15 Best Hilo Shore Excursions

“We got Maggie as our tour guide. She was full of information and tips. We received lots of knowledge of local fun facts and legends. Even with the bad weather the turtles were still out and able to be seen. Lots of other wild life…”

“This was an amazing way to spend an evening and it is, in my opinion, absolutely worth the time and money. Shoutout to our guide Chris who did an amazing job.”

“James was a fantastic guide and driver. The views were spectacular and James did everything to make each part of the experience special. Getting a photo of the erupting volcano was a great bonus too!”

“From start to finish, the tour felt thoughtfully curated to showcase the Big Island’s remarkable diversity, natural beauty, and cultural depth. Each stop flowed seamlessly into the next, creating an experience that was both immersive and unforgettable. Seeing the volcanoes up close was truly awe-inspiring.…”

“Ellen was a fantastic guide. She was incredibly knowledgeable and timed our stops when other big bus tours weren’t going to be there.(less crowded). We loved having only 14 in our group. The van was so comfortable. It was the best way to see Hilo.…”

“The tour covered a lot of different things but was a bit too much time at the coffee plantation. The tour guide BJ did a great job and was very entertaining.”

“Great way to see the entire island. Knowledgeable pilot. A must do if you are in the island.”

“Just amazing. Such an beautiful place the whole property was a must sight to seee... If I could I would give this a thousand starssss ...just over allll gorgeous”

“Our tour guide Grover was very informative and professional . Had some bus issues but was handled quickly and was not a big deal.”

“Kai was amazing kind and had great patience for us first timers! He took us to 2 different spots and we could not ask for a better day. Beautiful and it was a lot easier then expected. Highly recommend. Love the big island.”

“Don was fantastic . He really enjoyed showing his special surfing spot an pointed out all the plants by name”

“Really so beautiful and amazing to see what really you could never see from the ground. Your was amazing!”

“ERIC IS AMAZING. STELLAR (pun intended) he was soooooo knowledgeable and was extremely patient. We had the most wonderful clear night (not in his control but a bonus!). We really enjoyed conversing with him around astronomy and Hawaiian culture. I would 1000% recommend a tour…”

“The guides Eric and Sasha were extremely knowledgeable and experienced. She’s ranged from 13 to 50 and we all had a great time. The activity was so memorable- a highlight of the trip!”

“It was good but it lists sea caves on the title and we did not go see any sea caves. Someone needs to correct the excursion name”