Big Island, the youngest of the Hawaiian island archipelago, offers diverse hiking landscapes ranging from volcano to snowcapped mountain tundra. Hiking is a great way to explore other islands in Hawaii (Kauai, Maui, or Oahu) as well.

You can easily guide yourself, especially if you are an experienced hiker. Alternatively, there are guided hawaii hiking tours available. An advantage to taking a hawaii hiking tour is that they can be educational... and you can support the local economy at the same time.

Big Island Hiking Tours - North Side
Kohala Country Waterfalls Adventure - hawaii hiking tour guided by Hawaii Forest & Trail - price is $125 (+ tax) per person; $99 (+ tax) per child (ages 8-12)
Kealakekua Bay Area - hawaii hiking tour guided by Adventures in Paradise - price is $59.95 per person; $49.95 per child under 12
Valley Waterfall Adventure - hawaii hiking tour guided by Hawaii Forest & Trail - price is $125 (+ tax) per person; $99 (+ tax) per child (ages 8-12)
Waipio Valley Tour - hawaii hiking tour guided by Top of Waipio - price is $45 per person; $20 per child under 11

Big Island Hiking Tours - East Side
Mauna Kea Area
Mauna Kea - hawaii hiking tour guided by Arnott's Lodge and Hiking Adventures - price is $90 per person; $60 per person if you stay at Arnott's Lodge
Mauna Kea Summit & Stars Adventure - hawaii hiking tour guided by Hawaii Forest & Trail - price is $159 (+ tax) per person; no children under age 16 allowed
Saddle Road Explorations - hawaii hiking tour guided by Hawaiian Walkways - price is $135 per person
Rainforest and Dryforest Birding Adventure - hawaii hiking tour guided by Hawaii Forest & Trail - price is $155 (+ tax) per person; no children under age 8 allowed
Hakalau Forest Wildlife Refuge Birding Adventure - hawaii hiking tour guided by Hawaii Forest & Trail - price is $155 (+ tax) per person; no children under age 8 allowed

Big Island Hiking Tours - West Side
Kona Area
Blue Lagoon Hike - hawaii hiking tour guided by Adventures in Paradise - price is $59.95 per person; $49.95 per child under 12
Hualalai Volcano Adventure - hawaii hiking tour guided by Hawaii Forest & Trail - price is $99 (+ tax) per person; $79 (+ tax) per child (ages 8-12)
Hamakua Area
Valleys & Waterfalls - hawaii hiking tour guided by Arnott's Lodge and Hiking Adventures - price is $75 per person; $50 per person if you stay at Arnott's Lodge
Waipi'o Waterfall Adventure - hawaii hiking tour guided by Hawaiian Walkways - price is $95 per person

Big Island Hiking Tours - South Side
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Lava Hike - hawaii hiking tour guided by Arnott's Lodge and Hiking Adventures - price is $80 per person; $60 per person if you stay at Arnott's Lodge
Volcano Hike - hawaii hiking tour guided by Adventures in Paradise - price is $159.95 per person; $129.95 per child under 12
Kilauea Volcano Adventure - hawaii hiking tour guided by Hawaii Forest & Trail - price is $149 (+ tax) per person; $115 (+ tax) per child (ages 8-12)
Kilauea Volcano Discovery Hike - hawaii hiking tour guided by Hawaiian Walkways - price is $135 per person

Big Island Private Hiking Tours
Private Group Charters & Custom Tours - hawaii hiking tour guided by Hawaii Forest & Trail - private group charter half day price is $950-$1250 for up to 10 people (includes cost of van), full day price is $1500-$1600 for up to 10 people (includes cost of van)
Exclusive Tours - hawaii hiking tour guided by Hawaiian Walkways - price is $95 per person (minimum of 6 people)
Private, custom Eco-Adventures - hawaii hiking tour guided by Plenty Purple Adventure Sports - price starts at $99 per person