--- title: Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day Tour lang: en type: tour city: Big Island country: United States price: 170 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 657 duration_minutes: 360 duration_max_minutes: 420 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 1 of 44 (Volcanoes National Park Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/hawaii-volcanoes-waterfalls-beaches-hilo-highlights-day-tour/ --- # Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day Tour **Guidekin's take:** A Native Hawaiian guide leads this day tour covering volcanoes, waterfalls, beaches and Hilo sights in a van with reclining seats. Park fees, water and Port of Hilo or Hilo Airport transfers are included; lunch costs extra. 5 from 657 reviews at €170 per person for 6h–7h. In our comparison: #1 of 44 in Volcanoes National Park Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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 a family operated business means super clean luxury vans and pride in our work & attitude to give you the absolute best island memories ever! ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Starts 08:30, 09:00: 2 departures a day - Food not included: Guests are responsible for their lunch cost - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €170 per person - Duration: 6h–7h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 657 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Makaio Tours Hawaii - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 08:30, 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 5.0 from 657 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 657 of 657. - 5 stars: 657 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Umbrella's - Luxurious reclining 15 passenger seating - Bottled water - Port of Hilo/Hotel/Hilo Airport pickup & drop-off - Professional Native Guide - National Park fee's ## Not included - Guests are responsible for their lunch cost - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Hawaii Volcanoes National Park** (2h) - While most of the visit will be spent here! We will cover all popular stops with commentary. The following areas will be visited: Volcano House, Visitor Center, Kilauea overlook of the Halemaumau Crater, steam vents and sulfur dioxide banks, Kilauea Iki Crater, Laumanu Crater... 2. **Hilo Farmers Market** (1h) - The largest and locally grown vegetables and fruits are available in Hilo Farmers market that is conveniently located in the Historical Hilo Town. Guests are given an hour for lunch in this area full of restaurants and local shops. 3. **Rainbow Falls** (20m) - One of the most iconic waterfalls that runs down the wailuku river located in Hilo. Known for Rainbows that can be scene when the sun hits the mist below. Many tropical trees and plants to view and touch in this area including a famous 1/4 acre Banyan Tree that many tourists... 4. **Explore a Historical 24acre Botanical Garden near the Hilo Bay that host many...** (15m) - Explore a Historical 24acre Botanical Garden near the Hilo Bay that host many species of eucalyptus trees, Monkey pod trees and Island tropical vegetation. Many bridges over salt water tide pools full of tropical fish can be viewed and explored. Very often Hawaiian Geese... 5. **Big Island Candies** (15m) - An exclusive local candy factory where visitors can sample their famous island delicacies like the many macadamia nut cookies dipped in a variety of chocolates. Also free samples of Kona or Kau coffee! Experience and view the production crew through large windows as they... 6. **Richardson Ocean Park** (30m) - A popular Black Sand Beach in Hilo known for Honu's (hawaiian green sea turtles) that swim and relax in the salt water tide pools. Here tourist and locals surf, swim, snorkel and explore the many activities available at this island paradise or find a cool place under a... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30, 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 AIRBNB & "HOTELS NOT LISTED" GUESTS, pickup will be on the oceanside of the park in a small parking lot next to Hilo Bay Cafe. Parking is free to public and look for a black 15 passenger van with the decals "Makaio Tours." Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness ## Compared with other Volcanoes National Park Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #1 of 44** | €170 | 6h–7h | 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 | | [Private Guide Meet In Hawaii Volcanoes National Park](/usa/big-island/tours/private-guide-meet-in-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park/?format=md) | €541 per group | 3h | 4.98 (199) | private | Ranked #1 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/hawaii-volcanoes-waterfalls-beaches-hilo-highlights-day-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/?format=md