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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
Big Island: 5-Hour Kona Private Boat Charter
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Big Island: 5-Hour Kona Private Boat Charter

Perfect for all size of couples, families or extended families. Experience Kealakekua Bay, the best place to snorkel on the Big Island or find a...

5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$1,740
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience from Maui
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience from Maui

Here is your chance to visit Hawaii’s only active volcano and see the youngest of the Hawaiian Islands. On this inter-island excursion, you’ll visit the...

8 to 10 hours • Free Cancellation
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$590
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience from Kauai
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience from Kauai

Here is your chance to visit Hawaii’s only active volcano and see the youngest of the Hawaiian Islands. On this inter-island excursion, you’ll visit the...

12 hours • Free Cancellation
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$596
Big Island: Private Ohana Kohala Waterfalls Adventure
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Big Island: Private Ohana Kohala Waterfalls Adventure

Experience the Hawaiian beauty of the Kohala Waterfalls on this Kohala Waterfalls adventure tour. Drive along the Kona coastline and explore the areas where lava...

6 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$272
Volcano Tour from Kona
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Volcano Tour from Kona

Customizable private small group tour that includes Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. This tour of the southern end of the Big Island of Hawaii allows you...

9 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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$181
Kona Cruise Ship Excursion Hapuna Beach Day & NHS
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Kona Cruise Ship Excursion Hapuna Beach Day & NHS

Relaxation Made Easy – Rated One of the Best Beaches in the World! Get whisked away from the Kailua Pier to one of Hawaii’s most...

5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$135
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
Hapuna Beach & Hawi
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Hapuna Beach & Hawi

A Hapuna Beach & Hawi trip with us in our custom luxury van is the perfect way to get out to see the stunning Kohala...

6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$599
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
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$240
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 Hilo Shore Excursion Volcano National Park up to 10
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Private Hilo Shore Excursion Volcano National Park up to 10

I will show things that other tour companies won't. I will show you surfers while driving on narrow roads. I will drive over single lane...

7 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$1,346
Half Day Private Cruise Tour with Snorkeling and Fishing in Kona
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Half Day Private Cruise Tour with Snorkeling and Fishing in Kona

Come aboard UliUli Moana for a luxury private snorkeling tour. Everything you need for the day is provided. You and your party can show up...

5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$1,900
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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$2,657
Hilo highlights & Akaka falls costume private Tour
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Hilo highlights & Akaka falls costume private 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

