Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
Cruise Ship Guests: We have special permits to pick up directly from Hilo port of call. Departure times may be adjusted to fit your ships arrival & departure.
Hilo Hotel Guests: Meeting location is Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
Tour grade: Easy
Highlights of this tour include Black Sand Beach, Rainbow Falls, Liliuokalani Japanese Garden, Drive through Down Town Hilo, Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Farm
Volcanoes National Park - Steam Vents, Sulfur Banks Thurston Lava Tube, Kilauea Visitor Center & Exhibits Kilauea Crater lookout.
The visitor center in National Park is currently closed for renovation and all gifts and exibits have been moved to KMC
Lunch: Stop will be made by a local vendor
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Vehicle: 12-14 passenger van or mini bus max 25,29 pass mini bus
HOTEL : You can meet us at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel to join this tour.
CRUISE PASSENGERS : We have special permits to pick up directly from Hilo port
We will ensure your timely return back to the ship in Hilo Pier for this activity. If your ship does not come into port , your money will be refunded. If is delayed we will adjust our departure time to the ships itinerary. See our terms and conditions for full details
DEPARTURE TIMES: Because we are a shore excursion company we schedule our departure times around a ships arrival and departure.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Easy tour - Involves walking over relatively level terrain, possible gravel or uneven ground in some areas. Lava tube is .4 of mile long with descending and ascending steps. Comfortable walking shoes & light jacket recommended
WHEELCHAIR / WALKER or SCOOTER ? We must know prior to the tour date if you are bringing a mobility device in order to accommodate. (Please add note to comments box) The mobility unit must not exceed 45 lbs. For various reasons our guides cannot assist with mobility units. Guests must have someone with them to move the mobility device in and out of the vehicle. Our vehicles do not have a lift, so any mobility device must be collapsible to fit through the mini bus doors which is 32” wide.
Mobility Restrictions: Mobility devices cannot go into the lava tube, a trail to the crater is dirt path. Trail to black sand beach in ok but the beach is sand. Customers can stay in the vehicle at any time if they wish. Call us if you have further questions.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Richardson Ocean Park
This Black Sand Beach is a local favorite, and is a great way to see how the ocean and volcanoes make fine black sand.
Lili'uokalani Gardens
JUNE 1st 2026, this drive by area will be removed and replaced with an extra time and stop inside the Volcanoes National Park. This is the largest Japanese garden outside of Japan donated by Queen Liliʻuokalani in 1917. Throughout the gardens are stone lanterns, gazebos, and torii gates, recalling the Japanese immigrants who came to Hawaii.
Professional guide
National Park fees
Port / Hilo Hotel pickup and drop-off
What to bring/wear: Walking shoes. Light sweater due to cooler climate at Volcano Park
Souvenirs
Gratuities
Stop is made to purchase food
Special Time : This will be a special departure time for this ship's arrival time
Starting point:
Port of Hilo, 80 Kuhio St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
Duration: 5 hours: Due to ship arrival and departure time this tour will be approx 5-5.5 hr
11:30 am: We are aware your ship doors will open at 11:00 am, and we would like to depart at 11:30 am
Starting point:
Port of Hilo, 80 Kuhio St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
We are a SHORE EXCURSION company. We have permits to pick you up directly from the Hilo port.
Accessibility : If you have a walker or wheelchair you need to contact us before your arrival in order to accommodate you
Hilo Hawaiian Hotel: Meeting location lobby of Hilo Hawaiian Hotel 71 Banyan Dr. Hilo, HI 96720
Starting point:
Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, a Trademark Collection by Wyndham, 71 Banyan Dr, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
Holland America - Koningsdam: Special departure time for this ship 10:30 am
Starting point:
Port of Hilo, 80 Kuhio St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
2,524 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
mom2elinben,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Evelyn was a wonderful guide as we saw all the sights. She knew so much about the island. It was a beautiful day and truly a memorable experience!





michaelmZ5399CI,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Donna was fantastic tour guide

Thomas W,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
Jessica was great! Her love for the city, island and state was apparent. Her educational approach was also greatly appreciated. Amazing tour, hitting the high points of Hilo in a digestible package. Honestly couldn’t ask for more.
Todd H,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Donna was great. She gave outstanding commentary and we never felt rushed. Typically I do ship sponsored excursions but with their retuned to ship on time or refund your money if the ship can’t dock was a winner for me. Plus we got to see more than the NCL excursion and for less money.






Kristi B,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
BJ was a great tour guide! He was very imformative and knowledgeable about Hilo. He stopped at everything that was mentioned prebooking and was efficient with time at the locations to make sure we had time to see everything.10/10 would recommend this tour and tour guide.
danielrV9020VV,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Had a amazing experience, Donna was a great tour guided
455sharid,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Robert did an excellent job! We can’t say enough about how his knowledge and stories brought so much more enjoyment to the tour! Highly recommend! Joe and Shari

W4822YOjeremye,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Our guide Robert was excellent. Super informative, friendly, and interactive. Very approachable. All the stops were worth the time. - Jeremy
lorryp551,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Robert was extremely knowledgeable of the island as well as the volcanos. Went through the lava tubes and learned a lot. Jim and Lorry



Jan L,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Robert was very knowledgeable about island history, the language, plants & stars
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