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When your ship docks in Hilo, use your short time in port to get acquainted with Kilauea, the most active volcano on earth. On this tour, you'll explore lava caves; stroll along the island's newest black-sand beaches and feel the warmth from volcanic hot pools. You'll pass along the destructive path of the volcano's most recent eruption, your route including round-trip transport from the port or your hotel.
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Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcano Safari Lava Caves & Black Sand
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Skip the rental car and let a local guide handle the driving through Hawaii’s sprawling landscapes. This half-day tour covers Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Kilauea crater, the Nahuku lava tube, Punaluʻu black sand beach, and Rainbow Falls with lunch included—you won't waste time figuring out where to eat or which sites matter most. Plus, your guide brings each stop to life, making the most of your day in paradise.
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“Ultimate Big Island Experience” Volcano,Waterfall,Beach & Lunch
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When you only have a limited time to explore Hawaii while your cruise ship docks at the Port of Hilo, it can be tough to know where to begin. Take in views of Kilauea—the world’s most active volcano—visit Punalu’u’s black-sand beaches, and witness the thundering waters of Rainbow Falls on this full-day small-group shore excursion.
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Hilo Shore Excursion: Visit Volcano, Waterfall, Beach with Lunch
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Explore the captivating beauty of the Big Island on this immersive day tour that dives into its natural wonders and rich culture. Guided by locals who embody the Aloha spirit, discover highlights like Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Rainbow Falls, and the vibrant Hilo Farmer’s Market. Engage with stunning landscapes shaped by volcanic activity, enjoy a delicious lunch at a Hawaiian Style eatery, and connect with the island's storied history. This tour promises a relaxing and enriching experience, perfect for travelers ages 5 and up. Pick up is available in the Hilo area. - Immerse yourself in Hawaiian culture and history with local guides - Visit iconic sites like Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Rainbow Falls - Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant -refreshing cold drinks - Shared experiences with small groups of up to 13 guests
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Big Island Scenic Tour: Volcano HiloTown Waterfalls Beach & Lunch
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Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park is a blockbuster sight on the Big Island, but reaching the park from the Hilo port on your own can be time-consuming. On this small-group driving tour, save hours with port pickup and head straight to the park’s highlights, including the steam vents and Kilauea Caldera overlook. This leaves enough time to also visit the Japanese Lili'uokalani Gardens, Rainbow Falls, and Big Island Candies.
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Hawai'i's Volcanoes National Park from Hilo Only
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As a Native Hawaiian from Hawaiʻi Island, these aren’t just tour stops — they’re part of my home. From walking the grounds of Kīlauea to exploring Rainbow Falls, visiting local macadamia farms, and stopping by the vibrant Hilo Farmers Market, I blend local knowledge, cultural insight, and real island-style fun. You’ll leave not just entertained — but educated and connected to Hawaiʻi in a meaningful way.
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Big Island: Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls and Hilo Adventure
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If your time is limited and you want to see the best of the Big Island of Hawaiʻi, this tour is for you! Join us to explore some of our island's must-see places. Our tour is a unique experience including old artifacts, historical insights, and the cultural significance of the places we visit. We'll take you through Downtown Hilo to see the picture-perfect scenery of Rainbow Falls, followed by an unforgettable trip through Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. You'll meet the world's most active volcano, Kīlauea, visit steaming volcanic vents, and walk inside an ancient lava tube. Enjoy an island-inspired lunch on us at a local restaurant. Later, we'll show you Punaluʻu black sand beach—a landscape shaped by volcanic activity and frequently visited by sea turtles. PLEASE NOTE: We provide pick-up and drop-off in the Hilo area only. This tour is not wheelchair accessible and includes moderate walking, including climbing roughly 15 stairs during the lava tube tour.
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“Experience “Hawaii Volcano,Waterfall, Black Sand Beach & Lunch
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Native Hawaiian guided tours, get the best and the most of what people truly want to experience in the Big Island! Being that we are a family operated business means super clean luxury vans and pride in our work & attitude to give you the absolute best island memories ever!
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Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day Tour
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is famous for its ever-flowing lava and the planet’s most massive active volcano. This tour journeys to top natural landmarks in and around the park. Visit Rainbow Falls, Richardson black sand beach, Historic Banyan Drive, Liliuokalani Gardens, Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory, Akatsuka Orchid Nursery, and the active volcano of Kilauea. You also get the opportunity to walk through a lava tube.
