Top Hilo Adventure Tours

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

Make the most of your Hilo cruise day with a small group adventure to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Explore crater viewpoints, steaming vents, native rainforest, and Nāhuku Lava Tube while your guide shares the stories behind the landscape. Beyond the volcano, visit Rainbow Falls, sample island flavors at Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Visitor Center, browse Big Island Candies, stroll through Liliʻuokalani Gardens, and enjoy Richardson Ocean Park’s black sand coastline. Travel comfortably in our modern, air-conditioned Ford Transit with snacks, drinks, and all park admission fees included. Our small groups keep the day personal, with time for questions, photos, and enjoying each stop. We are fully licensed and insured, with pickup directly inside Hilo Cruise Port at Bay #5. We plan around your ship’s schedule to return you before all aboard. Stops and park features are subject to weather, closures, and ship schedules. Lava sightings are not guaranteed.

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 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.

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.

Discover the volcanic wonders of the Big Island on a 5.5 to 6-hour tour that showcases the best of Hilo. This small-group experience allows you to explore Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, walk on new lava fields, and venture through a 500-year-old lava tube. Led by certified local guides who share the island's cultural and geological stories, this tour guarantees a comfortable and flexible adventure. Ideal for cruise ship passengers, you’ll return to the Port of Hilo on time, ensuring no stress during your visit. - 6-hour guided tour of Big Island's top volcanic sites - Small group size of up to 7 guests for personalized attention - Expert local guides sharing unique cultural insights - Cruise ship friendly with guaranteed timely return to port

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!

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!!!

Waterfalls, Rainbows, Black Sand & Sea Turtles! Discover the magic of Hilo on an unforgettable island adventure! Wander through lush rainforest and towering bamboo at ʻAkaka Falls, where a spectacular 442-foot waterfall plunges into a misty gorge. Then chase the rainbow at Rainbow Falls, explore the vibrant Hilo Farmers Market, and feel the magic of Hawaii beneath your feet on a stunning black-sand beach. The adventure ends with a splash at a peaceful coastal lagoon, where you can snorkel in calm, clear waters and—if you’re lucky—meet Hawaii’s beloved green sea turtles (Honu) up close! Rainforest. Waterfalls. Local flavors. Black sands. Sea turtles. Rainbows. Come experience the sights, flavors, and aloha of Hilo—and make memories you’ll treasure forever! Highlights: Discover the Big Island's natural beauty & taste exotic tropical fruits Walk on a volcanic black sand beach & learn about its unique geology Swim &snorkel in a protected coastal lagoon with 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.

There's nowhere better to explore the fascinating world of active volcanism, than on the Big Island, but knowing what to see and where to see it can be a challenge if you go on your own. This tour takes you a village destroyed by advancing lava, black-sand beaches, and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with a guide to provide commentary.

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.

Escape group tours and experience Hawaii’s Big Island on an exclusive private tour to the island’s most beautiful spots. With your guide handling all transport and hotel pickup from select Hilo locations, you’ll explore from the summit of Kilauea (with any luck, it’ll be steaming) to the rainforests of Nahuku, from lava tubes and verdant cliffs to lava fields and more. Customizable to your group, it’s a day built around your Hawaiian desires.

Discover Hawaii's highest point as you head to the summit of Mauna Kea on this small-group tour with stargazing. Travel by road to the Onizuka Astronomy Complex, then head up to the summit of Mauna Kea in time to watch the sunset, before returning to Onizuka for a guided star-gazing experience (no telescopes provided). A jacket is included to keep you comfortable during the cooler summit conditions.

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.

The travelers will be safe on the whole tour and will be provided with bottled water. They don't need to pay any taxes or fees because everything will be paid by us. You can stop anywhere for photos and pictures of the scenic drive.

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.

Discover the stunning beauty and rich culture of East Hawaiʻi with this 7-hour ultimate PRIVATE adventure. Begin at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, where you’ll explore iconic sites like Kīlauea, Thurston Lava Tube, and steam vents. Savor local flavors during lunch in historic Hilo Town, then visit spectacular Rainbow Falls, a Black Sand beach, and a local macadamia farm. This tour provides a meaningful connection to Hawaiʻi’s natural wonders and history through local insights and personal storytelling, perfect for families and groups seeking a unique experience. Enjoy a comfortable pace and a knowledgeable guide dedicated to sharing the island's heritage. - 7-hour guided tour through East Hawaiʻi's natural and historical highlights - Visit Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Rainbow Falls, and more - Lunch in Hilo Town featuring local flavors (lunch not included) - Ideal for families, couples, and those wanting a personalized adventure

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!

Immerse yourself in Hawaii’s explosive scenery on this guided excursion. Enjoy experiences that include trekking Kilauea’s historic 2018 lava flow, marveling at the steam vents and sulfur banks of Volcano National Park and stopping by Star of the Sea Painted Church in Kalapana.

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.

Waterfalls, Rainbows, Black Sand & Sea Turtles! Discover the magic of Hilo on an unforgettable island adventure! Wander through lush rainforest and towering bamboo at ʻAkaka Falls, where a spectacular 442-foot waterfall plunges into a misty gorge. Then chase the rainbow at Rainbow Falls, explore the vibrant Hilo Farmers Market, and feel the magic of Hawaii beneath your feet on a stunning black-sand beach. The adventure ends with a splash at a peaceful coastal lagoon, where you can snorkel in calm, clear waters and—if you’re lucky—meet Hawaii’s beloved green sea turtles (Honu) up close! Rainforest. Waterfalls. Local flavors. Black sands. Sea turtles. Rainbows. Come experience the sights, flavors, and aloha of Hilo—and make memories you’ll treasure forever! Highlights: Discover the Big Island's natural beauty & taste exotic tropical fruits Walk on a volcanic black sand beach & learn about its unique geology Swim &snorkel in a protected coastal lagoon with sea turtles!

I will drive past the ice pond, and along Banyan Tree drive looking for turtles, and nene geese. Then I will show you the sign with the local fish in the area, and tell you all about them. From there we will travel over old bridges with views of surf spots, and through lush jungle to the waterfalls, base of the Volcano, and Blacksand Beachs. We will meet the locals, and learn about the culture. There will also be time for shopping, exploring a lava tube, fissure looking for colorful glass.