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Private tour in Hilo Carlos M
The Birth of New Earth
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Aloha! I'm Carlos, Big-Island-based agroforestry practitioner and local guide with over 10 years of experience working across Hawai'i farms, orchards, rainforests, and volcanic landscapes. As a native of the tropics and a farmer, Hawai'i has shaped the way I see the world. For the past decade I've worked across Hawai'i in agriculture, agroforestry, orchard systems, and community based land stewardship, developing a deep relationship with the landscapes, plants, weather patterns, backroads, and stories that make the Big Island unlike anywhere else on Earth. My tours are designed like a journey through the island from a grounded perspective- blending volcanoes, ecology, agriculture, culture, food systems, hidden viewpoints, native and Polynesian-introduced plants, the everyday rhythms of life and the evolving relationship between people and land here in Hawai'i. Lava fields and waterfalls to tropical food forests and native plants, from the perspective of a local driving backroads on a truck with a big cooler full of the abundance of the land. Whether we're walking through misty rainforest, exploring volcanic terrain, tasting tropical fruit, learning about Hawaiian agroforestry traditions, or stopping at places most visitors drive past without noticing, my goal is to help travelers experience Hawai'i island in a deeper and more connected way nurturing a feeling of relaxation and flexibility.
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Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
Overview of your Hilo tour
Join me for a journey into one of the few places on Earth where new land is still being created. From the lush rainforests of East Hawaiʻi to the volcanic landscapes of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, you’ll experience the powerful natural forces that continue to shape the island today. We’ll explore highlights including Kīlauea Caldera, Nāhuku (Thurston Lava Tube), steam vents, and scenic overlooks while learning about the geology, ecology, and cultural significance of this remarkable place. Along the way, I’ll share local perspectives gained through years of living and working on Hawaiʻi Island. An optional 3-mile hike across Kīlauea Iki offers a closer look at a once-molten lava lake. Perfect for travelers seeking a deeper connection to Hawaiʻi’s landscapes, history, and living volcanoes.
Your Hilo tour itinerary
Pickup in Hilo Meet at your hotel, cruise port, or agreed location before beginning our journey into the volcanic heart of Hawaiʻi Island. Scenic Drive to Volcano Travel through East Hawaiʻi’s lush rainforests and changing climate zones while learning about the geology, ecology, and cultural history of the island. Kīlauea Caldera Explore the summit area and discover how volcanic activity continues to create and reshape Hawaiʻi Island. Nāhuku (Thurston Lava Tube) Walk through a massive lava tube hidden within native rainforest and learn how these fascinating features are formed. Lunch Stop Take a break to enjoy lunch in the Volcano area and soak in the atmosphere of this unique mountain community. Optional Kīlauea Iki Hike Guests seeking a more active experience may choose a 3-mile hike through rainforest and across the floor of a former lava lake. Return to Hilo Relax on the drive back while reflecting on the powerful natural forces that continue to create new earth on Hawaiʻi Island.
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Pick Up
2020 Ford Ranger Lariat 4x4
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Puna Chocolate Company & Cafe, Keawe Street, Hilo, HI, USA
Flexible meeting location. I recommend to meet at Puna Chocolate Company in Hilo for breakfast goodies and treats for the road.
- You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
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