The Kohala Coast tour begins in Waikoloa and makes a clockwise loop around the north west coast of the Big Island. You'll end the tour near where you began! 

The Kohala Coast Backcountry Tour only takes about 2-3 hours depending on how long you spend at each stop. Remember this tour only drives around the northern tip of the island and starts and finishes in Waikaloa. 

If you find that you would like to explore more of the north side of the Big Island, like Hamakua and Waipio,  download our north loop tour.

Bring enough clothing to handle all possible variations in weather. Expect sunshine and rain. 

What you might need:

• Swimwear

• Sunglasses

• Rain Jacket

• Hiking Shoes

• Snacks

• Water

Bring cash $$

How much you spend really depends on the size of your party, and the activities you would like to do. Our goal is to make your vacation as affordable as possible, so we will tell you about the activities along the way, and you can decide whether or not they interest you. That being said, here are a few things you may/will spend on:

• Gas 

• Food 

• Water

• Puukohola admission: free, $2/person for group tour of 10+

• Souvenirs

• Sunscreen

Yes! Feel free to join the tour along the route. Just make sure that you follow the numbers in chronological order from where you are starting from.  If you don’t begin at one of the tour starting points you’ll miss a few stories, but you’ll still have a great experience. 

No, this tour can only be done in one direction.



Do you have other questions that we didn’t list here? 

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Mahalo,

Shaka Guide