favorites were the coffee farm and the volcanoes section. The lava tube walk was fun. Thia has a happy vibe and very positive - we loves that and all of her knowledge. Oh and the malasada stop was also great! read less 
Big Island Tour with John First time in Big Island. Had a great time with John and got to see most of the island in... read moreFirst time in Big Island. Had a great time with John and got to see most of the island in one day. John was extremely helpful and careful to our needs and he made a long tour very smooth and enjoyable. Recommend this to anyone who wants to learn more about Big Island ! read less 
The best guides This tour was worth every penny we spent. Our guides were extraordinarily knowledgeable of the island, the culture and... read moreThis tour was worth every penny we spent. Our guides were extraordinarily knowledgeable of the island, the culture and the history. We saw everything we wanted to see as well as so many things we would not have known to ask about like Hilo. What an extraordinary community. Our guides were so accommodating of our ages (70s) and my disability. That being said, they related well with all the tour customers ranging from teens and twenties up to sixties and seventies. I highly recommend this all-day tour. read less 
full day adventure learning about the big island Debra was a wonderful tour guide -- knowledgeable, fun, humorous and flexible. We traveled as a family of five... read moreDebra was a wonderful tour guide -- knowledgeable, fun, humorous and flexible. We traveled as a family of five (ages 9, 12 and 14) and all of us enjoyed the day. Whereas it is a long day, it was time well spent as we felt like we understood the uniqueness of the island, the history of the culture and had the opportunity to experience delicious food, coffee and walk through a lava tube. I highly recommend this tour! read less 
Tremendous Tour This twelve hour tour featured brief visits to several attractions of the island. Debra was a remarkable tour guide in... read moreThis twelve hour tour featured brief visits to several attractions of the island. Debra was a remarkable tour guide in all respects, especially her ability to underscore history with humor. Our reluctant teenagers even admitted to enjoying the day! read less 
Totally worth it! This tour was amazing! My boyfriend and I could not believe how much we were able to see in one... read moreThis tour was amazing! My boyfriend and I could not believe how much we were able to see in one day! Our Tour guide,Debra, was absolutely amazing. she gave us so much information, but in a fun and easy way to understand. It is a lot of driving but with Debra constantly pointing out cool animals and plant life it never got boring! Highly recommend! read less 
Scenic taste of Hawaii We had Sam for a food tour and he was fantastic. I loved that we stopped at a local farmer's... read moreWe had Sam for a food tour and he was fantastic. I loved that we stopped at a local farmer's market and other local shops along the way. This was a great tour and I'd give it more stars if I could. read less 
Alex, and the southern most everything! I have to start by saying if I could give this more stars, it would get them all. Our tour... read moreI have to start by saying if I could give this more stars, it would get them all. Our tour guide Alex was hands down the most easy going, yet attentive person I have met so far. He was on time, yet I wasn’t..(sorry for that!) 
Awesome guy Uncle Jim is extremely knowledgeable and passionate. We learned a lot and really enjoyed the tour. Recommend. 
Must Do! I 100% recommend the Big Island Highlights tour to anyone who wants to get the most out of their trip.... read moreI 100% recommend the Big Island Highlights tour to anyone who wants to get the most out of their trip. It was the best experience I could’ve asked for. Our tour guide, Debra was extremely friendly, knowledgeable and kept the ride interesting with multiple stories about the island. We had ample bathroom breaks and spent enough time at each stop to feel like I saw what I paid for. It’s a long day, but totally worth it! Comfortable seating and the food provided is satisfactory for the price. The lava tube was awesome (picture attached) read less 
Must experience! It is was a pleasure to spend an entire day of our vacation with our guide John Gary. He... read moreIt is was a pleasure to spend an entire day of our vacation with our guide John Gary. He is an excellent guide. It felt like a far away family member was excited for our visit and ready to show us a great time! 
Great experience John was an amazing and very knowledgeable guide. We learned and saw so much. Highly recommend! Thanks John 
Big Island Circle Tour Had an amazing time. David and Chris did a fantastic job explaining the history of the island. Both were very... read moreHad an amazing time. David and Chris did a fantastic job explaining the history of the island. Both were very knowledgeable about Hawaii’s history and it’s people. I couldn’t recommend this tour enough, especially if you can get David or Chris. They were remarkable tour guides! read less 
Fantastic Experience! We had such a fantastic tour with John Gary! The National Park is incredible, as was walking through the lava... read moreWe had such a fantastic tour with John Gary! The National Park is incredible, as was walking through the lava tube and seeing the most breathtaking stars. Highly recommend! read less 
Best Kona tour!!! Our tour guide, Christopher, was so knowledgeable! He made everything interesting. There were so many things we learned about the... read moreOur tour guide, Christopher, was so knowledgeable! He made everything interesting. There were so many things we learned about the island and about volcanoes. Going to Volcano National park was a real treat as we were able to look over into the crater!!! I would strongly recommend this tour!!!! read less Great tour on Hilo We did a Volcanoes and taste of Hawaii tour booked through Norwegian. Our tour was well worth the cost and... read moreWe did a Volcanoes and taste of Hawaii tour booked through Norwegian. Our tour was well worth the cost and a great experience all around. We particularly enjoyed our tour driver Anson who really enhanced the overall experience with his good natured humor, broad knowledge and helpfulness. Would book the tour again. read less Great time First day of the trip and it was great. Saw a little bit of everything and guide Zachary was excellent.... read moreFirst day of the trip and it was great. Saw a little bit of everything and guide Zachary was excellent. Small touches throughout the day like hot/cool towels and meals really made it feel luxurious. Definitely recommend if you have a whole day. read less A Taste of Hawaii We had such a wonderful tour with Aaron! He is so smart and knowledgeable about the geology and plant life... read moreWe had such a wonderful tour with Aaron! He is so smart and knowledgeable about the geology and plant life on the Big Island. Awesome John Gray..truly knowledgeable..provisions endless..binoculars blankets for star gazing food..lunch dinner snacks all day drinks other travellers amazing coach incredibly... read moreJohn Gray..truly knowledgeable..provisions endless..binoculars blankets for star gazing food..lunch dinner snacks all day drinks other travellers amazing coach incredibly comfortable and clean 6 stars Justin made our trip read less 
Amazing Circle Island and Volcano Tour We had such a great tour with our guide Stefan. He is very knowledgeable about Hawaii and it’s history... read moreWe had such a great tour with our guide Stefan. He is very knowledgeable about Hawaii and it’s history and geography. Had a very nice continental breakfast and lunch, had fresh Masaldas mid morning, fresh cold water was always available. If you drove yourself around the island you would not of seen as much as we did, and learned so much about this beautiful island. Thanks Stefan, this was one of the best tours we have been on. read less 
Worth every penny! Our day was amazing and our tour guide Jim was great. His extensive knowledge made the entire day so interesting.... read moreOur day was amazing and our tour guide Jim was great. His extensive knowledge made the entire day so interesting. The 12 hour day was never dull, we saw so much. Having only a small group made the stops easy. Even the meals and snacks were great. We flew in and out on the same day for this tour, so glad that we took a tour rather than try to do everything on our own. It was an unforgettable experience. read less 
Great Tour: Black Sand Beach, Sea Turtles, Volcanoes! This tour was a great way to kick off our stay on the Big Island! We took the 11 hour... read moreThis tour was a great way to kick off our stay on the Big Island! We took the 11 hour tour. Our tour guide was personable and very knowledgeable about the island. Our favorite stops were the black sand beach where saw sea turtles, volcano national park, and the steam vents. Lunch, snacks, and dinner was included. All were good. I recommend booking ahead so you get the best time that's works best for your trip. read less 
Great experience. Everything was great. Guide was experienced and very knowledgeable. Had a great time. Would go again. 
If you're on the big island for a quick day trip - BOOK THIS! Flying in for the day, we were picked up from the airport in Kona in the morning, and later dropped... read moreFlying in for the day, we were picked up from the airport in Kona in the morning, and later dropped off before our flight, which we sincerely appreciated. 
Great day touring the Big Island with great food and a great guide! This was a wonderful day with a small, friendly group and a GREAT guide! Thank you Stefan for sharing... read moreThis was a wonderful day with a small, friendly group and a GREAT guide! Thank you Stefan for sharing your favorite places on the island, great pieces of Hawaiian history, and lots of information about the volcanoes and their impact on the island. We stopped for a bit to relax on a black sand beach — something we wouldn’t have gotten to on our own, it was very different from the white sand on the rest of the beaches! And enjoyed malasadas from the famous Punaloo bakery. 
An Amazing Tour of the Big Island A wonderful adventure was had by all in our group of 8 people. We had a superb guide in Alex.... read moreA wonderful adventure was had by all in our group of 8 people. We had a superb guide in Alex. He provided so much relevant information about Hawaii. He brought this land to life for us. My wife and I had gone on another company’s tour 4 years ago and the difference between the two was significant. We loved where we went, the lunch, the sweet snack in the afternoon and the wonderful dinner, too. 
Amazing highlight in luxurious setting Best of big island highlights presented in a full package. Highly recommended. A must do tour This is a must do tour if you're looking for a nice island tour to see multiple places in addition... read moreThis is a must do tour if you're looking for a nice island tour to see multiple places in addition to the volcano without worrying about packing snacks, lunch, or dinner. The tour guide Grant was phenomenal and knew so much volcanolgy and the history of the island. He made the tour fun with lots of jokes and stories. This tour is worth it, and you will not regret it. read less 
Private Experience From the volcanos and scenic waterfalls to the food, top notch service. Knowledgeable driver with excellent service. Private Experience From the volcanos and scenic waterfalls to the food, top notch service. Knowledgeable driver with excellent service. Quality from start to finish! Our tour guide, Debra, made the whole trip amazing. She was so knowledgeable about the island history and provided great... read moreOur tour guide, Debra, made the whole trip amazing. She was so knowledgeable about the island history and provided great recommendations for continued enjoyment of the island after the tour. We loved the wine tour and albeit brief the waterfall.
Full day of the Big Island Our tour guide Zach was great and made the long day a fantastic experience. It was just enough time to... read moreOur tour guide Zach was great and made the long day a fantastic experience. It was just enough time to see all the places on the island that were of interest to us. Amazing black sand beach, learning about coffee farm operations, and the tour of Volcano National Park. 
Enjoyable and comfortable! KAILANI tours guided by Grant! Grant the tour guide is the best! Kept everyone well looked after and informed. Knows the route and history! Very... read moreGrant the tour guide is the best! Kept everyone well looked after and informed. Knows the route and history! Very thorough! Hilarious and cheerful. 
Get the Big Picture of the Big Island in Luxury. What a fantastic way to orient to the Big Island! Great stops not too long between stops fine... read moreWhat a fantastic way to orient to the Big Island! Great stops not too long between stops fine transportation very nice breakfast & lunch. Zach was so knowledgeable & informative. He couldn’t have been more helpful. read less 
A spectacular day on the Big Island We were staying on Oahu but really wanted to see the Big Island as a day trip. I believe... read moreWe were staying on Oahu but really wanted to see the Big Island as a day trip. I believe this was the only company that was willing to pick up and drop off at the airport. Kona Chris was our guide and could not have made the experience more enjoyable! He was awesome and while the day was very long, I am so happy we did it. We got an excellent overview of the island. Kona Chris was fun, knowledgeable and made sure we were all comfortable, well-fed and saw everything we wanted. It truly could not have been a better day (except maybe for the weather). Two thumbs up! read less Fantastic Guide, even when the Volcano doesn't give a show! Grant was our tour guide on the big island volcano tour. When we arrived at the lava lake, there... read moreGrant was our tour guide on the big island volcano tour. When we arrived at the lava lake, there was no activity, so he took us through the lava tube, and some other activities. He was great. read less Great tour and guide in Hilo Our guide was Chance and he is one of the best guides we have ever had. Knowledgeable on the culture... read moreOur guide was Chance and he is one of the best guides we have ever had. Knowledgeable on the culture and history and very entertaining and funny. We saw many beautiful things during our tour. Our lunch was delicious and we were spoiled with warm lavender towels to freshen up for the afternoon. We enjoyed the documentary film that we watched on our way back into Hilo. Definitely recommend Chance and his tour if you are visiting Hilo. read less 
Stories of Hawaii Our group of six was educated and entertained by “Uncle Jim”, a gifted story teller. Lunch at the coffee plantation,... read moreOur group of six was educated and entertained by “Uncle Jim”, a gifted story teller. Lunch at the coffee plantation, Portuguese donuts at the southernmost point of the US and a walk on the Black Beach were the lead-ups to the highlight of the tour, Kilauea volcano. The crater is two miles across, the “Grand Canyon of Hawaii”. 