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Volcanoes National Park Adventure Tour - Hilo Shore Excursion
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Experience the Big Island of Hawaii through a local's perspective on a small-group tour led by a Native Hawaiian guide. Check off all the highlights of Volcanoes National Park, including Kilauea, the most active volcano in the world; visit Hilo Farmers Market, Rainbow Falls, and Lili'uokalani Gardens; marvel at a stunning black-sand beach; and learn all about local life from your guide.
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Big Island Waterfalls, Blacksand Beaches, Lava Tubes & Volcanoes
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Experience the lush beauty of Big Island’s Hamakua Coast on our tour to ʻAkaka Falls State Park, where the Island’s tropical splendor is on full display. Akaka Falls is a towering waterfall, cascading 442 feet (135 meters) down into a lush gorge. Your all inclusive tour includes the Hilo Discovery and Volcanoes National Park Explorer packages. As a locally owned and operated tour company based on Hawaiʻi Island, we offer immersive, guided experiences while sharing not just the breathtaking beauty of volcanoes, waterfalls, and valleys – but the stories, language, and spirit that make these places sacred. Our expertly guided tours highlight the island’s natural beauty, rich history, and volcanic landscapes. We offer various languages including Taiwanese, Mandarin and Japanese. We also offer custom and private tours!
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Akaka Falls Tour - Volcanoes National Park and Hilo Discovery
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Experience some of the Big Island’s top attractions during this day trip to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the sights around Hilo. Learn all about volcanoes as you marvel at Halema'uma'u crater and explore the massive Kilauea Volcano. Visit Rainbow Falls around the town of Hilo and stop to indulge in local chocolates and fresh island coffee. Receive personalized attention on a small-group tour.
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Hilo Shore Excursion: Active Volcano, Lava Tube, Waterfall and Gardens
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Hawaii’s natural wonders aren’t only on land and in the sea—the Big Island is also a prime spot from which to admire the wonders of the solar system. This tour is the only one that includes both afternoon solar viewing and nighttime stargazing, accompanied by astronomy experts. Visit Rainbow Falls and the Kaumana lava caves, then explore the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and use a state-of-the-art solar telescope and Dobsonian telescope to spot solar flares, galaxies, star clusters, and planets.
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Maunakea Stellar Explorer HILO
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Explore enchanting sights on the Big Island during this shore excursion exploring Volcanoes National Park, waterfall, black sand beach, and more. You'll make stops at Kilauea Crater and Thurston Lave Tube, plus Rainbow Falls and several other Hawaii highlights. Whether you're a first time visitor or returning to the Big Island for another look, this tour is right for you. Layers of lava stretch over moonscapes, collect in calderas, and put on an awesome show. A guide, park entrance fees, and round-trip port transport are included. Maximum tour size : 5 persons
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From Big island Hilo Private Volcanoes and Waterfalls Tour
6 hours
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Make the most of your time on the Big Island of Hawaii on this 3-in-1 tour of the island’s top attractions. Your guide takes care of navigation and logistics on this small-group tour. You’ll walk the famous black sand at Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach, drive on the Chain of Crater Road and see various lookouts in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and visit the historic town of Hilo and Rainbow Falls.
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Punalu’u Black Sand Beach Tour - Volcanoes National Park & Hilo
7 to 8 hours
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On this exciting full-day Kilauea volcano adventure, scour fields of jet black lava in search of volcanic activity, from steaming vents to gaping volcanic craters. Trek through the Thurston Lava Tube and In addition to the sights in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, you’ll also make trips to Rainbow Falls.
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Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour
10 hours 30 minutes
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Explore enchanting sights on the Big Island during this shore excursion exploring waterfalls, black sand beach and more .You'll make stops at Akaka Waterfalls, plus Rainbow Falls and several other Hawaii highlights. Blink and you may think you’re in Japan as you stroll through peaceful Liliʻuokalani Gardens, named after Hawaiʻi's last reigning monarch, Queen Liliʻuokalani. Located on Hilo's Banyan Drive. Whether you're a first time visitor or returning to the Big Island for another look, this tour is right for you. Akaka Waterfalls will take you through a lush rainforest filled with wild orchids, bamboo groves and draping ferns.. A guide, park entrance fees, and round-trip port transport are included. Maximum private tour size : 5 persons
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From Big island Hilo Private Shore Excursion and Waterfalls Tour
6 hours
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Explore enchanting sights on the Big Island during this shore excursion exploring Volcanoes National Park, waterfall, black sand beach, and more. You'll make stops at Kilauea Crater and Thurston Lave Tube, plus Rainbow Falls and several other Hawaii highlights. Whether you're a first time visitor or returning to the Big Island for another look, this tour is right for you. Layers of lava stretch over moonscapes, collect in calderas, and put on an awesome show.
