Hilo Private Shore Excursion: Volcanoes, Waterfalls & Beaches

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Ratings come from 8 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Incredible experience with Rae at Hawaii Island Insider Tours

  We were on our daughters make a wish trip and one of our days for a snorkel trip had to be moved. boy are we glad that happened. It opened a day for us to book a trip with Hawaii Island Insider tours. We met Rae as strangers and left as friends forever. Rae is the best! words can not express how good he is at giving his tours. Absolutely no stress but keeps things on track and rolling. Rae provided all kinds of snacks and drinks. In the slower season the prices may reflect a discount you don’t get that as service from Rae his level of courtesy, knowledge and personality prove a worth beyond what anyone could ever pay. Look forward to the day our paths cross again.

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  richdS2474SFSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Grateful...

  We really enjoyed our one-day tour in Hilo. Ray (our tour guide) was very knowledgeable about the island and explained everything and answered every question. He also gave us plenty of time to explore each stop and offered snacks, drinks, etc. We were on the NCL cruise, and we got a much better deal with this tour. Highly recommended. Thanks!

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  Dream04588974338September 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Excellent

  Cannot say enough good things about this tour and guide, Rae. Truly had a wonderful time. Pick up and drop off were extremely easy, Rae was incredibly kind and accommodating. Adjusting our tour as needed/requested. Offering additional stops and scenic routes. He was so knowledgeable and had fun trivia with prizes, snacks and drinks for the kids and adults, and even offered use of his children’s car seats for our two little ones on the tour. Can’t recommend enough!

  lauragS2190XMAugust 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Amazing Tour of Hawaii

  What a wonderful day spent exploring the island with Rae. He picked us up outside the cruise port and greeted us with gorgeous handmade leis AND Hawaiian snacks on snacks. Born and raised on the island, he is very knowledgeable on the sites. He customized the tour according to what we wanted to do and got us back to our ship with plenty of time to spare. WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL!!! Highly recommend

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  eksciAugust 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Hawaii Island Insider Tours is simply OUTSTANDING!

  Rae was simply OUTSTANDING! We had a group of 13 family members with a time constraint (due back on the cruise ship). He tailored our visit to the available time, taking us to many points of interest including Akaka and Rainbow Falls, Volcanoes National Park and the Black Sand Beach. His back stories were interesting and informative. A super friendly person who made the most of our available time. Just a super guy that I will use the next time we get to the Big Island! MAHALO!!

  jamesmC1503PQAugust 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Amazing Day in Hilo!

  Our family of 9 had an outstanding experience with Hawaii Island Insider Tours and our guide, Rae. We booked a full-day private tour, and it was one of the highlights of our trip to the Big Island. Rae was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about sharing the history, culture, and natural beauty of Hilo. One thing we especially appreciated was getting an early start, which allowed us to visit several popular locations before the large tour buses arrived. It made the experience much more enjoyable and gave us the opportunity to take in the scenery without the crowds. Some of our favorite stops included beautiful waterfalls, local roadside fruit stands, and a visit to Big Island Candies. Throughout the day, Rae shared fascinating stories and local insights that helped us better understand and appreciate the island. The van was spotless, comfortable, and spacious for our family of 9, making the day of sightseeing relaxing and enjoyable. Rae provided us with snacks and water during our trip. Everything was well organized, and Rae's attention to detail ensured a seamless experience from start to finish. We highly recommend Hawaii Island Insider Tours with Rae to anyone visiting the Big Island. His knowledge, professionalism, and genuine enthusiasm made for an unforgettable day. Mahalo, Rae, for creating such wonderful memories for our family!

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  833tarahbJune 2026via Tripadvisor

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How it compares in Big Island of Hawaii

• Its from-price is 734% above the median of the 565 experiences we list in Big Island of Hawaii.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 335 of 565.

About Big Island of Hawaii

The Big Island of Hawaii is the largest and youngest of the main Hawaiian islands, with active volcanoes, black-sand beaches, coffee farms and clear skies.

The Big Island is larger than all the other Hawaiian islands combined and still being shaped by active volcanoes. Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has steaming craters, lava fields and the Chain of Craters Road down to the sea. Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa both rise above 4,000 metres, and snow dusts their summits in winter.

Top-ranked sights in Big Island of Hawaii: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Rainbow Falls, Thurston Lava Tube (Nāhuku).

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