Kona Coffee Tours on the Big Island: the 11 Best

1.Big Island Highlights: Coffee, Volcano, Black Sands & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,054 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $299Our pick

This 11-hour Kailani Tours outing links Greenwell Farms, Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach, Volcanoes National Park, Volcano House, and Rainbow Falls. You get hotel pickup, lunch, snacks, coffee, drinks, and a small group capped at 13 people. Guides such as Kawika, Derrick, Chris, and David are known for lively island stories and practical help.

“Chris was an awesome guide, very informative and fun. Seeing the turtles up close on Black Sand Beach was really cool. Volcano National Park and Rainbow Falls were my two favorite spots. Highly recommend this tour, especially if you have limited time on the island. I will definitely be back as I discovered so many spots I want to further explore during our drive.”

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2.Award Winning Farm Tour: Coffee, Chocolate and Unique Gifts

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 484 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $50

Walk a biodiverse Kona farm with Greg Colden and his team, learn how coffee and cacao become finished products, watch soap-making, and taste coffee and chocolate. The three-hour tour also includes Pacific views from 1,200 feet and time to shop for handmade soaps, pottery, food, and island gifts.

“A very informative tour with an excellent host! My husband is not a coffee drinker but after tasting this Kona coffee he now is.”

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3.Volcanoes, Waterfalls, & Coffee Farm Day-Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 414 reviews · 11 hours · from $264

Spend about 11 hours touring the Big Island with an English-speaking guide such as Kawika, Mia, Chris, or Henry. Visit Waipio Valley, Akaka and Rainbow Falls, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Punalu’u Beach, a lava tube, and Bay View Farm. Lunch, drinks, snacks, jackets, and park admission are included.

“Our family had a great day riding on the bus around the Big Island. The bus was comfortable to ride in and had big windows to look out. Our bus driver was full of knowledge about the island and was engaging with the people on the bus. We would have missed out on all of the history, if we had driven around the island ourselves. We didn't have to worry about directions to the next stop, missing a turn, or finding a place to park. The amount of time spent at each location was enough to soak in all the beauty Hawaii has to offer. I would highly recommend the…”

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4.Small-Group Big Island Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Kona Coffee Farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 343 reviews · from $209

Spend about 12 hours touring from Kona or Waikoloa to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Sample coffee at Greenwell Farms, seek turtles at Punaluʻu Beach, walk through Thurston Lava Tube, and visit volcanic steam vents and Halemaʻumaʻu Crater with a guide such as Katie.

“Katie was great! Katie had good stories and was knowledgeable. This was an Awesome trip. It wasn't many of us so it felt like a private trip. This was a great way to see the island because we didn't have alot of time.. The meals were good too.”

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5.Private Coffee Roasting Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

At Hala Tree Coffee in Captain Cook, you’ll learn how coffee processing affects roasting, watch a full drum-roaster cycle, and roast your own beans under supervision. The one-hour private class starts at 9:00 a.m., includes farm-fresh samples, and ends with the chance to buy from 12 coffees, including 100% Kona Coffee.

“The owner performed a full roasting cycle while educating us on every step from the seedlings at the nursery all the way to a brewed cup of coffee. It is quite the process from start to finish and you will come away with a new appreciation of Kona Coffee!”

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6.Kona Tour: Bee Farm, Kona Coffee, and National Historical Parks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 78 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $198

Spend seven hours exploring Kona’s coast, two national historical parks, a working honey farm, and a Kona coffee plantation. You’ll look for turtles and monk seals, taste raw honey and local coffee, hear stories of Hawaiian history, and eat lunch overlooking Kealakekua Bay. Pickup is available from Kona and Kohala Coast hotels.

“Very good tour - a lot depends on the weather- since part of the tour gets close to Hilo where it almost always rains everyday.”

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7.Coffee, Black Sand, Volcano and Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 57 reviews · 11 hours · from $292

This 11-hour Big Island tour links a Kona coffee farm, Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach, Volcano Winery, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, a lava tube, Rainbow Falls, and local bakeries. Your English-speaking guide handles the long drive, meals, park entry, and pickup. Guides have included Kawika, Grant, Dave, Thia, and Chris.

“The absolute best tour. Chris was the best tour guide I ever had. We started the day as strangers and left feeling like family! The views were amazing and he was so nice and knowledgeable!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 8 to 11 hours (approx.)

Gary or Alex guides your private group of up to six around the Big Island in a comfortable van. Sample Kona coffee, look for sea turtles, visit Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, stop in Hilo, and see Rainbow Falls. The route can change to fit your interests, pace, mobility, and weather.

“We had a terrific tour with our guide Alex. He was thoughtful, informative, and funny. He provided a lot of information during the drive and kept my teens entertained. He came prepared with snacks and drinks. As we approached our stops, he was sure to provide a lot of information about it. He provided historical facts, geological facts, and much more! Well worth it!!!”

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9.Hala Tree Coffee Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $10Best value

Spend about an hour at Hala Tree Coffee near Captain Cook, where guides such as Sabrina, Margaret, and Danelle explain coffee growing, picking, processing, and roasting. Walk briefly among the trees, see red coffee cherries, then choose three coffees for a flight tasting on a shaded deck with ocean views. It is a small, relaxed tour for up to 12 people.

“Hala was a grass roots way to learn all about Kona Coffee, how it's grown, how it's harvested, how it's distributed, and then how to prepare a cup of coffee the right way. Sabrina was our guide, and she was exceptional. While there were some questions that stumped her, she was up front about that given her work for Hala. Worth every penny!”

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10.Kona Coffee Farm Tour from Tree to Tasting Room

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.)

At Bay View Farm near Captain Cook, you’ll walk among Kona coffee trees, fruit plants, and tea before seeing the farm’s mill, drying equipment, grading machine, gravity table, and roasting room. Guides such as Sheri, Sherry, Jason, and Eva explain the work from bloom to cup. Finish with coffee samples and a discount on purchases.

“Very informative tour of coffee and fruit farm with view of bay. Gift shop is well curated, buy local!”

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11.Coffee Brewing Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $20

At Hala Tree Coffee near Captain Cook, you spend about an hour brewing pour-over, French press, and espresso while learning how roast and method shape flavor. Marissa and Kat have led sessions, and the small four-person limit allows plenty of questions. Coffee samples and an optional farm tour are included.

“Beautiful area. Great coffee, friendly staff. Marissa was super knowledgeable. Helped us better understand all things coffee. Growth, roast, and preparation methods.”

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