First stop: the southernmost bakery in the U.S.! Delight in fresh Hawaiian sweetbreads and Portuguese-inspired malasadas. This spot is loved by locals and travelers alike, and sits on the south side of the Big Island – the perfect place to pick up a tasty treat to fuel your adventure at your own expense.

Set foot on the awe-inspiring Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach and feel your stress melt away. The striking contrast of the jet-black sand against the shimmering turquoise waters of the Pacific will leave you breathless. This captivating beach is a sanctuary for the majestic Hawaiian green sea turtles, or honu. While sightings cannot be guaranteed, your expert guide will lead you to the best spots to potentially witness these sacred creatures basking in the sun. Read more about - Big Island Highlights: Coffee, Volcano, Black Sands & Waterfall - https://www.viator.com/tours/Big-Island-of-Hawaii/Small-Group-Tour-Deluxe-Circle-Island-Experience-with-Restaurant-Lunch/d669-7443P9?mcid=56757

The crown jewel of the Big Island contains two of the world’s most active volcanoes – Kilauea and Mauna Loa. We will explore the Visitor’s Center, which hosts interactive displays and provides ample information about the Hawai’i volcanoes. After, you have an opportunity to take a short 20-minute hike through a 500-year-old cave called “Nahuku” or the Thurston Lava Tube. *Please note: Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park officials may restrict and/or close access to certain parts of the park without prior notice to visitors or tour providers. Kailani Tours will not refund a tour booking caused by park restrictions.*

The scenery on this side of the island is the postcard-perfect example of Hawai’i – a lush rainforest that is home to the 80-foot-tall Rainbow Falls. The waterfall plunges over a natural lava cave and into the Wailuku River below. It is said that the Hawaiian goddess Hina, mother of the storied demigod Maui, dwells in the lava cave behind Rainbow Falls. On a sunny day, rainbows reflect off the mist of the falls, and it is perfectly magical.