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Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime Volcano Adventure tour on Hawaii's "Big Island," focusing on the lush, northeastern Hilo side. Explore the dynamic landscapes of Hawaii Volcanoes …More

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Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime Volcano Adventure tour on Hawaii's "Big Island," focusing on the lush, northeastern Hilo side. Explore the dynamic landscapes of Hawaii Volcanoes...

10 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.7 (414)
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$203
Mauna Kea Arnott's Adventures

Our Mauna Kea Summit Tour is designed to showcase the beauty and wonder of one of the most impressive mountains in the world. Mauna Kea …More

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4.9 (144)

Mauna Kea Arnott's Adventures

Our Mauna Kea Summit Tour is designed to showcase the beauty and wonder of one of the most impressive mountains in the world. Mauna Kea...

7 hours • Hotel pickup offered
4.9 (144)
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$255
Hawai'i's Volcanoes National Park from Hilo Only

Get the most of your time in Hilo. Have a local driver get you to the most popular attractions on Hawai'i Island. The best scenes …More

5.0 (199)

Hawai'i's Volcanoes National Park from Hilo Only

Get the most of your time in Hilo. Have a local driver get you to the most popular attractions on Hawai'i Island. The best scenes...

4 to 5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$230
Experience Hawaii Volcano, Waterfall, Black Sand Beach & Lunch

If your time is limited and you want to see the best of the Big Island, this tour is for you! Join us to explore …More

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Experience Hawaii Volcano, Waterfall, Black Sand Beach & Lunch

If your time is limited and you want to see the best of the Big Island, this tour is for you! Join us to explore...

6 to 7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (37)
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$185
Hilo Shore Excursion: Akaka Falls, Volcano, & Black Sand Beach

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 …More

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Hilo Shore Excursion: Akaka Falls, Volcano, & Black Sand Beach

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...

7 to 8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$188
Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day Tour

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 …More

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Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day Tour

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...

6 to 7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (577)
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$187
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Hilo Highlights Small Group Tour

See two of the world’s most active volcanoes, Kilauea and Mauna Loa, on a small group tour that features the natural wonders of Hawaii Volcanoes National …More

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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Hilo Highlights Small Group Tour

See two of the world’s most active volcanoes, Kilauea and Mauna Loa, on a small group tour that features the natural wonders of Hawaii Volcanoes National...

5 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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Hilo Shore Excursion: Active Volcano, Lava Tube, Waterfall and Gardens

A day trip to Hilo is not complete without a visit to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home to one of the world's most active volcanoes. …More

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Hilo Shore Excursion: Active Volcano, Lava Tube, Waterfall and Gardens

A day trip to Hilo is not complete without a visit to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home to one of the world's most active volcanoes....

5 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$188
Hilo Shore Excursion: Visit Volcano, Waterfall, Beach with Lunch

Make the most of your shore visit with our half-day adventure tour exploring the Big Island from summit to sea. Enjoy hands-on artifacts, fresh fruit, …More

5.0 (103)

Hilo Shore Excursion: Visit Volcano, Waterfall, Beach with Lunch

Make the most of your shore visit with our half-day adventure tour exploring the Big Island from summit to sea. Enjoy hands-on artifacts, fresh fruit,...

6 to 7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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Maunakea Stellar Explorer HILO

For an out-of-this-world experience, check out Maunakea Stellar Explorer from KapohoKine Adventures. This thrilling adventure is the only Big Island star tour to feature nighttime …More

4.7 (99)

Maunakea Stellar Explorer HILO

For an out-of-this-world experience, check out Maunakea Stellar Explorer from KapohoKine Adventures. This thrilling adventure is the only Big Island star tour to feature nighttime...

7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$198
Evening Volcano Explorer from Hilo

The original volcano lovers tour. Start with a drive through quaint Hilo town where you’ll drive along the historic waterfront before heading out to the …More

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Evening Volcano Explorer from Hilo

The original volcano lovers tour. Start with a drive through quaint Hilo town where you’ll drive along the historic waterfront before heading out to the...

6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.6 (66)
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$177
Private Shore Excursion Hilo Volcanoes National Park up to 10 PPL

We are a small tour company rated #1 out of 14 outdoor activities in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park by Cool Destinations. Our vans seat up …More

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Private Shore Excursion Hilo Volcanoes National Park up to 10 PPL

We are a small tour company rated #1 out of 14 outdoor activities in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park by Cool Destinations. Our vans seat up...

6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$1,559
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Adventure

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 …More

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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Adventure

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...

4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$140
Volcanoes National Park Adventure Tour - Hilo Shore Excursion

Waterfall & Volcano Adventure Tour. This tour will take you to all the tourist attraction in or near Hilo. Let this local operator make your …More

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Volcanoes National Park Adventure Tour - Hilo Shore Excursion

Waterfall & Volcano Adventure Tour. This tour will take you to all the tourist attraction in or near Hilo. Let this local operator make your...