One great day! John was was knowledgeable & friendly! He readily answered all of our questions and saw to all of our needs... read moreJohn was was knowledgeable & friendly! He readily answered all of our questions and saw to all of our needs I would highly recommend him as a tour guide!! read less 
Amazing tour! We cannot give enough praise for Kailani tours. My wife and I signed up for the daytime Volcano Express tour.... read moreWe cannot give enough praise for Kailani tours. My wife and I signed up for the daytime Volcano Express tour. We were flying in for the day from Oahu and Kailani was the only company that offered a tour that worked with the flight schedule. There was a slight miscommunication the day before the tour but the company went above and beyond to make everything perfect for us. Our tour guide, Stefan, was incredible. He was knowledgeable, personable, and a pleasure to spend the day with. I highly recommend Kailani tours on the Big Island. read less Big Island Tour Our tour guide Debra Woodward was informative and attentive. She was very detailed and very awesome Made the best of a deteriorating weather day This was an amazing tour, especially as the weather turned sour as the day went on. It... read moreThis was an amazing tour, especially as the weather turned sour as the day went on. It started very nice, nturned very windy, then in the evening the skies opened up, and it poured rain. I have to hand it to Grant, the guide, on his positivity, and professionalism. He did all he could to make it a pleasurable experience in spite of the foul weather. He offered warm jackets IHG école rain for the abbreviated volcano tour; we could barely see the caldera given the fog/rain, but we did get phots of the scene, and his descriptors, and video made up for the lack of sunshine. His sense of humor and stories were a welcome relief from the cold. . The bus was fantastic and clean, and the sound system was perfect to catch all his stories, jokes and descriptions. We highly recommend Grant and the tour company. read less 
Experience you must do! The knowledge of the tour person, John. He was not only knowledgeable, but friendly and went out of... read moreThe knowledge of the tour person, John. He was not only knowledgeable, but friendly and went out of his way to show us Hawaii attractions. What a wonderful tour! read less Fun, informative and entertaining We had a great time in a coffee shop, volcano tube , restaurant and the national park. And our driver... read moreWe had a great time in a coffee shop, volcano tube , restaurant and the national park. And our driver was extremely knowledgeable and answered every question. He was entertaining and probably the best tour guide I ever had read less 
Amazing Guide and amazing vista’s! We had the most incredible day/evening volcano tour this week, ultra comfort Mercedes van with the best group of touring... read moreWe had the most incredible day/evening volcano tour this week, ultra comfort Mercedes van with the best group of touring friends from all parts of US, but it was our tour guide Bryce that made this a most memorable experience! His wealth of knowledge (no questions left unanswered and always embellished with ‘just a little more info’ to create a perfect picture! Bryce is clearly the Mercedes of tour guides, thank you read less 
Island tour Had a great time with Kailani tour especially with PJ, our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable. The tour provided... read moreHad a great time with Kailani tour especially with PJ, our tour guide. He was very knowledgeable. The tour provided a nice breakfast and lunch and took the time to show us the island. The van was equipped with everything we needed and provided light rain jackets when it started to rain. We felt like a small family during our visit and would use them again on our stay at the island. read less 
Great Day out at Big Island Great way to get an overview over Big Island in one day. Pick up and drop of at our hotel... read moreGreat way to get an overview over Big Island in one day. Pick up and drop of at our hotel made it easy. Kona Chris was our driver / guide. A very fun and considerate guy who made the tour safe, fun and interesting. All stops on the tour were great! Only one stop was less interesting - there is probably a reason that there is only one winery on Big Island (and 2 in all of Hawaii). read less Great afternoon trip to see the volcano! The volcano glow and visible lava pool was my highlight. It was also great seeing the turtles on the black... read moreThe volcano glow and visible lava pool was my highlight. It was also great seeing the turtles on the black sand beach. read less Awesome Big Island trip Volcano National Park was amazing 
Terrific tour Completely worth the 11 hour day. Zachary was a fantastic tour guide. Kept us fed and watered :)... read moreCompletely worth the 11 hour day. Zachary was a fantastic tour guide. Kept us fed and watered 🙂 and provided great historical and anecdotal info all day. Highly recommend this tour company. Clean and spacious van, great picnic breakfast (at coffee farm) and lunch (at Volcano Winery). They did a great job accommodating my food restrictions even provided me a gluten-free brownie at the bakery stop! Highly recommend! read less Great island tour Our guide Thia was so great and knowledgeable. She showed us the entire island and even stopped so we could... read moreOur guide Thia was so great and knowledgeable. She showed us the entire island and even stopped so we could watch the the whales at Kapuna . Definitely highly recommend this trip. We learned so much more about the island than if we had rented a car!! read less 
Great trip Wow what a excellent tour. 11 hours and worth the trip. Our tour guide Sam did a excellent job!! Very... read moreWow what a excellent tour. 11 hours and worth the trip. Our tour guide Sam did a excellent job!! Very knowledgeable and good at his job. We covered a lot and saw a lot. The weather did not cooperate with us bc it rained most of the trip. Despite that is was still worth it. Breakfast, lunch , drinks and snacks provided. read less 
Our Favorite on the Big Island We had Kona Chris as our tour guide and he was phenomenal! This is THE best tour with THE... read moreWe had Kona Chris as our tour guide and he was phenomenal! This is THE best tour with THE best guide EVER! I can't pick just one thing that was a favorite. We saw the active volcano, we tried Kona Coffee and learned how it's processed, we saw a black sand beach with beautiful Sea Turtles, we went to a winery, saw volcanic rock, learned about the history of Hawai'i the list goes on. Seriously, if there is one thing you do while on the Big Island, I highly recommend this Circle Tour and if you get Kona Chris expect an awesome experience! read less 
Great tour and guide The van was comfortable ride to be in for the long duration. We had Jim as a guide, he kept... read moreThe van was comfortable ride to be in for the long duration. We had Jim as a guide, he kept us entertained with island stories and music. Took us to the Rainbow Falls, Big Island Candies and the Hawaii Volcano Park. He knew all the spots! It was cold at the volcano and he was prepared with jackets for us. Dinner was a deli sandwich, chips and he had a variety of drinks. Due to the “express” tour hot meal wasn’t an option but that’s ok. The volcano is something I will never forget. She was getting bubbly as we arrived and after dinner even more so. An experience I will not forget and hope to do again. read less 
Revisiting the Big Island The Volcano was awesome as well as seeing Mona Kea capped in snow and revisiting Hilo Bay, very picturesque. We... read moreThe Volcano was awesome as well as seeing Mona Kea capped in snow and revisiting Hilo Bay, very picturesque. We lived in Hawaii with our kids and had to return to the mainland. Our last time to the Big Island was 2008 when Kilauea las blew her top at 0230 AM. Debora our guide was fantastic! Punctual, personable, great meals. Malasadas were awesome. Great to be back to the kine since 2013. read less Well worth the price of admission!! Stefan was so knowledgeable of the island and was able to answer most of the questions thrown at him. If... read moreStefan was so knowledgeable of the island and was able to answer most of the questions thrown at him. If he didn’t know the answers, he researched at the next stop and then provided the answer. The lava tube and lake was probably the highlight of the tour! Crazy to imagine all this lava is as old as it it!! Love Hawaii and the tour. We’ll worth the price of admission!! Thanks Stefan!! read less 
Great way to experience the island- bring layers! The trip was a long day but we did drive to the other side of the island. Our driver PJ... read moreThe trip was a long day but we did drive to the other side of the island. Our driver PJ made it a great experience, very knowledgeable about history! Stops included coffee farm, the Southernmost Bakery (in the USA), Punalu'u black sand beach where we did see a turtle. The best part was to see the volcano during the day and night. And we also were able to walk thru a lave tube- it was creepy and fun at the same time. We got rained on and it was cold in the evening, but PJ had thought of everything to keep us dry and warm, except socks, he did not have any socks!! He will get this joke!! 
Wow! What a great tour, we saw so much! John was a GREAT guide!! He was knowledgeable, very efficient and capable of looking out for every person on... read moreJohn was a GREAT guide!! He was knowledgeable, very efficient and capable of looking out for every person on the tour! Loved his energy, would definitely sign up for another tour with him, next time we visit the island!
Greatest One-Day Tour of the Big Island Experiencing the island through the lens of the experiences tour guides. Debra and Anson were great ambassadors of the... read moreExperiencing the island through the lens of the experiences tour guides. Debra and Anson were great ambassadors of the Big Island and a wealth of seemingly obscure knowledge that illuminated the entire experience. read less 
GRANT Had a fantastic tour with your guide Grant! His driving, knowledge, stories, attention to detail and to us was unprecedented... read moreHad a fantastic tour with your guide Grant! His driving, knowledge, stories, attention to detail and to us was unprecedented - we throughly enjoyed the tour and was blown away by the volcanoes at night. We would certainly recommend this tour! read less 
Best way to experience Kilauea Excellent full day trip. Our guide, Greg, was outstanding. Very knowledgeable about the history and geology of the islands. Provided... read moreExcellent full day trip. Our guide, Greg, was outstanding. Very knowledgeable about the history and geology of the islands. Provided thoughtful answers to everyone's questions. The island tour leading to the NP was wonderful. Big island with lots to see. Felt like we gained a nice appreciation for life on the island and how much the climate varies in just a few hours. Kilauea was the highlight. There was so much difference seeing it both day and night. Night viewing is a must see experience! read less Great tour of the entire island The tour we booked was the Deluxe Big Island Day Tour: Volcanoes and Dinner. This tour was fantastic. It was... read moreThe tour we booked was the Deluxe Big Island Day Tour: Volcanoes and Dinner. This tour was fantastic. It was a long tour, covering all day and into the evening. Our tour guide, Christopher, was great. He made the entire tour interesting, and his knowledge of the island was impressive. We had a good lunch at Kona Joes coffee farm, ate excellent donuts at a bakery, saw turtles at the black sand beach, toured a tropical rain forest, walked through a lava tunnel, and witnessed the lava flowing from the Kilauea crater at night. Overall, a great way to see the entire island. read less 
Wonderful tour Tour was awesome. So much to see and experience. Worth the price. Kona Chris great guide . The... read moreTour was awesome. So much to see and experience. Worth the price. Kona Chris great guide . The food was good. Wine tour was great. Volcano viewing was fabulous. Black sand beach had Turtles. Fun time read less 
Amazing adventure It's hard to pick one thing everything was awesome our tour guide Kona Chris was excellent He made us all... read moreIt's hard to pick one thing everything was awesome our tour guide Kona Chris was excellent He made us all laugh and was very informative. Seeing the volcano, the rainbow falls and the black sand beach with an added bonus of the sea turtles just made the day an amazing experience read less 
Big Island Tour John Gary was our tour guide and was great. Was very engaging, informative and went out of his way... read moreJohn Gary was our tour guide and was great. Was very engaging, informative and went out of his way to get us umbrellas when it started to pour at the botanical gardens. The tour was wonderful. Can't control the weather at Volcano National Park, but would have loved to see the crater more clear. Breakfast at Greenwell's Coffee was nice. Coffees at the coffee tasting were delicious. Lunch was good at the Volcano Winery. The best treat was the Malsadas from Punaluu. read less Awesome day on tour John G was a most excellent tour guide, very personable and knowledgeable and gave us a lot of great information... read moreJohn G was a most excellent tour guide, very personable and knowledgeable and gave us a lot of great information along the tour. All the stops we went to were really good and well planned with great food and different and varied experiences. We really enjoyed the stop at the southernmost bakery and had delicious malasadas. The van we traveled in was extremely nice and comfortable. John had all the necessities in our van including umbrellas and wind breakers and snacks and water/sods/juices and we needed them through parts of the day. John went above and beyond when we had an unexpected rain cloud pour down in us at the botanical gardens which left a bunch of us stranded in the rain and he ran all different directions bringing umbrellas to the guests. read less Kailani Deluxe Volcano Tour. Volcano viewing was spectacular. Great experience on a rainy afternoon We enjoyed the history and tasting at the coffee farm. Were lucky enough for the sun to be out for... read moreWe enjoyed the history and tasting at the coffee farm. Were lucky enough for the sun to be out for the turtles to warm themselves at Black Rock Beach. The rain obscured our view of the crater at Kilauea, but it was great to learn about it. The lava tube was cool to see and though there were no rainbows at the falls today, they were an impressive last stop. Our guide Jim, was knowledgeable about all natural areas and the history of the region. He provided an enriched trip that we would have missed going on our own. read less 
Spectacular Kilauea at night. John Gary was knowledgeable stops along the way was great stopping at gift shop's and having snacks made the trip... read moreJohn Gary was knowledgeable stops along the way was great stopping at gift shop's and having snacks made the trip fun the observation of the lava lake at night, dinner was the good. read less Amazing Experience We had a great time on our tour, Zach was extremely knowledgeable about everything from plant life to geology to... read moreWe had a great time on our tour, Zach was extremely knowledgeable about everything from plant life to geology to the local wildlife. It was the perfect way to experience big island highlights. Highly recommend! read less 
Kailiani - Best Island Circle Tour Great tour of the island. Our tour guide Jim was awesome. Hotel pickup, Greenhill coffee tasting with breakfast, island pastry... read moreGreat tour of the island. Our tour guide Jim was awesome. Hotel pickup, Greenhill coffee tasting with breakfast, island pastry stop, wine tasting with lunch, green sea turtle at black sand beach, volcano park stop with telescope to see lava fountain, stops at lava tube and Rainbow Falls, a quick market stop and warm scented towels to freshen up before return to hotel. Wonderful overview with history and highlights highly recommended. read less Luxury Adventure in Hawaii You will be spoiled rotten by Kailani Tours. While showing you the very best of Hawaii, they attend to your... read moreYou will be spoiled rotten by Kailani Tours. While showing you the very best of Hawaii, they attend to your every need. The tour guides are gracious, knowledgeable, entertaining, and fun! We have done the Deluxe Volcano tour three times, and the Grand Circle Island tour once, and highly recommend them. It is worth every penny and then some! These are small tour groups, and you form new friendships with the other folks on your tour, rather than just being another face in a crowded bus. Kailani is the highlight of our trips to the Big Island every other year. See you in 2025! read less 
From Desert to Jungle! Wow! The tour was very interesting and the tour guide was exceptional. The big island is so diverse. From Jungle to... read moreThe tour was very interesting and the tour guide was exceptional. The big island is so diverse. From Jungle to desert! So surprising! read less 
Wow, best Tour we have done in a LONG TIME The favorite part of the trip was the night time view of Kilauea volcano crater. Our guide Jim Carey... read moreThe favorite part of the trip was the night time view of Kilauea volcano crater. Our guide Jim Carey had a high powered binocular telescope that he set up for us so we could be up close and personal to the eruption. It was strikingly awesome. Jim had continuous stories and educated us on Hawaiian culture. 
