Gratitude

Mauna Loa Erupting

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

Mauna Loa Erupting

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 […]

Saddle Road

Saddle Road Big island, Hawaii

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 […]

Kona Coffee

Coffee pour with heart

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

Kilauea Lodge and Restaurant Sign

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

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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 […]

Road Trip: The Big Island of Hawaiʻi

Saddle Road Big island, Hawaii

Robert Bone for The National Geographic on a road trip of the Big Island of Hawaiʻi.  The absolute best way to see the Big Island is to hop on one of our luxury Mercedes Sprinter mini-coaches and let us bring Hawaiʻi and its’ culture to you as you sit back and relax. Pick from one […]

Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation

Mountain Thunder Coffee Plantation

Our Coffee, Cloud Forest & Brewery Tour showcases the best of Kona in a half-day tour. Learn about the history and culture of ancient fishponds.  We stop at Mountain, Thunder Coffee Plantation which is located on the slopes of Hualalai and offers a farm tour, tasting and gift shop.

KONA COFFEE HISTORY

Kona Coffee Fest on the history of coffee in Hawaiʻi.  The Kona Coffee Festival is from November 4th to the 13th.  Join us on our Big Island Circle Tour and visit the Premium Kona Coffee Farm to taste the famous coffee from Kona. How did this ornamental tree imported into Honolulu in about 1813 by […]

Kilauea Lodge and Restaurant

Kilauea Lodge and Restaurant Sign

Our Deluxe Volcano Tour is a great way to see the volcano and on Wednesday and Sunday nights you can enjoy dinner at the Kilauea Lodge Restaurant which is a 2 minute drive from Hawaiʻi National Volcanoes Park. A SETTING SO INSPIRING, EVEN THE VOLCANOES ARE ACTIVE Palapalai ferns reaching for every available patch of […]

TEX DRIVE IN

Man in kitchen Tex Drive In

Join us on our Wild & Scenic Volcano Tour and enjoy a continental breakfast at the World-famous Tex Drive In in the charming town of Honoka’a. TEX DRIVE IN located on the Big Island, in beautiful Honoka’a, which once was a thriving sugar plantation on the Hamakua Coast. We’ve been serving “ono Kine grindz” (local Hawaiʻian […]