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E Bike Volcanoes National Park Tour

An Exclusive E-Bike Journey Through Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Discover the raw beauty and power of Hawai‘i Island on a luxury e-bike tour through the …More

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E Bike Volcanoes National Park Tour

An Exclusive E-Bike Journey Through Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Discover the raw beauty and power of Hawai‘i Island on a luxury e-bike tour through the...

3 to 5 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$279
Ali'i Private Tour in Luxury Van

*Just added to this tour, now fully customizable for all of the West side of the big island, no longer just the Ali'i Drive waterfront …More

5.0 (9)

Ali'i Private Tour in Luxury Van

*Just added to this tour, now fully customizable for all of the West side of the big island, no longer just the Ali'i Drive waterfront...

5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (9)
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$699
Hilo-6 Hour Private Tour-Volcanoes NP, Rainbow Falls and more.

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 …More

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Hilo-6 Hour Private Tour-Volcanoes NP, Rainbow Falls and more.

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...

6 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (16)
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$1,399
Private Luxury Van with Driver to Big Island Destinations of Your Choice

Private luxury tour and transportation for up to eight people for one rate based on time, not the number of people in your group. Our …More

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Private Luxury Van with Driver to Big Island Destinations of Your Choice

Private luxury tour and transportation for up to eight people for one rate based on time, not the number of people in your group. Our...

6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (8)
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$799
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 …More

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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
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 …More

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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
5.0 (6)
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$1,995
Kona Cruise Day Excursion

Skip the crowded bus tours and experience Hawaiʻi Island in a smaller, more comfortable setting. Our Kona Cruise Tour is limited to just 14 guests, …More

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Kona Cruise Day Excursion

Skip the crowded bus tours and experience Hawaiʻi Island in a smaller, more comfortable setting. Our Kona Cruise Tour is limited to just 14 guests,...

6 hours
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$190
Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanic Experience, Lava Tubes, Waterfalls

Join our captivating exploration of the Big Island's lush, windward side in BIG HAWAII TOURS' luxury, small-group van. During active eruptions, you'll witness the mighty …More

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Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanic Experience, Lava Tubes, Waterfalls

Join our captivating exploration of the Big Island's lush, windward side in BIG HAWAII TOURS' luxury, small-group van. During active eruptions, you'll witness the mighty...

5 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$159
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 …More

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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
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 …More

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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
4.9 (7)
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$1,740
Private Guided Kilauea Volcano Tour

Have your own vehicle or staying in Volcano? We can meet you at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park! A UNESCO World Heritage Site and an …More

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Private Guided Kilauea Volcano Tour

Have your own vehicle or staying in Volcano? We can meet you at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park! A UNESCO World Heritage Site and an...

6 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$1,650
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 …More

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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
Volcano Adventure Tour & Waterfall - Shore Excursion from Hilo Harbor

Join us for a day of exploring Hilo, Hawaii. This tour will take you to the all the high lights of Hilo and also to …More

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4.0 (9)

Volcano Adventure Tour & Waterfall - Shore Excursion from Hilo Harbor

Join us for a day of exploring Hilo, Hawaii. This tour will take you to the all the high lights of Hilo and also to...

6 hours
4.0 (9)
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$200
Kona Shore Excursion: Kona Cloud Forest, Coffee & Sea Turtles

A truly amazing experience! A professionally trained guide walks you through this rare ecosystem in our Kona Cloud Forest with a diversity of rare plants …More

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Kona Shore Excursion: Kona Cloud Forest, Coffee & Sea Turtles

A truly amazing experience! A professionally trained guide walks you through this rare ecosystem in our Kona Cloud Forest with a diversity of rare plants...

5 hours • Free Cancellation
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$306
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 …More

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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
Private Kona Coffee and National Historic Parks Tour

Join us for an unforgettable exploration that tantalizes the senses and leaves you with a greater appreciation for both cultural heritage and the renowned coffee …More

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Private Kona Coffee and National Historic Parks Tour

Join us for an unforgettable exploration that tantalizes the senses and leaves you with a greater appreciation for both cultural heritage and the renowned coffee...

