Big Island Tour: Volcanoes and Black Sand Beach

Explore Hawaii’s Big Island: Volcanoes, lava tubes, black sand beaches, and more. Enjoy lunch at Kilauea Lodge. Book your half-day adventure now!

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Rainbow Falls - Named for the vibrant rainbows that form in its mist, Rainbow Falls offers a viewing area with fascinating historical facts about the waterfall and the legend of the “Battle of the Wailuku River.”
  • Hilo - Enjoy a drive through Downtown Hilo, where historic architecture, local shops, and lush greenery create a charming…
What's Included
  • Pick-up and drop-off in the Hilo area only
  • Guide
  • Lunch
  • Fresh fruit samples
  • Cultural artifacts
  • All Fees and Taxes
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • We do not offer pick-up from the Hilo airport at this time
  • We do not offer pick-up/drop-off outside of Hilo at this time.
Additional Information

Embark on a half-day adventure tour to explore the Big Island from its summit to the sea. This unique tour offers hands-on experiences with artifacts, fresh fruit, historical insights, and the significance of the locations visited. Experience an unforgettable journey through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home to Kilauea, the world’s most active…

Location
1047 Kamehameha Ave
Kamehameha Avenue
Meet at Hilo Bayfront Beach Park. Please meet us in the parking lot directly next to the main road.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Robynw740
Apr 5, 2026
Day tour of waterfall / lava tube/ volcano/ black sand - Desmond and Anthony were fantastic! Learned a lot about Hawaii and visited beautiful parts of Hilo. Plus when we experienced a flat tire on our rental at the end of our journey they safely got us to a tire store to ensure we could make it back to our hotel. Wonderful experience and wonderful day!
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Wendy_s
Apr 4, 2026
Excellent Tour!! - Our guides were amazing! They shared great knowledge of the island, kindly took our photos along the way, and provided delicious fresh fruit. We enjoyed every stop on this beautiful and magical island!
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Tim_h
Mar 22, 2026
Money well spent! - We saw some outstanding sites and received some excellent history from our tour guides Anthony and Desmond.
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Nomad59955243059
Mar 22, 2026
Lovely! - Truly a once in a lifetime experience, mark by the natural beauty of the island and our outstanding guides. The perfect combination of good food, unforgettable scenery and information about the island and its history. I really appreciated the length of the exertion. Not to mention the small groups allowing for a more personal experience. 10/10
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Z4377phemilyb
Mar 22, 2026
Great island tour 2026 - The Big Island Tour was great. It was an all day experience. We met the tour on the Hilo side of the island. Due to a google maps error on my part we were a little late getting to the pick up point. Desmond, was really great and stayed on the phone with us as we found our way to the group. Then we hit the road to Rainbow falls. It was just as beautiful as we had hoped with some really awesome trees up the path. Then we went to the Volcano park and got to see the lavatube, steam vents, and summit. Because of the storm the electricity was out at the tube but it wasn't to much of a problem. There was no lava but plenty of steam and a good geography lesson on the location by Big Mike. We went to the Lava Cafe and had a wonderful meal they payed for. Then finished off the day at the Black Sands Beach. We did get to see one sea turtle under the water and then ate a nice fruit snack. Thank you guys for sharing part of the islands secrets and history with us and providing a great day on the island!
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Lindabj4186uj
Mar 12, 2026
One of the best. Made Hilo the most special stop from the cruise - After reading the reviews that are already posted I agree with everything. We have never had a better guide than Desmond in March 2026. He is knowledgeable, helpful, kind and a great photographer. Some of our favorite pics were taken by Desmond. He knows right where to pose to get the best shots.Anthony was a superb driver and they make a good team.The restaurant lunch was unexpected. Everything looked or was delicious except my pulled pork.( Not the tours fault.I would get the fish or hamburger next time.)We were on a cruise and they were very conscious about getting us back on time. One of the highlights was Desmond explaining the eruption of Kilauea that he has witnessed and photographed. When were there it was really smoking. ! 10 days later we see on the news that it is erupting but lucky for us Desmond is also gifted in technology and could put our group photo on a former pic of his with the volcano erupting. Highlights -lava tube , volcano, rainbow falls, black sand beach with turtles. Memorable.
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Cindybq6399dx
Mar 4, 2026
Great experience with Shaka Braddah Tours - Great experience with 2 passionate and adorable guides. I had a great time. We're basically going through the most important points of Hilo. Everything is perfectly well done. I recommend with my eyes closed.
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Jeanfrancois_p
Mar 2, 2026
Activity #1 in Hilo - It’s really impressive - Lava tube, volcano, etc. Super competent and passionate guides. It was really nice:-)
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Stephaine_j
Feb 26, 2026
The best day ever!!! - Everything was so amazing! So organized and done with love and care! All the stops were great and Desmond and Anthony were top tier 10/10! I really can’t express how amazing today was…
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A8687zpannem
Feb 19, 2026
Big Island Bucket List of things to see and do - Fantastic tour of the island - plenty to see and do. Our guides Anthony and Desmond were terrific! Each knowledgeable and entertaining. We loved the laid back vibe! Both did an amazing job pointing out the amazing sites and rich history of the land and people! Plenty of great pictures. Engaged easily with each guest! Delicious lunch and yummy snacks were provided. We had a mix of weather - rain and sunshine. Bring a light jacket or rain poncho. Wear comfortable shoes too!
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From $189
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).