--- title: Hilo Shore Excursion Volcanoes National Park and Black Sand Beach lang: en type: tour city: Big Island country: United States price: 154 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.77 reviews: 3159 duration_minutes: 360 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 41 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-volcanoes-national-park-and-black-sand-beach/ --- # Hilo Shore Excursion Volcanoes National Park and Black Sand Beach **Guidekin's take:** This Hilo route links steam vents and Thurston Lava Tube in Volcanoes National Park with Rainbow Falls and Black Sand Beach. Port pickup and park fees are included; hotel guests use a meeting point and food is extra. 4.77 from 3159 reviews at €154 per person for 6h. In our comparison: #41 of 44 in Volcanoes National Park Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Cruise Ship Guests: We have special permits to pick up directly from Hilo port of call. Departure times may be adjusted to fit your ships arrival & departure. Hilo Hotel Guests: Meeting location is Hilo Hawaiian Hotel Tour grade: Easy Highlights of this tour include Black Sand Beach, Rainbow Falls, Liliuokalani Japanese Garden, Drive through Down Town Hilo, Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Farm Volcanoes National Park - Steam Vents, Sulfur Banks Thurston Lava Tube, Kilauea Visitor Center & Exhibits Kilauea Crater lookout. The visitor center in National Park is currently closed for renovation and all gifts and exibits have been moved to KMC Lunch: Stop will be made by a local vendor ## Before you book - Meeting point: HOTEL GUESTS: Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel… - 15 start times: between 07:30 and 14:00 - Food not included: Stop is made to purchase food - Age rule: Infants (Under 24 Months): Hawaii law allows… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €154 per person - Duration: 6h - Rating: 4.77/5 from 3159 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: C Big Island Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 15 start times between 07:30 and 14:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.77 from 3159 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 2978 of 3159. - 5 stars: 2765 (88%) - 4 stars: 213 (7%) - 3 stars: 85 (3%) - 2 stars: 54 (2%) - 1 star: 42 (1%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Hilo Cruise Ship Passenger | €154 / person | English | We are a SHORE EXCURSION company. We have permits to pick you up directly from the Hilo port. Accessibility : If you have a walker or wheelchair you need to contact us before your arrival in order to accommodate you | | Borealis 2:00 pm | €154 / person | English | Borealis: 2:00 pm departure. Check in 15-20 min prior. Tour 5.5 hr. MAC NUT FARM WILL BE CLOSED. - NO STOP Starting point: Port of Hilo, 80 Kuhio St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA | | Hilo Hawaiian Hotel Meeting | €154 / person | English | Hilo Hawaiian Hotel: Meeting location lobby of Hilo Hawaiian Hotel 71 Banyan Dr. Hilo, HI 96720 Starting point: Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, a Trademark Collection by Wyndham, 71 Banyan Dr, Hilo, HI 96720, USA | | Holland America 10:30 am | €154 / person | English | Holland America - Koningsdam: Special departure time for this ship 10:30 am Starting point: Port of Hilo, 80 Kuhio St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA | ## What's included - Professional guide - National Park fees - Port / Hilo Hotel pickup and drop-off - 1 bottle per guest - Visit to Volcanoes National Park ## Not included - What to bring/wear: Walking shoes. Light sweater due to cooler climate at Volcano Park - Souvenirs - Gratuities - Stop is made to purchase food ## Itinerary 1. **Richardson Ocean Park** (20m) - This Black Sand Beach is a local favorite, and is a great way to see how the ocean and volcanoes make fine black sand. 2. **Lili'uokalani Gardens** (pass by, no stop) - Drive by.This is the largest Japanese garden outside of Japan donated by Queen Liliʻuokalani in 1917. Throughout the gardens are stone lanterns, gazebos, and torii gates, recalling the Japanese immigrants who came to Hawaii. 3. **Rainbow Falls** (15m; admission included) - Breathtaking 80 ft waterfall, Rainbow Falls. These beautiful falls get their name from the rainbow that is often visible in the mist that rises as the water cascades to the rocks 80 feet below. 4. **Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Visitor Center** (30m) - Drive through scenic orchards of Macadamia Nut Trees, sample tasting, browse, and select from an array of locally made island gifts. * This location is closed on Sundays if no cruise ship is in port. This stop will be replaced by Big Island Candies. 5. **Manono Street Marketplace** (35m) - Local Deli for a lunch stop or a local vendor ( depending on the day, we use a different vendors for our lunch stop) Note: The order of stops on this tour may be adjusted to help provide the best experience for customers. 6. **Pass through the historic town of Hilo and see the King Kamehameha Statue lea...** (pass by, no stop) - Pass through the historic town of Hilo and see the King Kamehameha Statue learning the story how he has conquered Hawaii. 7. **Hawaii Volcanoes National Park** (1h 30m; admission included) - We will then make our way to the summit of Kilauea volcano at the Volcanoes National Park, the most highly regarded and revered volcanic area on Earth. The Park highlights two of the world's most active volcanoes--Kilauea and Mauna Loa--and offers insights on the birth of the... 8. **Nahuku - Lava Tube** (20m; admission included) - Guests will walk through a lava tube. Guide will share information with you on how it was formed by lava. This lava tube is .4 of a mile loop trail with low lighting. Gradual stairs descending into the tube ascending stairs coming out. Not all passengers may be physically fit... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 15 start times between 07:30 and 14:00 - 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 HOTEL GUESTS: Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel located at 71 Banyan Dr. Hilo HI There is free parking at this hotel, on the street or across the street. Please wait in lobby for pick up. The lobby also has a cafe lounge if needing something to drink. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Vehicle: 12-14 passenger van or mini bus max 25, 29 pass mini bus - HOTEL : You can meet us at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel to join this tour. - CRUISE PASSENGERS : We have special permits to pick up directly from Hilo port - We will ensure your timely return back to the ship in Hilo Pier for this activity. If your ship does not come into port , your money will be refunded. If is delayed we will adjust our departure time to the ships itinerary. See our terms and conditions for full details - DEPARTURE TIMES: Because we are a shore excursion company we schedule our departure times around a ships arrival and departure. - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately - Easy tour - Involves walking over relatively level terrain, possible gravel or uneven ground in some areas. Lava tube is .4 of mile long with descending and ascending steps. Comfortable walking shoes & light jacket recommended - WHEELCHAIR / WALKER or SCOOTER ? We must know prior to the tour date if you are bringing a mobility device in order to accommodate. (Please add note to comments box) The mobility unit must not exceed 45 lbs. For various reasons our guides cannot assist with mobility units. Guests must have someone with them to move the mobility device in and out of the vehicle. Our vehicles do not have a lift, so any mobility device must be collapsible to fit through the mini bus doors which is 32” wide. - Mobility Restrictions: Mobility devices cannot go into the lava tube, a trail to the crater is dirt path. Trail to black sand beach in ok but the beach is sand. Customers can stay in the vehicle at any time if they wish. Call us if you have further questions. - Infants (Under 24 Months): Hawaii law allows infants under 24 months to ride on a parent's lap. A child ticket is required to purchase if a separate seat is preferred ## Compared with other Volcanoes National Park Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #41 of 44** | €154 | 6h | 4.77 (3159) | 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 #41 of 44 in Volcanoes National Park Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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