Private tour in Hilo Shawn M
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I have always had an immense passion for the outdoors. I spent my youth hiking, backpacking, canoeing and surfing. All this time outside has given me a great appreciation for the natural world. I first attended San Diego State University as an Ecology and Natural History major. After a few years at SDSU, I felt drawn to a more immersive educational experience and transferred to Humboldt State University on the North Coast of California. There, in the beautiful redwood forest, I found my calling in adventure tourism and graduated with a degree in outdoor adventure education and minored in business administration. With an educational background in both ecology and tourism, guiding guests on adventures became the perfect fit. After college, I worked at Humboldt Redwoods State Park as a park aid and naturalist. I thought about a career as a fishing guide and started transitioning into the fishing industry, when I decided to relocate to Hawaii. Since living in Hawaii, I have worked as a boat captain and tour guide, taking guests from all over the world, all around this beautiful island. In my free time, I still love to do all my favorite outdoor activities: hiking, camping, backpacking, surfing, and diving. I love exploring and learning about all the beautiful places the Big Island has to offer. One of my favorite things to do is to look at maps, find new locations to explore, and then figure out how to get there. The Big Island's diverse ecosystem is constantly drawing me to learn more about this beautiful place. I love to share my passion, leading and teaching guests all about this diverse island that I call home. BA - Recreation Administration: Outdoor Adventure Education; Cal Poly Humboldt American Red Cross - Lifeguarding with CPR/AED For Professional Rescuers, First Aid, Administering Emergency Oxygen, and Waterfront Skills United States Coast Guard 100 ton Master State of Hawaii - Public Utilities Commission 1-7 Passenger Vehicle Permit State of Hawaii - Public Utilities Commission 8-25 Passenger Vehicle Permit Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park Commercial Use Permit Pu'uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park Commercial Use Permit Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park Commercial Use Permit State of Hawai’i - Department of Land and Natural Resources Commercial Trail Access Permit State of Hawai’i - Harbors Division, Hawai’i District Ground Transportation Permit
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This private Hilo shore excursion is a great way for guests arriving by boat to see the of the most requested destinations on the Big Island: volcanoes, waterfalls, and black sand beaches!. Visit Richardsons Beach Park, the Wailuku River State Park, and Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park on this custom tailored Hilo shore excursion! Start the day visiting a black sand beach; look for sea turtles and feel the black sand under your feet at Richardsons Beach Park. Explore the tropical landscape that surrounds Rainbow Falls and Boiling Pots in the Wailuku River State Park. If we are lucky, catch a glimpse of a rainbow created in the mist of Rainbow Falls! Then we venture to Volcanoes National Park to see one of the most unique geological, biological and cultural landscapes on earth! With our outstanding naturalist guide leading your tour, you will learn about all the natural wonders, endemic wildlife, and volcanic landscape that makes up the Big Island on this Hilo shore excursion!
- Start your Hilo shore excursion with convenient pick up directly from the boat! Start your day with a short drive to Richardsons Beach Park. This unique destination offers a rare black sand beach, formed by volcanic activity. -Next, it is a short drive to our first stop at iconic Wailuku River State Park. Here we will take in the majestic beauty of Rainbow Falls and Boiling Pots. A rainbow often forms in the waterfall's mist in the early morning hours. - Next, we will venture over to Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. We will stop in the town of Volcano and pickup some lunch for us to enjoy inside the park. Upon entering the park, enjoy a walk along the rim Halema'uma'u Crater for unique views of the current eruption. See the natural steam vents at Wahinekapu Steaming Bluff. From there, take a short guided walk and experience the massive Thurston lava tube which is 600 feet long and over 20 feet tall in some places.
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Have more than 4 people in your group? I can accommodate up to 11 guests, please contact me for additional guest rates. Private SUV or Mercedes Van depending on group size. Wheelchairs can be accommodated but guests must be able to enter the vehicle on their own and wheelchairs must be collapsable. Children of all ages are welcome but if they require a car seat, one must be provided by the guests.
80 Kuhio Street, Hilo, Hawaii, 96720, United States
I am permitted to enter the Port of Hilo facilities so I will pick you up directly from the cruise ship terminal.
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