Best Shore Excursions in Big Island of Hawaii

24 tours ranked by TourTruth score (0–10), based on Viator and GetYourGuide ratings. How scores work

We compared 24 shore excursions in Big Island of Hawaii using 1,088 reviews on Viator and GetYourGuide. The highest scoring with at least 20 reviews is Hilo Volcanoes National Park Private Shore Excursion 6 hr (8.1/10). Prices start at $79 and most cost between $178 and $1,265. A typical one lasts 6 hrs.

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39 reviews · $1,559 · 6 hrs

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#TourScoreRatings by siteFromDuration
1 Hilo Volcanoes National Park Private Shore Excursion 6 hr TourTruth score 8.1 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (39) $1,559 6 hrs
2 Hilo Gardens and Waterfalls Shore Excursion 7 hr TourTruth score 7.8 out of 10 GetYourGuide 4.9★ (11) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (3) $1,265 7 hrs
3 Hilo Shore Excursion to Volcano, Waterfall and Black Sand TourTruth score 7.8 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (12) · GetYourGuide 5.0★ (1) $1,699 –
4 Hilo Shore Excursion: Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach and Volcano TourTruth score 7.7 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (41) $188 –
5 Hilo Private Shore Excursion: Volcanoes, Waterfalls & Beaches 7 hr TourTruth score 7.5 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (8) $1,699 7 hrs
6 Hilo Private Volcano National Park Shore Excursion 7 hr 30 min TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (4) $1,495 7 hrs 30 min
7 Kona Pearl Harbor WWII Heroes Day Trip 14 hr TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10 Viator 4.8★ (105) $654 –
8 Kona Coffee, Culture & Coastal Views Tour 6 hr TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (2) $250 6 hrs
9 Hilo Private Shore Excursion to Volcanoes, Waterfalls and Beaches 7 hr TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (2) $1,650 7 hrs
10 Hilo Private Shore Excursion: Land of Frozen Fire 7 hr TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (2) $1,495 7 hrs 15 min

Questions

What is the best shore excursion in Big Island of Hawaii?

Hilo Volcanoes National Park Private Shore Excursion 6 hr has the highest TourTruth score (8.1/10) of the 24 shore excursions in Big Island of Hawaii we compare among those with at least 20 reviews, from 39 reviews.

How much do shore excursions in Big Island of Hawaii cost?

Listed prices start at $79; the median is $375, and most cost between $178 and $1,265. Prices are the lowest listed price, usually per person; check the provider for your date.

How long are shore excursions in Big Island of Hawaii?

The median listed duration is 6 hrs.

Which shore excursion in Big Island of Hawaii has the most reviews?

Kona Shore Excursion: Sea Turtles, Historic Kona & Coffee 5 hr, with 517 reviews and a TourTruth score of 5.7/10.

Scores compare each tour's ratings with all others on the same booking site and weight them by review count. How scores work · Same tour, different price on Viator and GetYourGuide