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Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcano Safari Lava Caves & Black Sand

Approx 6 hr long. Explore the places less traveled among Hawaii's back roads of Kilauea volcano. Explore exciting Lava Caves and Lava trees in a …More

4.8 (426)

Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcano Safari Lava Caves & Black Sand

Approx 6 hr long. Explore the places less traveled among Hawaii's back roads of Kilauea volcano. Explore exciting Lava Caves and Lava trees in a...

6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (426)
from
$160
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 (201)

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
5.0 (201)
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$230
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 …More

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5.0 (282)

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...

5 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (282)
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$188
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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4.9 (447)

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
4.9 (447)
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$188
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

4.6 (66)

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
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

5.0 (36)

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
5.0 (36)
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$140
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

5.0 (38)

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
5.0 (38)
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$1,559
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
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

4.8 (31)

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
4.8 (31)
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$230
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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5.0 (12)

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
5.0 (12)
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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

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
The Pele Express SMALL GROUP Tour

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 …More

5.0 (5)

The Pele Express SMALL GROUP Tour

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...

5 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (5)
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$181
Hilo highlights & Akaka falls costume private Tour

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 …More

5.0 (4)

Hilo highlights & Akaka falls costume private Tour

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...

4 to 5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
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$800
Private Shore Excursion Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Discover Volcanoes National Park on this private and personal tour. Allowing you to see what you want and do what fits your interests, this tour …More

5.0 (6)

Private Shore Excursion Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Discover Volcanoes National Park on this private and personal tour. Allowing you to see what you want and do what fits your interests, this tour...

5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (6)
from
$1,995
Private Volcano Tour

Hawaii's most sought after views. Cultural differences and history. Past and present knowledge of the "Big Island". …More

5.0 (7)

Private Volcano Tour

Hawaii's most sought after views. Cultural differences and history. Past and present knowledge of the "Big Island"....

4 to 5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (7)
from
$2,000
From Big island Hilo Volcanoes and Waterfalls Shared 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

4.7 (3)

From Big island Hilo Volcanoes and Waterfalls Shared 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
4.7 (3)
from
$295
Hilo Finest Waterfalls and Town Tour

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 …More

5.0 (3)

Hilo Finest Waterfalls and Town Tour

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...

6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
from
$200
From Big island Hilo Shared Shore Excursion and Waterfalls Tour

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 …More

5.0 (1)

From Big island Hilo Shared Shore Excursion and Waterfalls Tour

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...

6 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
from
$285
Hilo Tour Volcano Waterfall Beach and More

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 …More

5.0 (1)

Hilo Tour Volcano Waterfall Beach and More

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...

5 hours 45 minutes • Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (1)
from
$329
From Big Island Hilo - Enchanting Mauna Kea & Waterfalls Tour

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 …More

3.7 (6)

From Big Island Hilo - Enchanting Mauna Kea & Waterfalls Tour

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...

6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
3.7 (6)
from
$400

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Jill our tour guide did...
New York City
Private Tour: Experience Active Kilauea Volcano & Hilo Rainbow Falls
Laurie_S, Sep 2026
Jill our tour guide did...
Jill our tour guide did an amazing job. Very knowledgeable and personable. Would definitely recommend this tour.
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Had to Pivot!
New York City
Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcano Safari Lava Caves & Black Sand
Deanna_C, Sep 2026
Had to Pivot!
With a tropical storm, predicted to turn in to a hurricane headed to the big island, our tour guide had to pivot. Ellen provided an informative and fun tour making sure we went away with good memories and lots of information.
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Hilo excursion
New York City
Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcano Safari Lava Caves & Black Sand
tscottcfa, Sep 2026
Hilo excursion
Troy was awesome. So much fun even with the hurricane approaching. So accommodating and flexible. Learned a lot about the big island.
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Volcanoes and more
New York City
Hawai’i’s Volcanoes National Park from Hilo Only
Stay187177, Sep 2026
Volcanoes and more
Seeing the volcano was the main event, but the Queen Liluokalani Gardens were beautiful. The Rainbow Waterfall was one of the more memorable falls on my trip. I learned a lot about volcanoes from Kemo. He was the best!
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Best of Hilo/Best tour guide Kimo!
New York City
Hawai’i’s Volcanoes National Park from Hilo Only
FarAway258647, Sep 2026
Best of Hilo/Best tour guide Kimo!
We travel quite a bit, and this was one of the very best tours we have been on. We went not only to volcanoes national Park, but to the waterfall tour and historic downtown Hilo but what made the trip the most enjoyable was our tour guide Kimo. He was extremely knowledgeable and very, very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend him for any tour.
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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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Awesome Tour!
New York City
Hilo highlights & Akaka falls costume private Tour
Paige_H, Sep 2026
Awesome Tour!
C Hawaii Tours was excellent! Agnes was very informative and made you feel like you were part of her family.We really saw many beautiful waterfalls and the black sand beach. Also, we saw other sites in Hilo as well. Our group really enjoyed our day off the cruise ship.
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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.
Read more
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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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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Hilo volcano
New York City
From Big island Hilo Private Volcanoes and Waterfalls Tour
Kathleen_H, Aug 2026
Hilo volcano
Our guide Michael was very informative. Enjoy every minute of our tour. He took great care to be sure we had a good time
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Excellent especially with driver/tour guide/Kumo. He is friendly, knowledgeable and professional. We really enjoy!!
New York City
Majestic Waterfall Tour
Peter C, Aug 2026
Excellent especially with driver/tour guide/Kumo. He is friendly, knowledgeable and professional. We really enjoy!!
Excellent especially the driver, Kumo! Very friendly, safe driving, knowledgeable and professional. Thank you! Refill recommended anyone to join this tour.
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Absolutely amazing
New York City
Hilo Finest Waterfalls and Town Tour
W5165FApeterk, Jul 2026
Absolutely amazing
Took the waterfalls and volcano tour. Absolutely wonderful. A small family owned and operated business, with tons of local knowledge and advice on things to do. After a day with them I didn't feel like a customer, I felt like family. Highly recommend for anybody wanting to see the beauty of Hawaii and learn cool history.
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The Pele Express was amazing!
New York City
The Pele Express SMALL GROUP Tour
mast_g, Jul 2026
The Pele Express was amazing!
Daniel was a great guide, he has great knowledge of the island and has an upbeat personality. The tour was for small group which made the experience intimate. He met us on time and showed us some fun and beautiful places. We highly recommend the Pele express.
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