Top Hilo Port Pickup

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.

Join Hawaii Island Insider Tours for an unforgettable journey through the natural beauty of East Hawaiʻi. This small group excursion visits Rainbow Falls, Akaka Falls, scenic coastlines, and historic Hilo, showcasing the island's lush rainforests, waterfalls, and local charm. At Hawaii Island Insider Tours, we keep our groups small, giving you more time to explore, take photos, and enjoy each stop without feeling rushed. Travel comfortably in our modern 2025 Ford Transit while your guide shares the history, culture, and stories that make the Big Island unique. As a fully licensed and insured Hawaiʻi tour operator, we're committed to providing safe, reliable adventures. Our itinerary is carefully timed for cruise ship guests, ensuring a worry-free return to the Hilo Cruise Port well before your ship departs.

Make the most of your day on the Big Island of Hawaii with this full-day tour—and leave the logistics and driving to your local guide. Join a small-group to see the highlights of the Big Island, including stops at Volcanoes National Park, Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Visitors Center, Rainbow Falls, Lili'uokalani Gardens, and the Black Sand beach at Richardson Ocean Park.

Explore the Big Island on a guided day tour covering a range of key natural and cultural sights. Visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Rainbow Falls, and areas around Hilo with a local guide providing context throughout. With transport, lunch, and a structured itinerary included, this experience offers a convenient way to see multiple highlights in one day without arranging separate visits.

Maximize your time on the Big Island of Hawaii with this small-group tour of Volcanoes National Park—without dealing with logistics, navigation, or driving. Following airport or cruise terminal pickup, you’ll be driven to the park to see all the highlights, including seeing an active volcano at Kīlauea Overlook, walking through the Nāhuku Lava Tube, and visiting Volcano House. Your guide provides insights about Hawaiian culture along the way.

Explore volcanoes, waterfalls, beaches, and more on a full-day, small-group tour of Hawaii with a chance to see local marine life. Visiting the island with a Native Hawaiian guide adds additional insight to the experience, with the chance to learn about local culture that many visitors miss out on. Included national park fees at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park also saves time—so you can focus on the awe-inspiring scenery.

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.

See the best of the Big Island of Hawaii in one day on this tour of the island’s highlights that maximizes your trip. Travel with a small group and local expert who shares stories about Hawaiian history and culture—and deals with all the logistics. Visit Hilo, Rainbow Falls, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and Richardson Black Sand Beach—look out for sea turtles.

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.

Simplify seeing some of the world's most active volcanoes on this small-group tour to the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park from Hilo. Whether you're looking for a shore excursion or staying nearby, relax with this tour package that covers all of your transportation and entry fees. Enjoy an itinerary that includes a walk along a crater rim, exploration of an ancient lava tube, and visits to Rainbow Falls and Liliuokalani Gardens.

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 Richardson Black Sand Beach, and witness the thundering waters of Rainbow Falls on this full-day small-group shore excursion.

I work every Tuesday when the Pride Of America or any ship is in Hilo Harbor!!! We walk in lava fields looking at peacock lava and different formations. We will walk through lava tube, look at the crater overlook, and steam vents. Then go shopping, waterfalls, and Blacksands Beach. I am open every Tuesday or any day the ship is in Hilo!!!

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure with my private, custom tour of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park! Over 3-4 immersive hours, we’ll explore the park’s most awe-inspiring wonders, from vast craters to ancient lava flows. I’ll guide you through captivating landscapes, sharing stories of the island’s fiery past and its ever-changing present. Whether you’re a nature lover or a thrill-seeker, this is an unforgettable journey into the heart of one of the world’s most active volcanoes.

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

Discover the volcanic side of Hilo, Hawaiʻi with a guide to show you around on this private tour. Explore on your own terms and in your own time thanks to the flexibility of this tour that’s tailored to you and your needs. See Richardson Ocean Park, Lili'uokalani Gardens, Rainbow Falls, and more.

Explore the breathtaking landscapes of Hilo on this immersive 7 hour adventure. Journey into Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, where the mighty Kīlauea showcases lava fountains, steaming vents, and lush rainforest trails through lava tubes. Along the way, marvel at the island’s most iconic waterfalls—Rainbow Falls and Akaka Falls—and stroll the serene Liliʻuokalani Gardens. With fun stops at the Hilo Farmers Market and Big Island Candies, this tour is sure to be one of the highlights of your vacation! This small‑group experience ensures personalized attention and authentic storytelling from your friendly, fun‑loving local guides. Between natural wonders, enjoy stops at a local farmers market and a chocolate factory, where you’ll taste island flavors and meet artisans. Snacks, drinks, and all park entrance fees are included, so you can relax and fully embrace the aloha spirit.

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

Discover the wild beauty of the Big Island on an exclusive, private shore excursion from Hilo tailored completely to your group's pace. Your private adventure begins at the legendary Rainbow Falls, where an 80-foot waterfall plunges over an ancient lava cave. Wind through the lush, canopy-covered Pepeekeo Scenic Drive in your own private vehicle before exploring the world-renowned Hawai'i Tropical Botanical Garden — a 40-acre sanctuary home to over 2,000 species of rare tropical plants along scenic Onomea Bay. Enjoy the flexibility of a private itinerary as you stop in the charming plantation village of Historic Honomu Town for a leisurely stroll and local treats, then witness the breathtaking 442-foot free-fall of ʻAkaka Falls. Conclude your personalized day at Liliʻuokalani Japanese Gardens — the largest authentic Edo-style garden outside of Japan — and cross the footbridge to Coconut Island for stunning panoramic views of Hilo Bay.

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 also offer custom and private tours!

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!

The Fissure 8 Tour is an unforgettable, guided journey to the site of the 2018 Kīlauea eruption, where Fissure 8 – the most powerful fissure – forever changed the landscape of Lower Puna. 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 also offer custom and private tours!

Tour through Hilo in Comfort. Enjoy Everything Hilo Has to offer from a Black Sand Beach, Volcano, waterfall, Mauna Loa Mac Nut Factory, Local Farmers Market, and Big Island Candies. Enjoy all of these exciting attractions while riding in comfort and enjoying a huge variety of local snack and beverages. We ensure everyone is happy and enjoying the adventure. We treat each guest as Ohana(Family). If your looking to Sight See, stop at Local Businesses around town, and learn a bit of the history in Hilo this tour is for you. We welcome all ages.

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!