Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day Tour

5.0 (632 reviews) 6–7 hours Free cancellation

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Sea turtles, lava tube's, waterfalls & volcanoes — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

March 4th 2025 Eruption at Kilauea — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Native Hawaiian guided tours, get the best and the most of what people truly want to experience in the Big Island! Being that we are a family operated business means super clean luxury vans and pride in our work & attitude to give you the absolute best island memories ever!

Day Trips Extreme Sports Bus Tours Private and Luxury Ports of Call Tours Shore Excursions Small Group Excellent Quality

At a glance

Duration: 6–7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 14 people
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: English
Operated by: Makaio Tours Hawaii

Ages: Adults (1–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Umbrella's
Included: Luxurious reclining 15 passenger seating
Included: Bottled water
Included: Port of Hilo/Hotel/Hilo Airport pickup & drop-off
Included: Professional Native Guide
Included: National Park fee's

Not included

Not included: Guests are responsible for their lunch cost
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

2 hours

While most of the visit will be spent here! We will cover all popular stops with commentary. The following areas will be visited: Volcano House, Visitor Center, Kilauea overlook of the Halemaumau Crater, steam vents and sulfur dioxide banks, Kilauea Iki Crater, Laumanu Crater and Nahuku lava tube.
Hilo Farmers Market

one hour

The largest and locally grown vegetables and fruits are available in Hilo Farmers market that is conveniently located in the Historical Hilo Town. Guests are given an hour for lunch in this area full of restaurants and local shops.
Rainbow Falls

20 min

One of the most iconic waterfalls that runs down the wailuku river located in Hilo. Known for Rainbows that can be scene when the sun hits the mist below. Many tropical trees and plants to view and touch in this area including a famous 1/4 acre Banyan Tree that many tourists and locals love to climb and swing from.
Stop 4

15 min

Explore a Historical 24acre Botanical Garden near the Hilo Bay that host many species of eucalyptus trees, Monkey pod trees and Island tropical vegetation. Many bridges over salt water tide pools full of tropical fish can be viewed and explored. Very often Hawaiian Geese called Nene's (state bird) can be seen here too.
Big Island Candies

15 min

An exclusive local candy factory where visitors can sample their famous island delicacies like the many macadamia nut cookies dipped in a variety of chocolates. Also free samples of Kona or Kau coffee! Experience and view the production crew through large windows as they carefully make, handle and pack their amazing products!
Richardson Ocean Park

30 min

A popular Black Sand Beach in Hilo known for Honu's (hawaiian green sea turtles) that swim and relax in the salt water tide pools. Here tourist and locals surf, swim, snorkel and explore the many activities available at this island paradise or find a cool place under a coconut tree to hang out!

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

AIRBNB & "HOTELS NOT LISTED" GUESTS, pickup will be on the oceanside of the park in a small parking lot next to Hilo Bay Cafe. Parking is free to public and look for a black 15 passenger van with the decals "Makaio Tours."
Pickup will be in the small commercial parking lot next to Baggage Claim C&D, look for the nicest black 15 passenger van with the company decals "Makaio Tours."
CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS MEETING LOCATION: When departing the ship you will enter a large terminal building. Look for a Hawaiian Guide holding the sign "Makaio Tours." If you have exited the building, you've gone too far. We won't leave without you!

End point

AIRBNB & "HOTELS NOT LISTED" GUESTS, pickup will be on the oceanside of the park in a small parking lot next to Hilo Bay Cafe. Parking is free to public and look for a black 15 passenger van with the decals "Makaio Tours."
Pickup will be in the small commercial parking lot next to Baggage Claim C&D, look for the nicest black 15 passenger van with the company decals "Makaio Tours."
CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS MEETING LOCATION: When departing the ship you will enter a large terminal building. Look for a Hawaiian Guide holding the sign "Makaio Tours." If you have exited the building, you've gone too far. We won't leave without you!

Pickup points

Hilo Bay Hotel
Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel
Hilo Intl Airport
SCP Hilo Hotel
Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - A Doubletree By Hilton
Hilo Hawaiian Hotel

GUESTS DRIVING OVER FROM KONA & WAIKALOA, please select meeting point: Liliuokalani Gardens Hilo, there is a small parking lot next to Hilo Bay Cafe on the bay side of the park where your vehicle can be parked for free during the tour.

Look for a black 15 passenger van with the decals "Makaio Tours."

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.