Hilo Half-day Tours

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.

We did a tour of the Volcano National Park with our guide Aaron. We enjoyed very much! Great sights and great history of the island and the volcanos. We would definitely recommend!

Jess was amazing The day was well planned and best way to explore the island

Rob has been great. Unfortunately we did not see lava

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.

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.

Our experience with the very knowledgeable Sam was a magnificent one. He was engaging, entertaining and educated us for the whole tour on the history of Hawai’i and volcanoes. Sam treated passengers more like friends than tourists as he navigated questions from all angles. Sam is a bloody legend!! Thank you for a brilliant trip.

Sash ( May spelled her name wrong) was a great tour guide. I learned a lot from her. There is one complaint: on May 11, I noticed the same tour price was dropped about ~$100 compared to I booked price on Cool Hawaii website. Unfortunately there’s no one to pick up the phone from Cool Hawaii when I tried to get a refund.

We did a tour of the Volcano National Park with our guide Aaron. We enjoyed very much! Great sights and great history of the island and the volcanos. We would definitely recommend!

Great tour! Aaron was awesome and very knowledgeable, great personality with good humor, he made the tour fun while giving you all the history on Hilo. Highly recommend this tour!!

Amazing. The tour guide was great. The views were incredible.

Very great pretty places we saw and Robert was a good tour guide sharing lots of interesting fun facts and stuff about Hawaii. It was a little long but for what we paid it was good. We all had a good time

Our family had an absolutely unforgettable experience on the Pele Express Small Group Tour. From start to finish, this 5+ hour adventure showcased some of the most incredible natural wonders on the Big Island. Exploring Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, walking across newly formed lava fields, and standing before the breathtaking Rainbow Falls made for a truly awe-inspiring day.What made the experience even more special was our guide. They were exceptionally knowledgeable about the island's geology, history, culture, and volcanic activity, yet presented everything in a way that was engaging and easy to understand. Beyond their expertise, they were warm, friendly, and sociable, making everyone in the group feel welcome and included. It felt less like a tour and more like exploring the island with a passionate local friend.The scenery was simply spectacular, offering countless opportunities for photos and unforgettable memories. Every stop provided a unique perspective on the power and beauty of Hawaiʻi's volcanic landscape.If you're visiting the Big Island and want a family-friendly experience that combines natural beauty, fascinating history, and an outstanding guide, this tour is an absolute must. We left with a deeper appreciation for Hawaiʻi and memories that our family will cherish for years to come.Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 – An incredible experience all around!

Amazing experience! Very god focused with good ties to Hawaii culture and history. Absolutely get the donuts on the tour!

We had an outstanding volcano tour with “Ray”. He was an excellent guide with tons of interesting local history and amazing knowledge of the island and flora and fauna! One of the best tours we have been on. He also gave us excellent info on dining and sights in Hilo to see. Highly recommend HIS tour! And Kilaeua was erupting!!! Awesome!

Fabulous introduction to the volcano.No eruption but the first viewing of it is still spectacular plus the evening glow is great. But especially the guides I want to compliment.Tori is so knowledgeable and she and Ray answered all my questions without qualm and the lunch was most enjoyable. I learned so much about Hawaii as well as the geology and biology of the area. They made me feel super special so I’d recommend asking which days they are rostered on.Also the tour company was on time and communication was great so I’d also recommend doing a tour by Kapohokine Adventures as well as booking through Cool Hawaii