Waikoloa Village Trip Overview
Go on a short drive around the Big Island’s Kohala Coast. See the beautiful green coastline, through tree-lined rolling hills, and down the scenic Kohala Mountain road towards Waimea Town.
Shaka Guide is your local guide with turn-by-turn directions, information on what to do & see, and a ton of fun stories. Skip the tour bus & explore Big Island at your own pace for a fraction of the cost with the best self-guided audio GPS tours for Hawaii.
Rated the #1 best GPS tour app for Hawaii with over 6,000+ raving reviews and 200,000+ downloads!!
Why you need it:
✅ You don’t need service because you can download the tours & use them offline
✅ Much cheaper than a tour bus at only $9.99 for lifetime access
✅ Save time planning your trip because we have the best stops lined up
✅ Freedom to stop and go as you please, unlike a tour bus where you are confined to the pre-determined route (no fun!)
✅ Hear cool and fun stories along the way (and some corny joke’s that might make you laugh)
Additional Info
Duration: 2 days
Starts: Waikoloa Village, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Waikoloa Village, Hawaii, United States
Go on a short drive around the Big Island’s Kohala Coast. See the beautiful green coastline, through tree-lined rolling hills, and down the scenic Kohala Mountain road towards Waimea Town.
Shaka Guide is your local guide with turn-by-turn directions, information on what to do & see, and a ton of fun stories. Skip the tour bus & explore Big Island at your own pace for a fraction of the cost with the best self-guided audio GPS tours for Hawaii.
Rated the #1 best GPS tour app for Hawaii with over 6,000+ raving reviews and 200,000+ downloads!!
Why you need it:
✅ You don’t need service because you can download the tours & use them offline
✅ Much cheaper than a tour bus at only $9.99 for lifetime access
✅ Save time planning your trip because we have the best stops lined up
✅ Freedom to stop and go as you please, unlike a tour bus where you are confined to the pre-determined route (no fun!)
✅ Hear cool and fun stories along the way (and some corny joke’s that might make you laugh)
Itinerary
Day 1: Kohala Coast & Backcountry Driving Tour – Start in Hilo
Stop At: Pu’ukohola Heiau, 62-3601 Kawaihae Rd, Kawaihae, Island of Hawaii, HI 96743-9720
Get a chance to see a very culturally important Heiau for both the legendary King Kamehameha, and Hawaii.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Lapakahi State Historical Park, Highway 270 — Akoni Pule Hwy North Kohala, Island of Hawaii, HI
Dive a little deeper into how ancient Hawaiians once lived!
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: The Original King Kamehameha Statue, Highway 270, Kapaau, Island of Hawaii, HI 96755
Find a bronze statue of King Kamehameha – one of three of King Kamehameha statues erected to honor his legacy.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: As Hawi Turns, Akoni Pule Highway, Hawi, Island of Hawaii, HI 96719
Explore Hawi town, along with the neighboring Kapa’au – both are bustling communities of migrant sugar cane workers, back in the day.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Pololu Valley Lookout, End of Hwy. 270, Island of Hawaii, HI 96755
Head up to Polulu Valley Lookout. Experience stunning views of the valley and coastline, with a vertical drop of nearly 1000ft!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kohala Mountain Road, Route 250, Hawi, Island of Hawaii, HI
See the best panoramic views from Waimea to Kailua-Kona! Also, this is the one of the perfect spots to watch sunsets in Big Island!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Waimea Town Market, 65-1224 Lindsey Rd, Waimea, Island of Hawaii, HI 96743-8438
Visit Waimea’s Best Farmers’ Market. Fresh Local Produce, Delicious Foods, Artisan Wares and more!!
Duration: 45 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Kohala Coast & Backcountry Driving Tour
Stop At: Waimea Town Market, 65-1224 Lindsey Rd, Waimea, Island of Hawaii, HI 96743-8438
Visit Waimea’s Best Farmers’ Market. Fresh Local Produce, Delicious Foods, Artisan Wares and more!!
Duration: 45 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
