Explore Hilo’s hidden gems: waterfalls, volcanoes, black sand beaches, and local culture. Discover turtles, nene geese, and colorful glass on this private shore excursion.
Explore Hilo’s hidden gems: waterfalls, volcanoes, black sand beaches, and local culture. Discover turtles, nene geese, and colorful glass on this private shore excursion.
- Liliuokalani Gardens - We will drive past the ice pond to Liliuokalani Garden. I’ll show you a sign with local fish and we’ll look for turtles and nene geese along the way.
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Honoli’i Beach Park - We’ll head north of Hilo to see the surf spots, driving slowly down a narrow road. I’ll narrate about the surfers as they ride the waves.
We’ll drive…
- Liliuokalani Gardens - We will drive past the ice pond to Liliuokalani Garden. I’ll show you a sign with local fish and we’ll look for turtles and nene geese along the way.
- Honoli’i Beach Park - We’ll head north of Hilo to see the surf spots, driving slowly down a narrow road. I’ll narrate about the surfers as they ride the waves.
We’ll drive over old bridges through lush jungle, seeing many waterfalls. I’ll share information about plants, history, and real estate.
- Rainbow Falls - I’ll take photos of you at Rainbow Waterfalls and show you an optical illusion.
We’ll stop for iced coconuts if the vendor is there, and get Dole Whipped Ice Cream at Arc of Hilo.
- Kaumana Caves Park - Then, I’ll take you to the lava tube filled with a rare mineral and olivine, a green gemstone stuck in the ceiling. I’ll take pictures of you inside the lava tube while you explore.
- Hilo - I’ll stop at a spot with wild pigs so you can feed them and hopefully get a picture.
- Pahoa - We’ll stop at a fruit stand to try locally grown fruits. I’ll buy some fruit, have it cut up for you to sample, and tell you about the different types.
- Pahoa - I’ll take you to Pahoa to shop for handmade items from Pahoa, Hawaii. You can get fresh fish and chips or a sandwich at Subway.
- Leilani Estates - The next stop is Fissure 8 to have lunch and explore a lava field for colorful glass called peacock lava. We’ll take photos of the 2018 volcanic eruption that destroyed 780 homes.
- Pohoiki Black Sand Beach - I’ll drive you through a lush jungle to a black sand beach created from the lava flowing from Fissure 8 into the ocean in 2018. We’ll look for whales and spinner dolphins.
- Kehena Black Sand Beach - I’ll drive you along the ocean through tunnels of trees to a secret black sand beach. The sand feels like tiny marbles that tickle your feet when you walk on it. You can buy a fresh coconut to drink, meet the locals, and learn about the culture.
- Kalapana - Then, I’ll take you to the Land of Frozen Fire at the base of the Kilauea Volcano, where the lava flowed for 35 years, covering over 400 square miles of lava fields.
There, we’ll stop at Gary’s house, a famous photographer who will tell you about volcanic activities and show you rare pictures of eruptions. After his presentation, you can buy pictures from Gary.
- Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Visitor Center - We’ll head to the macadamia nut farm for free samples, where you can also buy macadamia nuts.
- Big Island Candies - We’ll go to Big Island Candies for samples of chocolate, candies, and Kona coffee. You can watch them making candies behind glass while you shop.
- Hilo Farmers Market - Our final stop is shopping at the farmers market in downtown Hilo, then back to the drop-off point.
- Tour guide
- Park fee
- Tour guide
- Park fee
- Lunch
- Lunch
I will drive past the ice pond and along Banyan Tree Drive in search of turtles and nene geese. Then, I’ll show you the sign featuring the local fish and share information about them. From there, we’ll travel over old bridges with views of surf spots, through lush jungle to waterfalls, the base of the volcano, and Black Sand Beaches. We’ll meet the…
I will drive past the ice pond and along Banyan Tree Drive in search of turtles and nene geese. Then, I’ll show you the sign featuring the local fish and share information about them. From there, we’ll travel over old bridges with views of surf spots, through lush jungle to waterfalls, the base of the volcano, and Black Sand Beaches. We’ll meet the locals and learn about the culture. There will also be time for shopping, exploring a lava tube, and looking for colorful glass in fissures.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.