Top things to do in Hilo in Summer (Updated September 2026)

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Volcano National Park and Rainbow Fall in Hilo, Hawaii
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Volcano National Park and Rainbow Fall in Hilo, Hawaii

Experience the best of Hilo and Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park on this unforgettable tour. Pass by the serene Liliʻuokalani Gardens, the largest Edo-style Japanese garden...

6 to 7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.7 (82)
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$175
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Adventure
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Adventure

As a Native Hawaiian from Hawaiʻi Island, these aren’t just tour stops — they’re part of my home. From walking the grounds of Kīlauea to...

4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (32)
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$140
From Big island Hilo Private Volcanoes and Waterfalls Tour
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From Big island Hilo Private Volcanoes and Waterfalls Tour

Explore enchanting sights on the Big Island during this shore excursion exploring Volcanoes National Park, waterfall, black sand beach, and more. You'll make stops at...

6 hours • Free Cancellation
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$950
Big Island Waterfalls, Blacksand Beaches, Lava Tubes & Volcanoes
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Big Island Waterfalls, Blacksand Beaches, Lava Tubes & Volcanoes

Dear Future Attendee! Just wanna cut to the chase! We offer the Ultimate Volcano and Hilo Highlights Day Tour period! Because we get you to...

6 to 7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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Hilo Shore Excursion: Punaluu Black Sand Beach, Volcano, & Hilo
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Hilo Shore Excursion: Punaluu Black Sand Beach, Volcano, & Hilo

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...

7 to 8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (37)
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$188
Majestic Waterfall Tour
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Majestic Waterfall Tour

Learn about the legends of the waterfall attractions and the history of the Hamakua Coastline. Enjoy the breath-taking scenes along the way....

3 to 4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$230
Private Tour: Experience Active Kilauea Volcano & Hilo Rainbow Falls
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Private Tour: Experience Active Kilauea Volcano & Hilo Rainbow Falls

Treat yourself to an exclusive private tour of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Hilo's tropical beauty. Travel to the summit of Hawaii Island's youngest and...

5 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$2,255
Volcanoes Adventure Tour from Hilo
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Volcanoes Adventure Tour from Hilo

Volcanoes Adventure Tour From Hilo. Takes you on an adventure to the 2016 lava flow which is one of the most recent lava activity. you will adventure...

6 hours • Hotel pickup offered
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Private: Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights
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Private: Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights

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...

6 to 7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$2,595
Custom Volcanoes National Park Tour with extra stops
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Custom Volcanoes National Park Tour with extra stops

This custom private tour for up to 11 people starts at the Hilo Port or any Hilo hotel. You will see the Best of the...

7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$2,295
Big Island: Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls and Hilo Adventure
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Big Island: Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls and Hilo Adventure

As a Native Hawaiian born and raised in Hilo on Hawaiʻi Island, I’m not just showing you the sights—I’m sharing the home I’ve known my...

6 to 7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$187
Private Shore Excursion Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
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Private Shore Excursion Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Discover Volcanoes National Park on this private and personal tour. Allowing you to see what you want and do what fits your interests, this tour...

5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$1,995
Hilo highlights, waterfalls and beaches, private, costum Tour
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Hilo highlights, waterfalls and beaches, private, costum Tour

Experience the magic of Hilo with a private, small-group adventure made just for you. Stroll black sand shores, say Aloha to green sea turtles, wonder...

4 to 5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$800
Hilo Cruise Day and Volcano Tours
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Hilo Cruise Day and Volcano Tours

Join Hawaii Island Insider Tours for an unforgettable journey through East Hawaiʻi. Explore Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, home to Kīlauea, one of the world’s most...

7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$93
Private Volcano Tour
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Private Volcano Tour

Hawaii's most sought after views. Cultural differences and history. Past and present knowledge of the "Big Island"....

4 to 5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$2,000
Fissure 8 Tour - Volcanoes National Park and Hilo Discovery
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Fissure 8 Tour - Volcanoes National Park and Hilo Discovery

The Fissure 8 Tour is an unforgettable, guided journey to the site of the 2018 Kīlauea eruption, where Fissure 8 – the most powerful fissure...

