Your adventure begins with an unforgettable 35-minute journey aboard an Atlantis 48-passenger submarine, as featured in National Geographic television specials, where guests explore a 25-acre natural coral reef and its marine inhabitants! A new adventure awaits you at depths up to 100 feet! Enjoy the view in air-conditioned comfort and safety.

Your evening festivities will commence as the sun begins to set at the King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel and you're welcomed to the spectacular Island Breeze Luau with a traditional Lei greeting, picture taking, open bar, arts and crafts, and Imu ceremony are all a part of the welcome and introduction to your Island Breeze Luau.

The Island Breeze show is filled with excitement, aloha and 'ohana, (love and family). From the Fijian and Maori dances of war to the gracefulness of the Hawaiian hula hands, the evening bring you and your family a fun-filled night. Daring Samoan Fire knife dancer highlights your experience with an astonishing demonstration of bravery and skill!

Your day will start in Hilo at the beautiful Japanese Gardens named after Queen Lili'uokalani. Here you can enjoy an awesome view of Mauna Kea, one of the worlds tallest mountains, and a gorgeous view of the Hamakua coast.

From here the tour will drive you south to begin your ascent to Volcanoes National Park. On our way you will experience the beauty of the Big Island's plants, trees, and ferns. Once in the park we visit the Sulfur Banks, the Steam Vents, the Jagger (volcano) Museum, Halema'uma'u Crater, Thurston Lava Tube, and Kilauea Iki Crater.

Next stop is the Orchid garden where you will experience the beauty of countless varieties of our home grown wonders.

Then to the Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Farm where you can sample our famed delicacy in all it's variety. When the factory is in operation you can witness the complex operation through viewing stations. You can also stroll the farm's beautiful nature trail.

Then to downtown Hilo, where you will experience the charm of this historic town. Our next stop is the fabulous Rainbow Falls whose 89 foot high cascade hides a sacred cave. Just above Rainbow Falls you can explore under the huge canopy of a beautiful banyan tree that always leaves her guests in awe, and a lagoon on the river to the falls that has become a very popular attraction.

The tour will then proceed up the Hamakua Coast where you will experience the lush green beauty that Hawaii is famed for. Visit a popular surf hotspot where you can witness some of our islands best surfers at play, historic bridges and waterfalls. Then travel through the famous 4 mile scenic route where you will be amazed at the variety of Hawaii's exotic plants and flowers. And then visit the beautiful 442 foot waterfall Akaka Falls.

Experience the wonders and excitement of the Big Island of Hawaii. You'll be taken from lush tropical rain forests to the rim of awesome Kilauea caldera. You'll enjoy panoramic views in unmatched comfort from our spacious, deluxe 'big window' Premier Mini Coaches. This highly personalized scenic tour is fully narrated by specially trained driver/guides and features many stops to allow you to get the most from your day. Join us for an experience you'll long remember!

SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS:

• Tour the south coast Kealakekua Bay and coffee farms
• Macadamia nut factory (seasonal. Closed on Sundays - Big Island Candy Company visited instead)
• Volcanoes National Park (Includes Park admission)
• Kilauea Iki crater
• Volcano House Observatory
• Jagger Museum & the steam bluffs
• Thurston Lava Tube
• Orchid and anthurium nursery in Hilo
• See Parker Ranch lands in Waimea then drive along the Hamakua Coast