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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 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.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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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 (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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).
- 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.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
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 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What'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
