You should bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, a camera, and a hat (optional). We recommend bringing a small backpack or tote bag as there is plenty of room in our spacious cabin. Even though we visit the black sand beach & waterfall, we will not be swimming on this tour so bathing suits and/or towels are not required.

Water, snacks, and two meals will be served. The tour makes occasional stops for snacks and beverages, so bring money for additional purchases.

Although Hawaii is home to the endless summer, there are places and times where the temperature can drop substantially. Weather can change dramatically from hot and humid to cool and wet conditions. We recommend wearing comfortable footwear, a hat and sunglasses, and shorts or long pants. Comfortable and light clothing is recommended. Jackets will be provided in the event of cooler temperatures or inclement weather. Long pants are recommended for after sunset temperatures. We also provide rain jackets, parkas, and hot towel service.

Breakfast is an island-style continental breakfast including scones and yoghurt parfaits. Seasonal selections may vary, and vegetarian and vegan options are available.

Lunch is a gourmet picnic served in an outdoor setting. A typical menu might include grilled chicken served on a bed of quinoa, dinner roll and brownie lava bar. Seasonal selections may vary, and vegetarian and vegan options are available.

All experiences include tasty meals with local ingredients made by local chefs. We accommodate special diets or preferences by request.

We operate Mercedes Sprinter mini-coaches with a maximum capacity of 13 passengers. 

Nearly all tours include the opportunity for a few short walks. However, none of them includes any walking longer than 20 minutes. Should guests choose to skip any of our short walks, Kailani guides are happy to make further accommodations.

Our vans are equipped to handle easy storage of a collapsible wheelchair or other medical equipment. We do not have a wheelchair lift, however. We have also installed an extra hydraulic side step for extra easy on and off for all riders.

Although some cell phone carriers have spotty coverage on the Big Island, we’ll be within cell phone range for most of the tours. We have a charger on board in case your battery runs low, but some guests bring their own mobile battery charger. Then again, it might actually be nice to set down your phone for a while, too. We also rely on “The Coconut Wireless” or shouting across canyons to communicate.