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Top 5 water & beach things to do in Hilo

Boats, beaches, and the parts of Hilo you only see from the water. Ferry rides, sunset cruises, snorkel runs, and the occasional sailing day for travellers who measure good cities by their coastline.

  1. Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach and Volcanoes National Park tour, Hilo1

    1. Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach and Volcanoes National Park tour

    5.0· 27 reviews

    Visit Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach and explore Volcanoes National Park — a full-day guided tour including stops at Hilo's notable sites and local insights.

    We organized this Big Island tour with Aloha Aina Tours and spent a wonderful day visiting Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach (where we saw turtles!), Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Hilo, Pāhoa/Keaʻau Lava Tube, Rainbow Falls, the King Kamehameha Statue, and the stunning Akaka Falls. Our guide Amanda was personable and informative, providing fascinating details about Hawaiian culture and nature along the way. The inclusion of lunch and drinks made for a hassle-free experience. I highly recommend this tour.stephanie c
  2. Hilo Volcanoes and Waterfalls tour with black sand beach, Hilo2

    2. Hilo Volcanoes and Waterfalls tour with black sand beach

    5.0· 26 reviews

    Approximately six hours, with lunch included — visit Kīlauea volcano, Rainbow Falls, and Punaluʻu black sand beach, with pick-up and drop-off in Hilo only.

    This was the most amazing tour I’ve ever experienced. Our guide was not only kind and humorous but also made the entire experience truly memorable. I wholeheartedly recommend it!P6835ZJ_
  3. Half-day Big Island tour — volcanoes, waterfalls, and beaches, Hilo3

    3. Half-day Big Island tour — volcanoes, waterfalls, and beaches

    5.0· 123 reviews

    Four hours of guided exploration — Kilauea Volcano, Thurston Lava Tube, Punaluʻu Beach, and Rainbow Falls with lunch at a local restaurant included.

    Anthony and Ariel provided an exceptional experience. They were both enjoyable and knowledgeable, allowing us to learn a great deal about the islands while exploring wonderful locations.Kenneth_L
  1. Volcanoes National Park tour from Hilo, Hilo4

    4. Volcanoes National Park tour from Hilo

    4.9· 185 reviews

    Half-day tour of Hawai'i's Volcanoes National Park from Hilo — highlights include the island's most famous volcanic sights with a local driver-guide.

    Kimo, our local guide, was wonderful and presented his knowledge in a memorable and enjoyable manner. It was an incredible experience to finally see a volcano.Christina_P
  2. Hilo and Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park tour, Hilo5

    5. Hilo and Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park tour

    4.8· 68 reviews

    Six hours by coach — visit Rainbow Falls, explore Downtown Hilo, and tour Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, including Thurston Lava Tube and Chain of Craters Road.

    Marissa was fantastic. She took us to see the volcano while it was erupting! Her knowledge was impressive, and she made each of us feel special.Todd_M

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