15 Best Hilo Shore Excursions

“Robert’s fascinating and energetic narration was terrific! He also shepherded us, took our group photos for us, and shared lots of interesting local tidbits of info. We could not have done this on our own. HIGHLY recommend Robert! His wife Jessica is also a tour…”

“very attentive to the entire group, lots of information during the drive to the volcano. several vantage points to view the crater and steam vents.”

“I was initially disappointed that this tour didn't include Volcano National Park, but Ellen quickly put my disappointment at ease. She showed us more than what was on the itinerary to get a real sense of the pyroclastic flows that are off the beaten path.…”

“The tour pick up from the cruise ship was easy. Our guide, Rusty, was knowledgeable and took good care of us. The tour delivered everything it promised. All of the stops were good, and the highlight of our tour was getting to see the sea…”

“This activity was amazing, educational and insightful!”

“Guide was entertaining. Enjoyed seeing rainbow falls. Being in a volcano was a unique experience. Would be nice if there was more time for those that wanted to do one of the short hikes to be able to do so.”

“The 2 snorkeling spots were very good. Guide was very knowledgeable of wildlife and underwater features. With us being the only 2 felt like a private tour. Well worth the time for the Hilo side of the island.”

“Amazing! Our guides Desmond and Antony were informative, funny and caring. We had lunch, snacks, water and fruit all included in the price. They took us to some amazing cool places too!”

“This is not my first rodeo I've been on many tours. I highly recommend this tour he is informative and goes out of his way to serve all those on his tour.”

“Amazing bucket list experience!! Worth every penny! Very knowledgeable pilot Chuey, we went up the day before with Dale and had to cut it short.”

“Everything about this tour was done in a professional manner---communications, tour bus, picnic meal selections, parkas, telescope equipment. But the experience was made even better by Nate, the tour guide. He is so knowledgeable about the Hawaiian culture and history and the sites we visited.…”

“Katie was an excellent guide. She was friendly and super informative. The tour consisted of many different stops and all were breathtaking. Seeing the history of Kona, Hilo, etc was an experience we will never forget. Thank you for the memories! Well worth it…did everything…”

“This was a full day of fun and education. Anthony and Desmond were so easy going with pace and teaching of Hawaiian history and culture. I was a little guarded because I was on my own, but they put everyone at ease with their friendly…”

“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…”

“A great experience of snorkeling, whale and dolphin watching. Great job of showing us more than just going to a snorkeling site and taking us back. Excellent explanations of what we were seeing and the significance of lava tubes and caves in Hawaiian culture and…”