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Hilo Shore Excursion to Volcano, Waterfall and Black Sand

TourTruth score 7.8 out of 10

GoodTop 30% in Big Island of Hawaii

13 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Big Island of Hawaii
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Explore Punaluʻu’s black sands, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and Rainbow Falls on a private shore excursion from Hilo.

About this tour

Set out from Hilo for a day among the Big Island’s dramatic volcanic landscapes, tropical waterfalls, and distinctive black-sand shoreline. This private Hilo shore excursion visits three memorable sights, with pickup available at Hilo Port or local hotels.

Travel to Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach, where dark volcanic sand meets the blue Pacific. The scenic drive to the beach takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Continue to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to explore the landscape around Kīlauea, then stop at Rainbow Falls for a look at its lush, tropical setting. Travel time is included in the tour’s total duration, and bottled water and snacks are provided along the way; a meal is not included.

The route brings together coastal scenery, volcanic terrain, and a waterfall in one outing from Hilo. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a hat, plus a light sweater or rain jacket in case the weather changes. Choose this Hilo shore excursion to experience some of the Big Island’s most striking natural sights in a single day.

Highlights

  • Admire the striking black sands of Punaluʻu Beach
  • Explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Kīlauea
  • Take in the tropical scenery at Rainbow Falls

What's included

Included

  • Pickup at Hilo Port or hotels
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Meal

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Important information

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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  • Travel time is included in the total duration
  • Bring walking shoes, a hat, and a light sweater or rain jacket
  • Keep your phone available with your confirmation details so your guide can contact you

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 5.00 on Viator and 5.00 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.8. Top 30% in Big Island of Hawaii means it ranks in the top 30% of tours in Big Island of Hawaii by this score.

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