Hilo Shore Excursion: Akaka Falls, Volcano, & Black Sand Beach
- 7–8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Experience the lush beauty of Big Island’s Hamakua Coast on our tour to ʻAkaka Falls State Park, where the Island’s tropical splendor is on full display. Akaka Falls is a towering waterfall, cascading 442 feet (135 meters) down into a lush gorge. Your all inclusive tour includes the Hilo Discovery and Volcanoes National Park Explorer packages. As a locally owned and operated tour company based on Hawaiʻi Island, we offer immersive, guided experiences while sharing not just the breathtaking beauty of volcanoes, waterfalls, and valleys – but the stories, language, and spirit that make these places sacred. Our expertly guided tours highlight the island’s natural beauty, rich history, and volcanic landscapes. We also offer custom and private tours!
Inclusions
What's included
- We provide a local style bento for lunch (Please let us know if you require a vegetarian option)
What's not
- Alcohol – Consumption and possession of alcohol on the van is strictly prohibited on the tour.
Itinerary
On this all-inclusive tour, you will experience the lush beauty of Big Island’s Hamakua Coast on our tour to ʻAkaka Falls State Park, where the Island’s tropical splendor is on full display. Nestled within a dense rainforest just north of Hilo, this scenic wonder is home to one of the most iconic waterfalls in all of Hawai‘i – ‘Akaka Falls.
Also included in the excursion is the Volcano Explorer which is a drive through Chain of Craters Road and Crater Rim Drive, scenic stops, as well as a self guided visit to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: - Kīlauea Visitor Center - Halemaʻumaʻu Crater (Uēkahuna Look Out) - Steamy Haʻakulamanu (Sulphur Banks) - Kīlauea Iki Overlook - Thurston Lava Tube
Included in the excursion is the Hilo Discovery which includes a drive through Historic Hilo town and stops at: - Onomea Bay Scenic Drive - Reed’s Bay - Banyan Tree Drive - Richardson Ocean Park - Queen Liliuokalani Gardens - Rainbow Falls - King Kamehameha Statue - Continue with a scenic drive along Onomea Bay’s lush 4-mile coastal route, offering ocean views and rainforest beauty.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- contact us regarding other designated pick up locations
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 14 travellers
- Operated by
- Aloha Aina Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Big Island of Hawaii
- Its from-price is 45% below the median of the 150 day trips we list in Big Island of Hawaii.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 51 of 150.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
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).
Special offers in Big Island of Hawaii
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