Hilo Waterfalls and Sea Turtle Tour 4 hr
See Hilo’s waterfalls, browse its farmers market, walk a black sand beach, and swim in a sheltered lagoon where sea turtles gather.
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Important Information
- • Suitable for all ages and fitness levels
- • Bring comfortable shoes, swimwear, a change of clothes, a towel, sunscreen, water, and a camera
- • Waterproof camera and snorkeling gear are suggested
- • Do not touch marine life
- • Waterfall admission fees are paid at the parks
Explore Hilo’s waterfalls, market, volcanic shoreline, and turtle-filled waters on a four-hour island outing. This Hilo Waterfalls and Sea Turtle Tour pairs lush rainforest scenery with time to enjoy the coast and local flavors. Follow an easy paved path through bamboo, orchids, and ferns at ʻAkaka Falls State Park, where the 442-foot waterfall drops into a deep gorge. Then visit Rainbow Falls, an 80-foot cascade spilling over an ancient lava cave. Continue to the lively Hilo Farmers Market to browse local produce and tropical fruit, then take in the striking contrast of black sand, green palms, and Pacific-blue water at a volcanic beach. The outing ends at a protected coastal lagoon where Hawaiian green sea turtles gather. Swim in the calm water and enjoy the chance to observe these remarkable animals in their natural setting. An expert local guide, comfortable transit, water, and local juice are provided; waterfall admission costs $5 per person at each park. The tour is suitable for all ages and fitness levels, with English- and Spanish-speaking guides. Book your Hilo Waterfalls and Sea Turtle Tour for a varied taste of the island’s natural beauty and local life.
Pros
- Admire ʻAkaka Falls as it plunges 442 feet into a rainforest gorge
- See Rainbow Falls tumble over an ancient lava cave
- Browse Hilo Farmers Market and sample tropical fruit
- Walk along a jet-black volcanic sand beach
- Swim in a sheltered lagoon where Hawaiian green sea turtles gather
Includes
- Expert local guide
- Akaka Falls parking fee
- Rainbow Falls parking fee
- Water and local juice
- Comfortable transit
Excludes
- Akaka Falls admission: $5 per person, paid at the park
- Rainbow Falls admission: $5 per person, paid at the park
- Swimwear
- Towels
- Ponchos
Tour Highlights
- • Admire ʻAkaka Falls as it plunges 442 feet into a rainforest gorge
- • See Rainbow Falls tumble over an ancient lava cave
- • Browse Hilo Farmers Market and sample tropical fruit
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