Big Island: Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Black Sand and Hilo
Overview
As a Native Hawaiian born and raised in Hilo on Hawaiʻi Island, I’m not just showing you the sights—I’m sharing the home I’ve known my entire life. Every stop on this tour holds history, stories, and personal connections only a lifelong local can share.
From Kīlauea and Rainbow Falls to local macadamia farms and the Hilo Farmers Market, you’ll experience Hawaiʻi through the eyes of someone whose family and genealogy are deeply rooted here. I blend cultural knowledge, local history, and genuine aloha with a relaxed island style experience.
When choosing a guide, there’s a difference between visiting a place and growing up in it. My goal isn’t just to show you Hawaiʻi—it’s to help you understand it through the perspective of someone who has lived its traditions, respected its history, and proudly calls Hilo home.
You’ll leave with more than great photos—you’ll leave with meaningful stories and a deeper connection to Hawaiʻi that only a born and raised local can provide.
What's Included
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- HILO AIRPORT PICK UP AND DROP OFF
- Entrance fee
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hilo Hotels Pick Up & Drop Off
- HILO CRUISE SHIP PICK UP AND DROP OFF
Meeting and Pickup
123 Lihiwai Street
Hilo, HI 96720, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Visitor Center
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Rainbow Falls
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Naha Stone (pass by)
Hilo Farmers Market
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
King Kamehameha Statue
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Banyan Drive (pass by)
Lili'uokalani Gardens
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Big Island Candies
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Richardson Ocean Park
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Big Island: Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Black Sand and Hilo?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Key West Private Charters customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (HST).
- Snacks.
- Bottled water.
- HILO AIRPORT PICK UP AND DROP OFF.
- Entrance fee.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Hilo Hotels Pick Up & Drop Off.
- HILO CRUISE SHIP PICK UP AND DROP OFF.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 2. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Big Island: Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Black Sand and Hilo is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Big Island: Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Black Sand and Hilo will be included in your confirmation email from Key West Private Charters. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- HILO AIRPORT PICK UP AND DROP OFF
- Entrance fee
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hilo Hotels Pick Up & Drop Off
- HILO CRUISE SHIP PICK UP AND DROP OFF
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
