1-Day Big Island Hawaii Private Tour from Hilo: Papakolea Green Sand, Punalu’u Black Sand, Kona White Sand Beaches Tour Code: 442-20108 hawaiitenda #05 (C)

Start your day by departing from Hilo on the Big Island's east side and head to the famous Punalu'u Black Sand Beach, a prime nesting site for green sea turtles, where you can observe these majestic creatures resting on shore. Next, take a local shuttle to the stunning Papakolea Green Sand Beach, one of only two green sand beaches in the world. Its striking olive-colored shores, formed by volcanic minerals, resemble a vast matcha mousse, with glittering sand grains like emerald gems. Continue to South Point (Ka Lae), the southernmost tip of the U.S., where dramatic cliffs meet the endless Pacific Ocean-thrilling cliff jumps attract adventurers worldwide. Then, visit a local coffee farm to taste Kona’s unique volcanic-grown coffee. End your day on the west coast, strolling along the golden shores of Ali'i Drive in Kona, where live Hawaiian music and ocean breezes create the perfect sunset ambiance.