While many visitors associate the Big Island of Hawaii with raw volcanic activity, lava deserts, soaring mountains, and the bright white sand beaches of Kona, the Kohala region on the northern tip of the island is coated in rainforest and littered with waterfalls. This tour immerses guests in this wild coast, allowing them to take in the views of verdant sea cliffs and valleys and enjoy the cool waters beneath one of the waterfalls. To reach the trail, guests will 4×4 ramble through off-road terrain on our Mercedes Sprinters.

The Hike

This hike travels 1.5 miles through a private nature reserve, only accessible via this Big Island Hiking tour. The hike itself is moderate and takes about one to two hours to complete. Keep in mind that you’ll be traveling through the jungle, and conditions can often be muddy and wet. You’ll be rewarded with views of ribboning silver waterfalls and even the opportunity to wash away the Hawaiian humidity in the cool stream waters.

What’s Included

Transportation from the Kona and Waikoloa areas is included, and the round trip takes about 3.5-4 hours (total trip is 6-7 hours). Lunch from a local deli is also provided, as well as sunscreen, bug spray, and hand sanitizer. Wear good hiking shoes!  Guests will also gain invaluable knowledge of the history, geology, flora, and fauna of the area from their trail guide.

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Nearby Areas:
Kona • Waikoloa • Kohala

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Explore the natural beauty of the Big Island’s Holualoa forests on an exhilarating ATV tour. Aloha Adventure Farms offers an unforgettable off-road experience through lush landscapes, rugged trails, and scenic viewpoints, immersing you in the island’s untamed wilderness. With safety-focused guides, this adventure is great for both first-timers and experienced riders.

The Culture

Along the way, experience the Polynesian culture as knowledgeable guides share stories and traditions from Hawaiʻi, Tonga, Fiji, and Samoa. Enjoy unique stops with interactive cultural experiences like opening coconuts and learning about the history and people, making this more than just an ATV ride. It’s an educational journey through Polynesian heritage worth sharing with your ‘ohana.

Family Friendly

Designed for all ages, this tour is ideal for families looking for an adventurous outing.  As you’ll see in our video, we brought our kids, and they rode as passengers (and loved it!) The tour accommodates a range of skill levels, with a focus on fun and safety. Your kids will also love drumming, playing games, smashing pineapples, cracking open coconuts, and learning how to yell, “CHEEHOO!”

ATV and Wood Carving

For a complete Polynesian adventure, add the Carving Tour* to your Kona ATV experience! After an exhilarating ride, immerse yourself in Polynesian culture by learning traditional wood-carving techniques from local masters. This unique activity gives you the chance to create your own carved tiki to take home, making it a memorable and hands-on addition to the day. You can schedule the carving tour back-to-back with the ATV tour, or go on a different day.

*After you enter your information for the ATV tour and add it to your cart, you will be given an option to add a tour at a discounted rate.

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Nearby Areas:
Kona • Waikoloa • Waimea

Kona ATV Photos

Kona ATV Video

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Towering above Kona at around 8,000 feet, Hualalai is the third tallest volcano on the Big Island. This Big Island Hiking tour takes guests on an exclusive journey along the slopes of this volcanic region, through an area that is not accessible to the general public that sits behind three locked gates. This tour is one of the only ways for members of the public to explore the slopes of Hualalai!

The Hike

This moderate, 3-4 mile hike travels through a native forest to the upper reaches of Hualalai. The trail is dotted with deep craters that once spewed molten lava, as well as other volcanic features like fissures, cinder cones, and lava tubes. Guests will have the opportunity to peer into dizzyingly sheer craters and take in the vistas of the Kona coastline spread out before them. The hike comes to a close with a descent into a lava tube.

What’s Included

In addition to access to private land, this tour includes transportation from the tour center to the trailhead, as well as walking sticks, warm wear, and day packs. This tour offers a unique look at the unique geology and volcanology of the area, as well as a peek into the native flora and fauna of this region via a passionate tour guide.

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Nearby Areas:
Kona • Waikoloa • Waimea

Kona Volcano – Hualalai Hike Video

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After a stop at Mauna Kea Recreational Area, you’ll head into the heart of Volcano National Park. Here, you will explore 2-3 miles of moderate hiking trails through Kilauea’s rugged volcanic landscape and get a look at some of the park’s most well-known sites. During your hike, your guide will also provide a detailed look at how the latest eruption and seismic activity dramatically shaped the park and what it looked like before it was forced to close in 2018.

Chocolate Farm

After spending a few hours exploring Kilauea, you will head to a private cacao farm to enjoy an interactive “tree-to-chocolate” experience. See how cacao becomes chocolate, where and how it grows, and sample some of the delicious results. The grounds are beautiful and full of tropical fruit, plants, and other exotic Hawaii flora. Fees and lunch are included on this tour. After lunch and chocolate, you will head to Rainbow Falls to enjoy some epic scenery before finishing the tour and returning to your accommodation.

What’s Included

Breakfast, lunch, beverages, and afternoon pupus are included on this Big Island Hiking tour. National Park and Private Chocolate Farm entrance fees are also included in the price of the tour. Your guide will also have walking sticks, flashlights, day packs, warm wear, helmets, and rain ponchos available for use. This tour offers pick-up and drop-off from the Kona and Waikoloa resort areas as well.

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Nearby Areas:
Kona • Hilo • Volcano

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