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Big Island · PRIVATE

The Top 15 Private Tours on the Big Island, Compared

34 reviewed

Private Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Eco Tour

Private Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Eco Tour - Halemaʻumaʻu Trail: caldera views plus culture and biology talk

1.Private Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Eco Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 276 reviews · 3 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $160Our pick

A private, guide-led walk through Kīlauea’s most iconic zones, including a lava tube, caldera views, and cultural stops on the Big Island.

“Great guide. Very personable and knowledgeable. But we had to drive which negated one of the purposes of a tour, being able to look around. This is in the detailed description. But I overlooked this. The price also does not match the difference in doing the tour yourself or with a guide.”

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Private Surf Experience

Private Surf Experience - Gear Included: Why This Lesson Is Less Work Than You Think

2.Private Surf Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $199

Private 1.5-hour surf lesson in Kailua-Kona, Big Island. Gear included, reef shoes and shirts provided, with focused coaching.

“Milo was a very patient instructor. The conditions helped. I had envisaged endless falling off the board, but my first time was an awesome experience. I will definitely try surfing again.”

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Private Guide Meet In Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Private Guide Meet In Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - Meeting at the Kīlauea Visitor Center and finding the right van

3.Private Guide Meet In Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 181 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $625

Private 3-hour Kilauea tour in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with lava tube, steam vents, Chain of Craters Road, and guide photos included.

“Rob was fantastic ! We learned so much, and he made sure we got to see popular parts of the park before the cruisers showed up. Being on this tour dramatically improved the park experience !”

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Big Island 9-Line Zipline Experience Plus Private Waterfall Swim

Big Island 9-Line Zipline Experience Plus Private Waterfall Swim - Price and value: what $347.13 buys you on this Big Island day

4.Big Island 9-Line Zipline Experience Plus Private Waterfall Swim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $347

Nine ziplines at Umauma Falls, then a private waterfall swim with kayaks and paddleboards, plus lunch, in about four hours.

“Amazing, amazing, amazing. When 4/4 teenagers agree that this was the highlight of their 10 day vacation on the Big Island (we did many other fun activities as well including snorkeling, whale watching, swimming with the turtles, renting SUP along the bay, and parasailing) that should tell you all you need to know. We had ages 19, 18, 16, and 15 (plus their old Mamma here), and everyone agreed this was the best day. I was actually a tiny bit surprised to hear 3 of the 4 say that the dip portion of the Zip and Dip was actually the top favorite even over the ziplines themselves. I had come…”

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Private Kona Coast Helicopter Tour: All Window Seats

Private Kona Coast Helicopter Tour: All Window Seats - Your route: southbound Captain Cook vs. northbound bays and Hapuna

Private Coffee Roasting Class

Private Coffee Roasting Class - Before the first roast: processing methods and what they change

6.Private Coffee Roasting Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $60Best value

Hand-roast Kona coffee in Captain Cook, then taste and buy 12 varieties. Private 1-hour class for up to 6.

“Thank you for a lovely morning in beautiful Kona coffee country! We got to learn about the process from the raw green little coffee bean to the roasted kind you see at your local cafe. They were extremely knowledgeable and the Fall Roast I got is going perfectly with my currently chilly Melbourne mornings.”

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Secret Tide Pool Hike – Jungle & Coast – Private

Secret Tide Pool Hike - Jungle & Coast - Private - The hike to Government Beach Rd: jungle shade and lava reality

7.Secret Tide Pool Hike – Jungle & Coast – Private

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 92 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $100

A private jungle-to-coast hike on Big Island with rocky tide pools. Bring proper shoes; swimming depends on conditions.

“Breathtakingly beautiful - the hike is as described. Footwear is key to navigating ocean rock portion. We brought a backpack for water shoes, masks and towels etc. magical is the best word and so peaceful. Josh was a great guide and we loved every minute”

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Private Big Island Experience: 3 of 4 Window Seats

Private Big Island Experience: 3 of 4 Window Seats - The Flight Route Starts with Saddle Road Views: Mauna Kea to Mauna Loa

8.Private Big Island Experience: 3 of 4 Window Seats

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $671

Private 2-hour Big Island helicopter tour from Kona with 3 of 4 window seats, lava-and-Kilauea aerial views, doors on flying.

“This was a fantastic way to open our Big Island vacation experience. We got a great overview of the Muriel’s climates of the island and what we want to explore more. Thanks!”