Deluxe Volcano Tour This was a wonderful tour and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Grant was a first class tour guide and it was... read moreThis was a wonderful tour and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Grant was a first class tour guide and it was made even better because the volcano was erupting. The lava lake at night was stunning. read less AMAZING VOLCANO TOUR with DERRICK Derrick was Extremely knowledgeable about the history of the Volcanos and facts about the island. We enjoyed seeing Kilauea volcano... read moreDerrick was Extremely knowledgeable about the history of the Volcanos and facts about the island. We enjoyed seeing Kilauea volcano through the Telescope and he was so kind video it on our cell phone. Also, we enjoyed the stops at Punalu Bakey for Malasada Hawaiian donuts and dinner was Delicious at Kilauea Lodge & Restaurant. You could buy scones and cookies that were Scrumptious for reasonable price. Derrick was an Excellent driver and took us all safely back to our resort at night. It was a Long day, but we'll worth it!! read less 
Best way to see the big island We did the grand circle tour. It was in a very comfortable Mercedes van. Our driver, Jim, was... read moreWe did the grand circle tour. It was in a very comfortable Mercedes van. Our driver, Jim, was extremely knowledgeable, talented and gracious. All of the stops were interesting and well spaced out. Meals and snacks were the perfect amount. We highly recommend this tour! read less 
Excellent tour Night time viewing of the volcano. Bring a good camera to zoom in on the lava. Black sand beach was... read moreNight time viewing of the volcano. Bring a good camera to zoom in on the lava. Black sand beach was another interesting location to visit. read less Experience of a lifetime. My 21 year old grandson and I went with tour guide John Gary on an 8 passenger tour called... read moreMy 21 year old grandson and I went with tour guide John Gary on an 8 passenger tour called Road to Hana. John was a careful driver along that extremely winding road. He was an expert on Hawaiian history and we found him extremely knowledgeable. He was a great host and provided a wonderful lunch complete with linen table cover and dishes (no paper plates). I would highly recommend John Gary to anyone wishing to take any tour. read less 
Great tour of the Big Isand This was an excellent tour of the big island. About 2 years ago, my wife and I toured the whole... read moreThis was an excellent tour of the big island. About 2 years ago, my wife and I toured the whole island by ourselves on our last vacation trip to Hawaii. There was quite a bit of information from our tour guide which we didn't know from our trip around the island ourselves. Thia was a fantastic tour guide. She also had a list of good places to eat. We saw lots of natural transition in landscape. I suggest Thia, if they give you a choice. read less 
Volcano Tour Excellent tour of the island and driver was a great guide full of information of the island. Great views of... read moreExcellent tour of the island and driver was a great guide full of information of the island. Great views of the volcano both day and night. Historical and geological information was most interesting. Views were spectacular. Lots of picture taking. read less The tour company to use!!!!! Excellent programme with an outstanding guide.(Grant) and number two guide in training(phillipe) Last minute booking when another tour company cancelled... read moreExcellent programme with an outstanding guide.(Grant) and number two guide in training(phillipe) Last minute booking when another tour company cancelled 18 hours before. I'm so glad they cancelled as I think this was a far better tour! read less 
Big Island Adventure Our Big Island CircleTour- Volcano Winery with Adventure Guide Gary Grundwell was fantastic! We saw the most important sights... read moreOur Big Island CircleTour- Volcano Winery with Adventure Guide Gary Grundwell was fantastic! We saw the most important sights on the circle tour, were delighted to see fountaining lava at Kilauea Crater Overlook, and enjoyed a delicious breakfast & lunch. Gary was very knowledgeable and had an excellent speaking voice. He gave us a perfect blend of history, folk lore, and scientific volcanology facts while keeping it fun, interesting and informative. He responded well to questions and was always mindful of our safety and comfort. read less 
Amazing Tour of the Big Island Uncle J I M !!!! Oh my, our tour guide was Jim, he was amazing!! From the moment we hopped... read moreUncle J I M !!!! Oh my, our tour guide was Jim, he was amazing!! From the moment we hopped on the van to the time we got dropped back off at night. He makes me wants to move there! We had a family with littles on board and uncle Jim ( he said to call him that since we are now Ohana) made sure they had enough space to move around if needed on the bus, included them in the fun facts, constantly expressing care for them all while teaching us about the culture. He kept us all engaged and highly entertained with his animated way of story telling. He picked my hubby and I up from the airport so we could tour the big island for the day. It was my first time in Hawaii (hubby use to be stationed while serving in the Marine Corps.) I learned soooooo much!! That man needs a podcast or a tv travel show! He is hilarious, kind, so knowledgeable and so patient. His amazing voice always carried while visiting the many stops to where others around would naturally gather around to hear him talk so passionately about the history of every spot. He would start talking to just the private group and when he ended I would look around and there were 20 additional people that gravitated to him. He was always patient and respectful with the ones not in the group. Uncle Jim definitely has a true deep love for not just Hawaii but for the whole culture and its rich history. His love is so great that you also leave the tour with so much information and love for the culture as well. We ate breakfast before but the tour includes a light breakfast which was perfect because of all the walking definitely works up an appetite. Lunch was included and it was a delicious chicken and rice as well as a snack in the afternoon. Definitely travel light since you really don’t need much. I had a backpack with a couple of snacks, 2 reusable water bottles, sunscreen, hand sanitizer, flip flops (so I could put my feet in water at the beach) and extra pair of socks. When I go back for another tour I will only tour if he is available!! Thank You Uncle Jim for such an unforgettable experience! read less Fun day on the Big Island I would give this 10 stars if it was possible. It was a fun day. Our tour guide,... read moreI would give this 10 stars if it was possible. It was a fun day. Our tour guide, Gary, was excellent in explaining everything and anything about the Big Island. We have done other Big Island tours before but this was the best. I would highly recommend this tour to EVERYONE! read less 
Great Day! What a great day! Thought it would be too long, but it was great. There were many stops, so... read moreWhat a great day! Thought it would be too long, but it was great. There were many stops, so the day just cruised along. Have to say that our driver/guide, Chris, was awesome. He was very informative and shared some really interesting stories. read less Awsome Big Island Tour This was a awsome experince tor.both me and my wife first time on the Big Island. Our tour... read moreThis was a awsome experince tor.both me and my wife first time on the Big Island. Our tour guide was excellent and we really had a wonderfull time. read less Awesome experience We did a private Deluxe Volcano Experience tour, which was really expensive, but so much fun and so worth it.... read moreWe did a private Deluxe Volcano Experience tour, which was really expensive, but so much fun and so worth it. Our guide, Sam, was friendly, knowledgable, and well prepared. We saw much more of the island than we would have on our own. The volcano was spectacular. read less 
Best part of our trip. We just want to let you know this excursion we the best part of our trip and our guide was... read moreWe just want to let you know this excursion we the best part of our trip and our guide was awesome and so informative. We give the whole experience a excellent, thanks so much for the experience Cindy Richards read less Kailani Tours Hawaii Deluxe Volcano Experience on the Big Island My family and I went on the Kailani Tours Hawaii, Deluxe Volcano Experience on the Big Island. 
