Secrets Of Hamakua HILO (SHIP)

A 7.5-hour guided tour along the Hamakua Coast departing from Hilo, exploring the Big Island's lush northern coastline with its waterfalls, valleys, and small towns reminiscent of old Hawai'i. The day begins at Tex Drive-In for fresh made-to-order malasadas — Portuguese sweet treats brought to Hawai'i by immigrants who worked in the cattle industry. Continue to the Waipi'o Valley overlook, the Valley of Kings, where thousand-foot waterfalls cascade down steep cliffs to taro farms and wild horses on the valley floor below. At Laupahoehoe Point, visit the memorial to those lost in the devastating 1946 tsunami that forced the town to relocate to higher ground. Hike the paved rainforest trail at 'Akaka Falls State Park to see the 442-foot waterfall plunging down a sheer cliff. The tour then ventures off the highway up a gravel sugar cane road to a remote waterfall hidden in tropical rainforest, where you can swim in the cool mountain stream and enjoy a Hawai'i-style BBQ lunch with complimentary beer and champagne. Round out the day with stops at Rainbow Falls and the King Kamehameha statue in Hilo, plus a shopping stop featuring local products and Kona coffee. All ages welcome, with pickup from Hilo. A 24-hour cancellation notice is required for a full refund.