Visiting the Hawaiian Volcanoes? See the best of it on a private tour with a friendly and experienced ToursByLocals guide!

Find the perfect itinerary below, or customize your own Volcanoes tour in Hawaii and see and do exactly what you want, at your own pace.

Hawaii-Volcanoes

Amazing Hilo & Puna, or Hamakua Coast Private Tour

You will experience the beauty &amp; magic of this side/part of the Big Island, why it unique in the Hawaiian chain, and why I have chosen to live here.

You will learn a lot about Hawaiian interesting statistics &amp; educational information on Culture, trees, fruits, flowers, animals, birds, and our volcanos.

There will be many great photo ops. It will be a very educational, informative, interesting, fun, and memorable tour that you will remember &amp; cherish the rest of your life.

Marvel at the beauty &amp; uniqueness of the tropical rainforest and more!

Amazing Hilo &amp; Puna, or Hamakua Coast Private Tour

Best of Hilo and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Adventure

Experience the diverse points of interest at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on a private tour with your friends and family. From the Halemaumau Crater lookout to the Steam vents and Nahuku/Thurston Lava Tube, you'll have the opportunity to see some of the park's most spectacular features. Depending on time and weather conditions, you may also have the chance to visit the Kilauea Iki Crater lookout and other stops.

After exploring the park, we'll take a drive through the quaint downtown Hilo, where you'll see Rainbow Falls, Liliuokalani Japanese Gardens, and the King Kamehameha Statue. Enjoy a small sampling of the famous macadamia shortbread cookies at Big Island Candies.

This luxurious, private tour offers comfort, flexibility to modify any part of the itinerary, and peace of mind knowing that you and your group will not be sharing the enclosed space in the vehicle with strangers. Experience all that the East side of the Big Island has to offer!

Green Sea Turtles resting on top of Lava Rocks at Richardsons Black Sand Beach with a view of Mauna Kea

View of Hilo Bay and Mauna Kea across Lilioukalani Japanese Garden

King Kamehameha Statue, The first King of a unified Hawaiian Kingdom

The Nene goose, endemic native specie of the Hawaiian Islands

Embark on an adventure to discover the beauty and unique experiences that the East side of the Big Island has to offer!

On this Volcano National Park Tour you will hit the best spots, and a few places not even on the map!

At Kilauea Volcano you will see scenes you will not experience anywhere else.

Come with me to collect the most valuable souvenir of all. Amazing memories!

Halemaumau, Thurston Lava Tube, Kilauea Iki, Chain of Craters Road

PRIVATE Shore Excursion - Half Day Volcanoes National Park

Volcanoes National Park &amp; Hilo Private Tour

Starting from the Hilo side of the island, this private tour of Volcanoes National Park offers you the ability to see and do the things you want to do.

We will see the billowing Kilauea Volcano, steam vents and drive down Chain of Craters Road with beautiful sights.

When finished at the volcano we can visit an orchid garden, Rainbow Falls, and any other sights we can fit in.

Let me show you the beauty of the Big Island of Hawaii!

Perfect half day shore excursion for cruise ships

Volcanoes National Park and Hilo Private Tour

Memorable 8 hour Hilo, Hamakua coast, & Puna Big Island Tour

You will experience the beauty & magic of this side/part of the Big Island, why it unique in the Hawaiian chain, and why I have chosen to live here. You will learn a lot about Hawaiian history, culture, the volcanoes, language, trees, fruits, flowers, birds, animals, and more. There will be many great photo ops. It will be a very educational, informative, interesting, fun, and memorable tour that you will remember & cherish the rest of your life.

Experience the beauty of Hawaiian History, Culture,Flora, Fauna, bird-watching, and our volcanos.

We visit the Majestic Akaka Falls. Venture around the pathway as you listen to the natural waters trickle downhill. Observe the ever so hidden falls as we make our way to/from the larger waterfall attractions.

As we return to Hilo, we stop at the forever running Rainbow falls. At the head of Wailuku River, Rainbow falls sits as the home to moon goddess Hina, mother of the popular Demi-god Maui. Here the sum of the rivers flow and the slightest rays of the sun will light the Rainbow of the river.

Historic Hilo town can consume the day for market goers. The Hilo Farmers Market comes to life with lots of local vendors and farmers on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Get fresh produce, souvenirs or even some food truck cuisine.

Lastly, a taste of Hawaii at the Big Island Candies flagship factory store. A small business started in 1977 still a sign of aloha in omiyage.

Akaka Falls State park now charges an entrance fee of $6/person

Akaka Falls, Rainbow Falls and Hilo highlights

Half Day Hilo Waterfalls Tour

Get a taste of unspoiled Hawaii in a 3-4 hour private tour of the best of Hilo/Hamakua Coast.

This stretch of shoreline is one of our favorite things to share. From the minute you leave town it's a bit like stepping back in time. The old Mamalahoa Highway is a narrow scenic treasure with one lane bridges, Streams, Falls, and Botanical Gardens. And it Smells amazing!
Akaka Falls, takes us further back in time where this fall has been flowing for thousands of years.

