Big Island of Hawaii
The cruise-day circuits from Hilo’s pier: the volcano, Rainbow Falls and lava caves, timed against the ship’s whistle. Guaranteed-return policies are standard; read them anyway.
Discover Hawaii’s volcanic wonders and waterfalls on this 6-hour shore excursion exploring Volcanoes National Park, Rainbow Falls, black sand beaches, and more.
Most Popular“We had a great time with our tour guide Jess. She was great and we learned a lot. The history of the volcanos was so interesting a the walk through the lava tube was excellent.”
Discover Hawaii’s volcanic landscapes, waterfalls, beaches, and local culture on this full-day guided tour of the Big Island’s top highlights with a native Hawaiian guide.
“Justin is such a personable and cultivated guide. His Makaio Tours of Hilo takes you to the must sees and it’s just overall a fun day with him and your group. Learned more about the Big Island and had a lot of wholesome moments on…”
Experience Hawaii’s volcanoes, waterfalls, and black sand beaches on this 6-hour guided tour from Hilo, exploring lava caves, hot pools, and lush waterfalls.
“Our guide was excellent. Her name was Ellen S. I would highly recommend her as a tour guide. She knew the history of the volcanos and took us to the best places to see the lava. I would recommend this tour.”
Discover Kona’s natural beauty, history, and culture with this 5-hour tour featuring sea turtles, coffee, beaches, and archaeological sites on Hawaii’s Big Island.
“Jessica was our driver and tour guide. She met us holding a sign just as we got off the tender at the harbor. During the excursion, she did an outstanding job pointing out places of interest and providing information about them. The transport van was…”
Experience breathtaking views of Hawaii's volcanoes on a 1-hour helicopter tour from Hilo. See Kilauea, Mauna Loa, waterfalls, and more with expert guides.
“Totally amazing! The weather was perfect and the sights were undescribable! Wonderful experience!”
Explore Hawaii's Big Island with this 4.5-hour Hilo shore excursion to Rainbow Falls and Volcanoes National Park, guided by knowledgeable locals.
“Our guide, Grover was exceptionally knowledgeable about the volcanoes. We had a enough time to explore many of the sites. Totally enjoyed the experience. AWESOME!!”
Experience Hawaii’s marine wonders with a guided snorkel tour in Hilo, including turtle encounters, coral reefs, and small groups for an authentic adventure.
“Increíble! So good I made a movie about it. https://youtu.be/Mpbdfv8UUi4?si=lEq8jFNGtVjvBzbD”
Discover Hawaii's Big Island on a 7-hour guided tour visiting Volcanoes National Park, Kilauea, lava tubes, black sand beaches, and waterfalls.
“Our guides Desmond and Anthony were outstanding! Both so very knowledgeable and made us all feel like family! Great places to stop that other tours don’t go and even brought us treats. Lava Rocks for lunch was a great choice. The cheese cake is absolutely…”
Explore Hawaii's Big Island with a full-day tour visiting waterfalls, volcanoes, lava fields, and local spots, guided by an experienced and friendly guide.
“Excellent service by driver. He took us to all the best areas to see everything. The volcano was amazing. Waterfalls stunning, Lava tube interesting Shopping at candy farm good. Thoroughly enjoyed this trip”
Experience Hawaii’s volcanoes and waterfalls from the air with this 50-minute helicopter tour, featuring expert guides, stunning views, and small-group intimacy.
“We had a great flight. Our pilot (Ryan) was a veteran with many years of helicopter experience, we felt very safe with him at the controls. We were lucky to have good weather all day, bad weather could've limited our flight area, or even gotten…”
Experience Hawaii’s cosmic wonders on this 7-hour Maunakea tour, with solar viewing, stargazing, and natural beauty, guided by expert storytellers.
“ERIC IS AMAZING. STELLAR (pun intended) he was soooooo knowledgeable and was extremely patient. We had the most wonderful clear night (not in his control but a bonus!). We really enjoyed conversing with him around astronomy and Hawaiian culture. I would 1000% recommend a tour…”
Discover Hawaii's Big Island with this small-group tour, exploring waterfalls, volcanoes, black sand beaches, and charming towns—all with expert guides and included meals.
“Bryce our guide was very helpful, accommodating, knowledgeable and professional. The tour covered the key highlights and the views were stunning.”
Discover Hawaii’s highlights on this full-day Hilo shore excursion, visiting volcanoes, waterfalls, beaches, with expert guides and local lunch included.
“Having had a disappointing experience on Oahu, I was a bit hesitant at first, but this Big Island tour turned out to be one of the most beautiful days of my life. As a solo traveler and non-native English speaker, I immediately felt at ease…”
Experience a thrilling 120-foot waterfall rappel near Hilo, guided by friendly experts. Perfect for adventure lovers seeking a unique, memorable activity on Big Island.
“This was the highlight of our island trip this year. Definitely the most challenging of Big Island activities we’ve done. Two teenage daughters and husband repelled down with no problem but sadly I had trouble getting down. Thanks to Eric I was able to get…”
Experience the Big Island’s marine wonders with this 3-hour snorkeling tour visiting Kealakekua Bay, Captain Cook Monument, and sea caves, with dolphins and turtles.
“We couldn’t have had a better day. Our hosts were both personable, cordial, informative & very knowledgeable about the area. We were able to see whales breaching, the monument to Capt Cook and a Lava formation known as the Goddess Pele the Goddess of Fire.…”
Mantas after dark, volcanoes after lunch and stars from nearly fourteen thousand feet.