Akaka Falls Tour - Volcanoes National Park and Hilo Discovery
Description
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!
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Itinerary
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 one of the most iconic waterfalls in all of Hawai‘i – ‘Akaka Falls.
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) - Steamy Haʻakulamanu (Sulphur Banks) - Kīlauea Iki Overlook - Thurston Lava Tube
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 with a scenic drive along Onomea Bay’s lush 4-mile coastal route, offering ocean views and rainforest beauty.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
- We will contact you regarding any specific details about your tour. - Cruise ship Passengers: - While our tours are scheduled to begin at 8:00 am, we know that delays happen, and that it may take some time to come off the ship. We keep track of ship arrival times and will adjust accordingly. You will not miss your tour. - Tour lengths vary and adjustments to the schedule may need to be made in order to accommodate your timely return. - Cruise Ship Hilo Port – Look for your Guide with the “Aloha Aina Tours” sign. You will be provided instructions for pick up either inside the terminal or right outside Hilo port gates. - If your ship is unable to dock, we’ll issue a full refund. When possible, we’ll also try to reschedule your tour so you don’t miss out. This situation is entirely outside your control, and we want to make it worry-free for you.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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
Reviews(37)
Very good and informative tour! Highly recommend! Picked us up right at the cruise terminal. Guide was very good!
Amanda was an excellent tour guide! She was very knowledgeable about the island’s history. She was very accommodating and offered refreshments when needed. I highly recommend this trip!
Mahalo so much for the wonderful review! 🌺 We’re so happy to hear you had a great day with Amanda. She truly enjoys sharing the history, culture, and beauty of the Big Island with our guests. We really appreciate your recommendation and thank you for choosing Aloha ʻĀina Tours Hawaiʻi. We hope to welcome you back again someday!
We had an awesome morning/ afternoon with Steve, Amanda was great also! We went to places we would never have discovered without Steve. Large group and it went well, other guide was also great! And they even found my sunglasses and will ship them to me ! Love the customer service 👌
Mahalo so much for the awesome review! 🌺 We’re so glad you had a great day exploring the Big Island with Steve, Amanda, and our team. We love taking our guests to places they may not have discovered on their own and sharing a little of what makes our island so special. And we’re especially happy we found your sunglasses! 😎 We’ll make sure they get safely back to you. Thank you for choosing Aloha ʻĀina Tours Hawaiʻi and for recognizing our customer service. It was a pleasure having you with us
Amanda was very helpful driver and tour guide at the same time. Pick up was very convenient... Her tales about Hawaii still fresh on my mind.
Mahalo so much for your kind review! 🌺 We’re happy to hear Amanda took great care of you and made your tour both convenient and memorable. She loves sharing the stories, history, and culture of Hawaiʻi, so it’s wonderful to hear that her stories are still fresh in your mind! Thank you for choosing Aloha ʻĀina Tours Hawaiʻi. We hope to welcome you back to the Big Island again someday!
This company is customer service oriented and did everything possible to accommodate circumstances beyond their control. The immigration control at the Hilo Port is not a smooth process. We had to wait over 2 hours to start our excursion, since several in our group were stuck on the ship waiting for their turn to get off the ship. Amanda did everything possible to try and coordinate a condensed excursion, with the time remaining. On top of this, the day had off and on rain, which made our trip to the Volcanos National Park less than desirable. I felt I received value for the trip we had. NCL should consider extending the amount of time in this port, to allow for the extremely long process to get everyone off of the ship. But this is no reflection on this company.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review and understanding. 🌺 We truly appreciate your patience during the unexpected immigration delays. Amanda worked hard to make the most of the time available, and we’re so glad you still felt you received great value from your tour. Unfortunately, immigration processing at the port is outside of our control, but we always do our best to adjust the itinerary so our guests can experience as much of the Big Island as possible. Mahalo as well for recognizing that, despite the rainy weather, our team remained committed to giving you a memorable experience. We sincerely appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Hawaiʻi for another adventure with us! 🤙
Amanda is the best person to guide you through this wonderful tour. The 7 hours we spent with Amanda was filling with everything you could image of plants, volcanoes, wildlife and 24 years of living in Hilo. If you want to have the best tour you will ever have request Amanda! The price paid is well worth it for a small group tour and Amanda made us feel we gained insight on our tour from her.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🌺 Amanda truly has a passion for sharing the beauty, history, and culture of Hawaiʻi, and we’re so happy that her knowledge and local experience made your day so memorable. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to her. Mahalo for choosing Aloha ʻĀina Tours—we hope to welcome you back to the Big Island again soon! 🤙
Amanda was awesome! Easy pickup from the cruise terminal. She brought my daughter a special treat for her birthday. We had a very full day. The tour gives plenty of time at all the stops. We even stopped by a black sand beach and walked around. It was a great day and highly recommended.
Aloha, Mahalo for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear you had such a great day with Amanda. She truly enjoys making each tour special, and we’re delighted your daughter received a birthday surprise to help celebrate her big day! It’s great to hear you enjoyed the variety of stops, including the beautiful black sand beach, and that you felt there was plenty of time to explore along the way. Thank you for choosing Aloha ʻĀina Tours and for your kind recommendation. We hope to welcome you and your family back to the Big Island again someday!
David is very good at showing the best of Hilo. He a local pro surfer and born and raised in Hilo. Preorder your lunch to get what you want.
This was a once in a lifetime experience. We were blessed to see the Volcano erupting. Akaka Falls was also beautiful. Enjoyed walking through Thurston Laba tube! Amazing day! Dave was great, honest and informative. Mahalo
Absolutely incredible! We got to see so much of the volcanoes, right up to the crater, we went through the lava tubes and a bunch of other photo stops! We saw rainbow falls, akaka falls, the statue, and a bunch of other places including the black sand beaches and everything in between! Our tour guide Holley was really knowledgeable, gave us plenty of time to see things, nothing felt rushed and it was so much fun! The lunch and snacks were great, they waited to pick us up at the port and then ensured we were back well before our ships departure time, everything was very organised, a truly exciting day and the best excursion I've done in a long time! Will definitely book more trips when visiting the big island in the future! Thank you for an incredible experience that really made our holiday!
That’s awesome to hear—mahalo for such a detailed review! We’re stoked you got to experience so much in one day and that Holley made it both fun and informative. Sounds like you hit all the highlights and then some! We really appreciate you trusting us with your time on the island, and we’ll be ready to show you even more next time you’re back. Safe travels and hope to see you again soon 🤙
