PRIVATE Shore Excursion - 'Best of Hilo and Hamakua coast

5.0
(2 reviews)

4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This is a Private tour. Just me and your small group.

I will make sure you see the best things on this side of the island. Being in a small group, and private vehicle allows us to do the stuff the big vans and busses don't do.

The itinerary listed is only some of what we can or might do. It's all up to you!

Take home the best souvenir. . . These amazing, once in a lifetime
experiences.

What's Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
Snacks
Lunch
Botanical Garden Entrance fee of $32 per person is not included (This is an optinal stop, and we may not do this)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Cruise Ship Port (HILO Only), Airport (HILO only), We can pick you up at any Hilo area address. Sorry we can't pick you up on the Kona side of the island. (It's just too far)

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • Hilo (Pass by)

    This tour is totally customizable. We will spend the time on the attractions you want to see. We have an extensive list of great attractions on the Hilo side. Beyond the potential list below there are many other potential stops. More Waterfalls Botanical Garden Queen Liliuokalani Gardens Downtown Shops and Dining Black Sand Beach (Richardson) Hilo Zoo and Gardens Chocolate Farms Still more. . . (We can't do all of this!! This is a list of ideas.) Maybe you know of something new. I would Love to take you there!

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    Between 9 and 10:00 is the best time to see the rainbow. This waterfall is the most visited of all the falls on all the islands. A short Walk for an amazing place.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    This coastline is the route for most of the stops on this tour. It feels a little like stepping back in time with one lane roads, old bridges, and amazing scenery around every corner.

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Meaning “leaf of lava,”Laupahoehoe, refers to the angular lava peninsula formed by ancient pāhoehoe (smooth lava) flowing to create the area where the village of Laupahoehoe was built. This Beach Park has breathtaking ocean panoramas, crashing surf and craggy lava rocks. The Mana here is amazing.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Onomea Bay was carved by the waters of Onomea and Alakahi streams, which originate all the way up in Mauna Kea, and by the wind and waves which cut into the lava cliffs of the coast line. Earthquakes, tsunamis and tropical storms have also caused radical changes to the landscape. This historic place is Amazing!

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    An outdoor market with over 200 local farmers and vendors. It’s a great way to get out and walk around historic downtown Hilo plus there are usually plenty of food trucks around.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Visit the actual Facility and see them hand making gourmet Hawaiian chocolates, cookies and candies, including our world-renowned Macadamia Nut Chocolate Dipped Shortbread.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    This amazing free-falling ‘Akaka Falls, plunges 442 feet into a stream-eroded gorge. A roughly half mile loop walk to and from the falls is full of lush landscaping and one other smaller fall.

    40 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Private Volcano Tours LLC

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Luxury Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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