BIG ISLAND · COAST
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The 9 most popular hilo on the Big Island. What they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Watch Mauna Kea’s summit sunset, learn black hole history, then see Jupiter and the Milky Way through a telescope with warm gear.
“It was ammmazing! My ultimate dream and it really became true. Our guides Tei and Zack were so great! They told so many nice stories on the way and up there. I cried my way back home since it was so cool :) thank you so much! - Marika”
Big Island day trip with lava tube and volcano craters, Waipio Valley, Akaka and Rainbow Falls, black-sand turtles, and Kona coffee.
A full-day Big Island tour from Hilo to Kilauea, the Thurston Lava Tube, and top waterfalls, with optional helicopter views.
“While we had a very wet day…But Dexter shared a lot of information about the Island and made the trip enjoyable!”
Hilo shore excursion to Kilauea, Thurston Lava Tube, and Chain of Craters Road with pickup, snacks, and park admission included.
“Very scenic, rainy but delightful thanks to the trip person who commandeered the van and provided wonderful perspective historically and locally.”
Small-group Hilo tour to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with Kilauea caldera, Nahuku lava tube, Rainbow Falls, and sweet Big Island stops.
“Our guide Jill made this tour perfect with a combination of great stories and historical knowledge, not to mention a little chocolate.”
1-hour helicopter flight from Hilo over Kilauea caldera, Pu‘u‘ō‘ō cone, Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa, and waterfalls when weather permits.
“I had the best spot in the helicopter and felt safe all the time. What a wonderful time. Thanks again Drew and the whole crew.”
Small-group Hilo tour to Volcanoes National Park with Rainbow Falls, Thurston Lava Tube, Halema’uma’u views, and a sweet candy stop.
“Excellent day! Very interesting and informative. Dan was an outstanding tour guide. Answered our question succinctly. Would definitely recommend to anyone.”
7-hour Big Island tour from Hilo: Kilauea caldera views, Nahuku lava tube walk, black sand turtles, lunch, Rainbow Falls.
A small-group Hilo shore excursion that pairs Rainbow Falls, gardens, and black sand with Volcanoes National Park and a lava tube walk.
“Perfect tour, Sean is an amazing guide! We had an extremely relaxed day, Sean was able to answer all of our questions and know so much history, flowers and trees and volcano facts. He was so very cheerful and laughing, such a great guy. He made sure my 84 years old Mom was cared for…”
