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

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Private Custom Big Island Volcano Tours
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Private Custom Big Island Volcano Tours

For those looking for a more personalized experience, Aloha Aina Tours offers personalized custom tours. Creating a custom Big Island custom and private tour can...

8 to 10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$1,780
Private Tour in Hilo Island of Hawaii
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Private Tour in Hilo Island of Hawaii

Explore the stunning landscapes of the Big Island on this exclusive day tour. Visit iconic sites like Rainbow Falls, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Liliuokalani Gardens...

6 to 7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$1,499
The Pele Express SMALL GROUP Tour
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The Pele Express SMALL GROUP Tour

Discover the volcanic wonders of the Big Island on a 5.5 to 6-hour tour that showcases the best of Hilo. This small-group experience allows you...

5 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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The Pele Express PRIVATE EXCLUSIVE Tour
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The Pele Express PRIVATE EXCLUSIVE Tour

Discover the dynamic beauty of the Big Island on a private tour showcasing Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and the charming town of Hilo. Witness the...

6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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From Big island Hilo Volcanoes and Waterfalls Shared Tour
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From Big island Hilo Volcanoes and Waterfalls Shared 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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$295
Hilo Finest Waterfalls and Town Tour
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Hilo Finest Waterfalls and Town Tour

Explore the Big Island’s treasures on a 5.5-6 hour tour that showcases Hilo’s stunning landscapes and rich culture. Begin with a scenic photo stop at...

6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$200
Big Island: Hawaii Volcanoes and Hilo Private Adventure
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Big Island: Hawaii Volcanoes and Hilo Private Adventure

Discover the stunning beauty and rich culture of East Hawaiʻi with this 7-hour ultimate PRIVATE adventure. Begin at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, where you’ll explore...

8 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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From Big island Hilo Shared Shore Excursion and Waterfalls Tour
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From Big island Hilo Shared Shore Excursion and Waterfalls Tour

Explore enchanting sights on the Big Island during this shore excursion exploring waterfalls, black sand beach and more .You'll make stops at Akaka Waterfalls, plus...

6 hours • Free Cancellation
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$285
From Big Island Hilo - Enchanting Mauna Kea & Waterfalls Tour
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From Big Island Hilo - Enchanting Mauna Kea & Waterfalls Tour

The travelers will be safe on the whole tour and will be provided with bottled water. They don't need to pay any taxes or fees...

6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$400
Hilo Tour Volcano Waterfall Beach and More
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Hilo Tour Volcano Waterfall Beach and More

Tour through Hilo in Comfort. Enjoy Everything Hilo Has to offer from a Black Sand Beach, Volcano, waterfall, Mauna Loa Mac Nut Factory, Local Farmers...

5 hours 45 minutes • Hotel pickup offered
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Private Shore Excursion Hilo Land of Frozen Fire up to 14
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Private Shore Excursion Hilo Land of Frozen Fire up to 14

I will drive past the ice pond, and along Banyan Tree drive looking for turtles, and nene geese. Then I will show you the sign...

7 hours 15 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$1,495
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Best of Hilo

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Best of Hilo

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure with my private, custom tour of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park and the beauty of Hilo! Over 1-2 immersive hours, we’ll...

5 to 7 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$980
Hilo Tour Waterfalls Lava Cave and black sand beach
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Hilo Tour Waterfalls Lava Cave and black sand beach

Experience the best of Hilo on a relaxed, private tour designed to showcase the island’s most beautiful and unique locations. From stunning waterfalls and dramatic...

2 to 4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$650
Volcanoes National Park Adventure Tour : Private Tour in Hilo

Volcanoes National Park Adventure Tour : Private Tour in Hilo

Private tour. Go when you want and come back when you want. Perfect for guests who want to have a day of their own....

7 hours • Hotel pickup offered
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$1,900
Private Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Minivan Tour

Private Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Minivan Tour

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
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$1,999
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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