BIG ISLAND · COAST
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The 5 most popular black sand beaches on the Big Island. What they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Volcanoes National Park and black-sand beach shore day from Hilo with Kilauea steam, a lava tube walk, turtles, and macadamia tastings.
“I will not use them again, the let us sit and wait in the terminal building for one hour without information, before they finally came with a bus and on top they cut the trip with half and hour.”
A full-day Big Island loop with Kona coffee, black sand turtles, Volcanoes National Park, and Rainbow Falls, plus lunch and easy pickup.
“Grant was amazing!! So much fun and learned a lot!! Lot to see on the island and this a great way to get started.”
Hilo half-day Volcano Safari with lava caves, black-sand beaches, warm springs, and Kilauea flow history, with port pickup included.
“The guide was informative and knowledgeable and was accommodating to the whole group by adding extra stops that we were all interested in. Highly recommend!”
Guided snorkeling in Hilo’s sea turtle lagoon and black sand shoreline with two stops, small groups, and snacks/drinks in about 3 hours.
Small-group Big Island circle with waterfalls, Hilo, Volcanoes NP and black sand beach. Lunch, park fees, and free hotel pickup.
“Katie was our wonderful guide on this excursion and she was so knowledgeable about the Big Island of Hawaii. There were 11 adults and teens in our group and she related to all of us. I am so thankful we did this tour on our first full day of Read more”
