Big Island: Self-Guided South Island Coastal Loop Driving Tour Discount Tickets

Overview

Come with us as we explore the fascinating volcanic landscape looping around the southern coast of the Big Island! Shaka Guide is your perfect companion with turn-by-turn directions, information on what to do & see, and a truckload of interesting stories and Hawaiian legends of this amazing island! 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 $19.99 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) *Download the Shaka Guide app to access your purchased tours.*

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

English-WRITTEN

Inclusion

Take the tour when you want

Tours NEVER expire

Offline map of the entire island

Freedom to explore at your own pace

Tour Start is Customizable

Offline map (no wifi or data needed)

Tour highlights with activity and restaurant recommendations

Turn-by-turn directions using GPS

Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music

Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive

Exclusion

Meals & Refreshments

Entrance Fees

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park (per person)

Entrance fees

Entrance fees

Hotel pick-up and drop off

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

There’s limited cell service in the remote parts of the island. Be sure to download the tour before you start!

If you begin in Kona, the tour will go counterclockwise. If you begin in Hilo, the tour will go clockwise.

The tour is designed to explore the south and southwest part of the island during the day and end up at Mauna Kea in the evening. It has the same stories and stops no matter where you begin.

If you want to visit Volcanoes National Park, we recommend budgeting 3-4 hours for this stop. To beat the crowds, it's best to arrive before 10 a.m. or to come on a weekday.

Ka'u Coffee Mill is open daily from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. They offer free 20-minute guided tours Monday through Friday at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. No reservations required.

Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Visitor Center is open from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Closed Sundays.

Akatsuka Orchid Gardens is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Pana’ewa Rainforest Zoo is open daily from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Christmas, New Years and the first Thursday of each month. Requires an admission fee.

Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station is open daily from 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

Pack clothes for hiking and swimming. You’ll have the option to do both on this tour.

This South Island itinerary does not include a tour of Hilo or Kailua. If you're interested in exploring either of these two towns, we have a tour for that! For an in-depth tour of Hilo check out the North Island Jungle Adventure Loop. For an extensive tour of the Kona coast including Kailua, check out our Kona Big Kahuna Tour.