Hilo Shore Excursion Tropical Escape: Akaka Falls & Black Sands
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Enjoy this 3-hour, late afternoon tour, where our BIG HAWAII TOURS van and service are premium-level and each day's itinerary is curated to maximize your time in Hilo. Designed with cruisers in mind, so return for "all aboard" is guaranteed. We typically pass through a sea-side Japanese garden, reveal hidden beaches and waterfalls enjoyed by island locals, drive through a picturesque jungle, stop for a leisurely walk (some steps) through a tropical rainforest to world-renowned 'Akaka Falls, enjoy some local confectionaries, and then have some fun in the sun on the Big Island's unique black sand beaches. Time permitting (ship "all aboard"), you can take a quick dip amongst the most colorful sea life on the planet, while we guide less adventurers guests to nearby coves often teeming with sea turtles. Bundle this afternoon experience with BIG HAWAII TOURS' early morning VOLCANIC EXPERIENCE for a discounted, all-day adventure and guaranteed "all aboard" return for Hilo cruisers.
Inclusions
What's included
- Your booking includes admission/parking fees to all sites on tour
- We Work With Ship Departure Times (Guaranteed "all aboard" timing)
- We pickup/drop-off inside Hilo Port (right next to ship) w/ guaranteed "all aboard" timing
- We provide complimentary water & drinks (Hawaii-special soft drinks) and home-grown snacks (often including fresh fruit!).
What's not
- Gratuities
Itinerary
This 4-mile scenic drive through a dense, tropical jungle includes country bridges over cascading waterfalls. This is what an island paradise is all about.
Located on the lush, northeastern Hilo coast of Hawaii's Big Island, Akaka Falls stands as one of the state's most iconic and breathtaking natural wonders. The star attraction is the towering waterfall itself, which plunges a staggering 442 feet down a sheer, verdant cliff into a stream-eroded gorge below, making it more than twice the height of Niagara Falls.
Meet the man who unified all the islands of Hawai'i, who was born on the Big Island, and now eternally watches over Hilo Harbor in golden splendor
Tasty and picturesque candies made, packaged, sold and even shipped in full view of our guests. This local favorite runs an impressive, savory business that is sure to delight.
Black-sand beaches, lush green coves and resting giant sea turtles.
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
- For Hilo vacationers (i.e., non cruise passengers) we can meet at Reeds Bay parking lot.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Big Hawai'i Tours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Big Island of Hawaii
- Its from-price is 40% below the median of the 565 experiences we list in Big Island of Hawaii.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 290 of 565.
- 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).
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