TourTruth score 9.8 out of 10
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Hilo Akaka Falls, Volcano and Black Sand Beach Tour
TourTruth score 8.6 out of 10
Very goodTop 12% in Big Island of Hawaii
45 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Big Island of Hawaii
- Updated November 1, 2026
Explore ʻAkaka Falls, volcanic landscapes and a black sand beach on a guided Hilo tour with a local-style bento lunch.
About this tour
Discover the lush Hamakua Coast on a Hilo Akaka Falls, Volcano and Black Sand Beach Tour, where tropical greenery, dramatic waterfalls and volcanic landscapes reveal the character of Hawaiʻi Island. At ʻAkaka Falls State Park, watch the 442-foot (135-meter) waterfall plunge into a verdant gorge.
Continue through an island landscape shaped by volcanoes and coastal scenery, with visits that include a black sand beach. A local guide shares the stories, history and language connected to these places, adding cultural context to the natural sights. Your tour also includes a local-style bento lunch; request a vegetarian option when arranging your meal.
With a locally owned and operated company leading the way, this Hilo Akaka Falls, Volcano and Black Sand Beach Tour offers an engaging look at the island’s waterfalls, valleys and volcanic terrain. Contact the provider about other designated pickup locations, then set out to experience Hawaiʻi Island beyond the shoreline.
Highlights
- Admire ʻAkaka Falls as it plunges 442 feet into a lush gorge
- Explore the Hamakua Coast’s tropical scenery
- Discover volcanic landscapes and island stories with a local guide
- Visit a black sand beach
What's included
Included
- Local-style bento lunch
- Vegetarian lunch option available upon request
Not included
- Alcohol; possession and consumption are prohibited in the van
Ratings on each provider
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5.00 / 5 · 45 reviews
Important information
- Wheelchair accessible; all areas and surfaces are accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
- Service animals are allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Contact the provider about other designated pickup locations
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 45 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in Big Island of Hawaii
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.6. Top 12% in Big Island of Hawaii means it ranks in the top 12% of tours in Big Island of Hawaii by this score.
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