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Big Island Audio Tour Guide

Big Island Audio Tour Guide

Android Shaka Guide
4.8 Popularity

Explore Hawaii's Big Island with audio tours

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Updated
September 30, 2025
Age Rating
Everyone
Developer
Android
Android 6.0++
Package Name
com.shaka.guide.big.island

So here's my honest take on the Big Island Audio Tour Guide. I've tested a bunch of travel apps and this one's up there with the best. The audio tours are really well done - informative but also fun and engaging. I like how it mixes stories, music, and directions so you can just sit back and enjoy the ride. The only downside is the occasional audio glitch, but it's not a dealbreaker. Overall, it's a pretty cool way to explore the island if you want something more interesting than just following a map.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Tons of interesting info about Hawaii's history, culture, and natural wonders
  • Audio tours are engaging and educational without being boring
  • Convenient GPS-based directions so you don't have to worry about navigation
  • Free to download with option to upgrade for offline access

Cons

  • Audio quality can be spotty in some remote areas
  • Tours are a bit scripted, not as flexible as a real guided tour
  • Upgrading to offline mode costs extra
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Been using the Big Island Audio Tour Guide app for a couple months now. It’s basically an audio tour guide that plays directions and stories as you drive around the island. Pretty solid app if you’re into Hawaii travel and want to learn about the history and culture.

Here’s how it works: you pick one of the five different tour routes, then the app uses your phone’s GPS to play the audio commentary automatically as you’re driving. And there’s also a map feature that shows your location and the places you’re visiting. It’s got a ton of interesting info – local legends, Hawaiian music, and details about the island’s geology and wildlife.

Look, if you’re planning a Big Island trip, you’ll probably like this app. It’s not perfect – the audio quality can be a bit spotty in some areas – but overall it does a great job of being an engaging, educational tour guide. Worth checking out for sure.

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