7 hours • Hotel pickup offered
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$196
Volcano National Park and Rainbow Fall in Hilo, Hawaii

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 …More

4.7 (82)

Volcano National Park and Rainbow Fall in Hilo, Hawaii

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...

6 to 7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.7 (82)
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$175
From Big island Hilo Private Volcanoes and Waterfalls Tour

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 …More

4.8 (19)

From Big island Hilo Private Volcanoes and Waterfalls Tour

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...

6 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (19)
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$950
Hilo Shore Excursion: Punaluu Black Sand Beach, Volcano, & Hilo

Discover one of Hawaiʻi’s most unique and visually striking natural wonders on this unforgettable visit to Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach. Stroll along the shoreline where …More

4.9 (38)

Hilo Shore Excursion: Punaluu Black Sand Beach, Volcano, & Hilo

Discover one of Hawaiʻi’s most unique and visually striking natural wonders on this unforgettable visit to Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach. Stroll along the shoreline where...

7 to 8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (38)
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$188
Majestic Waterfall Tour

Learn about the legends of the waterfall attractions and the history of the Hamakua Coastline. Enjoy the breath-taking scenes along the way. …More

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Majestic Waterfall Tour

Learn about the legends of the waterfall attractions and the history of the Hamakua Coastline. Enjoy the breath-taking scenes along the way....

3 to 4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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Private Tour: Experience Active Kilauea Volcano & Hilo Rainbow Falls

Treat yourself to an exclusive private tour of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Hilo's tropical beauty. Travel to the summit of Hawaii Island's youngest and …More

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Private Tour: Experience Active Kilauea Volcano & Hilo Rainbow Falls

Treat yourself to an exclusive private tour of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Hilo's tropical beauty. Travel to the summit of Hawaii Island's youngest and...

5 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$2,255
Volcanoes Adventure Tour from Hilo

Volcanoes Adventure Tour From Hilo. Takes you on an adventure to the 2016 lava flow which is one of the most recent lava activity. you will adventure …More

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4.3 (25)

Volcanoes Adventure Tour from Hilo

Volcanoes Adventure Tour From Hilo. Takes you on an adventure to the 2016 lava flow which is one of the most recent lava activity. you will adventure...

6 hours • Hotel pickup offered
4.3 (25)
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$190