Amazing day in Hilo Let me start my review by saying Kona Chris is FANTASTIC!! Now on to the tour. We got to... read moreLet me start my review by saying Kona Chris is FANTASTIC!! Now on to the tour. We got to mark a few things off of our bucket list today. Seeing a up close volcano is amazing! We were lucky enough to be able to also stop and see the nahuku lava tube and walk through one, stopped off at a winery for a nice glass of wine and wonderful lunch. You can not forget the stops at the candy factory and macadamia nut plant. What a great way to spend the day. Now back to Kona Chris he is the best! Lots of knowledge, great dad jokes and never made us feel rushed! Thank you for a day of wonderful memories! read less 
Wonderful Day on Kona Out tour guide Chris was wonderful. He us very knowledgeable and had many interesting facts about Kona and its history.... read moreOut tour guide Chris was wonderful. He us very knowledgeable and had many interesting facts about Kona and its history. The tour was well worth taking, we would have never been able to see all the sights that we did on our tour. It is a long day, but the tour is very interesting, and all the stops made the day go by very quickly. read less Beautiful day on the big island We were picked up at our hotel by our tour guide Zachary. He is friendly, knowledgeable and entertaining . The... read moreWe were picked up at our hotel by our tour guide Zachary. He is friendly, knowledgeable and entertaining . The time between our stops flew by. We enjoyed all the attractions along the way. The black sand beach is beautiful and we were lucky to see some red lava in the volcano lava lake. Our lunch and wine tasting was fun and relaxing. Great way to see the island. Recommend this luxury tour. read less 
Breathtaking Volcano Experience This was a five star experience from beginning to end. Getting to tour Volcano National Park and see an active... read moreThis was a five star experience from beginning to end. Getting to tour Volcano National Park and see an active lava lake at night was spectacular! It was like we next to the lava with a tour guide, Bryce’s spotting scope. I’ve talked to people who have driven their rental cars to the park but their experience didn’t sound as amazing as ours. Bryce gets you up close and personal to the lava action, lava tubes, and steam vents while giving you factual interesting information the entire time. We also got to see a green Hawaiian sea turtle at the Black Sand Beach and have lunch and Kona coffee at a beautiful coffee farm. This tour is well worth the price and I’m so glad we chose it! read less 
Hawaii 50! Fabulous tour guide, Zach, made the trip for us. Great energy and very knowledgeable. Would do this again,... read moreFabulous tour guide, Zach, made the trip for us. Great energy and very knowledgeable. Would do this again, great activities and number for the time available. read less 
Long day but great experience Long day but fabulous experience. There is a significant amount of time spent in the van between sites however the... read moreLong day but fabulous experience. There is a significant amount of time spent in the van between sites however the van is comfortable and Chris our tour guide was hilarious, very knowledgeable and could talk underwater! The food was delicious and plentiful. Ask for Chris when you book! read less Awesome Day!! It was wonderful, highly recommend it Long day but got to see what we wanted Kona Chris was awesome, professional,... read moreIt was wonderful, highly recommend it Long day but got to see what we wanted Kona Chris was awesome, professional, funny and had a great customer service attitude. You can tell he really enjoys what he does the tour was small group no more than 12 passengers in a 14 seater luxury vehicle he had waters & snacks on board and we just had a good day!!! if you can don't leave this tour for the end try to do it early on your stay so you can come back to see anything and have time to do so .definately would use them again .Thanks Kona Chris for making it so enjoyable read less 
Amazing! Absolutely amazing tour! Once in a lifetime opportunity seeing the volcano lava glow at night! Our tour guide was #1... read moreAbsolutely amazing tour! Once in a lifetime opportunity seeing the volcano lava glow at night! Our tour guide was #1 - Derek, thank you for making this memory a memorable one! read less 
Deluxe Volcano Great experience , our guide Derek was very knowledgeable and fun. Would highly recommend him and the tour to anyone. Volcano tour with Sam We rode with Sam today. He was brilliant. He took great care of us and was very thoughtful. Raincoats, flashlights... read moreWe rode with Sam today. He was brilliant. He took great care of us and was very thoughtful. Raincoats, flashlights and snacks on the ready. Sam had great stories and commentary. Seeing the volcano in the day and again at night was fantastic. Thank you Sam for setting up the telescope for us all, this elevated the experience even more. Lunch and dinner were good too. We would definitely recommend this tour to all. Especially with Sam as your guide! He really is 20/10. Great Day Tour was amazing. “uncle Jim” Carey was exceptionally knowledgeable and entertaining. This was a great way to see so much... read moreTour was amazing. “uncle Jim” Carey was exceptionally knowledgeable and entertaining. This was a great way to see so much of the Island. read less 
Excellent way to see Kilauea! A great way to see Volcanoes National Park. We stayed in the Kohala Coast area and didn’t want to rent... read moreA great way to see Volcanoes National Park. We stayed in the Kohala Coast area and didn’t want to rent a car and do the driving. This was so much better! Our full day (12 hours) excursion included stops for coffee, malasadas (Portuguese bismarcks), black sand beach and more. It also included a box lunch (fine) and very good dinner at Kilauea Lodge restaurant, and plenty of snacks, water and sodas. We had great views of the Kilauea eruption both during the day and at night - huge difference! Our guide Christopher was truly the most knowledgeable I’ve ever had on a tour - everything we could possibly want to know about Hawaiian history, geology and more. Very nice small group of 12. read less 
WONDEFULLY LONG TOUR WITH AMAZING SITES AND STOPS The Circle Island Tour was absolutely long but, amazing!! Our guide Sam, was welcoming, very knowledgeable, funny, punctual, and accommodating.... read moreThe Circle Island Tour was absolutely long but, amazing!! Our guide Sam, was welcoming, very knowledgeable, funny, punctual, and accommodating. My husband and I had a wonderful time and would highly recommend this tour, especially with Sam. There was coffee tasting, light breakfast, wine tasting, yummy lunch, snacks, many wonderful this to see. Our favorites were walking down a lava tube, seeing Kilauea bubbleing and our facial at the steam vents read less And Fun Was Had By All! My husband & I spent the day seeing all different parts of the Big Island with a group of tourists... read moreMy husband & I spent the day seeing all different parts of the Big Island with a group of tourists from three parts of Texas, plus New Jersey, and Buffalo, New York. We loved the coffee farm and the winery. The black sand beach is beautiful and we saw lots of sea turtles. Seeing bubbling lava in the caldera was a thrill as well as walking through a lava tube and seeing steam vents everywhere. Our picnic breakfast & lunch were well made, tasty, and served in pretty areas, not to mention lots of snacks & soft drinks available on the van. The best part was our driver-guide, Sam. He was so knowledgeable and shared it in an entertaining way. Thanks to the whole staff who, each in their own way, helped make our day a Big success! read less 
Great time Bryce was amazing on this tour. He was able to make the long day enjoyable and provided great information at... read moreBryce was amazing on this tour. He was able to make the long day enjoyable and provided great information at all stops of the tour. The areas visited were great seeing turtles on the black sand beach. Experiencing the night glow of the volcano to the stars in the night on the way home. The day was topped off with a fabulous meal. Be prepared for a long day, in a comfortable van but it well worth the time and the money! read less 
Must do Our circle tour was awesome. Debra is an amazing guide!! So knowledgeable and funny too which made the tour even... read moreOur circle tour was awesome. Debra is an amazing guide!! So knowledgeable and funny too which made the tour even better! Great way to see the island! read less 
Beyond My Expectations This was the BEST part of our Hawaii vacation! The volcano was erupting while we were there, and being able... read moreThis was the BEST part of our Hawaii vacation! The volcano was erupting while we were there, and being able to see it so close was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. In addition to the volcano experience, we also got to visit a darling local coffee farm, sample delicious pastries at "the southernmost bakery in the US", and even get a close-up with some adorable sea turtles at the black sand beach. It was a full day that provided a great look at different parts of Hawaii. The tour itself was wonderful, with snacks, blankets, and even jackets for the nighttime hike. Grant was our guide and he knew absolutely EVERYTHING about the local history, culture, cuisine, geology, and more! We were very lucky to spend the day with him as it was super informative and fun. read less 
Amazing volcano experience Bryce was an excellent tour guide. He was extremely knowledgeable about the islands, volcanos, and Hawaiian agriculture. He kept us... read moreBryce was an excellent tour guide. He was extremely knowledgeable about the islands, volcanos, and Hawaiian agriculture. He kept us entertained for over 12 hours and went above and beyond to make sure everyone was comfortable and happy. We were extremely lucky to be able to see the volcano erupting and it is phenomenal at night. Bryce had our day planned down to the last second and detail. 
You're Gonna Lava This Tour! This is a long overdue review for a visit to the Big Island that took place this past Thanksgiving, but... read moreThis is a long overdue review for a visit to the Big Island that took place this past Thanksgiving, but considering that I still think of what a great trip it was almost daily, better late than never to say why. My wife and teenage daughter brought my Mother-in-law to Hawaii in hopes of creating some new holiday and travel memories since the passing of her husband the year before. Since we were four, we went ahead and booked our own private vehicle with Kailani Tours. Our guide, Bryce Hackney, is the only guide we will explore the Big Island with from now on (and I know we will be back). From the moment he picked us up, we were in capable and professional hands. He gave us plenty of choices in terms of what to explore and we were able to customize our tour on the fly as we went. Bryce has a very easy-going demeanor that made our group comfortable quickly and his knowledge of the island, the state and the region’s history was more than impressive. This guy has done his homework in terms of knowing what he is presenting to guests!
Fantastic Tour!! Zachary was the best tour guide everrrr!! His knowledge of all things Hawaii was boundless from history to... read moreZachary was the best tour guide everrrr!! His knowledge of all things Hawaii was boundless from history to culture/traditions to flora/fauna to volcanoes on and on. He took such wonderful care of us. The tour was such a blast! We saw such amazing things and learned so much! Don’t think twice just book this tour right now and ask for Zach! read less Volcano Tour This trip checked many of the boxes for places to visit. Starting with coffee at Kona Joes, getting Masaladas,... read moreThis trip checked many of the boxes for places to visit. Starting with coffee at Kona Joes, getting Masaladas, seeing turtles at the black sand beach, then on the Volcanos National park, which had to be the highlight of the trip. Our guide Bryce was a wealth of information and kept us entertained the whole 11 hour trip. Keeping to a firm schedule allowed us to see so many different areas of the park, many less crowded than the popular areas. Seeing the volcano at night from that close was a once in a lifetime experience. Finishing with dinner at Johnnie Rae's in Hilo was great, meal was wonderful. It was a long day that didn't seem like it, Bryce was superb as our guide. read less Great tour!!! We had such a great tour of the Big Island. Jim was a great tour guide explaining everything he could... read moreWe had such a great tour of the Big Island. Jim was a great tour guide explaining everything he could about the history of the island. Would highly recommend booking a tour to anyone staying on the big island!!! read less Volcano Tour Trip was amazing and the volcano was truly spectacular. Our host, Alex, was extremely professional, knowledgeable and personable! While it... read moreTrip was amazing and the volcano was truly spectacular. Our host, Alex, was extremely professional, knowledgeable and personable! While it is a long day we enjoyed every minute, highly recommend this tour! read less A Beautiful Day My husband and I went on a circle tour of the Big Island with Uncle Jim this week. Uncle Jim... read moreMy husband and I went on a circle tour of the Big Island with Uncle Jim this week. Uncle Jim did an excellent job of entertaining us with island history and stories. He made a point of highlighting local businesses, beaches and restaurants as we passed through “Kona”, Hilo, Waimea. The stops for the coffee tour and winery were fun. 
