Big Island Scenic Tour: Volcano Hilo Town Waterfall Beach & Lunch
Description
Explore the captivating beauty of the Big Island on this immersive day tour that dives into its natural wonders and rich culture. Guided by locals who embody the Aloha spirit, discover highlights like Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Rainbow Falls, and the vibrant Hilo Farmer’s Market. Engage with stunning landscapes shaped by volcanic activity, enjoy a delicious lunch at a Hawaiian Style eatery, and connect with the island's storied history. This tour promises a relaxing and enriching experience, perfect for travelers ages 5 and up. Pick up is available in the Hilo area. - Immerse yourself in Hawaiian culture and history with local guides - Visit iconic sites like Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Rainbow Falls - Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant -refreshing cold drinks - Shared experiences with small groups of up to 13 guests
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Itinerary
Join us to discovery the world's most active volcano, Kilauea. We'll take you to the massive caldera where Kilauea lives and frequently erupts with towering geysers of lava. You'll walk through an ancient lava tube, feel the heat of volcanic steam vents, and see amazing landscapes shaped by fire and time.
A Delicious local island infused lunch at this island gem of a restaurant is a must try!
Ride along the winding Old Māmalahoa Highway—a hidden gem surrounded by lush forests on the Hāmākua Coast. Lined with towering trees and ocean views, this peaceful road offers a glimpse of Hawaiʻi’s natural beauty at every turn. We'll stop at Kawainui Falls, a cascading waterway emerging from a giant lava tube.
Rainbow Falls is a stunning 80-foot waterfall located in Hilo. On sunny mornings, you might see a rainbow in the mist of the cascading falls fed by the Wailuku River. We'll share the history and legends of the river and explore the massive, photo-worthy banyan tree nearby.
The Hilo Farmer's Market is a vibrant local marketplace in Downtown Hilo visited by locals and visitors alike. Operating seven day a week, it is known for its fresh fresh and produce, local treats, and handmade crafts.
The King Kamehameha statue in Hilo honors the great Hawaiian chief who united the Hawaiian Islands. We make a brief stop here to talk about the significance of his life and legacy in Hawaiian history.
See the largest authentic, Edo-style garden outside of Japan. Liliuokalani Gardens is a serene parkway with arched bridges and ponds surrounded by lush greenery, statues, and towering banyan trees. A great place to relax and take photos.
Richardson's Beach is a tranquil seaside spot known for its black sands and scenic views of Hilo Bay and the Hāmākua Coast. Explore the many tide pools where green sea turtles often gather and take a quick swim.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
CONFIRMATION: We will contact you the day before your tour begins to confirm your pick-up time and location. Pick up begins at 8:30 a.m. and can vary depending on your location. CRUISE SHIP VISITORS: When you arrive at the Port of Hilo, our tour guide will greet you inside the cruise ship terminal with our company sign. OTHER PICK-UP LOCATIONS: We will arrive at your specified location in a white, 15-passenger Ford Transit van. AIRPORT: We do offer pick up and drop off at the Hilo airport
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility problems.
Reviews(102)
This was an awesome day. Big Mike was informative and very knowledgeable! He was very accommodating. My whole family enjoyed this to go! So highly recommend
From the time we were picked up at 8:30am from Hilo airport our tour guide of Lehua Tours, Big Mike, gave us a summary of what we would be seeing and doing for the day, which was helpful. Every place we went to was breath taking, the waterfalls, the volcano tube, the active volcano was amazing. This tour was worth the money, the tour guide was just phenominal (big Mike of Lehua Tours). If you go to the Big Island, we would recommend Lehua Tours by Big Mike you will not regret it. Big Mike knew so much about the Island, he grew up there, we enjoyed learning about the history, the plants, the flowers and all the right spots to give us good views. He was most respectful, fun, on time and professional. The tour package included lunch which he picked a really good spot for us to have lunch where we could directly see the active volcano and saw the lava. He picked us up from Hilo airport and dropped us back at the airport when we finished. Everything that he did on this tour had a personal touch. He took pure joy in sharing with us this beautiful Island. We can not say enough about this experience. Big Mike of Lehua Tours was just that good.
Mike is the best tour guide we’ve ever had. His level of service and knowledge was just outstanding. He even called us the day before the tour to let us know the volcano was active and if possible to go see it as it will not be active the day of the tour.
Our guide, Mike, was wonderful! He had a video and showed us pictures and narrated some of the history of the island while we were driving from one location to the next. We visited several volcano sites and beautiful waterfalls. Mike is a local of the island and knew many places to take us. He took us to a favorite place of his for a great lunch, took us to a flea market for some shopping, and took us to the beach for a dip in the ocean. He greeted us with a Hawaiian lei, gave us chocolate covered macadamias, a 2027 calendar of Hawaii, and some great memories. I would highly recommend this trip.
Highly Recommend!! Big Mike is awesome. He’s so informative and knows the island well. You will see a ton of things and be entertained along the way. I won’t hold that the volcano erupted the next day after our tour against him LOL :-),
He was very attentive and shared information about Hawaiian history; he was a very cheerful driver and guide. I highly recommend him.. We had a great time :) Thank you !
Big Mike was the best tour guide! He made the experience very special combining not just sights, but music, history, personal stories, great food, and special surprises! My nephew and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!
What can I say about this tour other than fantastic!! First off, Mike is an absolute awesome guide!! He’s a local and is full of knowledge, not only of the area but also the culture. Mike took us all over Volcanoes National Park and spoke to us in depth about the landscape. He then took us to a local lunch spot off the beaten path where I had the best panini I’ve ever had. We then hit up a local farmers market where we got some delicious shaved ice, iced Hawaiian coffee, fruits and souvenirs. We also hit up a couple of waterfalls in the rain forest before hitting a local beach where the scenery was unreal. Do I recommend this tour for anyone looking for an adventure filled day in Hilo??……1000% yes!!! We’re definitely coming back and touring with Big Mike!!
Big Mike was amazing, couldn’t do enough for you to make sure you had an amazing experience. Very knowledgeable and always made time to answer questions. Would totally recommend him, for an amazing day seeing the island.
Big Mike is really awesome! Local man paying great tribute to his island. Awesome knowledge on the history of the Hawaiian islands, the past heritage and customs of our people. I’m Hawaiian born and I was very honored with his knowledge of our past cultures. This is the only tour you should book to view the island, listen to the past and you’ll be equally impressed with Big Mike as we were. Double thumbs up to the best tour we’ve ever been on!! Mahalo Mike!!
