Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day Tour
About This Experience
Tour Itinerary
2 hours
While most of the visit will be spent here! We will cover all popular stops with commentary. The following areas will be visited: Volcano House, Visitor Center, Kilauea overlook of the Halemaumau Crater, steam vents and sulfur dioxide banks, Kilauea Iki Crater, Laumanu Crater and Nahuku lava tube.
1 hour
The largest and locally grown vegetables and fruits are available in Hilo Farmers market that is conveniently located in the Historical Hilo Town. Guests are given an hour for lunch in this area full of restaurants and local shops.
20 min
One of the most iconic waterfalls that runs down the wailuku river located in Hilo. Known for Rainbows that can be scene when the sun hits the mist below. Many tropical trees and plants to view and touch in this area including a famous 1/4 acre Banyan Tree that many tourists and locals love to climb and swing from.
15 min
Explore a Historical 24acre Botanical Garden near the Hilo Bay that host many species of eucalyptus trees, Monkey pod trees and Island tropical vegetation. Many bridges over salt water tide pools full of tropical fish can be viewed and explored. Very often Hawaiian Geese called Nene's (state bird) can be seen here too.
15 min
An exclusive local candy factory where visitors can sample their famous island delicacies like the many macadamia nut cookies dipped in a variety of chocolates. Also free samples of Kona or Kau coffee! Experience and view the production crew through large windows as they carefully make, handle and pack their amazing products!
30 min
A popular Black Sand Beach in Hilo known for Honu's (hawaiian green sea turtles) that swim and relax in the salt water tide pools. Here tourist and locals surf, swim, snorkel and explore the many activities available at this island paradise or find a cool place under a coconut tree to hang out!
What's Included
Included
- Umbrella's
- Luxurious reclining 15 passenger seating
- Bottled water
- Port of Hilo/Hotel/Hilo Airport pickup & drop-off
- Professional Native Guide
- National Park fee's
Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Meeting Point & Logistics
Start Point
AIRBNB & "HOTELS NOT LISTED" GUESTS, pickup will be on the oceanside of the park in a small parking lot next to Hilo Bay Cafe. Parking is free to public and look for a black 15 passenger van with the decals "Makaio Tours."
Start Point
Pickup will be in the small commercial parking lot next to Baggage Claim C&D, look for the nicest black 15 passenger van with the company decals "Makaio Tours."
Start Point
CRUISE SHIP PASSENGERS MEETING LOCATION: When departing the ship you will enter a large terminal building. Look for a Hawaiian Guide holding the sign "Makaio Tours." If you have exited the building, you've gone too far. We won't leave without you!
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Important Information
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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