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Beyond Big Island of Hawaii

Private Hilo Shore Excursion to Volcano Waterfall and Black Sand

Recommended by 100% of travelers
Big Island of Hawaii, USA
  • 6 to 7 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Bottled water
    • Snacks
    • Port of Hilo/ Hotels pick up
    • Gratuities
    • Lunch
      Meal is not provided but we have snacks and drinks provided throughout the tour

    Meeting and Pickup

    You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

    Pickup point

    • Port of Hilo
      80 Kuhio St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA

    Pickup details

    Please ensure your phone is readily available with your confirmation details. This will also allow your guide to contact you and easily locate you and your group.

    or

    Meeting point

    • Port of Hilo
      80 Kuhio St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA

      Please ensure your phone is readily available with your confirmation details. This will also allow your guide to contact you and easily locate you and your group.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Start time
    .10:00 am

    Itinerary

    Banyan Drive (Pass By)

    Liliʻuokalani Gardens (Pass By)

    1

    Big Island Candies

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    2

    Punalu'u Black Sand Beach

    25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    3

    Ka'u Coffee Mill

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    4

    Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

    5

    Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Visitor Center

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    6

    Rainbow Falls

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    7

    Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    8

    Akaka Falls State Park

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Travel time is already included to the total duration set
    • What to Bring: Walking shoes, a Hat, a light sweater or a Rain Jacket just in case
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Featured review

    Ashley_D
    Adam was fantastic! We booked this excursion for our group of 12 during our recent visit to Hilo, and it ended up being the highlight of our trip. Our group had been closely watching the activity on the live cameras for a potential eruption of Mt. Kilauea, and when we saw lava flowing, we headed straight for Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Thanks to Adam’s quick planning and expert guidance, we were lucky enough to witness Mt. Kilauea fountaining in person—an absolutely breathtaking sight. His dedication to making sure we didn’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime moment was truly appreciated. Highly recommend this tour and Adam’s outstanding service!

    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 12 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Couldn't have asked for better... thank you Adam!

    Justin_C, Sep 2026
    Our tour guide Adam was excellent. He shared a lot of knowledge/history/facts along the tour, took group photos, adjusted the schedule as we wanted. Couldn't have had a better experience! That you Adam!

    Volcano & Japanese Gardens. Bayon trees planted by famous people.

    Al_M, Jun 2026
    Adam was very knowledgeable. He was flexible and made sure we saw what we wanted. If we had to turn around to see something. He was very accommodating.

    Exceptional Tour Guide

    tarainnc, May 2026
    Adam was an exceptional tour guide, incredibly knowledgeable about the island and highly attentive to everyone’s needs. We could not have asked for a better experience! Fully exceeded our expectations!!

    Unforgettable Experience in Hilo!

    Ashley_D, Dec 2025
    Adam was fantastic! We booked this excursion for our group of 12 during our recent visit to Hilo, and it ended up being the highlight of our trip. Our group had been closely watching the activity on the live cameras for a potential eruption of Mt. Kilauea, and when we saw lava flowing, we headed straight for Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Thanks to Adam’s quick planning and expert guidance, we were lucky enough to witness Mt. Kilauea fountaining in person—an absolutely breathtaking sight. His dedication to making sure we didn’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime moment was truly appreciated. Highly recommend this tour and Adam’s outstanding service!

    Great tour- highly recommended!

    Holly_M, Jun 2025
    We had an amazing time on this tour. Adam was fantastic and made the trip very enjoyable. We learned a lot about Hilo and the Island of Hawaii. The stops were well spaced out and we had a lot of time to enjoy everything. I would highly recommend this tour!

    Amazing day on the big island

    kim_z, Feb 2025
    We had a wonderful time on this tour! Some of the sights included Volcanoes National Park, Thurston Lava Tube, Black Sand Beach, Rainbow Falls, and Ka’u Coffee Mill. Adam was exceptional, so full of knowledge and stories, and went the extra mile to tailor the tour to what was of highest interest to us. We would absolutely recommend him!

    Interesting and amazing tour despite the rainy weather

    abbyangus, Oct 2024
    Despite the rainy weather, the tour was amazing. Adam was a fantastic guide and amazing helps to my elderly family members!

    Great volcano national parks trip

    Scott_H, Jul 2024
    Adam was great. High energy and really knows his history well. Great trip for our family with kids ages 10, 10 and 11. We went to see the ocean and a cool lava arch instead of the black sand beach. Rainbow falls, macadamia nut farm and farmers market to get mangosteen and white pineapple. great trip. Thanks.

    Response from Host, Jul 2024

    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you and your family enjoyed the trip and had such a great time with Adam. It's fantastic to know that the kids also had a great time exploring these unique spots. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we hope to see you and your family again for another adventure in the future. Many Mahalos again for choosing our tour!
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    $1,614.05

    per group (up to 14)
    Was $1,699.00(-5%)

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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