Best of Big Island This was a perfect day, from pick up to drop off. Sam is an excellent guide, attentive and knowledgeable. We... read moreThis was a perfect day, from pick up to drop off. Sam is an excellent guide, attentive and knowledgeable. We enjoyed every stop, and of course the highlight was seeing the lava flow at night on Kilauea. What an experience that was!! I highly recommend this tour to all, and I hope you get Sam as your tour guide. read less 
Kailani Tours Hawaii (Volcano Tour) Excellent tour! Alex, our river and guide, was very informative on a number of subjects including volcanism. He kept us... read moreExcellent tour! Alex, our river and guide, was very informative on a number of subjects including volcanism. He kept us entertained on our 11 hour tour. The food services along the way and frequent stops for rest and sightseeing kept us well fed and loose and limber. The sights were great and the activity at the volcano was spectacular. I would highly recommend this tour if you are planning to travel to the Big Island! read less Great day and evening tour of Kilauea Volcano! Our driver Sam was a fantastically entertaining, the Kilauea Volcano was fountaining and spectacular, and the meals and locations were... read moreOur driver Sam was a fantastically entertaining, the Kilauea Volcano was fountaining and spectacular, and the meals and locations were spot on! read less 
Great Whole Day Package Sam was a very sweet and knowledgeable host! I had a great time at the coffee plantation and enjoyed the... read moreSam was a very sweet and knowledgeable host! I had a great time at the coffee plantation and enjoyed the Black Sand beach very much! The pick up from the Kona airport was punctual, as well as the drop off. read less Fantastic Fabulous tour. Very informative. Our guide Thia was the best guide we’ve ever had. So friendly and knowledgeable. Comfortable... read moreFabulous tour. Very informative. Our guide Thia was the best guide we’ve ever had. So friendly and knowledgeable. Comfortable van, small group and lots of food and drink. Worth the cost! read less 
A bucket list item fulfilled Went on the 12 hour "Deluxe Volcano Tour" with KaiLani Tours and can't recommend it enough to anyone who wants... read moreWent on the 12 hour "Deluxe Volcano Tour" with KaiLani Tours and can't recommend it enough to anyone who wants to see the highlights of the island including the erupting volcano. Our tour guide and driver, Grant is extremely knowledgeable about the island and it was clearly evident as he narrated and commented throughout the trip. The new Mercedes Sprinter van was quite comfortable and had enough space and legroom for everyone. The tour included: a casual lunch at Kona Joe's Coffee Farm, a quick snack for malasadas at Punalu'u Bakery, a stop at Punalu'u Beach (island's largest black sand beach) before entering Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. We initially entered during the day to see the steam vents, Kilauea Crater, Thurston Lava Tubes and Visitor's Center. As it was becoming dark, Grant took us to Kilauea Lodge for a 3 course dinner before heading back to the park to see the red, erupting lava inside the Kilauea Crater. Grant brought a high powered telescope and a few binoculars so our group could see the lava clearly. Incredible as it felt the lava was only a few feet from our group but in reality we were miles away. Then back to the van and on our way home. Again, KaiLani Tours is a very professional tour company and the tour guide was extremely knowledgeable. First class equipment starting with the new van, to the meals, to the little perks (snacks, drinks, hand towels, jackets, flashlights) offered guests throughout the day. HIGHLY RECOMMEND !! read less Amazing sights and bites We had a truly great experience with our tour guide John. With Kiluea erupting, he made sure that we got... read moreWe had a truly great experience with our tour guide John. With Kiluea erupting, he made sure that we got the most of this amazing opportunity. He was extremely knowledgeable and we never once wanted for anything. The dinner at Jackie Reyes was fantastic. I would 100% recommend this tour but I’d say it’s definitely better for adults or those with older children that don’t mind a road trip. It’s a long day but I would say it’s the biggest bang for your buck on the island! read less 
Great Tour! The Kailani circle island tour exceeded our expectations. It was a perfect introduction to the big island and remains a... read moreThe Kailani circle island tour exceeded our expectations. It was a perfect introduction to the big island and remains a highlight of our family's trip. Wonderful Deep Dive Into the Big Island! Our tour was a wonderful deep dive into some of the key attractions the Big Island has to offer! From... read moreOur tour was a wonderful deep dive into some of the key attractions the Big Island has to offer! From the Kona coffee farm to the delicious malasadas at the Punalu’u bakery, and circling the entire island with a main stop at Volcanoes National Park — this tour was comprehensive and worth every penny. Alex was an excellent guide all around, filling us in on relevant history and current events, and had answers to every single of the many questions we all had for him. Highly recommend this experience for anyone who can handle a full-day activity that includes some walking and plenty of excitement. Thanks for an excellent customer experience! read less 
Fun, Fun, Fun Our host Gary was outstanding! He was well informed and provided levity during our driving portion of our tour! A... read moreOur host Gary was outstanding! He was well informed and provided levity during our driving portion of our tour! A true asset to the company! read less 
A Must Do Tour while on the Big Island. Sam was a terrific tour guide very informative and took the time to speak with each tour member. He was... read moreSam was a terrific tour guide very informative and took the time to speak with each tour member. He was very engaging. I recommend Kalani Tours to anyone visiting the Big Island very professional business. read less 
Worth every penny to create those long time memories John made this trip effortless and we were so lucky to see stars on a moonless night what an experience. Must Do on the Big Island Sam was a terrific tour guide and very informative. A great people person. Gets to know all his guests. One for the books... The lava hike was an incredible experience- one of our top ones from our honeymoon. Grant the tour guide was... read moreThe lava hike was an incredible experience- one of our top ones from our honeymoon. Grant the tour guide was fantastic at driving while giving a lot of facts and information during the entire 11 hrs. The van was spacy and there are plenty of stops along the way to enjoy the entire island while making your way up to the volcano. You stop at a very yummy bakery, coffee farm, black sand beach and then several stops in the volcano park. There is a nice dinner which allows you to enjoy fresh island food before making your way to see the most beautiful stars and lava from a distance! He brings his viewing scope which allows you to take video of the boiling lava- truly awesome to see. It does get chilly at night but this was one experience we’ll never forget. read less Grasping the Big Island We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. We took it early in our stay in an effort to educate ourselves and... read moreWe thoroughly enjoyed this tour. We took it early in our stay in an effort to educate ourselves and that came in handy, assisting us throughout our trip. We loved the small size of the tour making it feel very personal. (our family of five joined by another family of four). The van was extremely clean and quite comfortable. Communication confirming booking, reminding us of booking, and confirming location of pickup was excellent. Pickup location was with ease. The highlight of what as you can tell from the above was a quality tour was the Christopher, the guide, who sealed the deal. He was extremely friendly, fun, and quite knowledgeable. We very much enjoyed the day, the tour and our new friends!!! read less See the Best of the Big Island Great tour. Got to see the best of Hawaii. Our driver, Chance, was the best ever! He’s a local and... read moreGreat tour. Got to see the best of Hawaii. Our driver, Chance, was the best ever! He’s a local and showed us lots of extra things along the tour and was a wealth of info and stories. 
This tour is a must! Our Kalani Circle tour of Kona was fantastic, thanks to our guide Kate! Kate shared so much local knowledge -... read moreOur Kalani Circle tour of Kona was fantastic, thanks to our guide Kate! Kate shared so much local knowledge - the perfect blend of history, Hawaiian culture and current info. Our group included teens up to senior citizens and there was something interesting at all stops for everyone - 11 micro-climates, an 1850’s coffee farm, a local wine tasting, Punalu’u Black Sand Beach, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and so much more! A must do!!! Highly recommended! read less Awesome Intro to Big Island!! Thea (or maybe Thia ?) was an excellent tour guide. Safe driver, knowledgeable, efficient, kind and courteous. She gave us... read moreThea (or maybe Thia ?) was an excellent tour guide. Safe driver, knowledgeable, efficient, kind and courteous. She gave us a big helping of an introduction to the big island, history and culture, food and activities, lay of the land. She did it all while she kept us on track on time, visiting the pre-planned attractions, serving up a complete breakfast, lunch and tea time snack at these sites. She kept everyone on our tour from the age of 14 to 72 entertained and engaged and that is a tall order for a tour that ran from 6.30 am to 7 pm. read less In a word...amazing! Our tour was just after Mouna Loa stopped flowing. Sad because we didn't get amazing pictures of the flowing... read moreOur tour was just after Mouna Loa stopped flowing. Sad because we didn't get amazing pictures of the flowing lava, but amazing and lucky because we didn't have to suffer through the VOG. Unfortunately, the weather was not our friend that day. However, our tour guide, Grant Mitchell, more than made up for it. He was fantastic. There wasn't a question we could ask that he didn't have an answer for. On top of the excellent tour he provided, he went above an beyond and actually stopped in Kona for us after we left a cell phone there the day prior. The tours aren't inexpensive, but they are worth every penny. I'm sure the other tour guides are great, but if you have the chance, book a tour with Grant. You won't regret it! Thanks Grant for an awesome experience. Can't wait for our next visit to the Big Island so we can book another tour with you! read less Full island trip We booked full island tour on Big Island, Hawaii with Kailani Tours. Great full day tour with lots of stops John was a great driver and tour guide for our circle island tour. The tour is a full day adventure... read moreJohn was a great driver and tour guide for our circle island tour. The tour is a full day adventure but John made sure we knew what the plan was and kept us informed all along the way about the local history. He was great at answering all of our random questions. The tour had lots of stops which broke up the drive time. There were plenty of restroom stops and lots of treats and food along the way. We were very happy with our experience. read less 
No such thing as too much volcano We did the Deluxe Volcano tour with Sam and it was fantastic! It was worth every penny. The island is... read moreWe did the Deluxe Volcano tour with Sam and it was fantastic! It was worth every penny. The island is pretty big and it was really nice to enjoy several of the top sights without the worry and exhaustion of driving. Each stop on the tour was enjoyable and memorable. It was especially nice for a big place like Volcano National Park, where you don’t even know where to start as far as exploring it. Sam was a phenomenal guide. He ensured everything ran very smoothly and planned everything very well. He was accommodating and it was fun to spend the day with him! Would highly recommend. read less 
Excellent full day tour Deluxe volcano tour was incredible! Long day but well worth it. Grant was our guide, he was entertaining... read moreDeluxe volcano tour was incredible! Long day but well worth it. Grant was our guide, he was entertaining and knowledgeable. Made the drive time go by quickly in-between our stops. Well worth the money. Car was very comfortable with snacks, water and juice/ soda available at anytime. My family and I enjoyed the day which ended with a little bonus stargazing before we headed back to our resort. Highly recommend this tour and this tour company. They will take excellent care of you! read less 
Great! I went on the deluxe volcano tour with Alex. He was super knowledgeable about the history, geology, and ecology of... read moreI went on the deluxe volcano tour with Alex. He was super knowledgeable about the history, geology, and ecology of the island. He was also very good at the overall organization, letting us know about each location and how much time we would spend there. He also gave us a couple options on what we could do, so I could see how this tour would vary depending on the group. That is the great thing about going on a tour with 12 people total! I went solo, but I could tell that everyone else was having a great time too. The van was a bit chilly, so a jacket is a good idea, but Alex tried to make sure that we were all comfortable. The malasadas and dinner were great! And we saw eight sea turtles at the black sand beach. It is a bit of time spent on the road, but Alex kept us all entertained with stories and info. read less Great tour experience! We had a great experience with this tour. It exceeded our expectations. Our tour guy, John Gary, was filled with... read moreWe had a great experience with this tour. It exceeded our expectations. Our tour guy, John Gary, was filled with great energy. Very knowledgeable, professional and courteous. We highly recommend this tour. read less 
Outstanding family friendly volcanoes tour Fantastic all day volcano tour with Alex. Family friendly tour done that was excellent for three teenagers. Highly recommended! Touring the Big Island Debra was a wonderful guide who took us on so many stops. She was very accommodating and hospitable. Great experience. Great tour guide. My friend and I did the tour with Uncle Jim. He's a very passionate, professional, and friendly tour guide. I... read moreMy friend and I did the tour with Uncle Jim. He's a very passionate, professional, and friendly tour guide. I think everyone on our bus was really happy and amazed by his whole day hard-working. The black sand beach left me with a very nice impression, and I wished we could stay there longer rather than spend time in the donut shop (cause I am not a donut person lol). I love the volcano national park. Personally, I prefer to do more hiking there. Other than that, I learned a lot of volcano knowledge from Uncle Jim on this trip and knew a lot of good restaurants to go to. I also asked a lot of silly tourist questions, Uncle Jim answered all of them very well. I am pleased with the whole experience. read less Excellent Big Island Tour Christopher our tour guide is very knowledgeable and thougtful. This tour is perfect for those who want to get an... read moreChristopher our tour guide is very knowledgeable and thougtful. This tour is perfect for those who want to get an overview of Hawaii Island’s history and points of interest. read less Top-notched tour with an outstanding tour guide A professional tour with an exceptional tour guide - John Gary. Not only is John knowledgeable about the island/sites/routes, he... read moreA professional tour with an exceptional tour guide - John Gary. Not only is John knowledgeable about the island/sites/routes, he is also very thoughtful and attentive to the needs of his guests (food/drinks/snacks/binoculars/flashlights/jackets). 
Fun and informative Highly recommend tour guide Kona Chris. Chris shared his vast knowledge of the Hawaiian islands and the volcanoes during... read moreHighly recommend tour guide Kona Chris. Chris shared his vast knowledge of the Hawaiian islands and the volcanoes during the tour and Chris also took the extra time to make sure everyone was comfortable and taken care of. The volcano tour was the highlight of our vacation on the island. read less Love the Circle Island Tour with Chance Chance was an AWESOME tour guide and driver! Very knowledgeable of the area, Hawaiian history and culture. And hysterically funny too! Wonderful tour! Excellent tour! Very long day, departed around 7:00 am and returned around 6:00pm. We had a nice coffee and... read moreExcellent tour! Very long day, departed around 7:00 am and returned around 6:00pm. We had a nice coffee and breakfast stop, bakery stop, wine tasting with lunch, Volcano National Park, waterfalls and finally stopped to see the sun go down over the oceans edge. 
