--- title: Discover Hilo’s Natural Wonders:Volcano,Waterfall,Punalu’u Beach lang: en type: tour city: Big Island country: United States price: 169 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 44 duration_minutes: 360 duration_max_minutes: 420 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 19 of 44 (Volcanoes National Park Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/discover-hilo-s-natural-wonders-volcano-waterfall-punalu-u-beach/ --- # Discover Hilo’s Natural Wonders:Volcano,Waterfall,Punalu’u Beach **Guidekin's take:** Visit Rainbow Falls, Kīlauea and Punalu’u Beach on a route through Hilo and Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Lunch and fresh fruit samples are included; pickup and drop off are limited to the Hilo area. 4.98 from 44 reviews at €169 per person for 6h–7h. In our comparison: #19 of 44 in Volcanoes National Park Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Discover Hilo’s Natural Wonder’s Join us to explore our island's must-see places with hands-on artifacts, historical insights, and cultural stories along the way. We'll drive you through Liliuokalani Gardens and historic Downtown Hilo to the picture-perfect scenery of Rainbow Falls, then journey through Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park to meet Kīlauea, the world's most active volcano. Experience panoramic views of the crater, steaming volcanic vents, and walk inside an ancient 550 year old lava tube. Enjoy an island-inspired lunch on us at a local restaurant. Afterward, we'll take you on a scenic drive past sweeping lava fields and coffee and macadamia nut farms to Punaluʻu, a beautiful black sand beach where green sea turtles come to rest. PLEASE NOTE: We provide pick-up and drop-off in the Hilo area only. This tour is not wheelchair accessible and includes moderate walking, including climbing roughly 15 stairs during the lava tube tour. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €169 per person - Duration: 6h–7h - Rating: 4.98/5 from 44 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Shaka Braddah Tours Llc - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.98 from 44 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 44 of 44. - 5 stars: 43 (98%) - 4 stars: 1 (2%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Fresh fruit samples - Pick-up/drop-off in Hilo area only - If you already have a National Park pass for entry at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, please bring it with you on the tour. Mahalo! - Guide - Enjoy an island-inspired lunch on us at a locally owned restaurant, vegetarian, dishes also available ## Not included - Alcoholic Beverages ## Itinerary 1. **Lili'uokalani Gardens** (pass by, no stop) - Drive through Banyan Drive and the largest Edo-style ornamental garden outside of Japan. Liliʻuokalani Gardens is a peaceful park of towering banyan trees, ponds, bridges, and pagodas. 2. **Hilo** (pass by, no stop) - See the vibrant shops, public art, and colorful architecture of historic Downtown Hilo. 3. **Rainbow Falls** (30m) - is named after the colorful rainbows that appear in the mists of its waters. Signs in the viewing area relate some interesting historical facts about the waterfall, as well as the legend of the “Battle of the Wailuku River”. 4. **Hawaii Volcanoes National Park** (2h) - Explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park starting at the visitor center and exhibit hall, followed by breathtaking views of Kilauea caldera and Kilauea Iki, the volcanic steam vents, and sulfur banks. Walk through the ancient Nāhuku (Thurston Lava Tube), a 600-foot cave created... 5. **Punalu'u Black Sand Beach** (30m) - Discover a beautiful black sand beach on the Kau coast where green sea turtles come to rest. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meet at Hilo Bayfront Beach Park. Please meet us in the parking lot directly next to the main road, Kamehameha Avenue. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - This tour includes about 2.5 hours of drive time between destinations. - Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free meal options ## Compared with other Volcanoes National Park Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #19 of 44** | €169 | 6h–7h | 4.98 (44) | shared | | [Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day Tour](/usa/big-island/tours/hawaii-volcanoes-waterfalls-beaches-hilo-highlights-day-tour/?format=md) | €170 | 6h | 5.0 (657) | shared | | [Private Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Eco Tour](/usa/big-island/tours/private-tour-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-eco-tour/?format=md) | €182 | 3h | 4.98 (333) | private | | [Big Island in a Day-Explore Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & more](/usa/big-island/tours/big-island-in-a-day-explore-volcanoes-waterfalls-beaches-more/?format=md) | €223 | 9h | 5.0 (206) | shared | Ranked #19 of 44 in Volcanoes National Park Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €127 to €537, median €181; typical length 6h. 8 of 44 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-tours/?format=md ## More in Big Island - All Big Island tours: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/discover-hilo-s-natural-wonders-volcano-waterfall-punalu-u-beach/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/?format=md