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2-Hour Guided Private Surf Lesson in Kona

2-Hour Guided Private Surf Lesson in Kona - The 2-hour coaching flow: safety, etiquette, and the pop-up

9.2-Hour Guided Private Surf Lesson in Kona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $229

2-hour 1-on-1 Kona surf lesson at Kahalu’u Beach Park with foam board, reef shoes, SPF rash shirt, and coaching to stand.

“Grandson said it was the most fun ever. He really learned alot and had a great experience. I liked that they focused on safety, too.”

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Luxury Private Boat Charter in Big Island Hawaii

Luxury Private Boat Charter in Big Island Hawaii - Key things to love on this Big Island boat day

10.Luxury Private Boat Charter in Big Island Hawaii

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $1,200

Private luxury boat charter from Kona for up to 6 people. Snorkel Kealakekua Bay or your choice, with gear, snacks, and wildlife.

“We took the half day private boat tour with the friendly boat captain and dive guide. Boat was comfortable for our family of 6 which included 4 teens! We were fortunate enough to find a manta on the surface during our transit and were able to swim a bit with it before the manta dove deep! Nice assortment of snacks after our swim at Captain Cook Bay. We had a great morning. Highly recommend.”

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Private Big Island Tour: Coffee, Beaches, Volcanos, Waterfalls

Private Big Island Tour: Coffee, Beaches, Volcanos, Waterfalls - Greenwell Farms: coffee tasting with context, not just sampling

11.Private Big Island Tour: Coffee, Beaches, Volcanos, Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 8 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $1,300

Private Big Island day tour with coffee tasting, black sand turtles, Volcanoes National Park, and Hilo waterfalls for up to 6 with pickup.

“Gary was the perfect guide. Were were six adults and he indulged our wishes for stops, shopping, touring, potty breaks and all. He fit in perfect with our old but crazy group. He also assisted in another special tour to Hawaiian Vanilla Company. We would certainly use his services if we go back. He is also welcome to visit in TX.”

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Hawaii Big Island Customized Private Tour

Hawaii Big Island Customized Private Tour - Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: steam vents, sulfur banks, and the feeling of being near power

12.Hawaii Big Island Customized Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $1,400

A private, fully customizable Big Island day with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned van, and key stops like Volcanoes, waterfalls, and Hapuna.

“Katie was awesome and everyone in our group had a blast! In advance of the trip Katie was responsive and extremely helpful. She crafted a trip that was perfect for our group and her insights throughout the day were excellent. We enthusiastically give the highest recommendation.”

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Private Transfer From Kona International Airport to Hotels in Waikoloa & Waimea

Private Transfer From Kona International Airport to Hotels in Waikoloa & Waimea - Meet your driver at Kona baggage claim, no guessing game

Private Island Volcano Tour in Hawaii with Pickup Included

Private Island Volcano Tour in Hawaii with Pickup Included - Mauna Kea: visitor center by day and stargazing later

14.Private Island Volcano Tour in Hawaii with Pickup Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 6 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $880

Private Big Island volcano tour with hotel pickup for up to 6, Mauna Kea stars, lava views, black sand turtles, coffee.

“Rebecca was a fun tour guide! We had to cut our day short (due to our own short-sighted planning) and that restricted what I had hoped to see, as I really did not recognize how large the island is and how much travel time to include. I was grateful to Rebecca for counsel she provided prior to our tour so that we could complete some activities in advance, to avoid missing anything really important to us. On the day of the tour, Rebecca helped us prioritize the trip, to get the most out of the time that we did have.”

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Private Kealakekua Bay Captain Cook Snorkeling

Private Kealakekua Bay Captain Cook Snorkeling - Kealakekua Bay at the Captain Cook Monument: snorkeling with the right kind of calm

15.Private Kealakekua Bay Captain Cook Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $1,461

Private Kealakekua Bay snorkeling with Captain Cook Monument stops, drinks and fresh pineapple, and small-boat guide care.

“If you want a small and very private tour, Brian is your captain! He clearly loves this ocean and has dedicated his life’s work to sharing it with others. Expect a beautiful boat ride along the coast filled with history, legends, and folklore. The snorkel spot is truly unparalleled for number of fish, water clarity, and calm seas in K Bay. There will be several big boats full of snorkelers acting crazy in the water. Brian knew where to place us in the water and the route to take to get the best experience for us. He could judge the confidence of our small group and guided us individually on…”

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