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From Big island Hilo Volcanoes and Waterfalls Shared Tour
6 hours
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Experience the magic of Hilo with a private, small-group adventure made just for you. Stroll black sand shores, say Aloha to green sea turtles, wonder through lush rainforests to see uniqe waterfalls, explore hidden lava caves, walk through picturesqe Japanese garden and savor island-made sweets. With flexible itineraries and a fun, personal touch, it’s your own unforgettable journey through the natural beauty, culture, and spirit of Hawaiʻi with your new friend your guide Agi. Looking forward meeting you.
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Hilo highlights, waterfalls and beaches, private, costum Tour
4 to 5 hours
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Experience the best of Hilo and Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park on this unforgettable tour. Pass by the serene Liliʻuokalani Gardens, the largest Edo-style Japanese garden outside of Japan, then take in the scenic coastline at Hilo Bayfront Beach Park. Enjoy the historic charm of Downtown Hilo, where plantation-era buildings and vibrant storefronts line the streets. Witness the breathtaking Rainbow Falls, cascading 80 feet into a lava cave steeped in Hawaiian legend. Treat yourself to handcrafted chocolates and macadamia nut cookies at Big Island Candies. Finally, explore the dramatic landscapes of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, home to the world’s most active volcano, Kīlauea. Walk through the Thurston Lava Tube, feel the heat from geothermal steam vents, and journey along Chain of Craters Road, surrounded by vast fields of hardened lava. This tour is the perfect blend of history, nature, and adventure!
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Volcano National Park and Rainbow Fall in Hilo, Hawaii
6 to 7 hours
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This fully narrated tour is ideal for families and small groups, thanks to a maximum size of 11 people. Explore Volcanoes National Park with an expert guide and experience the excitement of the number one tour on the Big Island. You'll make stops at the Liliuokalani Japanese Gardens, Hilo town, Thurston Lave Tube, plus Rainbow Falls, and several other Hawaii highlights. Whether you're a first-time visitor or returning to the Big Island for another look, this tour is right for you!
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Private Shore Excursion Hilo Volcanoes National Park up to 10 PPL
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Embark on an epic adventure on this Volcanoes National Park tour from Hilo. Journey into the largest and most active volcano on earth with your friendly, professional guide, and pay a visit to the Richardson Blacksand Beach. Learn about the incredible landscapes that roll out before you and gain insight into the geological and ecological implications of Mother Nature on this stunning park. See the Akatsuka Orchid Nursery, Rainbow Falls, the Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory and so much more on this memorable tour that hits so many of Hawaii's hot spots.
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Volcanoes Adventure Tour from Hilo
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is home to one of the world’s most active volcanoes, which sends lava dripping towards the sea, plus a wealth of photo-worthy natural scenery. On this small-group tour of the national park, hear the legends of Pele, the Hawaiian fire goddess, climb to the rim of Kilauea volcano, and spot many of the region's other top sights. Round-trip transit from coastal Hilo makes getting there easy.
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Hilo Highlights Small Group Tour
5 hours 30 minutes
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Explore the Big Island’s treasures on a 5.5-6 hour tour that showcases Hilo’s stunning landscapes and rich culture. Begin with a scenic photo stop at Rainbow Falls , Akaka falls and Liliʻuokalani Gardens, followed by a trip to delight in the craftsmanship at Big Island Candies, then meander through the Hilo Farmers Market to discover local produce and crafts. this tour offers the perfect blend of nature, culture,history and local flavors. - Duration: 5.5 hours with convenient pick-up at Port of Hilo or Hilo hotel - Enjoy visits to local favorites like the Big Island Candies and the Hilo farmers market - Learn from a local guide about Hawaiian culture, geology, and history - Includes comfortable transportation, complimentary water, and a local snack
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Hilo Finest Waterfalls and Town Tour
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