Hilo Discovery & Volcano Explorer
Relax, take in the scenery, and spot honu.
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Hawaiʻi PUC Licensed
License 05721-C
Locally Rooted
Hilo Based, Serving the entire Big Island
Small groups · 14 max
Private & custom available
$179 per person
Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach
Discover one of Hawaiʻi's most unique and visually striking natural wonders on this unforgettable visit to Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach. Located on the Big Island's southeastern coast, its jet-black shoreline is formed by cooled lava fragments and blends natural beauty with deep cultural significance.
As you arrive, you'll be greeted by the dramatic contrast of black sand against the vivid blue Pacific Ocean and lush greenery. Stroll along the shoreline where endangered Hawaiian green sea turtles (honu) often bask in the sun, explore tide pools, and take in the serene landscape. This all-inclusive Big Island adventure combines the amazing Volcano Explorer experience as well as Historic Hilo Town.
Volcano Explorer: Discover the awe-inspiring power of nature on a journey through Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to Kīlauea and Mauna Loa, two of the world's most active volcanoes. Enjoy a scenic drive with multiple stops along the way.
Hilo Discovery: Your guide will lead you on a peaceful and picturesque journey through charming Hilo town while enjoying historic stops and sightseeing opportunities.
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Hilo Discovery & Volcano Explorer
Experience the lush beauty of the Big Island's Hāmākua 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 one of the most iconic waterfalls in all of Hawaiʻi: ʻAkaka Falls.
Hilo Discovery & Volcano Explorer
Witness the raw power of Pele and the resilience of Hawaiʻi's land and people. The Fissure 8 Tour is an unforgettable guided journey to the site of the 2018 Kīlauea eruption. Led by a knowledgeable local guide and Leilani Estates resident with direct access to Fissure 8, you'll walk across surreal lava fields where entire communities once stood. See the towering Fissure 8 cone, hardened lava rivers, and terrain that emerged from months of volcanic activity and forever changed the landscape of Lower Puna.
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