Hilo Adventure: Hidden Surf Spots & Lava Fields

Explore hidden gems of Hawaii Volcano National Park. Enjoy unique stops, local treats, and captivating stories. Book now for an unforgettable adventure.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • LiliÊ»uokalani Gardens - The operator drives to the Ice Pond and stops to showcase turtles and fish. At Liliuokalani Garden, the operator searches for nene geese and identifies various plants. A sign displaying local fish is shown, along with interesting information about them.
  • Pepeekeo Scenic Drive - The journey includes driving over historic…
What's Included
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Hawaii Volcano National Park fees
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

What makes my tours special is that I will take you to places other tours will not go.
We drive north of Hilo to see the surf spots were we will drive slowly down a narrow road. I will narrate to you about the surfers as they catching waves.
We drive over old bridges through the lush jungle seeing many waterfalls. I will tell you about the plants,…

Location
Hilo Harbor
I will meet you in the center of the building on the left side after you come off the ship at 8:30 am at Hilo Harbor.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jacqueline_h
Feb 11, 2026
Excellent experience - Excellent service by driver. He took us to all the best areas to see everything. The volcano was amazing. Waterfalls stunning, Lava tube interesting Shopping at candy farm good. Thoroughly enjoyed this trip
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Wesley_s
Feb 4, 2026
Overall excellent time at... - Overall excellent time at the National Park. Frank was very informative about the local area and plants. Enjoyed the experience.
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Dennisez5432kg
Feb 2, 2026
Outstanding - This is a phenomenal excursion. Don made this a lasting memory for all of us. He is extremely knowledgeable of life on the big Island and the history of the volcanos. He shares many stories of his personal experiences which made the day fly. Highly recommend!!
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Paul_d
Jan 26, 2026
A great tour well worth the money and time - Besides the Volcano, Dan was the star of the tour! He made sure we saw many sites on the way to and from Volcano National Park using local knowledge to describe what we were seeing and insure the shortest time traveling. And we received a botanical class as well. A great tour
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Bernadetter252
Jan 20, 2026
A wonderful day out! - This was a fantastic tour and Don is a fabulous tour guide! His local knowledge is amazing and he is happy to share it with the group. His enthusiasm for the region is infectious and he points out the little things that only locals would know. I learned a lot about the beautiful flora and which plants were native or introduced. We saw turtles, fish and shrimp, birds, stunning parks, waterfalls and especially the amazing Kilauea Volcano! There we saw the craters, lava flows and learned a bit of the history. Then to top off a perfect day we enjoyed a candy store, shopping at the markets and a black sand beach. Thanks Don! We loved the tour!
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Milasol_g
Jan 8, 2026
Good time and value - Loved that Don, our tour guide walked with the group especially in the lava field. The lava tube walk was a surprise and a bit daunting with the walk through wet, puddles and very dark tunnel. A bit disappointed that we did not go to the much more known Rainbow Falls as per itinerary but can't compare if the boiling pots falls we did go to was better. However, Don took us to other places interesting and really made excellent use of our short time in Hilo.
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Ameer_b
Jan 7, 2026
Best Tour Guide Ever - Don is the Michael Jordan of tour guides, he knows so many interesting facts and makes sure to keep you entertained the entire time. Well worth every penny paid, fun for all ages. If you’re booking anyone other than Don you’re doing it wrong.
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Laurim661
Jan 7, 2026
Enjoyable tour with the short time we had in port - We enjoyed this tour. Small, well planned regarding activities, weather and avoiding crowds. Good narrative regarding wildlife, trees, volcanoes/lava, and even real estate trends. Port pickup and drop off (Holland America). Great tour if you're looking for a local tour guide who has lived on the islands for a long time and makes the most of your limited time! There were a few tangents in the conversation, and one joke regarding signing the waiver was repeated about 12-15 times too many. Also, there was limited direction on when and where to eat, so some people missed buying lunch at the lunch stop. Recommend asking at the beginning which stop is for lunch. Other than that, great tour from a knowledgeable guide. Thank you Don!
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Laurir949
Feb 2, 2026
Turtles, Macadamia Nuts, Prawns, Candy Factory, Volcano Park Short Hikes, Lunch, Dole Whip, Rainbow Falls and more! - I experience was one I will not forget. We got to do a lot more than just the Hawaii Volcano Park Tour. We had many stops along the way and back! It was a little chaotic but a jam- packed tour for sure!
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Rebecca
Jan 29, 2026
Good tour - It was the tour guides goal to get us to as many sights as possible. And he accomplished that. Volcano national park was amazing even thought you couldn’t see a lot through all the smoke. It was a good tour.
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From $168
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).