15 Best Big Island Hiking Tours

“This hike was an absolute thrill! Scaling rugged volcanic flows, circling the rims of massive craters and trekking through lush native forests, felt like stepping into another world. The guides were phenomenal—super knowledgeable and incredibly passionate. Their storytelling brought everything to life, from the fascinating…”

“Jennifer is very knowledgeable about the volcano and its history. It was a great hike!”

“Our guide, Jennifer, was fantastic! She was very personable, knowledgeable, and considerate of all the people on the tour (she even baked cookies for us to snack on!). The best part of the tour was walking across the caldera and recognizing the magnitude of what…”

“Very interesting because it introduces you to the local culture to see the volcano in a different way, with the relationship with the ancestors and respect for nature.Auto-translated”

“Christian is wonderfully knowledgeable and warm. My elderly dad and I had an amazing time with him on our walk to the a lookout point, where we learned about the history and nature of the area. He seamlessly weaves together scenery and history, and storytelling,…”

“First time, excellent for beginners! Just pay attn to the requirements and wear good hiking apparel. Tour guides are excellent in treating us with educational stories of the area and care!”

“Yvonne lives and breathes the park and it's contents -- especially volcanology -- told through stories, experiences, & answering literally any question we had. Be prepared for an amazing hike!”

“This is a FULL day with lots of hiking...we logged over 20K steps and nearly 6 miles. This experience was amazing, culminating with a spectacular night view over the edge of the erupting Kilauea volcano. Wear hiking / walking shoes and bring layers of clothing...the…”

“Yvonne was a fantastic tour guide! She was so knowledgeable and explained everything we saw along our hike. Definitely recommend!!”

“The volcano tour was awesome and the tour guide Ray was just brilliant. His explanations and his dynamic were great, he had a wonderful sense of humour and he perfectly interacted with the group. We liked this tour a lot - because of the volcano…”

“It was a great day with Christian. Very knowledgeable and fun day.”

“This tour was so amazing and informative. Stacey was such a great guide. Would highly recommend it to everyone.”

“I researched guided tours for birding. This one is amazing! Our tour guide, Garry, was so knowledgeable! We not only saw many birds (12 lifers for me) but learned about the history of the island of Hawaii and the ongoing conservation efforts being carried out.…”

“Abby was an exceptional guide. Very knowledgeable about the indigenous plant life and history of the island. The waterfalls are breathtaking love the whole experience.”

“Not 5 stars cos unfortunately the fissure 8 was unavailable due to roads being blocked by construction. However we received a partial refund and we visited a beautiful waterfall instead. The tour guide -Steve was wonderful. Very interesting with local insight .”