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A terrific tour!!!
New York City
Private: Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights
260georgen, Sep 2026
A terrific tour!!!
Can't imagine a better experience! Justin is an excellent tour guide! The tour van is his own and he keeps it in excellent condition. The tour is well organized with enough time at each of the stops to get a good experience of Hilo and the surrounding areas. He gets you as close to the volcano as you possibly can. The visit to the lava tube, the Rainbow Falls stop and the sea turtles stop are also memorable highlights.
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Very Excellent Adventure Tour
New York City
Big Island: Private Ohana Kohala Waterfalls Adventure
tfwrenn, Aug 2026
Very Excellent Adventure Tour
What an excellent tour! Our guide, Garry, was so knowledgeable and interesting. So fun to explore with him. The tour picked us up at our rental house in a nice Sprinter van. We got to go onto private land which is pretty much uninhabited. They provided walking sticks, rain jackets, towels, day packs, snacks - everything was in great condition and excellent quality (ie. Patagonia jackets). It was so interesting to learn about the land and peoples who populated it originally. The hike was exactly as described - mild walking about 1-2 miles. Unfortunately, we were there the day before Hurricane Lala hit the island and the waterfalls were enormous so no swimming for us. Garry was amazed because he had been there 2 days prior and the size of the waterfalls was at least half to 3/4 of what we saw. We were disappointed to miss the swimming in the waterfalls but....that's nature for you. We had an excellent lunch afterwards. This tour is pricey but well worth it. I would definitely use Hawaii Forest & Trail again for other adventures.
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Best fishing experience on island
New York City
Half Day Private Cruise Tour with Snorkeling and Fishing in Kona
Charitysch, Aug 2026
Best fishing experience on island
Amazing, incredible, fun, beautiful!!! Brian and Tracey were amazing! The best experience so far on the Island and best fishing experience ever! We caught sooooooo many fish, including a 20lb Wahoo! Don’t waste your time going elsewhere🐟😍
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Adventure touring in Hawaii
New York City
Private Custom Big Island Volcano Tours
yvonnecF8217FW, Aug 2026
Adventure touring in Hawaii
Thank you Steven for a great day and tour! We had a blast! And a big thank you for sending me my lost sunglasses! I am grateful for your kind heart ❤️ looking forward to a Hawaiian visit again and touring with you!
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Great way to experience Hilo
New York City
Private Custom Big Island Volcano Tours
Ptraveler7, Aug 2026
Great way to experience Hilo
We had a great experience from beginning to end. Steve was very responsive and helpful. Our tour guide Amanda was very nice and knowledgeable. We enjoy learning about the culture. We were provided with a great meal, wich provided sample of local food. This was a nice unexpected touch. Overall, I was very pleased with the service. I would definitely recommend touring with Aloha Aina.
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The Pele Express was amazing!
New York City
The Pele Express SMALL GROUP Tour
mast_g, Jul 2026
The Pele Express was amazing!
Daniel was a great guide, he has great knowledge of the island and has an upbeat personality. The tour was for small group which made the experience intimate. He met us on time and showed us some fun and beautiful places. We highly recommend the Pele express.
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Best Tour Ever
New York City
The Pele Express SMALL GROUP Tour
802francisg, Jul 2026
Best Tour Ever
I rarely write reviews, but Daniel made it impossible not to. Out of all the tours we’ve taken, this was by far the best. Daniel was incredibly knowledgeable, shared interesting stories that made the drive fly by, and took us to amazing places. His energy, humor, and passion made the entire experience fun from start to finish. If you’re looking for an unforgettable tour, ask for Daniel—you won’t be disappointed! Thank you for making our trip so memorable.
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Great tour
New York City
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience from Kauai
Amye_W, Jun 2026
Great tour
Very interesting tour. Staff was knowledgeable and made the tour fun. We had a little confusion because we were coming from a different island, but the company worked hard to accommodate our travel.
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Simple amazing!!!!
New York City
Private: Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights
507urszulaz, Jun 2026
Simple amazing!!!!
That was one of the best experiences. Our guide Justin, was simply amazing person. His knowledge of the island was remarkable. Was no question for him difficult to answer. One thing which I feel is so important, he makes us feel like one big family. Thank you Justin for all your knowledge, hospitality and most of all your charisma.
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Long drive to begin and...
New York City
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience from Kauai
Tony_K, May 2026
Long drive to begin and...
Long drive to begin and end the tour. Views are awesome, but it can be rainy, foggy, or clear... all within minutes of each other.
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Best tour guide EVER in Hilo
New York City
Big Island: Hawaii Volcanoes and Hilo Private Adventure
Q2141EJrichardl, May 2026
Best tour guide EVER in Hilo
Aaron is the MAN! Amazing tour and day with him. he has a NEW passenger van and takes you to all the BEST places in Hilo. Need to stop at Longs...no problem...want the best poke on the island...he takes you there also. Much better deal than NCL tours which are cattle drives, this is a personal GREAT trip. THANK YOU SO MUCH AARON! Richard and Tania, Tampa Florida.... his number is 808 747 2813 and HE answers the phone....does not get any better than this folks! Pualena Tours LLC.
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Best volcano trip ever
New York City
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience from Maui
Angela_S, May 2026
Best volcano trip ever
Bring a jacket. It was slightly raining but overall the experience was fantastic! Highly recommended
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Agi was amazing! She was...
New York City
Hilo highlights & Akaka falls costume private Tour
WingTong_N, May 2026
Agi was amazing! She was...
Agi was amazing! She was knowledgeable, extremely friendly and flexible with time. We really enjoyed Akaka and Rainbow falls. Admired the natural foliage of Hawaii and even saw turtles! Truly a wonderful experience! Thanks, Agi!
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Fantastic tour
New York City
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience from Maui
Darlene_C, Apr 2026
Fantastic tour
Our trip to the national volcano park on Hawaii Was fantastic, out your guide -Henry was one of the best tour guides I have ever encountered, his historical knowledge of the island made this trip so much more fascinating! The day was filled with beautiful scenery and historic value. I highly recommend
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1000% RECOMMEND. BOOK HIM NOW!!!
New York City
Big Island: Hawaii Volcanoes and Hilo Private Adventure
B1598QMannam, Apr 2026
1000% RECOMMEND. BOOK HIM NOW!!!
Aaron is simply the best! We had the most unbelievable day with him. He was easy to communicate with and easy to work with. He picked us up promptly and took us to the volcano first where it was erupting. It ended up raining down lava rocks and we were the only people with large umbrellas. Aaron was prepared for any and everything! His excitement and enthusiasm made an unbelievable day even better! And he’s so knowledgeable!! I couldn’t recommend him more and would definitely book another tour with him when we come back to The Big Island. Thank you Aaron!!!
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Great company for a private tour.
New York City
Private Volcano Tour
kylebC3175DN, Mar 2026
Great company for a private tour.
We contacted several tour companies looking for a private tour. Malahini was the first we found that was very accommodating for a private small group tour. We had other plans that day and our guide adjusted the tour to meet our needs. Dan was our guide and was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and fun. He made the day a great experience. Highly recommend this private tour.
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