Fantastic tour We had a great time! Our driver was fantastic.. and super knowledgeable.. my favorite part was the lava tube! But... read moreWe had a great time! Our driver was fantastic.. and super knowledgeable.. my favorite part was the lava tube! But I loved all of it! read less 
Absolutely amazing We booked this trip to be the day we arrived in Hawaii, just so we could see some things we... read moreWe booked this trip to be the day we arrived in Hawaii, just so we could see some things we didn't know to look for on our own. Our guide was Kona Chris. He was extremely informative, very knowledgeable about the history of Hawaii, and an all around great person. He said it himself that the tour guide can sometimes make or break the experience and he went above and beyond to make it amazing. We had an awesome experience around the island learning about small details that you wouldn't have known otherwise. We loved the tour and we "lavaed" our tour guide Kona Chris with his great attitude and his great jokes. Thank you for an amazing experience to start our trip. Also Kona Chris is the best professional phone photographer. read less 
VIP tour 🤙🏻 Definitely a whole day trip. None the less very comfortable. Mercedes shuttle van with leather seat and the air conditioner... read moreDefinitely a whole day trip. None the less very comfortable. Mercedes shuttle van with leather seat and the air conditioner as we pleased. Frequent and good bathroom breaks. Cold water and drinks. Cold towels and hot towel treatment. Shout out to “Kona Chris!!!!” made the tour entertaining and also very knowledgeable in Hawai’i history and culture and he comes along with plenty of jokes read less 
Awesome Will never the trip. Christopher was the perfect guide. Very knowable. While we are not coffee drinkers, the view from... read moreWill never the trip. Christopher was the perfect guide. Very knowable. While we are not coffee drinkers, the view from the coffee farm was unbelievable. On our stop at the black sand beach, we were able to see 3 green turtles resting on the sand. Always wanted to see them in the wild, so it was a bucket list item. We then went to Kilauea crater. Very impressive. The dinner was equally good. Christopher made sure we had all of our questions answered prior to making our selections in advance. The office staff was very nice and kept us informed on pickup times and attire for the day in advance. Definitely recommend it to anyone that visits the Big Island. Only regret was by the time we got there; the volcano had stopped erupting but what can you do We will be back for the next eruption . read less Big Island Tours We had a great day on our tour. Our guide Kate was full of knowledge about the history of the... read moreWe had a great day on our tour. Our guide Kate was full of knowledge about the history of the big island and its ecosystem. We learned a lot of things about the island that otherwise we would have never known. The van was comfortable and new. Highly recommend this tour. read less 
Enjoy the trip with special weather Will never forget the galaxy view with lightning. Really enjoy the ocean-view lunch at Kona Joe Coffee Farm; the dinner... read moreWill never forget the galaxy view with lightning. Really enjoy the ocean-view lunch at Kona Joe Coffee Farm; the dinner and interesting talk with thunder and rain in the background is also special and unforgettable. Our guider John is really nice, professional, accommodating and has sense of humor. Would like to say thanks him again. Nice van, nice snacks and dessert. Will definitely consider this company on my next tour search. read less 
So much to see! This was an excellent tour with many stops of interest. Jim was a knowledgeable tour guide who worked hard to... read moreThis was an excellent tour with many stops of interest. Jim was a knowledgeable tour guide who worked hard to keep us comfortable. We couldn’t see the last part of the coast due to construction, so if that’s your interest, maybe check ahead of time. But overall, highly recommend. read less Must see adventure tour. We where pick up by PJ and from the start to finish he was an amazing guy. 
Great Experience We thoroughly enjoyed this trip around the island of Hawaii. Uncle Jim was our guide…entertaining! We had an excellent tour around the island of Hawaii. Tour guide Uncle Jim provided an entertaining/informative trip. 
Perfect Timing to see the Volcanos All day tour but well worth it. Out guide-Jim was amazing, originally from Alaska and so knowledgeable about Hawaii and... read moreAll day tour but well worth it. Out guide-Jim was amazing, originally from Alaska and so knowledgeable about Hawaii and the Big Island. Amazing. Anyway, during the drive Jim gave lots of local information. Nice spot for lunch and even dinner. Lunch was at a coffee bean field and dinner was by the National Park. Did a stop at the Black Sand Beach and grabbed a sweatshirt. Great tour and learned so much about the Big Island. Picture is from the volcano eruption Mauna Loa just 21 hours after it erupted. read less 
Volcanos and tastes of Hawaii tour. We made reservations for the Volcano and Tastes of Hawaii. We made a mistake with the time and discovered our... read moreWe made reservations for the Volcano and Tastes of Hawaii. We made a mistake with the time and discovered our group had left. Bryce, the tour guide, fit us in the next group. He was the best tour guide that we have had while visiting Hawaii. He was so knowledgeable about the area! He served a wonderful lunch, supplied us with snacks and drinks. It was a rainy day so he handed out rain jackets and umbrellas if we needed them, also flashlights for the lava tube walk. It was the best tour we have had so far while in Hawaii! read less Definitely book Kailani! Kailani Tours was the provider booked by Shore Excursions on Princess Cruises. We booked the Volcanoes National Park and Tastes... read moreKailani Tours was the provider booked by Shore Excursions on Princess Cruises. We booked the Volcanoes National Park and Tastes of Hawaii and couldn’t be more pleased with our day on the Big Island. Our guide (and company owner/partner) Jim has an amazing knowledge and respect of island history, culture, and geology. The super nice and comfortable leather-seat 15 passenger van set the standard for the day and Jim did not disappoint, even adding a few stops along the way while still managing the timing of the itinerary. We saw it all: Bayfront Park, Big Island Candy, Rainbow Falls, Kilauea Crater, vents, lava fields, and lava tube, Volcano Garden Art Gallery, and Mauna Loa macadamia farm. The company arranged a catered lunch of tasty Hawaiian sandwiches and sides. We would definitely recommend this company and will use them again! read less 
Top Notch Tour Debra, our guide was amazing! She was very knowledgeable, personable, and humorous! Her customer service skills are outstanding, and all... read moreDebra, our guide was amazing! She was very knowledgeable, personable, and humorous! Her customer service skills are outstanding, and all of us enjoyed the tour! Mahalo Debra! read less Well Worth Your Time and Mone Very well organized day long tour. Kait was a fantastic guide. As a native of the island, she was able... read moreVery well organized day long tour. Kait was a fantastic guide. As a native of the island, she was able to teach us much about Hawaiian culture, geography, myths, wildlife, and economy. A true professional. The bus was top-notch, new, very clean, and comfortable. The catered meals were very well planned and delicious. read less well-rounded all inclusive tour Tthis is a wonderful tour in a nice comfortable, Mercedes van We had a knowledgeable driver, PJ, who was... read moreTthis is a wonderful tour in a nice comfortable, Mercedes van We had a knowledgeable driver, PJ, who was fantastic. He knows an incredible amount of information about the culture the island, the landscape he knows it all! And he loves what he does! We did the tour to Volcano with stops along the way. you get to see so much in one day It was fabulous. We even got to see the lava from Saddle Road on the way home. It's an 11 hour day Snacks, drinks water lunch dinner are all provided. I would highly recommend the tour! read less 
Hawaii in a day This is a wonderful way to see highlights of the island in a day. Our tour guide Debra was beyond... read moreThis is a wonderful way to see highlights of the island in a day. Our tour guide Debra was beyond resourceful, kind and informative. It didn’t feel like 11 hours - we were never bored. We felt rich from learning about Hawaiian history along the way and immersing ourselves in the nature of it. Book this tour! You won’t regret it best part of our trip! read less 
Great intro to the big island. Thea was an excellent driver , tour guide and administrator. She paid personal attention to everything and everyone. Her stories... read moreThea was an excellent driver , tour guide and administrator. She paid personal attention to everything and everyone. Her stories were interesting and I loved her sweet voice. Food was good . Wine tasting was fun. Coffee tasting was ok but we did not know to carry own sugar Splenda and creamer. But she supplied it on a limited basis. read less Incredible tour of the Big Island Zachary was our guide and it was one of the best tours we've ever had in any city. ... read moreZachary was our guide and it was one of the best tours we've ever had in any city. He was very knowledgeable about the island and took care of our every need (rain coats, binoculars, warm/cold towels and delicious foods and sweets). He even took us to an extra stop to see the erupting volcano, Mauna Loa, at sunset. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the history, culture and geography of the island. We would highly recommend!!! read less Easy adventure but a long day for a full circle island tour of the big island This was a very long tour and was a nice loop around the entire island in one day. We did... read moreThis was a very long tour and was a nice loop around the entire island in one day. We did enjoy the different microclimates and especially loved looking at the lava at both of the volcanoes at night time. There is a lot of driving so be prepared and take Bonine if you get car sick (I needed it and was glad to have it on our tour). Our tour guide Derek (not sure on the spelling) was amazing. He was relaxed and educated us on volcanoes along the way to help pass the time. When we went to the Caldera he even set up a telescope to see the lava lake better. I loved watching the turtles on the beach and the steam vents and lava tube the most. There is plenty of food/snacks but it doesn’t hurt to bring your own or a bottle of water if you have a preference on something in particular since it is a long day and does include two meals. read less 
PJ was outstanding Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable, a wealth of information. He was totally prepared for anything - umbrellas, jackets, snacks... read moreOur tour guide was extremely knowledgeable, a wealth of information. He was totally prepared for anything - umbrellas, jackets, snacks and drinks. Great stops and food. read less A must see tour of the Hawaii Big Island A great tour guy, Alex, very dedicated and keep us fun with facts of history of the Big Island, as... read moreA great tour guy, Alex, very dedicated and keep us fun with facts of history of the Big Island, as well provide a unique opportunity to view both volcanoes with lava flow. read less 
Amazing Experience Kaitlyn is an amazing tour guide! She went above and beyond for us! She is very knowledgeable about the Big... read moreKaitlyn is an amazing tour guide! She went above and beyond for us! She is very knowledgeable about the Big Island and Volcanoes. She kept us smiling and laughing throughout the tour. I loved the personal experiences she shared. She answered everyone’s questions and offered to take pictures for us. You could totally feel her passion as a tour guide and about the island. There was never a dull moment. I will definitely be recommending this tour with my family and friends! Hopefully they can get Kaitlyn as a guide! read less 
Tour of volcano national park John. Wonderful tour Our guide was incredible. Very knowledgeable and patient with our children. Each stop was beautiful and he was... read moreOur guide was incredible. Very knowledgeable and patient with our children. Each stop was beautiful and he was prepared with all kinds of extras like snacks, cool and warm towels and jackets. Mauna Loa was erupting during our tour and he went out of his way to get us great views and family pics, staying extra late. Truly wonderful experience from start to finish. read less Coffee...Yes! Cloud Forest...Yes! Brewery...Very much yes!! We took the little known Coffee, Cloud Forest and Brewery Tour and had a fantastic time. With Aaron as our... read moreWe took the little known Coffee, Cloud Forest and Brewery Tour and had a fantastic time. With Aaron as our tour guide he took us from the beaches up the mountain to a private cloud forest then onto coffee, lunch and beer. Aaron knows his stuff and we would highly recommend him for your next tour on the big island. read less 
5 Star Volcano Tour We did the Deluxe Volcano Tour. It was absolutely amazing. Our guide Kait was so knowledgeable and very caring.... read moreWe did the Deluxe Volcano Tour. It was absolutely amazing. Our guide Kait was so knowledgeable and very caring. If you have to pick one tour to do on Big Island it would be this one. It’s an experience we will never forget. read less Deluxe Volcano Experience On Sunday my partner and I joined Bryce for the Deluxe Volcano experience (at night). The tour was meticulously thought... read moreOn Sunday my partner and I joined Bryce for the Deluxe Volcano experience (at night). The tour was meticulously thought out and well organised without feeling like we were rushing anywhere. If you’re lucky enough to have Bryce as your guide (sure the other guides are great too) you’ll be in for a fantastic trip. He was incredibly knowledgeable, funny and did absolutely everything in his power to ensure everyone was having a great day. Our group was from all over the globe and he knew so much not only about Hawaiian history, the volcanos and landscapes but also about each of our home countries, it was crazy cool. We stopped at Kona Joes for some coffee and provided deli style lunch (which was delish) and headed on our way to visit black sand beach, a great bakery and the lava lake. As this is a day/night tour it gave the perfect opportunity to see the scale of the volcano in the light of day and then at night after a great dinner get to see the glowing lava. As we headed back home Mauna Loa erupted for the first time in almost 40 years so we saw the glow light up the sky. Obviously with the volcano erupting I expect it will change how the tour runs but with this company you can rest assured that they will do everything to make sure you have a safe and amazing trip! Thank you again Bryce and Kailani Tours read less 
Better that we thought! It was a long day but well worth it. Got to see all sides of the large island. ... read moreIt was a long day but well worth it. Got to see all sides of the large island. Jim who was our guide was excellent!!! So knowledgeable and fun! 