4 to 6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$1,065

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Awesome Tour!
New York City
Hilo highlights & Akaka falls costume private Tour
Paige_H, Sep 2026
Awesome Tour!
C Hawaii Tours was excellent! Agnes was very informative and made you feel like you were part of her family.We really saw many beautiful waterfalls and the black sand beach. Also, we saw other sites in Hilo as well. Our group really enjoyed our day off the cruise ship.
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Top notch tour and guides!
New York City
Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanic Experience, Lava Tubes, Waterfalls
trinam639, Sep 2026
Top notch tour and guides!
We had an excellent experience with Big Hawai’i Tours. Fred and Maryna were excellent hosts and very knowledgeable guides! Checking in on weather conditions to ensure the best views, and seeing so many beautiful places! We traveled very comfortably in their mini bus and they checked on us often to make sure we were comfortable or if anyone needed a bathroom break or a snack! I love supporting local businesses because they are the most invested in making sure you have a great experience or service and this held true with Big Hawai’i tours and at great prices too! Thanks for helping us make awesome memories in Hawaii and we will definitely book again when back on the Big Island 🌺🌴🌸 Trina Miller
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Great tour guide. Great tour. Easy, affordable and VERY worth it !
New York City
Kona Cruise Day Excursion
K2633EAritaj, Sep 2026
Great tour guide. Great tour. Easy, affordable and VERY worth it !
Raymond Georges was an excellent tour guide. Not only was he very knowledgeable of his homeland, but his love of the Islands and his family (O'hana) immersed us into his world. He arranged our tour according to what we requested, but we also trusted his judgment to take us to places he knew visitors would want to experience. We felt very safe with his driving. And we appreciated that he had local bottled water and snacks available.On Maui & Kauai we rented a vehicle since we had 2 days, but with Kona (and Hilo) I totally recommend using Hawaii Island Insider Tours instead because it was so very EASY!! We didn't have to Uber to the airport and go thru the hassle of getting a rental. Instead we just got off the tender boat (or ship in Hilo) and there he was...waiting for us with a big smile. We just hopped in his vehicle and off we went to explore Kona! It was a perfect day!
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Best Big Island Tour
New York City
Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanic Experience, Lava Tubes, Waterfalls
loganj959, Aug 2026
Best Big Island Tour
Fantastic tour and was a perfect way to see a lot of the big island. The volcano and lava tubes were amazing.
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Great family tour
New York City
Private Kona Coffee and National Historic Parks Tour
Brenda_J, Aug 2026
Great family tour
Very knowledgeable and fun experience. Shawn read our family well and delivered a fabulous tour that suited us perfectly.
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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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Great day in both Hilo and Kona
New York City
Kona Cruise Day Excursion
S544VZpeggyw, Jul 2026
Great day in both Hilo and Kona
What a great day! Our guide was so thoughtful and friendly and made sure we had a great time the whole day! I highly recommend these folks for a wonderful experience with lots of aloha!
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Volcanos National Park e-bike tour
New York City
E Bike Volcanoes National Park Tour
835shannand, Jul 2026
Volcanos National Park e-bike tour
Jade led our e-bike tour through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and absolutely made the experience. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the volcanic landscape, the geology, the history, and the unique plants and wildlife we encountered—and she shared it all with such genuine warmth and enthusiasm. The e-bikes made the terrain accessible and fun, and Jade's attentiveness to our group meant we felt safe and supported the entire time. What really stood out was how much she clearly cares about sharing the magic of the park with visitors. We had such a wonderful time pedaling through lava fields and native forests with her guidance. If you're visiting the Big Island, this tour with Jade is an absolute must-do. Five stars, no question.
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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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An Ethereal Experience
New York City
Kona Shore Excursion: Kona Cloud Forest, Coffee & Sea Turtles
tanyahN6556GP, May 2026
An Ethereal Experience
The Kona Cloud Forest tour was the highlight of my entire Norwegian cruise of all the Hawaiian Islands. I quickly realized I was walking through an undisturbed rain forest and began to understand the special, unique connection of these living organisms. It really was an ethereal, other worldly experience.
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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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Best snorkeling experience!
New York City
Big Island: 5-Hour Kona Private Boat Charter
kaitlynsQ1262ZB, Jan 2026
Best snorkeling experience!
I had a great experience New Year’s day with Colin. It was my family of 5 and it felt very personal and fun. We saw dolphins, whales, and lots of fish. The snorkeling spot was awesome, and the food and drink provided was wonderful. They also have prescription goggles with was nice and the whole trip was very accommodating. Colin told us all about history on the island and went above and beyond with the history and sight seeing.
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True taste of Hawaii
New York City
Kona Shore Excursion: Kona Cloud Forest, Coffee & Sea Turtles
anastasiaz442, Nov 2025
True taste of Hawaii
Dave was an amazing tour guide. He was super knowledgeable and was willing to customize the tour to match our needs. We were lucky to see many turtles and the Cloud Forest was a spiritual journey. Our guide Anna was well versed in Hawaiian nature and made the experience of a forest interactive. The coffee farm was scenic and we got to pick some fruit!
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10/10 recommend to a friend!
New York City
Hilo-6 Hour Private Tour-Volcanoes NP, Rainbow Falls and more.
Shann_L_123, Oct 2025
10/10 recommend to a friend!
There were 8 of us on a family trip to hawaii and we had the most amazing day with Morgan as our driver/tour guide. He was so fun, knowledgeable about the island, and the best photographer. We saw so many amazing sights and he was fully prepared with all of the things we needed for our beach time. The van was so comfy and the day flew by (in the best way) ! Highlight of our trip in Hawaii. Highly recommend for anyone who wants to see all the cool things Hilo has to offer.
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Great tour but the tour...
New York City
Ali’i Private Tour in Luxury Van
Alan_A, Oct 2025
Great tour but the tour...
Great tour but the tour guide Shayne was fantastic. Very knowegesble and laid back. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone
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Fantastic tour!
New York City
Hilo-6 Hour Private Tour-Volcanoes NP, Rainbow Falls and more.
180deborah, Sep 2025
Fantastic tour!
Went to Volcano National Park and it just happened the volcano was erupting! Our wonderful guide, Morgan worked it out so we could get fantastic locations to have a once in a lifetime experience! A day we will never forget!
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