Big Island of Hawaii

15 Best Big Island Private Tours

The private bookings: volcano days and custom circle-island runs on an island bigger than all the others combined. Distance is the Big Island’s defining feature; a private guide manages it.

1.Private Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Eco Tour

Discover Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on a personalized eco-tour, exploring Kilauea’s active crater, lava tubes, and native flora with an expert guide.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Erik was exceptionally knowledgeable, adaptable, and wonderful with kids. He shared fascinating insights we never would have noticed without his expertise, making our visit to Volcano National Park truly unforgettable. Highly recommend!”

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2.Private Surf Experience

Experience Hawaii’s Big Island with a private surf lesson at Kahaluu Beach, perfect for all skill levels and ages, offering personalized instruction and great value.

★ 5.0

“This company was amazing! They were so patient and were awesome to our kids! We all had the best time!”

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4.Private Kona Coast Helicopter Tour: All Window Seats

Experience the Kona Coast from above on this private helicopter tour with all window seats, stunning views, and expert guides for a memorable adventure.

★ 5.0

“Had a fun experience with my daughter seeing some of the Kona coast! We chose doors off and Christian, our pilot, was very friendly and pointed out points of interest and landmarks during our flight. Got some beautiful pics too! Would recommend!”

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5.Private Coffee Roasting Class

Discover Kona’s authentic coffee scene with a private roasting class. Hands-on, personalized, and perfect for coffee lovers eager to learn the craft.

★ 5.0

“The class was very informative and so fun to get hands on experience. Would definitely recommend if you are a coffee drinker.”

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

Experience the Big Island from above with this private helicopter tour, offering stunning volcano, waterfall, and coastline views in an intimate setting.

★ 5.0

“This is a fabulous way to see the whole island. You get to see Dow in the volcanos. Our pilot was knowledgeable and super fun!!!”

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8.Luxury Private Boat Charter in Big Island Hawaii

Discover the Big Island's best snorkeling and marine wildlife on a private luxury boat tour, customizable, with expert guides and stunning views.

★ 5.0

“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…”

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

Discover the Big Island with a private, customizable tour visiting coffee farms, volcanoes, waterfalls, and beaches—perfect for personalized, in-depth experiences.

★ 5.0

“Gary was kind, knowledgeable and fun! He totally customized the day to our wants as well as suggesting hidden gems of his own. Two of the locations he took us to had no other tourists and they were amazing! I highly recommend this tour!”

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10.Hawaii Big Island Customized Private Tour

Discover the Big Island in a private, customizable tour. Visit volcanoes, waterfalls, beaches, and more with expert guides on a flexible, private experience.

★ 5.0

“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…”

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

Enjoy a seamless, private transfer from Kona Airport to Waikoloa or Waimea with friendly drivers, spacious vehicles, and excellent reviews for stress-free travel.

★ 5.0

“Great experience . Met at the Kona baggage claim. Driver was nice and very helpful . Plenty of room in the van for the four of us . Would use again . No issues .”

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12.Private Island Tour in Hawaii with Pickup Included

Discover the Big Island in comfort and privacy with this private tour, visiting waterfalls, volcanoes, black sand beaches, and more, with personalized guides.

★ 5.0

“It's great that someone else drives! Igor was very knowledgeable about history of island, personable, flexible with our schedule and we all enjoyed our time with him,”

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13.Volcanoes, Beaches and Waterfall Highlights Private Guided Tour

Discover the Big Island’s top sights in a private, customizable tour featuring volcanoes, waterfalls, beaches, and local flavors—all with expert guides.

★ 5.0

“Originally booked with Hawaiii Tours which went bust. Thankfully Go Tours Hawaii after taking over the business honoured our tour despite not having records of it. We can’t praise them highly enough in their endeavour to support my birthday treat.”

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14.Private Big Island Snorkeling

Experience personalized Big Island snorkeling with this private tour, guided by knowledgeable captains who take you to remote spots with marine life.

★ 4.5

“We had a fantastic time! We got to see both dolphins and turtles and hear about the legends of Hawai’i from Captain G. It was a super fun time!”

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15.5 Hours Private Fishing Charter in Kailua-Kona

Experience a 5-hour private fishing trip in Kailua-Kona, where you'll fish for record-breaking marlins, enjoy expert guidance, and soak in stunning ocean views.

★ 5.0

“This had to be the coolest fishing trip anyone could have made! Worth every penny and then some. Captain Brent and Rooster were on point making us feel comfortable with everything. And everyone was stoked with the giant marlin that we caught. Then a couple…”

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More Big Island Private Tours

5.0Private VIP Adventure from Kona or Waikoloa11 hours (approx.)$2,385.00 5.0Private Tour of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park2 to 3 hours (approx.)$625.00 5.0Private Kealakekua Bay Snorkel with Dolphin Watch4 hours (approx.)$1,500.00 5.0Private Charter: Customizable Big Island Boat Adventure4 hours (approx.)$1,882.00 4.0Private Transfer Hawaii Kona Airport KOA to Kona30 minutes to 1 hour (approx.)$41.67 5.0Private Tour from Hilo to Hawaii Volcanoes Natl Park Mercedes Van6 hours (approx.)$1,900.00 3.0Private Arrival Transfer from Keahole Kona Airport KOA20 minutes to 1 hour (approx.)$72.00 5.06 Hour Private Fishing Charter Kona, Hawaii6 hours (approx.)$995.00 5.0Meet in the park – Private Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour3 hours (approx.)$689.00 5.0Private Transfer From Kona International Airport to Hotels in Kailua-Kona30 minutes to 1 hour (approx.)$75.00 5.0Private – All Inclusive Big Island Circle Tour12 to 13 hours (approx.)$1,660.00 5.0Hilo-6 Hour Private Tour-Volcanoes NP, Rainbow Falls and more.6 hours (approx.)$1,299.00 5.04-Hour Kona Private Charter4 hours (approx.)$1,340.37 5.0Private Transfer From Hotels in Waikoloa & Waimea to Kona International Airport30 minutes to 1 hour (approx.)$85.00 4.5Private Big Island Kona Volcanoes and Waterfalls Tour8 to 9 hours (approx.)$950.00 5.0Volcanoes National Park Private Tour$1,395.00 5.0Private Magical Waterfall Tour1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)$450.81 4.5Kona Hawaii Fishing/Snorkel Large Group Private Charter on OE4 to 8 hours (approx.)$2,261.95 3.5Private Arrival Transfer: Kona International Airport to Big Island Hotels1 hour (approx.)$60.00 4.58 Hour Private Fishing Charter in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii8 hours (approx.)$1,295.00 5.0Ali’i Private Tour in Luxury Van5 hours (approx.)$699.00 5.0Kona Hawaii Fishing/Snorkel Large Group Private Charter on OE II4 to 8 hours (approx.)$1,938.82 5.0Private Custom Charter in Kawaihae3 hours (approx.)$1,150.00 5.010 Passenger Max Customizable Private Charter4 hours (approx.)$1,615.68