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Hilo Shore Excursion: Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach and Volcano

TourTruth score 7.7 out of 10

GoodTop 32% in Big Island of Hawaii

41 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Big Island of Hawaii
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Punaluʻu’s black sands, look for sea turtles, and discover Hilo and Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park with a local guide.

About this tour

See a dramatic side of Hawaiʻi Island on this Hilo Shore Excursion to Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach and the volcano region. At the shoreline, stroll across dark volcanic sand, explore tide pools, and watch for endangered Hawaiian green sea turtles, or honu, resting in the sun. The cool water offers a refreshing contrast to the beach’s deep black sands.

Your all-inclusive experience combines the Hilo Discovery and Volcanoes National Park Explorer packages. Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide who shares the island’s natural beauty, history, language, and cultural stories. Admission, entrance, and parking fees are included, along with a local-style bento lunch; request a vegetarian option in advance. Pickup instructions are provided after booking.

From coastal wildlife to volcanic landscapes, this Hilo Shore Excursion brings together memorable scenery and local insight. Choose this Hilo Shore Excursion to experience Punaluʻu and the island’s volcanic character in one guided day.

Highlights

  • Walk along Punaluʻu’s striking black-sand shoreline
  • Look for endangered Hawaiian green sea turtles basking on the beach
  • Explore tide pools filled with marine life
  • Discover Hilo and Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park with a local guide

What's included

Included

  • Admission, entrance, and parking fees
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Local-style bento lunch

Not included

  • Alcohol

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Important information

  • Please let the provider know if you need a vegetarian lunch option
  • Pickup instructions will be provided after booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
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  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.90 from 41 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.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.7. Top 32% in Big Island of Hawaii means it ranks in the top 32% of tours in Big Island of Hawaii by this score.

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