Hilo Shore Excursion Tropical Escape: Akaka Falls & Black Sands
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Snacks We provide complimentary water & drinks (Hawaii-special soft drinks) and home-grown snacks (often including fresh fruit!).
- Your booking includes admission/parking fees to all sites on tour
- We Work With Ship Departure Times (Guaranteed "all aboard" timing)
- We pickup/drop-off inside Hilo Port (right next to ship) w/ guaranteed "all aboard" timing
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Luxurious van picks up Hilo Port cruisers right at the port or for Hilo vacationers we can pickup right across the harbor from dock at Reeds Bay Beach Park gravel parking lot (just let us know whether you're arriving via ship at the port or already on the island). We work with each cruise ship on their specific disembarking times, so no worries about being late.
What To Expect
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Onomea Bay (pass by)
Akaka Falls State Park
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
King Kamehameha Statue
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Big Island Candies
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Richardson Ocean Park
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Hawaii customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (HST).
- This activity requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Snacks. We provide complimentary water & drinks (Hawaii-special soft drinks) and home-grown snacks (often including fresh fruit!).
- Your booking includes admission/parking fees to all sites on tour.
- We Work With Ship Departure Times (Guaranteed "all aboard" timing).
- We pickup/drop-off inside Hilo Port (right next to ship) w/ guaranteed "all aboard" timing.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Hilo Shore Excursion Tropical Escape: Akaka Falls & Black Sands is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Hilo Shore Excursion Tropical Escape: Akaka Falls & Black Sands will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Hawaii. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- SnacksWe provide complimentary water & drinks (Hawaii-special soft drinks) and home-grown snacks (often including fresh fruit!).
- Your booking includes admission/parking fees to all sites on tour
- We Work With Ship Departure Times (Guaranteed "all aboard" timing)
- We pickup/drop-off inside Hilo Port (right next to ship) w/ guaranteed "all aboard" timing
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
