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Hilo Bay Guided Kayak Adventure 2 hr

TourTruth score 6.2 out of 10

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30 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Big Island of Hawaii
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Paddle historic Hilo Bay toward Coconut Island, hear local stories, and take in views of Mauna Kea on a guided kayak adventure.

About this tour

Paddle through Hilo Bay, where island history and striking coastal scenery meet. On this guided kayak adventure, you’ll glide across the eastern coast of Hawaiʻi Island with views toward Mauna Kea and the green shores of Hilo.

Follow your guide toward Coconut Island, also known as Moku Ola, just offshore from Liliʻuokalani Park and Gardens. Along the way, hear about Queen Liliuokalani and the history of the area as you take in the bay from the water. Your kayak, paddle, and life vest are provided, with local juice and snacks to enjoy during the outing.

This two-hour Hilo Bay Guided Kayak Adventure offers a memorable way to experience the coast at an easygoing pace. Bring a moderate level of fitness, then set out to discover Hilo’s history and scenery from a fresh perspective.

Highlights

  • Paddle across historic Hilo Bay with a local guide
  • Admire Mauna Kea’s distant peaks from the water
  • Hear stories of Queen Liliuokalani as you paddle toward Coconut Island
  • Explore Coconut Island, also known as Moku Ola

What's included

Included

  • Kayak, paddle, and life vest
  • Local juice and snacks

Not included

  • Gratuities (recommended)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Important information

  • Suitable for ages 8 and up
  • Minors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
  • Maximum weight: 250 lb
  • A moderate level of physical fitness is required
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.47 from 30 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 6.2.

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