Best tour of the Big Island One of the best tours I have ever taken. The tour path was well thought out with... read moreOne of the best tours I have ever taken. The tour path was well thought out with numerous stops to explore all of the different facets the island has to offer. Kudos to the tour directors. This tour was made especially special because of our tour guide Sam. We learned so much about the history, vegetation and volcanoes from his wealth of knowledge. Double kudos to him. I would highly recommend this tour. read less 
Awesome Tour I came on this deluxe volcano tour as a very young solo female traveller from Australia expecting to feel uncomfortable... read moreI came on this deluxe volcano tour as a very young solo female traveller from Australia expecting to feel uncomfortable and alone. That changed when the wonderful Grant drove us around telling jokes and asking us questions about where we're from. The people I met on this tour made me feel welcomed as the only young traveller in the group. The places we went to and the sites we saw allowed me to understand what The Big Island was all about. Grant's knowledge about volcanoes and the island but also the native hawaiian culture enhanced my own knowledge and experience on this tour. Thank you so much for making this tick on my bucket list possible and enjoyable. read less Fantastic Tour! Highly recommend this tour! The tour was so well planned out and they thought of everything! The tour took you... read moreHighly recommend this tour! The tour was so well planned out and they thought of everything! The tour took you to all the great spots on the island. I never felt rushed and was able to enjoy everything. The food was amazing! The guide had everything you could possibly need on the tour breakfast, lunch, drinks, snacks, binoculars, umbrellas. And the guide Sam was so knowledgeable! He was able to tell us so many interesting facts about the island and able to answer any question anyone asked. He really was a wealth of knowledge and so friendly! I can’t recommend this tour enough. You won’t be disappointed! read less Excellent tour This was the best tour I have been on in Hawaii. Mike was a knowledgeable guide and the jokes were... read moreThis was the best tour I have been on in Hawaii. Mike was a knowledgeable guide and the jokes were great (not too many and short and sweet!) 
Best tour to take Where do I start We did the Deluxe Volcano Experience tour. Our tour guide Bryce was phenomenal. He was... read moreWhere do I start We did the Deluxe Volcano Experience tour. Our tour guide Bryce was phenomenal. He was attentive, prepared, super knowledgeable, and funny. He took his time explaining the history of Hawaii as we passed the sites he was talking about. He informed us of different sites to visit on our trip or future visits as well. I appreciated the telescope he brought so that we can get a closer look to the volcano at night. He even recorded some of the footage for each family on the trip. If you could request a tour guide, request Bryce. 
Great tour Loved the volcano tour and our tour guide was very knowledgeable and helpful at every step of the way 
Great tour, better guide. Our guide Bryce was incredible. He was efficient, detail oriented and very very kind. His knowledge of the island,... read moreOur guide Bryce was incredible. He was efficient, detail oriented and very very kind. His knowledge of the island, geography, history, legends, weather/climate everything was astonishing. He worked a 16 hour day to ensure or tour was amazing. I hope his boss reads this and appreciates him as much as we do. Long day but totally unique and worth every minute. read less 
Big island circle tour From pick up to drop off the experience was exceptional, John the driver and tour guide was a weath... read moreFrom pick up to drop off the experience was exceptional, John the driver and tour guide was a weath of local knowledge and history of the island and the native hawaiians .would highly recommend this tour and this company read less Highly recommend Kailani Tours. We highly recommend the Kailani Tours Deluxe Volcano Tour. Our guide, Grant, was extremely knowledgeable and affable which made the... read moreWe highly recommend the Kailani Tours Deluxe Volcano Tour. Our guide, Grant, was extremely knowledgeable and affable which made the stretches of driving between points of interest go by quickly. The Mercedes coach was comfortable and we got to enjoy the company of our fellow travelers. When we stopped, whether for meals or at a site, we were never rushed and Grant patiently answered all questions. Kilauea is a must see if you travel to the Big Island and we can't think of a better way to see it than with this tour company. read less 
Excellent Circle Island Tour Excellent tour. Tour guide John is a great guy.. Very knowledgeable. Thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Thanks. Highly recommend fabulous day Highly recommend visiting Kona on The Big Island with John at Kailani Tours, visiting Kona Coffee, Scenic Captain Cook lookout... read moreHighly recommend visiting Kona on The Big Island with John at Kailani Tours, visiting Kona Coffee, Scenic Captain Cook lookout surrounded by lava rocks landscape, Punalu’u bakery delicious Malasadas, Punalu’u Black Sand Beach & green turtles, wine tasting @ Volcano Winery, Kīlauea Volcano, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park & lava tube, then Wailuku River State Park and waterfall, John is extremely knowledgeable and answered all our questions, delicious breakfast, lunch, snacks & refreshments, great day Mahalo read less 
Incredible day Had the best day exploring the island. Chance was the best tour guide and really made the trip as special... read moreHad the best day exploring the island. Chance was the best tour guide and really made the trip as special as it was. First class all the way From pickup to drop off in Hilo and Kona, two separate tours these guys made our trip. I am a... read moreFrom pickup to drop off in Hilo and Kona, two separate tours these guys made our trip. I am a travel agent and I was escorting a group. Both guides were knowledgeable, friendly and had plenty of snacks, beverages and a great lunch. They made me look good. Thanks and I will send more groups your way ! read less 
Circle Tour Debra was awesome! She was warm and friendly and very knowledgeable. She made feel comfortable and took great care of... read moreDebra was awesome! She was warm and friendly and very knowledgeable. She made feel comfortable and took great care of us. It was a great day! read less Big Island Fun/Informative It was an incredible experience that encompasses the beauty of the island. Zachary was amazing and his knowledge/love for the... read moreIt was an incredible experience that encompasses the beauty of the island. Zachary was amazing and his knowledge/love for the culture was evident the moment we met him. Thank you Kailani Tours for making our anniversary a little more special. I could not recommend this tour more please do yourself a favor and book it. read less 
Best Total island tour The bus was comfortable and roomy. Grant, our tour guide, was easy to understand and provide a wealth of facts... read moreThe bus was comfortable and roomy. Grant, our tour guide, was easy to understand and provide a wealth of facts and interesting stories about every place on the island we saw or visited. Spectacular view of the active volcano. Grant went above and beyond to provide a perfect tour of the big island. read less Best tour, Zachary is great Tour was great! Well worth the time and money. Zachary T was an excellent tour guide, probably the best guide... read moreTour was great! Well worth the time and money. Zachary T was an excellent tour guide, probably the best guide we’ve ever had read less 
Very nice tour On time, knowledgeable tour guide. Jim, our tour guide was friendly and full of interesting facts. Everything that was describing... read moreOn time, knowledgeable tour guide. Jim, our tour guide was friendly and full of interesting facts. Everything that was describing the tour was accurate. read less Small Group Volcano Experience This tour comes highly recommended, The guide was congenial and we'll informed. The meals and snacks also very enjoyable.... read moreThis tour comes highly recommended, The guide was congenial and we'll informed. The meals and snacks also very enjoyable. I have neurologist issues and PM was always ready with a wheelchair. Bg Island Circle Tour My favorite part of this tour is that it never got boring, it’s well plan and staff is very knowledgeable.... read moreMy favorite part of this tour is that it never got boring, it’s well plan and staff is very knowledgeable. Thank you Zach and Kailani Tours Hawaii, you’re amazing!!! read less 
12 hour tour no way - OK!!!!!! Lets do it I kicked my feet about doing a 12 hour volcano Island tour, but I am so glad I went. The... read moreI kicked my feet about doing a 12 hour volcano Island tour, but I am so glad I went. The experience was perfect, the fancy Mercedes was comfortable, and the locations we stopped at were just right - not too short - not too long - I never ever would have been able to hike to an active volcano late at night wearing a headlamp and be able to watch orange lava flowing it was amazing! We walked through a Lava tube, learned about the entire Island, visited Kona Joes where we ate lunch and a restaurant for dinner. Coffee, Caldera, Lava Caves, Rainbows and More with Competent Kona Chris From start to finish the entire circle tour, led by our extremely competent, knowledgeable, funny, and considerate guide--Kona Chris, was... read moreFrom start to finish the entire circle tour, led by our extremely competent, knowledgeable, funny, and considerate guide--Kona Chris, was excellent and memorable. I particularly enjoyed and appreciated the black sand beach with the sea turtles and the amazing tour of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park--caldera, steam beds, lava tub walk.
Fabulous Deluxe Volcano Tour Grant our tour guide taught us so much about The Big Island and specifically about the volcanoes we were going... read moreGrant our tour guide taught us so much about The Big Island and specifically about the volcanoes we were going to see. We would recommend this to anyone! read less Awesome experience Learning culture and island history as well as volcanoes. Uncle Jim was amazing and we had fun with our new ohana. 