With some inside knowledge we will hit a few spots not yet overrun by the guidebooks and social media.

This trip will allow you to see the true beauty of this unique locale.

Half day Shore Excursion to Rainbow Falls, Akaka Falls Hamakua Coast

Private Hilo, Hamakua Coast and Waterfalls - Shore Excursion

From Hilo 5 Hour Custom Tour To Do What You Want

Welcome to the Big Island of Hawaii!

This tour begins and ends on the Hilo side of the island and is fully customized to fit your needs and desires. No set itinerary allows you to experience some of the sights you may have on your bucket list.

In 2018 part of my neighborhood (Leilani Estates) was covered in lava during an eruption from the volcano of Kilauea. I actually own an acre of this new lava that allows us to explore up close and personal.

Let me show you the beauty of the Big Island of Hawaii!

Kilauea eruption, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, waterfalls, black sand beaches, scenic views and more

You will experience the beauty & magic of this side/part of the Big Island, why it unique in the Hawaiian chain, and why I have chosen to live here. You will learn a lot about Hawaiian history, culture, the language, volcanoes, trees, fruits, flowers, birds, animals, and more. There will be many great photo ops. It will be a very educational, informative, interesting, fun, and memorable tour that you will remember & cherish the rest of your life.

Experience the beauty, uniqueness, and magic of this area

Amazing 4hr Hilo & Puna/lava flows tour

Experience all of Hilo, from Rainbow Falls to Kilauea Volcano. Pit stop at Volcano Winery to purchase a flight or some amazing volcanic artwork. Connect with the native hawaiian culture over conversations of madame goddess, Pele and Demi god, Maui. The most breath taking views on a days journey.

Japanese Tea house - Liliuokalani Gardens

Kilauea Caldera - Last eruption 3/7-6/7, 2023

Kilauea, Volcano Winery

Volcano Winery &amp; Caldera Experience

6 hour Waterfalls, Hilo, Garden/Bay, Casual settings & Beaches Private Tour

You will experience the beauty & magic of this side/part of the Big Island, why it unique in the Hawaiian chain, and why I have chosen to live here. You will learn a lot about Hawaiian history, culture, the language, trees, fruits, flowers, birds, animals, and more. There will be many great photo ops. It will be a very educational, informative, interesting, fun, and memorable tour that you will remember & cherish the rest of your life.

Marvel at the diverse beauty of warterfalls, trees, fruits, flowers, & turtles

You will experience the beauty, uniqueness, & magic of the Big Island, why it unique in the Hawaiian chain, and why I have chosen to live here. You will learn a lot about Hawaiian history, culture, language, trees, fruits, flowers, birds, animals, and more. There will be many great photo ops. It will be a very educational, informative, interesting, fun, and memorable tour that you will remember & cherish the rest of your life. Big Island Brewhaus for those that love a good microbrew and casual settings are a must in my beautiful island! Local culture of a place and the music scene are in my blood, ask me why ;)

Experience the beauty, uniqueness, and magic of the Big Island, good microbrewery and casual settings

Ultimate 10 hour Big Island Private Tour

You will experience the highlights of Hilo town including Rainbow falls, the beauty & magic of this side/part of the Big Island, why it is unique in the Hawaiian chain, and why I have chosen to live here. You will experience a coffee farm and the coffee making process. You will experience beautiful coastal views, historic Pahoa town with recent lava flows. You will learn a lot about Hawaiian history, culture, the language, trees, fruits, flowers, birds, animals, and more. There will be many great photo ops. It will be a very educational, informative, interesting, fun, and memorable tour that you will remember & cherish the rest of your life.

Marvel at the beauty & uniqueness of Hilo, a Coffee Farm, & the tropical rainforst side of the Big Island

Hilo, Coffee Farm, & Puna Private Tour

Memorable 8 hour Hilo/Puna Big Island Tour

You will experience the beauty & magic of this side/part of the Big Island, why it unique in the Hawaiian chain, and why I have chosen to live here. You will learn a lot about Hawaiian history, culture, the language, volcanoes, trees, fruits, flowers, birds, animals, and more. There will be many great photo ops. It will be a very educational, informative, interesting, fun, and memorable tour that you will remember & cherish the rest of your life.
Optional: the amazing Onemea Botanical Garden ($20 entrance fee), Lunch at a great local restaurant in either Hilo or historic Pahoa town.

Kilauea tours

Explore with 14 tours and 5 guides.

Laurence C.

$ 600 (USD)

Ellen Grace S.

$ 1,255 (USD)

Joel E.

$ 1,395 (USD)

Scott W.

$ 1,195 (USD)

Laurence C.

$ 700 (USD)

Leolani N.

$ 1,606 (USD)

Joel E.

$ 1,195 (USD)

Scott W.

$ 1,195 (USD)

Laurence C.

$ 500 (USD)

Leolani N.

$ 2,418 (USD)

Laurence C.

$ 600 (USD)

Laurence C.

$ 795 (USD)

Laurence C.

$ 725 (USD)

Laurence C.

$ 700 (USD)

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