Punalu’u Black Sand Beach Tour - Volcanoes National Park & Hilo
Overview
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Discover one of Hawaiʻi’s most unique and visually striking natural wonders on this unforgettable visit to Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach. Stroll along the shoreline where endangered Hawaiian green sea turtles (honu) often bask in the sun. Dip your toes in the cool waters, explore tide pools teeming with marine life. Your all inclusive tour includes the Hilo Discovery and Volcanoes National Park Explorer packages.
As a locally owned and operated tour company based on Hawaiʻi Island, we offer immersive, guided experiences while sharing not just the breathtaking beauty of volcanoes, waterfalls, and valleys – but the stories, language, and spirit that make these places sacred. Our expertly guided tours highlight the island’s natural beauty, rich history, and volcanic landscapes. We offer various languages including Taiwanese, Mandarin and Japanese. We also offer custom and private tours!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Punalu'u Black Sand Beach
Discover one of Hawaiʻi’s most unique and visually striking natural wonders on this unforgettable visit to Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach on this all-inclusive tour. Located on the Big Island’s southeastern coast, and known for its jet-black shoreline formed by cooled lava fragments, Punaluʻu offers a rare and captivating sight that perfectly blends natural beauty with cultural significance. Also included in the excursion is the Volcano Explorer which is a drive through Chain of Craters Road and Crater Rim Drive, scenic stops, as well as a self guided visit to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Also included in the excursion is the Volcano Explorer which is a drive through Chain of Craters Road and Crater Rim Drive, scenic stops, as well as a self guided visit to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: - Kīlauea Visitor Center - Volcano House - Halemaʻumaʻu Crater (Uekahuna Look Out) - Steamy Haʻakulamanu (Sulphur Banks) - Kīlauea Iki Overlook - Thurston Lava Tube
What‘s Included
Any admission, entrance, parking fees are already included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Meals
No Alcohol
Pickup points
Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel
175 Banyan Dr Hilo United States
Hilo Intl Airport
2450 Kekuanaoa St Hilo United States
SCP Hilo Hotel
126 Banyan Way Hilo United States
Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - A Doubletree By Hilton
93 Banyan Drive, Hilo United States
Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
71 Banyan Drive, Hilo United States
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Punalu’u Black Sand Beach Tour - Volcanoes National Park & Hilo
Pickup included
Reviews
20 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Unforgettable, excellent and wonderful
Ambassador778218,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I took a tour with Aloha Aina Hawaii Tours in Hilo and couldn’t say enough good things about it. The price is very reasonable and everything is included. We went to the Punalu’u black sand beach, watched sea turtles; went to the Volcano National Park and watched Mount Kīlauea erupt; visited Rainbow Falls and Akaka Falls. All entrance fees were covered. Our really nice driver and tour guide, Amanda, who obviously enjoys her job, gave us very interesting descriptions and history of every place we visited. She is university educated and well versed in history, botany, biology, zoology, sociology, and everything you would want to know about Hawaii. She provided us sandwiches for lunch along with juice and bottled water. At the conclusion of the tour we visited a hand made candy factory where we tasted delicious candies and Kona coffee. All in all an excellent experience and I highly recommend Aloha Aina Hawaii Tours.
Excellent visit to Hilo, Hawaii
L8620PIrobertg,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amanda was a great tour guide and driver. She provided much information on the plants and animals on the island.
The one!
Sarah H,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Best tour IMO in HIlo. We used Aloha Aina Tours through Viator. The tour was 7 - 8 hours long. Small group in a Van with A/C. A good sandwich lunch was provided. Our guide talked about island history and folklore. He answered our questions. A great tour!
Fantastic tour!
stephanie c,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked this Big Island tour through Viator with Aloha Aina Tours and had an amazing day exploring Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach (with turtles!), Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Hilo, Pāhoa/Keaʻau Lava Tube, Rainbow Falls, the King Kamehameha Statue, and beautiful Akaka Falls. Our guide Amanda was friendly, knowledgeable, and shared incredible insight into Hawaiian culture and nature throughout the trip. Lunch and drinks were included, making everything easy and stress-free. Highly recommend!
Amanda our guide was great!
stephanie c,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Booked this Big Island tour on Viator with Aloha Aina Tours and had an amazing day visiting Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach (with turtles!), Volcanoes National Park, Hilo, lava tubes, Rainbow Falls, King Kamehameha Statue, and Akaka Falls. Our guide Amanda was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience stress-free with lunch and drinks included. Highly recommend!
Fantastic day of touring
Mary L,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a small group of 6, which made it even better! Our guide was fantastic and knew so much about what we were seeing! She was outstanding! I would definitely recommend this tour! It was worth every penny!
Flexible response.
智佳子横,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The day after the big eruption, the cave closed and I couldn't go, but instead they took me to akaka falls. The result was a very meaningful time. There was no Japanese guide.
This tour was great....
Dana B,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was great. Steven was a great host and gave us great information about all the stops. He also gave us lunch and waters. This was beautiful scenery! I would definitely recommend!
Absolutely worth it !
L5673MOchristinaf,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow—our tour with Amanda was the absolute highlight of our trip! We lucked out and ended up with a private tour, which made it even more special. Amanda was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, and she tailored the experience perfectly to our interests. Couldn’t recommend her more! 👌
A wonderful experience with a helpful and knowledgeable driver.
Deb J,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was one of very few wheelchair accessible excursions. Our tour leader was so helpful getting my husband’s WC out and back in the van on every stop. She also was very knowledgeable about the area.
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