7 to 8 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
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$240
Recent activity reviews
Volcanos and waterfall.
New York City
Big Island: Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls and Hilo Adventure
Cheryl_D, Sep 2026
Volcanos and waterfall.
Great tour. Aaron was a great, informative guide with stories of island life. Take this tour you won’t regret it.
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What A Day!
New York City
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Adventure
Tina_P, Sep 2026
What A Day!
An amazing day! Aaron was entertaining and informational. It was a perfect day to be at the volcano.
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Excellent one day tour
New York City
Hilo Shore Excursion: Akaka Falls, Volcano, & Black Sand Beach
Laura_M, Sep 2026
Excellent one day tour
Great way to see A LOT in one day .. all the main highlights of Hilo. Our tour operator was born & raised there so it was great to have that much knowledge leading us.
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By far the best excursion!!!
New York City
Hilo Tour Waterfalls Lava Cave and black sand beach
Laurie_G, Sep 2026
By far the best excursion!!!
Our tour guide Agnes went above and beyond our expectations with her knowledge of the area and the sites we visited. We saw so much but never felt rushed or hurried. Trust me you won’t be disappointed if you book this tour especially if you have Agnes as your guide!
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Great day in and around Hilo.
New York City
Hilo Cruise Day and Volcano Tours
Barry_W, Sep 2026
Great day in and around Hilo.
Ray was an exceptional tour guide. His local knowledge and his genuine personality were second to none. Totally recommend this tour with Ray as tour guide.
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Ray Made an Incredible Island Tour Even More Memorable!
New York City
Hilo Cruise Day and Volcano Tours
Robert_B, Sep 2026
Ray Made an Incredible Island Tour Even More Memorable!
Amazing Scenery and Exceptional Service from Ray!Our tour with Hawaii Island Insider Tours was an incredible experience, and a huge part of that was our guide, Ray. He was knowledgeable, friendly, accommodating, and genuinely went above and beyond to make sure we had a great day.The tour took us to some absolutely spectacular places, including Rainbow Falls, Akaka Falls, and the volcanoes. The scenery throughout the day was breathtaking — lush tropical landscapes, dramatic waterfalls, and the incredible volcanic terrain that makes the Big Island so unique. Every stop seemed to offer another picture-perfect view.Unfortunately, I needed to leave the group earlier than planned. Ray couldn’t have been more accommodating. He personally made sure I got back to the port safely while my wife stayed with the group and continued the tour. I truly appreciated his kindness and willingness to go the extra mile.My wife had an amazing time during the remainder of the tour and sent me some fantastic pictures of the volcanoes and the lava tube. Seeing those photos made it very clear that she got to experience some truly spectacular sights — and that I definitely missed out!Ray deserves special recognition for his outstanding customer service. He handled my unexpected change of plans without hesitation and made sure everything worked out perfectly. That kind of personal attention is what makes a tour memorable.If you’re visiting the Big Island and want to see some of its most incredible natural wonders, I highly recommend Hawaii Island Insider Tours — and if you can, ask for Ray. You’ll be in great hands!
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Volcano adventure
New York City
Big Island: Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls and Hilo Adventure
Pamela_G, Sep 2026
Volcano adventure
Great experience! Highly recommended! You don't have to walk a lot but you are gonna get tired after the day!
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Amazing, outstanding a must do on the big island
New York City
Ultimate Big Island Experience: Volcano Waterfall Beach and Lunch
michaelavon, Sep 2026
Amazing, outstanding a must do on the big island
The tour was outstanding! Our tour guide Anthony was amazing. Very knowledgeable about the culture and history of the island. Very engaging and informative. Very upbeat, positive, accommodating and fun. The overall timing of the stops were adequate. We didn’t feel rushed and the lunch was fantastic local fare at a local restaurant. Overall it was one of the better tours in my travels. Anthony went above and beyond to ensure a great experience.
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park & Hilo Tour
New York City
Experience Hawaii Volcano, Waterfall, Black Sand Beach & Lunch
lorrainebW567GZ, Sep 2026
