--- title: "Hilo Shore Excursion: Akaka Falls, Volcano, & Black Sand Beach" lang: en type: tour city: Big Island country: United States price: 171 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 46 duration_minutes: 420 duration_max_minutes: 480 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 17 of 44 (Volcanoes National Park Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/hilo-shore-excursion-akaka-falls-volcano-black-sand-beach/ --- # Hilo Shore Excursion: Akaka Falls, Volcano, & Black Sand Beach **Guidekin's take:** This shore excursion pairs ʻAkaka Falls State Park with Hilo, Volcanoes National Park and a black sand beach. A bento lunch is included, with a vegetarian option on request; alcohol is prohibited on the van. 5 from 46 reviews at €171 per person for 7h–8h. In our comparison: #17 of 44 in Volcanoes National Park Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Experience the lush beauty of Big Island’s Hamakua Coast on our tour to ʻAkaka Falls State Park, where the Island’s tropical splendor is on full display. Akaka Falls is a towering waterfall, cascading 442 feet (135 meters) down into a lush gorge. Your all inclusive tour includes the Hilo Discovery and Volcanoes National Park Explorer packages. As a locally owned and operated tour company based on Hawaiʻi Island, we offer immersive, guided experiences while sharing not just the breathtaking beauty of volcanoes, waterfalls, and valleys – but the stories, language, and spirit that make these places sacred. Our expertly guided tours highlight the island’s natural beauty, rich history, and volcanic landscapes. We also offer custom and private tours! ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Starts 08:00: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €171 per person - Duration: 7h–8h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 46 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Aloha Aina Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 08:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 5.0 from 46 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 46 of 46. - 5 stars: 46 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - We provide a local style bento for lunch (Please let us know if you require a vegetarian option) ## Not included - Alcohol – Consumption and possession of alcohol on the van is strictly prohibited on the tour. ## Itinerary 1. **Akaka Falls State Park** (1h; admission included) - On this all-inclusive tour, you will experience the lush beauty of Big Island’s Hamakua Coast on our tour to ʻAkaka Falls State Park, where the Island’s tropical splendor is on full display. Nestled within a dense rainforest just north of Hilo, this scenic wonder is home to... 2. **Hawaii Volcanoes National Park** (2h) - Also included in the excursion is the Volcano Explorer which is a drive through Chain of Craters Road and Crater Rim Drive, scenic stops, as well as a self guided visit to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: - Kīlauea Visitor Center - Halemaʻumaʻu Crater (Uēkahuna Look Out) -... 3. **Hilo** (1h 30m) - Included in the excursion is the Hilo Discovery which includes a drive through Historic Hilo town and stops at: - Onomea Bay Scenic Drive - Reed’s Bay - Banyan Tree Drive - Richardson Ocean Park - Queen Liliuokalani Gardens - Rainbow Falls - King Kamehameha Statue - Continue... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00 - 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 contact us regarding other designated pick up locations Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Volcanoes National Park Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #17 of 44** | €171 | 7h–8h | 5.0 (46) | 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 #17 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/hilo-shore-excursion-akaka-falls-volcano-black-sand-beach/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/?format=md