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Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day Tour
Anonymous, Sep 2026
The tour was a wonderful...
The tour was a wonderful introduction to Oahu. Our guide made the day enjoyable with his humour, music and information. He was very friendly and welcoming. The tour was well organised and engaging. All the stops were interesting. Lunch was wonderful.
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Best half day volcano tour
New York City
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Adventure
Mike_B, Sep 2026
Best half day volcano tour
Aaron was a fantastic guide full of information and got us to all the places we wanted to see.I would do this again.
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Great Experience
New York City
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Adventure
Donna_P, Sep 2026
Great Experience
Aaron is a wonderful guide. He is very knowledgeable. He made sure we had a great experience. Highly recommend!!
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Awesome Tour, and Jill is a Great Tour Guide
New York City
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Hilo Highlights Small Group Tour
mikebW8983CA, Sep 2026
Awesome Tour, and Jill is a Great Tour Guide
During our Big Island vacation, we intentionally stayed on the Hilo side for a few days, to make sure we did a tour of the Volcano National Park. Our travel agent recommended using Cool Destinations, so that's where we started. We like the idea of a smaller group, so that's the one we chose. Turned out that Mauka Makai Adventures was our tour provider, and Jill was our tour guide. We couldn't have been luckier. Their van is newer, and very comfortable. And I can't imagine anyone any more knowledgeable than Jill. She literally grew up on the side of the volcano (in the little village of Volcano), and she knew everything about the volcano and it's history. She was constantly telling us stories about the area, which was awesome. She also knew the answer to every question anyone in the group asked. I can't say enough positive things about Jill, and strongly recommend anyone considering a volcano national park tour, to specifically request Mauka Makai. We didn't meet Jill's husband Josh, but I did speak to him twice. I'll be he's as good as Jill. And this is the only tour they do now, so they are really focused on doing the volcano tour right. Great experience.
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Mauka Makai is Great, Especially Jill As Tour Guide
New York City
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Hilo Highlights Small Group Tour
Mike_B, Sep 2026
Mauka Makai is Great, Especially Jill As Tour Guide
During our Big Island vacation, we intentionally stayed on the Hilo side for a few days, to make sure we did a tour of the Volcano National Park. Our travel agent recommended using Cool Destinations, so that's where we started. We like the idea of a smaller group, so that's the one we chose. Turned out that Mauka Makai Adventures was our tour provider, and Jill was our tour guide. We couldn't have been luckier. Their van is newer, and very comfortable. And I can't imagine anyone any more knowledgeable than Jill. She literally grew up on the side of the volcano (in the little village of Volcano), and she knew everything about the volcano and it's history. She was constantly telling us stories about the area, which was awesome. She also knew the answer to every question anyone in the group asked. I can't say enough positive things about Jill, and strongly recommend anyone considering a volcano national park tour, to specifically request Mauka Makai. We didn't meet Jill's husband Josh, but I did speak to him twice. I'll be he's as good as Jill. And this is the only tour they do now, so they are really focused on doing the volcano tour right. Great experience.
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The experience was way...
New York City
Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day Tour
Deborah_C, Sep 2026
The experience was way...
The experience was way more than I expected from beginning to end. The day was both adventurous and relaxing at the same time. Justin was without a doubt patient and informative. The bus was extremely clean and comfortable. I completely recommend this tour 100%
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Awesome tour
New York City
Hilo Shore Excursion: Active Volcano, Lava Tube, Waterfall and Gardens
N6919TNandye, Sep 2026
Awesome tour
Our tour guide was Jill, and she was phenomenal. Very knowledgeable about the area (has lived on the island her entire life) and could answer any question we had. Each stop was well worth it. Jill even gave us suggestions on what to do the next day.
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Excellent
New York City
Hilo Shore Excursion: Akaka Falls, Volcano, & Black Sand Beach
Draco2015, Sep 2026
Excellent
Excellent tour, our guide Amanda was terrific. Could not fault entire tour from meeting at port to return to ship, would recommend this tour to every one visiting Hilo.
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Perfect :)
New York City
Maunakea Stellar Explorer HILO
Paige_A, Sep 2026
Perfect :)
The most knowledgeable tour guide ever! We've done lots of tours but Sam is by far the most knowledgeable guide we've ever experienced. He gave us so much interesting information on geology, astronomy and even physics. The Hawaiian Tourist Board should employ him in a very high managerial position! Thank you very much Sam.
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Excellent!
New York City
Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour
Connie_P, Sep 2026
Excellent!
Awesome! Saw multiple waterfalls and the volcano! Stopped at a few shops and had a nice lunch! Dexter was super knowledgeable!!
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Beautiful night sky
New York City
Maunakea Stellar Explorer HILO
Shelina_H, Sep 2026
Beautiful night sky
This was a really special excursion. Stunning views of the stars and the warm hot cocoa helped with the cold weather. They provided jackets which was extremely helpful! The cave was really cool too.
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Great local guide
New York City
Hilo Shore Excursion: Active Volcano, Lava Tube, Waterfall and Gardens
cornellc295, Sep 2026
Great local guide
Jill, our guide, was amazing! She is a native to Hilo and had great stories that made the tour come alive! Her knowledge of the history of the area made the tour personal, educational, and culturally relevant. I cannot express what a wonderful experience this was.
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Excellent tour with Aloha Aina Tours
New York City
Hilo Shore Excursion: Punaluu Black Sand Beach, Volcano, & Hilo
jennifermQ1894YE, Sep 2026
Excellent tour with Aloha Aina Tours
This tour was excellent! Holley was our guide. She was VERY knowledgeable and have a lot of information. She was very accommodating to the group and flexible with time and stops. I highly recommend this tour.
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Great tour
New York City
Volcano National Park and Rainbow Fall in Hilo, Hawaii
philip_l, Sep 2026
Great tour
It’s hard to describe how good of a guide “auntie Karen” is. She is knowledgeable, passionate about Hilo a great story teller. I can’t recommend this tour enough.
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Excellent one day tour
New York City
Hilo Shore Excursion: Akaka Falls, Volcano, & Black Sand Beach
Laura_M, Sep 2026
Excellent one day tour
Great way to see A LOT in one day .. all the main highlights of Hilo. Our tour operator was born & raised there so it was great to have that much knowledge leading us.
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park & Hilo Tour
New York City
Experience Hawaii Volcano, Waterfall, Black Sand Beach & Lunch
lorrainebW567GZ, Sep 2026
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park & Hilo Tour
Our tour was provided by Shaka Braddah tours and Desmond and team was fantastic.  They were both so knowledgeable and funny – we felt like friends by the end of our tour. They also provided snacks and local delicacies throughout the day. We started the day with a slow drive pass Lili’uokalani Park and Gardens, before stopping at Rainbow Falls which were beautiful. We then proceeded to a black sand beach (we were due to visit Punalu’u Black Stand Beach, but that was inaccessible due to Hurricane Lala which had hit the island 2 weeks previously). However, this beach we went to did not disappoint and we saw a couple of green turtles chilling on the rocks! After a lovely lunch at a local restaurant, we then went to the Volcanoes National Park which was spectacular. Even though we did not see an eruption (it had erupted the week prior), it was certainly smoking a LOT and the views were fantastic. This was followed by a walk through Thurston Lava Tube which was completely different to anything we had experienced before. All in all a fantastic trip and would highly recommend it – FIVE STARS!
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