North Island Jungle Adventure Loop
About The Tour
Drive along lush coastline and through tropical jungle roads to marvel at majestic waterfalls, hike forest trails and stargaze atop Mauna Kea, the tallest mountain in Hawaii. This tour also does a neat drive around Hilo town’s backroads to check out a fishpond, huge waterfall, and a cave you can ...
Show MoreHere are just a few of the fun things you can do on the tour!
• Stargaze at Mauna Kea
• Walk to Akaka Falls
• Hike Onomea Trail
• Explore Kaumana Caves
• Selfie with Rainbow Falls
• Visit Waipio Valley Lookout
• Eat Malasadas at Tex’s Drive In
Sample Tour Audio
Cinder Cone Intro
Left for Banyan Drive, Right for Saddle Road
Things To Do at 'Akaka Falls
Tour Stops
Saddle Road (Daniel K. Inouye Highway)
Onomea Trail Hike
Hawai'i Tropical Botanical Garden
TEX Drive In - Honoka'a
Lava Tubes
Waimea Town
Waimea Nature Park (Ulu La'au)
Parker Ranch - Waimea
Akaka Falls
Cinder Cone
Downtown Hilo
Hawaiian Fishpond & Beach
Coconut Island
Queen Lili'uokalani Park
Boiling Pots
Naha Stone at Hilo Library
Keck Observatory
Laupahoehoe Train Museum
Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station
'Imiloa Astronomy Center - Hilo
Anna Ranch - Waimea
Laupahoehoe Tsunami Monument
Waipi'o Valley Lookout
Umauma Falls
Rainbow Falls
Kaumana Caves
Customer Reviews
Our travel agent told us about this app. We used it for several places on the big island of Hawaii. It made our travels more interesting and educational. The app also suggested beautiful opportunities off the main roads that we would have missed otherwise. We highly recommend this app and plan on using it in future travels.
Becky Edwards | 6 days ago | AndroidWe went around the Big Island today guided by Uncle Shaka (Ray). We felt like we were on tour bus but better, Uncle Shaka knows the area so well, even when we were driving by the dense fog area, the guide already warned us about the fog right before we got to the area. Also told us where the speed trap might be. I will use the Shaka Guide whenever it's available for our road trip vacations.
Ferdy Widjaja | 1 week ago | AndroidHawaii
Used Shaka for Big island vacation. Many good things to say. Glad i purchased. 3 big downsides: 1. Way too much nonsense about ancient pagan gods. 2. Missing basic facts about volcanoes. Focus more on the major points. Active/inactive. What can tourists see. Like that’s all i sort of kind of cared about. Instead i got history lessons and points on all volcanoes and back and forth with myths and facts. Confusing. 3. We chose to do our loops differently than their tours were set up Would be nice if the app could be smart enough to open and begin a new tour if i crossed the boundaries into that second tour. Overall, good purchase. Informative and entertaining.
Bkir011 | 4 weeks ago | iOSAdds to the vacation experience!
We purchased a package deal which was a great value. And since the Big Island does require A LOT of driving the Shaka tours were fantastic! We went places we wouldn’t have known about and learned so much about the history.
EmsleyE | 1 month ago | iOSAwesome for the big island
The best value and fun I have ever had from an app. Super cool and great tours!
Esteban Tumba | 1 month ago | iOSAmazing
We love this app. We have visited the Big Island 2x now and we have done 5 tours of the island between these two trips. It’s so great to be able to learn about the island on our time and in our way. We love the stories and the music when there isn’t a story. Thank you for putting this app together.
Daisies4me | 1 month ago | iOSBest driving guide ever!
First time I used Shaka guide was on big island when my family came to visit. Now I’ve used it for Yellowstone and Grand Tetons as well. In Hawaii it showed us things I didn’t even know as a local. On the mainland it made my trip. Thanks Shaka guide , keep up the amazing work.
2b42n8 | 1 month ago | iOSAmazing!
Totally recommend. A friend recommended Shaka guide for seeing big island. We used it today and it was great! Like a personal tour that you could customize. Totally worth the $35 for the entire big island package.
aj94sg | 1 month ago | iOSgot the big island package, enjoying it so far, the stories are interesting but not too much talking, also, directions are clear with upcoming turns
April | 2 months ago | AndroidBest Tour of Big Island
Such a great guide! Especially when you have no set plans or idea for side visits!!
Liking the guide | 2 months ago | iOSWhat to expect in Hamakua Coast Scenic Drive?
Experience the breathtaking Hamakua Coast scenic drive with Shaka Guide on the North Island Jungle Adventure Loop. This tour makes stops at Onomea Trail, Akaka Falls, Rainbow Falls, Laupahoehoe, Waipio Valley Overlook, and Hilo Town.
Show MoreWhat to expect in Hamakua Coast Scenic Drive?
Experience the breathtaking Hamakua Coast scenic drive with Shaka Guide on the North Island Jungle Adventure Loop. This tour makes stops at Onomea Trail, Akaka Falls, Rainbow Falls, Laupahoehoe, Waipio Valley Overlook, and Hilo Town.
What are some of the Hamakua Coast activities?
Aside from the beauty that the Hamakua Coast offers, you can hike to waterfalls, visit botanical gardens, explore historic sites, and more. On Shaka Guide’s North Island Jungle Adventure Loop, we’ll guide you to a selection of must-see stops along...
Show MoreWhat are some of the Hamakua Coast activities?
Aside from the beauty that the Hamakua Coast offers, you can hike to waterfalls, visit botanical gardens, explore historic sites, and more. On Shaka Guide’s North Island Jungle Adventure Loop, we’ll guide you to a selection of must-see stops along this scenic drive.
Where is the Hamakua Coast?
The Hamakua Coast is located along the northeast coast of Hawaii’s Big Island. It extends from the town of Hilo to the town of Waipio. You can start the North Island Jungle Adventure Loop tour in Hilo, Kona, or Waikoloa and take it in any direction.
Show MoreWhere is the Hamakua Coast?
The Hamakua Coast is located along the northeast coast of Hawaii’s Big Island. It extends from the town of Hilo to the town of Waipio. You can start the North Island Jungle Adventure Loop tour in Hilo, Kona, or Waikoloa and take it in any direction.
What is an Audio Tour Guide?
Think of us as your personal tour guide in an app. Our tours provide everything a guided tour does, but with the freedom to explore on your terms. Here's how it works:
- GPS triggers audio narration to play automatically as you drive or walk.
- Listen to stories, get local insights, visit must-see stops and get turn-by-turn navigation.
What is an Audio Tour Guide?
Think of us as your personal tour guide in an app. Our tours provide everything a guided tour does, but with the freedom to explore on your terms. Here's how it works:
- GPS triggers audio narration to play automatically as you drive or walk. Listen to stories, get local insights, visit must-see stops and get turn-by-turn navigation.
- The app works offline so even with spotty service we'll get you where you need to go.
- The app works offline so even with spotty service we'll get you where you need to go.
Pretty cool huh? We think so! Check out our tours and let's explore together.
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