Hilo: Akaka Falls, Black Sand Beach & Turtle Tour｜United States

Begin your afternoon tour in Hilo with BigHawai'iTours. Please let us know if you're a cruiser and we'll meet you right at your ship (with guaranteed "all aboard" return), or if you're a Hilo vacationer, we can meet you at Reeds Bay parking lot along Banyan Drive.

We will head directly to a seaside Japanese garden for a nice photo-op and then drive by Hilo Town on our way to hidden beaches and waterfalls enjoyed by island locals. You will enjoy a scenic jungle drive over country bridges with cascading creeks and rivers, and then stop for a leisurely walk through a tropical rainforest to world-renowned 'Akaka Falls (some steps on the paved trail with an easy direct route or a little more challenging 1/3-mile rainforest loop).

We try to make time to savor Hilo's own Big Island Candies, and then have some fun in the sun on the Big Island's unique black sand beaches. Time permitting, take a quick dip amongst the most colorful sea life on the planet, while your guide takes less adventurous guests to nearby coves often teeming with sea turtles.

Bring your towel, swimsuit, and underwater camera if you packed them, as BigHawai'iTours' premium-level van has plenty of storage space.

The entire afternoon tour is one continuous photo-op, with the last stop only 5 minutes from the harbor, assuring cruisers a timely "All Aboard" return.

Consider bundling for savings our BigHawaiiTours morning "Volcanic Experience" for an all-day, memorable experience that makes the most of your limited time in Hilo (when Kilauea is erupting, it's a once in-a-lifetime opportunity, so don't miss our morning tour).