SHORE EXCURSIONS · USA
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The 10 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“The trip was informative , check in seemed a bit unorganized. Jess was a great tour guide and knew the area well.”
Hilo shore excursion packs Kilauea caldera, Thurston Lava Tube, lava fields, Rainbow Falls, and gardens into a small-group day with pickup.
“Our guide Jill was excellent and that makes a huge difference to a tour experience. She was so knowledgeable and a genuinely kind and friendly person. Unfortunately we didn’t see any lava but walking through the lava tube was amazing , as was seeing the Banyan trees. So much relevant information provided in an interesting…”
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.
“Our tour guide, Kelvin, was very knowledgeable and spent time not just on the bus guiding us, but at the sites as well. He led us through Greenwell for the Kona coffee tour, explaining the growing and processing of the coffee cherry, pointing out other plants on the farm, and even let us try fresh…”
Small-group Hilo and Volcanoes day with a local guide, national park entry, lava tube walk, waterfalls, and tastings.
“What a fabulous tour - Don shared so much information and unique places we wouldn't of seen. He truly loves what he does! The Volcano National Park itself was remarkable and we saw everything we wanted to see with this tour! We would definitely book with Don again!”
Hilo shore tour to Volcanoes National Park with lava-tube and recent eruption views, plus Rainbow Falls, gardens, black-sand sights.
“When the trip was finally over! It seems the driver was intent on stopping at stores/shops/food locations where he knew the owners and they wanted to sell us something.”
Hilo shore excursion with Rainbow Falls, Edo-style gardens, Nahuku lava tube in Volcanoes NP, black sand beach, and lunch.
“Amazing tour with the best of Hilo. A gorgeous waterfall to start, volcano, great lunch at a local spot and finally the black sand beach with Turtles. We were so well taken care of by our tour guide and driver. I highly recommend this tour. They were very thoughtful and knowledgable.”
Kona shore snorkeling in Kealakekua Bay on a small Zodiac: Captain Cook views, sea-cave stops, and dolphins or whales from onboard.
“The best ocean swimming I have ever done. Diego and Scott were patient and personable. Captain Trevor stopped more than once to point out dolphins and even a pelagic manta Ray!!”
Private Mercedes tour from Hilo to Hawaii Volcanoes NP, lava tube, steam vents, Rainbow Falls and Liliuokalani Gardens.
“Ron was a great guide! Very knowledgeable and personable. The vehicle was top notch and saw all the highlights including an eruption. Highly recommend the services of Big Island VIP!”
Historic Kona shore trip with Pu'uhonua o Honaunau, St Benedict’s Painted Church, and Kona coffee tastings, small-group transport.
“The guide spoke in a monotone the entire time....could hardly understand what he was saying. Just sort of dropped off at spots and figure it out on your own. You need to add the amount of time just riding in the bus to get to one place to the other.”
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