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park & Hilo Tour
Our tour was provided by Shaka Braddah tours and Desmond and team was fantastic.  They were both so knowledgeable and funny – we felt like friends by the end of our tour. They also provided snacks and local delicacies throughout the day. We started the day with a slow drive pass Lili’uokalani Park and Gardens, before stopping at Rainbow Falls which were beautiful. We then proceeded to a black sand beach (we were due to visit Punalu’u Black Stand Beach, but that was inaccessible due to Hurricane Lala which had hit the island 2 weeks previously). However, this beach we went to did not disappoint and we saw a couple of green turtles chilling on the rocks! After a lovely lunch at a local restaurant, we then went to the Volcanoes National Park which was spectacular. Even though we did not see an eruption (it had erupted the week prior), it was certainly smoking a LOT and the views were fantastic. This was followed by a walk through Thurston Lava Tube which was completely different to anything we had experienced before. All in all a fantastic trip and would highly recommend it – FIVE STARS!
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Great day
New York City
Hilo Shore Excursion: Akaka Falls, Volcano, & Black Sand Beach
mickmP181JY, Sep 2026
Great day
Amanda was good fun, knowledgeable and entertaining. The day was just perfect
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Great Tour Very Informative!!
New York City
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Adventure
Barbara_G, Sep 2026
Great Tour Very Informative!!
Aaron is a great tour guide. Very informative on all of our stops. Love that he cares so much of his home town. He gave us so much information on the history of Hilo. Just wish we could have seen the volcano errupt.
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Unexpected fun in Hilo
New York City
Hawai’i’s Volcanoes National Park from Hilo Only
183fredg, Sep 2026
Unexpected fun in Hilo
What a great excursion! Our tour guide “Kimo” did an incredible job of explaining the island as we moved from place to place. His insights and humor made the experience even more memorable. Absolutely recommend this trip.
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Hospitality Tops
New York City
Experience Hawaii Volcano, Waterfall, Black Sand Beach & Lunch
monis45, Sep 2026
Hospitality Tops
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Can I give more stars? Desmond and Anthony were amazing. Saw and learned so much! Tour was well planned and free flowing enough to allow for exploring. They even gave us ideas of other spots to visit on other days of our trip.
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Best Tour Guide on the Big Island hands down
New York City
Big Island Scenic Tour: Volcano Hilo Town Waterfall Beach & Lunch
Joseph_P, Sep 2026
Best Tour Guide on the Big Island hands down
Man I can’t say enough good things about Big Mike and his tour. Soo professional. He took the time to show us a slide show during our tour, he explained each and every stop, gave us history of the big island. He got off with us and walked with the group at each stop and gave us some insight on each stop and history of each stop, its significance to the island. Our Lunch stop was great. Food was awesome. His van is nice and comfortable, very clean and tidy. He’s super polite and very engaging with his guests and makes you feel like Ohana. Please do not hesitate to book this tour if you are on the big island. A+++++ Thank you Big Mike we had a blast. Mahalo Joe and Amanda from Houston Texas
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A great way to see the volcanoes and some Hawaiian history
New York City
Big Island Scenic Tour: Volcano Hilo Town Waterfall Beach & Lunch
nwilliams, Sep 2026
A great way to see the volcanoes and some Hawaiian history
Loved this tour and it’s no surprise Big Mike is booked out! It was very convenient as Big Mike picks you up and drops you back and the cruise ship. We enjoyed visiting the volcanoes and all the other places we stopped. Big Mike is a local and his knowledge and stories was terrific. He has really thought through his tour experience and will ensure you enjoy your day. Thank you Big (King!!) Mike, we loved our day!
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Volcano Erupted!!!
New York City
Ultimate Big Island Experience: Volcano Waterfall Beach and Lunch
Allison_G, Aug 2026
Volcano Erupted!!!
Anthony and Desmond were outstanding tour guides! They had so much knowledge and even had like a little hands on museum in the van during traveling. It was so enjoyable! To top it off we did see the Volcano erupting for real! It was life changing. Lunch was amazing at a cute Hawaiian spot. I got the Loco Moco!!! Wonderful day!
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