Private tour in Hilo Don S

Waterfalls, Garden,and Blacksand Beach Tour

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Hours icon 3 hours 30 minutes
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Don S.

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My name is Don I am a licensed tour guide. I started to drive school bus, and city bus after I got my cdl from Robert's Hawaii Tours in 2009. I received hundreds of hours of drivers safety training. Then I drove for Jack's Tours driving tour busses. I have been selling rare 🌴 palms, and cycads for over 30 years. I also grow fruit to sell at the farmers market. I am veteran that built my own house, and lived in hawaii over 20 years. I enjoy meeting people from all over the world while doing tours. I was trained by the park rangers, and volcanologists for 10 hours once a year for 8 years. I learned about history, mythology, native birds, plants, animals, and 🌋 volcanology. I learned over the past 15 years of doing tours is that if the wives are happy the husbands are happy. I will customize your tour, and ask if anyone wants to stop for certain things along the way. I like to keep a fast pace fun tour with lots of stops. I don't waste time with boring things like feeding pigeons in the park. I like traveling the scenic routes and avoid traffic lights. I time my tours so I can show you as much as possible. I treat others as I want to be treated. I treat you like family!

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Overview of your Hilo tour

From the Hilo Airport or Hilo Target parking lot. I will drive you to Rainbow Waterfalls to show you a optical illusion and take pictures of you at the falls. Then I drive slowly down a narrow road at Honolii Beach to show surfers as they ride waves. I will narrate to you . Then we will drive through lush jungle over old bridges, past rivers, and waterfalls. I tell you about plants, and history of area as I drive along the scenic routes to the Botanical Garden. At the Garden there is a 30$ per person entry. I will guide you to tell you history, and about the plants. I have been collecting rare plants for over 30 year. I will show you real estate the way. I have lived here over 20 years.

Your Hilo tour itinerary

From the pick up point to the Blacksand Beach. I will look for turtles and nene geese. Tell you about the ice pond as I drive through liliuokalani Garden, and past the sign with the local fish. I will tell you about the fish in the area. Then I will drive you to Honolii Beach and slowly drive down a narrow road to show you the surfers as they ride waves. I will narrate. We will drive through lush jungle over old bridges past waterfalls and rivers. I drive you up to Rainbow Waterfalls to show you a optical illusion and take pictures of you at the falls. Then I will drive you to the Botanical Garden down the scenic routes through lush jungle. There is a 30$ per person entry fee. I will guide you through the Garden and tell you about the plants. I have been collecting rare plants for over 30years. I lived down the street for 20 years and have a 5 acer Garden. Then I drop you off at the pickup area.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

2011 ford 15 passenger van

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Tickets: 30$ entry fee
Meeting location

2450 Kekuanaoa Street, Hilo, Hawaii, 96720, United States

Hilo Airport or Hilo Target parking lot.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Tour reference number
1385924
Languages
English
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

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Who is this private tour in Hilo best suited for?

This private tour in Hilo is perfect for travellers who want to explore the natural beauty of the area, including waterfalls, beaches, and botanical gardens. It's also ideal for those interested in local history and plant life, as Don S. shares his extensive knowledge of the region. The tour is kid-friendly and suitable for families, making it a great choice for those travelling with children.

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Hours icon 3 hours 30 minutes
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Private tour for 1-10 people
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Hours icon 3 hours 30 minutes
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