SHORE EXCURSIONS · USA
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The 14 most popular big island shore excursions (hilo & kona) shore excursions for cruise passengers. The trips that get you to the sights and back to the ship on time, with run times, prices and the operator behind each one.
Hilo shore excursion packs Kilauea steam vents, a lava tube walk, and black sand beach sea turtles into one efficient 6-hour day.
Most Popular“They messed up our reservation and we ended up on different vans. When I asked to get it fixed by one of the leads on-site she became rude. Wasn't happy.”
Hilo shore excursion packs Kilauea caldera, Thurston Lava Tube, lava fields, Rainbow Falls, and gardens into a small-group day with pickup.
“Husband and wife owned business. Very nice, knowledgeable tour guide. Relaxed pace activities that cover a lot. Max size of group is around 12. Ours was 8”
Hilo Volcano Safari with lava caves, black-sand beaches, and Kilauea flow history, plus port pickup and a small-group guide.
“It was a very different experience than the other travelers we went with. It was a driver in a van who did not share any information about the city its self. He was friendly but not informative. He left off a number of places we were scheduled to visit. We saw the bare bone basics…”
Kona shore excursion with Kona coffee sampling, the Painted Church, and a turtle trail at Kaloko-Honokohau. Port pickup included.
“Justin is a fabulous tour guide. His knowledge of Hilo.coupled with his outgoing personality made for a wonderful experience. You will not go wrong in booking a tour with Justin”
Small-group Hilo and Volcanoes day with a local guide, national park entry, lava tube walk, waterfalls, and tastings.
“Don was an excellent communicator from the moment I booked the tour. Our tour was amazing! Don made a point of showing us all the extras, places that weren’t on the itinerary but that we had time to see in between stops around Hilo. He knew the best places for lava flows, peacock lava, waterfalls…”
Hilo shore tour to Volcanoes National Park with lava-tube and recent eruption views, plus Rainbow Falls, gardens, black-sand sights.
“My family and I had the best time on out adventure of the volcano tour!! Our guide was pleasurable and she filled us with so much Knowledge!! We definitely will do this again! Thank you!!”
Hilo shore excursion with Rainbow Falls, Edo-style gardens, Nahuku lava tube in Volcanoes NP, black sand beach, and lunch.
“Highly recommend this tour! Anthony and Desmond are both so knowledgeable and passionate and it reflects in the tour! I enjoyed my entire day and learned a lot. Booked the tour specifically wanting to go to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park- which was amazing, but Rainbow Falls and Black Sand Beach were beautiful!”
Kona shore snorkeling in Kealakekua Bay on a small Zodiac: Captain Cook views, sea-cave stops, and dolphins or whales from onboard.
“This Kona snorkel tour was an unforgettable experience. The two crew members were professional, friendly, and made everyone feel safe and comfortable in the water. We explored beautiful reefs, visited sea caves, and were even lucky to spot whales along the way. Everything was well organized and perfectly timed for cruise passengers — highly recommend…”
Private Mercedes tour from Hilo to Hawaii Volcanoes NP, lava tube, steam vents, Rainbow Falls and Liliuokalani Gardens.
“Skylar drives, photographs, and guides all day! He makes it look easy, but it is a lot of work. After some great photos with our cruise ship and banyan trees in the background, we headed straight up to the national park. During the ride, there's an option to watch a Nova episode about a massive…”
Historic Kona shore trip with Pu'uhonua o Honaunau, St Benedict’s Painted Church, and Kona coffee tastings, small-group transport.
“The beach history was good. We could have had Kona coffee anywhere on the island. The tour should have also included Captain Cook's site, which it did not. The drive thru Kona was okay.”
6-hour Hilo shore excursion to Rainbow Falls, black sand, Japanese-style gardens, and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with late-day volcano views.
“This tour was amazing. Nate was a great guide. Very funny and knowledgeable. There was 6 of us on the tour which was nice. I would highly recommend.”
Private Hilo shore excursion blending Kīlauea volcano sights, black sand turtles, lava tube walking, waterfalls, and tasty stops with flexible timing.
“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!”
Private 5-hour Hilo tour to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Kīlauea, Chain of Craters Road, Rainbow Falls, and Big Island Candies.
“Scott was an amazing guide. We saw more overwhelming volcano sites than I could imagine, and his depth of information was very impressive. Beautiful scenery - great guide.”
Private Hilo shore excursion covering Liliʻuokalani Gardens, Rainbow Falls, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes NP, tastings in Mauna Loa, Kona treats, and Hilo market.
“Don was hilarious and very informative. He's a laid back tour guide that goes at a great pace. You gey a chance to see a lot like the Rainbow Falls, Volcano National Park, Lava Tubes, Mauna Loa, and into the town but he still gives you a chance to explore the places on your own…”
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