Hilo Shore Excursion Tropical Escape: Akaka Falls & Black Sands

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About this activity

Enjoy this 3-hour, late afternoon tour, where our BIG HAWAII TOURS van and service are premium-level and each day's itinerary is curated to maximize your time in Hilo. Designed with cruisers in mind, so return for "all aboard" is guaranteed.

We typically pass through a sea-side Japanese garden, reveal hidden beaches and waterfalls enjoyed by island locals, drive through a picturesque jungle, stop for a leisurely walk (some steps) through a tropical rainforest to world-renowned 'Akaka Falls, enjoy some local confectionaries, and then have some fun in the sun on the Big Island's unique black sand beaches.

Time permitting (ship "all aboard"), you can take a quick dip amongst the most colorful sea life on the planet, while we guide less adventurers guests to nearby coves often teeming with sea turtles.

Bundle this afternoon experience with BIG HAWAII TOURS' early morning VOLCANIC EXPERIENCE for a discounted, all-day adventure and guaranteed "all aboard" return for Hilo cruisers.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Big Hawai'i Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Youth (4–14 years) · Adults (15–110 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Admission fees: Your booking includes admission/parking fees to all sites on tour
Included: We Work With Ship Departure Times (Guaranteed "all aboard" timing)
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: We pickup/drop-off inside Hilo Port (right next to ship) w/ guaranteed "all aboard" timing
Included: We provide complimentary water & drinks (Hawaii-special soft drinks) and home-grown snacks (often including fresh fruit!).

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

This 4-mile scenic drive through a dense, tropical jungle includes country bridges over cascading waterfalls. This is what an island paradise is all about.
Akaka Falls State Park

30 min Admission included

Located on the lush, northeastern Hilo coast of Hawaii's Big Island, Akaka Falls stands as one of the state's most iconic and breathtaking natural wonders. The star attraction is the towering waterfall itself, which plunges a staggering 442 feet down a sheer, verdant cliff into a stream-eroded gorge below, making it more than twice the height of Niagara Falls.
King Kamehameha Statue

5 min Admission included

Meet the man who unified all the islands of Hawai'i, who was born on the Big Island, and now eternally watches over Hilo Harbor in golden splendor
Big Island Candies

15 min Admission included

Tasty and picturesque candies made, packaged, sold and even shipped in full view of our guests. This local favorite runs an impressive, savory business that is sure to delight.
Richardson Ocean Park

30 min Admission included

Black-sand beaches, lush green coves and resting giant sea turtles.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

For Hilo vacationers (i.e., non cruise passengers) we can meet at Reeds Bay parking lot.
We will greet you at the port terminal building next to ship for cruisers

End point

For Hilo vacationers (i.e., non cruise passengers) we can meet at Reeds Bay parking lot.
We will greet you at the port terminal building next to ship for cruisers

Pickup points

Luxurious van picks up Hilo cruisers right at the port. We will greet you in the terminal pavilion right next to the ship (and return you in time for "all aboard"). For Hilo vacationers we can pickup right across the harbor at Reeds Bay Beach Park gravel parking lot. If you're arriving via cruise ship, please provide the names of everyone in your group for port authority passenger manifest. We work with each cruise line on their specific embarking times and guaranteed "all aboard" return.