Tag: bigislandcircletours

Pele

ʻO Pele ke akua wahine o ka lua. – “Pele is the goddess of the crater.” And those of us in Hawaiʻi know that she goes where she pleases. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ This Hawaiʻian deity is embodied by the lava and all elemental forces associated with volcanic activity. She is both creator of new land and […]

Gratitude

Today we are grateful and feel fortunate to live and work in such an incredible place. Much gratitude goes to our guides for sharing their knowledge and love for the island, as well as to our entire Kailani Tours ʻohana who make it all possible. We appreciate our guests for allowing us to create fun, […]

Mauna Loa Eruption

For the first time in nearly 40 years, we are seeing a dual eruption of both Kīlauea and Mauna Loa volcanoes, and we are humbled and excited to have the opportunity to witness this incredible and rare experience! ⁣ ⁣ Heightened activity at the summit of Mauna Loa over the last couple months created a […]

Ohelo Plant

While visiting Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park during summer and fall, you may notice these bright red to yellow berries growing from the ʻōhelo plant. The ʻōhelo is an endemic species to Hawaiʻi, and is one of the first plants to sprout from new lava flows.⁣ ⁣ Related to blueberries and cranberries, ʻōhelo are tart when […]

Saddle Road

Saddle Road is also known as Hawaiʻi Route 200 and is 52 miles long.  As it covers the raised slopes between Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa like a saddle. The road connects Kona on the west to Hilo on the east and is a beautiful drive that shouldn’t be missed.  Join us on our Wild […]

Both A Restaurant And Art Gallery, Hawaiʻi’s Bamboo Restaurant Is An Underrated Day Trip Destination

Hawi is a beautiful town in the north of the Big Island.  Melissa Mahoney for Only In Your State on the eclectic Bamboo Restaurant and Art Gallery.  Join us on one of our luxury tours to experience the culture and history of the best of the Big Island. Delicious food can be found throughout the […]

Hamakua Coast

The Hamakua Coast is on the northeast side of the Big Island just above Hilo.   The Hawaiʻian name Hamakua  means “Breath of God” and based on its’ beauty it’s easy to see how it got the handle.  The Hamakua Coast drive is 45 miles long and our Big Island Circle Tour and Wild & Scenic […]

Kona Coffee

Kona is famous for, among other things, coffee.  Volcanic soil, temperate climate and other factors create the perfect environment for this Hawaiʻian treasure.  Our Big Island Circle, Deluxe Volcano Experience and Coffee, Cloud, Forest & Brewery Tours include a stop at a Coffee farm where you can sample a wide selection of Kona coffees. Our […]

Winter on the Big Island

Winter is a great time to visit the Big Island.  The weather is warm and sunny!  It’s also a great time to visit the Kilauea Volcano.  Our volcano express tour is the best way to focus on the volcano while spending less time on the road.  Pick a daytime tour or nighttime tour and depart […]

Hawaiʻi National Volcanoes Park

Join us on one of four tours that visit the crown jewel of the Big Island – Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Two of the most active volcanoes Kilauea and Mauna Loa are in the park.  The Big Island Circle tour is one our most popular and is designed to showcase the best the island has […]

Volcano Watch — Pau or Paused? What’s the difference?

The Hawaiʻian Volcano Observatory on the May 2021 pause of Halema’uma’u lava lake at Kilauea.  If you want to focus on the crown jewel of the Big Island, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, join us on our Volcano Explorer Tour departing from Kona or Waikoloa. The Halemaʻumaʻu lava lake celebrated its 5-month anniversary by doing what […]

Hawaiʻi: 7 spectacular waterfalls turn the Big Island misty

Tom Bentley for the Mercury News on Big Island waterfalls.  Our Wild & Scenic Volcano Tour will bring you to the famous Rainbow Falls in comfort and luxury. HILO, Hawaiʻi — The sights and sounds of falling water trip the senses. The noise alone — the gushing, the rolling, the crashing, the sprinkling — is […]