All the highlights in 1 day My husband and I decided we wanted to get the lay of the land before we started venturing out on... read moreMy husband and I decided we wanted to get the lay of the land before we started venturing out on our own and chance becoming hopelessly lost so we decided the circle island tour would be the way to go. We booked this for our 2nd day on Kona and were so happy we did. The tour was great and gave us an overall view of the island and helped us zero in on the areas we wanted to explore further. Our tour guide, Thia, was great. She was very knowledgeable, efficient and personable. We also enjoyed that it was a small group of 10 and not a busload. All in all, it was a good Perfect Volcano tour Without any hesitation or thought , this was by far the best and most organised tour. Every location we went... read moreWithout any hesitation or thought , this was by far the best and most organised tour. Every location we went to was incredibly beautiful, both Chris and Chance were very informative and seriously perfect in my opinion to show us around. A very insightful experience, i would of gone on the tour again the very next day if time permitted. read less DELUXE VOLCANO EXPERIENCE From the pickup point to drop-off point the complete tour was amazing. ALEX and CHRIS kept us Wonderful Big Island tour Had a wonderful tour of the Big Island, great set up and tour guide. Catered meals, snacks, rain jackets, umbrellas,... read moreHad a wonderful tour of the Big Island, great set up and tour guide. Catered meals, snacks, rain jackets, umbrellas, flashlights, towels. Everything needed when touring this island and the many weather systems. Ryan our tour guide knows this island in and out and added lots of personal stories from growing up here. read less 
Fantastic Tour! We booked a shore excursion through Princess Cruises Hawaii Volcanoes National Park & Tastes of Hawaii ... read moreWe booked a shore excursion through Princess Cruises Hawaii Volcanoes National Park & Tastes of Hawaii on our recent cruise to Hawaii. It was one of the best excursions we have ever taken. Our tour guide, Mike, was one of the best guides we've ever had. He was very knowledgeable and made our experience a very special one. We would highly recommend this excursion and if you are lucky enough to get Mike as your tour guide, all the better!H read less Deluxe Volcano Tour Bryce was a fantastic guide. Very knowledgeable, considerate of all passengers to ensure everyone was having a great time. Obtaining... read moreBryce was a fantastic guide. Very knowledgeable, considerate of all passengers to ensure everyone was having a great time. Obtaining videos of the Volcano activity at night and seeing it in person is a must do!! Highly recommend this tour. read less Best thing you could do on the big island This tour was the highlight of our trip. Every stop was fanatic, and Jim is the best tour guide I've... read moreThis tour was the highlight of our trip. Every stop was fanatic, and Jim is the best tour guide I've ever had. HIGHLY recommend this one. read less NOT ENOUGH WORDS TO EXPRESS THE EXCELLENCE excellent service guide, food, accomodations, car, cleaniness, non-stop information that I learned sooo much and I live here!!!! Stellar tour by an extraordinary host We had a wonderful time and Zachary was a fantastic docent. His knowledge of the island history, stories, and environment... read moreWe had a wonderful time and Zachary was a fantastic docent. His knowledge of the island history, stories, and environment is a welcome and important part of the tour and was matched equally by his hospitality and good cheer. It is a joyful memory my daughter and I will always have. Mahalo! read less 
Absolutely amazing once in a lifetime experience! Definitely hiking in to the rim at night! Our guide Bryce had a telescope and we were able to... read moreDefinitely hiking in to the rim at night! Our guide Bryce had a telescope and we were able to see amazing views and take pictures. read less 
Breath taking kilawea volcano 🌋 adventure! My favorite part was night time volcano scenery ! Had a nice lunch @Kona joes coffee is great ... read moreMy favorite part was night time volcano scenery ! Had a nice lunch @Kona joes coffee is great and 3 coarse dinner consist of catch of the day w/ steamed veggies and a salad was excellent i tried the liekii tea! read less Big Island Circle Tour "Purely Amazing" It started well and it ended really well. Zack our amazing guide picked me up at my Hotel at the... read moreIt started well and it ended really well. Zack our amazing guide picked me up at my Hotel at the exact time they had told me, which was really good as I'm the type to be on time. He was very friendly and made sure that every single one in our group tour was comfortable and made sure tell us if we needed to increase or decrease the AC temp we just had to ask.The Mercedes van was also very comfortable. Zack was very informative, I was amazed of all the knowledge he had. From the story of how captain Cook landed in the big Island to the info regarding some of the flowers and trees that we passed along our journey. I also love the fact that we didn't need to que up at the bakery where the famous ''yummy malasadas was baked'' he pre-ordered everything so we didn't had to que as it is a popular bakery. For that I give him "5 stars" 🙂 Our breakfast meal and lunch meal was laid nicely on the table along with table cloth, it was a proper sittings. I also love the way that we had nice white wet hand cloth after the beach visit and the nice warm wet hand cloth with scented lavender after our lunch meal. That I found very classy "high standard" and very well thought of.At the end of the afternoon towards evening he had prepared snacks and more beverages for us to have. EVERYTHING WAS JUST AMAZING, I had the best of time, I enjoyed the tours I learnt a lot. It was comfortable and worth the price. I would highly recommend this company. It was also great to have nice people in our group tours. All friendly, no complain as such. 5 stars in all Excellent tours and excellent guide. It made my holiday in Hawaii the best I'ved had and made my birthday there so special.Unforgetable .SUPER Super 100% read less Excellent Volcano Tour Chris was an excellent tour guide and had a wealth of knowledge about the history of all the areas we... read moreChris was an excellent tour guide and had a wealth of knowledge about the history of all the areas we travelled through. Highly recommend!!! read less 
RYAN BEST GUIDE EVER!!!! Just wow the best part of our experience was our guide Ryan. I have a son with severe autism which... read moreJust wow the best part of our experience was our guide Ryan. I have a son with severe autism which i always get worried how he is going to be on such a long trip. Ryan went above, and beyond to help going out of his way to buy playdoh out of his own pocket to calm him down watch him to give us a break. My family was truly blessed and will remember this experience for the rest of our lives. Ryan God Bless brother wish you nothing but the best. read less Circle Tour of the Big Island of Hawaii The circle tour of the island was really fun and interesting. Our tour guide Mike was exceptionally knowledgeable about the... read moreThe circle tour of the island was really fun and interesting. Our tour guide Mike was exceptionally knowledgeable about the history of Hawaii. He spent much of the trip proving really interesting facts about the island it’s people and their culture. Plus his sense of humor made things very enjoyable. The tour lasted about 11 hours so it was a commitment but was well worth the day. read less Amazing Island Tour The tour guide was amazing and the tour was comprehensive. The guide was knowledgeable about vegetation, geology, and local culture.... read moreThe tour guide was amazing and the tour was comprehensive. The guide was knowledgeable about vegetation, geology, and local culture. The tour provides a wide range of experiences. The tour provides enough food to keep you going through the long day. I definitely suggest you take this tour at the beginning of your vacation so that you can visit additional sites not on the tour, but suggested. read less 
Nice Lava Views Alex our guide was amazing, very kind and skillful. All places we visit in the tour were beautiful. Love to... read moreAlex our guide was amazing, very kind and skillful. All places we visit in the tour were beautiful. Love to see the volcanes at night and using the telescope was amazing, also you get an spectacular view of Milki Way read less 
Deluxe Volcano Experience One of the best tours we have have taken! Our guide (Kate) was excellent and made the trip interesting... read moreOne of the best tours we have have taken! Our guide (Kate) was excellent and made the trip interesting and fun. So much knowledge and information about the island and volcano. The night viewing of the volcano was incredible The dinner at the lodge was probably the best we had on the island. Highly recommend this tour. read less Delux Vulcano Tour: Very nice We had a great day together with our tour guide Grant. With his professional explanations I could learn about the... read moreWe had a great day together with our tour guide Grant. With his professional explanations I could learn about the history of Big Island, about the geological nature of the country and we could visit impressive landscapes, including the active Kilauea volcano! read less Epic Volcano Experience Christopher was awesome!! Highly recommended. We had a small group with tons of activities in our excursion. He was well... read moreChristopher was awesome!! Highly recommended. We had a small group with tons of activities in our excursion. He was well prepared for everything that came his way (rain, wind, fire, darkness, etc). He was very attentive to each and every one of us. Thanks again Christopher we had an epic time read less 
Amazing tour and incredible tour guide The trip was fantastic and our tour guide (Debrah) was amazing! She was so fun and very knowledgeable. We learned... read moreThe trip was fantastic and our tour guide (Debrah) was amazing! She was so fun and very knowledgeable. We learned so much history and folklore that wasn’t even part of the tour. Just little extra things she threw in based on our questions and conversation. read less Amazing half day tour!!! Today we completed the Big Island Circle Tour. We had Ryan as our fabulous tour guide. Ryan was absolutely a... read moreToday we completed the Big Island Circle Tour. We had Ryan as our fabulous tour guide. Ryan was absolutely a perfect guide. If I could leave a 20 stars out of 5 rating I would. 
WendyGirl The Big Island Circle tour was “AMAZING” Zachary our tour guide made this experience to Hawaii incredible, Thank-You Zach for... read moreThe Big Island Circle tour was “AMAZING” Zachary our tour guide made this experience to Hawaii incredible, Thank-You Zach for the memories it was MORE than we could have imagined!!!!! read less Best way to see to The Big Island! This was our first trip to Hawaii and I'm so glad we booked the Big Island Circle Tour to experience... read moreThis was our first trip to Hawaii and I'm so glad we booked the Big Island Circle Tour to experience so much of the island and receive great history lessons. The entire day was absolutely perfect and we learned so much from our funny, yet super knowledgeable guide - KONA CHRIS! He was very engaging and even held the interest of our kiddos (8 & 11) on a 12 hour day (ok so there might have been a couple naps in between stops for them, but the van was very comfortable). Our favorite highlights included seeing actual lava during the day at Kīlauea (bucket list!!), sea turtle at the black sand beach, and of course all the coffee at Greenwell, great meals, and top-notch service from Kona Chris. read less Volcano Overlook +Lava Sand Beach +Waterfall +Tasty Meals +Kona Coffee +Malasadas +Wine +talented guide = Perfect Tour! Zach is an articulate guide—driver who has vast Big Island knowledge and superb story-telling talent. Stops are well-timed for sites,... read moreZach is an articulate guide—driver who has vast Big Island knowledge and superb story-telling talent. Stops are well-timed for sites, meals & breaks. 
Great whole island tour This is a GREAT way to experience the whole island. It is 12 hpurs, so be ready for a long... read moreThis is a GREAT way to experience the whole island. It is 12 hpurs, so be ready for a long day, but worth every minute! read less BEST OF THE BEST Derek was the BEST! Extremely knowledgeable, entertaining, & took amazing care of us throughout the entire experience. We loved the... read moreDerek was the BEST! Extremely knowledgeable, entertaining, & took amazing care of us throughout the entire experience. We loved the food, the hike up to the Volcano, and then to capture the lava lake oozing hot molten lava at night through the telescope was absolutely magical. We loved the entire experience. read less Amazing Tour! This was an amazing day tour. Uncle Jim was our outstanding guide. He supplied us with nonstop, interesting information about... read moreThis was an amazing day tour. Uncle Jim was our outstanding guide. He supplied us with nonstop, interesting information about the island including Hawaiian tales and sang cultural songs. The included lunch was very good as well as the tour of the Kona coffee factory. The malasadas provided from the Punalu’u’s bakery were very fresh and delicious and the 3 course dinner was scrumptious. The daytime volcano experience was great but the nighttime view was otherworldly! Uncle Jim brought his personal high powered telescope and gave us a view of the volcano we would never have experienced with the naked eye! We were able to get up-close videos and pictures as a result. Uncle Jim even provided a steam facial. This was a 12 hour tour but well worth it; you won’t be disappointed especially if Uncle Jim is your guide. read less He got all you need at the volcano! I was not on his tour but he is great. I oversaw him taking photos for everybody, with a special... read moreI was not on his tour but he is great. I oversaw him taking photos for everybody, with a special flash and the photos were great. He did have a telescope setup there and he said yes when I asked if I can take a peek. I was able to look at the volcano and he helped me shoot videos through it. He also air shared his videos to everybody who wants it. I wish I was at his tour! read less Deluxe Volcano Tour is an Outstanding Experience What an amazing experience! Taken great care of from start to finish. Learned so much along the drive as our... read moreWhat an amazing experience! Taken great care of from start to finish. Learned so much along the drive as our guide, Jim, had a wealth of knowledge, enthusiasm and talent - even serenading us with a ukulele as we finished dinner. We learned about coffee beans, saw turtles on the black sand beach, and had an unforgettable experience viewing the lava fields at night. Jim shared so much history through entertaining stories. We never would have understood half of what we were seeing without his guidance and his equipment for viewing the lava allowed us to see in such detail, the splashing and movement. Meals and snacks were spot on too. Would definitely book with Kailani Tours again! read less 
Amazing tour Kait was an excellent tour guide. She provide lots of history of the island and we went to amazing... read moreKait was an excellent tour guide. She provide lots of history of the island and we went to amazing locations. The food was healthy and set up expertly. We visited the complete island over 300 miles. The views of the volcano, waterfalls, black sand beach. Recommend this tour. Thanks again Kait for a wonderful day. read less 
Breathtaking views, rich culture, fascinating information, incredible energy, great aventure and fantastic guide Jim! Incredible trip snd our guide Jim was fantastic ! He shared the energy, history , beauty, culture and... read moreIncredible trip snd our guide Jim was fantastic ! He shared the energy, history , beauty, culture and aloha of this island ! 
Great experience with Dreu on the Wasabi International Tours! We had such a delightful tour around the island. It was so refreshing to watch Dreu Basaldua put his heart... read moreWe had such a delightful tour around the island. It was so refreshing to watch Dreu Basaldua put his heart and soul into making this the best tour experience anyone could want. He was professional, courteous, thoughtful and knowledgeable of everything you could ever want to know about The Big Island. His sense of humor was fabulous! Be sure and ask for Drue. read less 
Best way to check out Volcano Our tour guide was amazing! He gave us history with nice side of humor which made it more fun. During... read moreOur tour guide was amazing! He gave us history with nice side of humor which made it more fun. During volcano part of the tour he brought his own binoculars which made the experience even more awesome. This tour is long but they provide you with amazing snacks, lunch and dinner to support the trip's experience. read less Enjoyed every stop Great way to see and learn the island. Definitely would recommend this tour to anyone visiting The Big Island. 
Best excursion of all four days visiting the Hawaiian islands Our tour guide, Zach. He was extremely knowledgeable in every aspect of our tour from the volcanoes to tropical... read moreOur tour guide, Zach. He was extremely knowledgeable in every aspect of our tour from the volcanoes to tropical landscape and local culture. Halfway through the tour we stopped at a great gift shop where we enjoyed a catered lunch and wine. He took us to areas that only a guide would know and made our excursion a memorable trip. Loved the falls, waking through lava tubes and the local treasures. read less 
Great tour, even better tour guide! The tour itself was very extensive and well-planned, covering many things about the wonderful island. Great Volcano Tour I had no idea when I booked the trio that I would see an erupting Volcano. It was a great experience. Lovely The whole day was great we got to see a big part of the island and our guide Zachary was... read moreThe whole day was great we got to see a big part of the island and our guide Zachary was absolutely amazing. read less 
Deluxe Volcano Tour: Breathtaking, Attention to every detail, highly recommended This day long tour flowed with ease, we felt well cared for, experiences and adventures were optimized by comfort, knowledgeable... read moreThis day long tour flowed with ease, we felt well cared for, experiences and adventures were optimized by comfort, knowledgeable tour guide (Grant was fantastic, friendly and fun) and exploring this beautiful land. read less 
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