Hilo Adventure: Hidden Surf Spots & Lava Fields

Explore hidden gems of Hawaii Volcano National Park. Enjoy unique stops, local treats, and captivating stories. Book now for an unforgettable adventure.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • LiliÊ»uokalani Gardens - The operator drives to the Ice Pond and stops to showcase turtles and fish. At LiliÊ»uokalani Garden, the operator searches for nene geese and identifies various plants. A sign with local fish is shown, and information about them is shared. The operator is not affiliated with NCL.
  • Pepeekeo Scenic Drive - The journey…
What's Included
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Hawaii Volcano National Park fees
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

The operator works every Tuesday when the Pride Of America or any ship is docked in Hilo.
The journey begins by driving north of Hilo to explore the surf spots, where the operator will drive slowly down a narrow road, narrating stories about the surfers catching waves.
The route includes crossing old bridges through a lush jungle, offering views of…

Location
Hilo Harbor
I will meet you in the center of the building on the left side after you come off the ship at 8:30 am at Hilo Harbor.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Disneyfan326
Apr 29, 2026
Amazing volcanoes and guide - This tour was amazing! Don was an excellent guide and took us to the less busy beautiful parts of Volcano National Park and all of Hilo. We saw amazing waterfalls and rainforests. I talked to some other folks who booked through the cruise line and we had a much better experience booking ourselves and really got lucky finding Don who is so knowledgeable about Hilo and the surrounding area and even gave us a couple of tips for our next port Kona.
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Cynthia_m
Mar 27, 2026
Awesome day in spite of... - Awesome day in spite of the rain. We got to see and do so much more than similar excursions. Don was amazing at keeping us organized and providing interesting information.
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Jeanna_g
Mar 25, 2026
Can’t go wrong with Don 5 stars!! - Easy to book and great communication from tour operator Don. Smaller group size is perfect and he customizes as we go so we didn’t miss anything we wanted to see. Don is friendly, very knowledgeable and a great tour guide! He went the extra mile when we forgot our bags of macadamia nuts on the bus and made sure we got them back which was greatly appreciated as they were gifts. Great value for your money a whole day of adventure. Highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants to make sure they don’t miss anything. Kilauea wasn’t fountaining on our day, but still had a lot of fun!
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Minola
Mar 21, 2026
Great tour - Great tour guide! Great pace, enjoyed all the activities.
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D8288vcdaveb
Mar 20, 2026
Great tour! Don did everything to make sure we got the best tour possible! - Don is a pro. He gave us a tour of the island that was totally different from what you get from the standard tour he and other tour operators normally provide due to weather. Extremely interesting and informative! Don knows the island and does everything he can to make sure that you have the best tour possible. Highly recommend his tour!
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Rocketmama
Mar 7, 2026
Hilo Volcanoes tour - Don't was a fun guide who took us off the beaten path to show us a few unique things and was very knowledgeable about native culture and plants. He made the most of our time and made sure we got back to Port on time.
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Daydream586791
Mar 4, 2026
Volcano National Park. - Excellent tour, highly recommend if on the Big Island.
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Gloria_h
May 3, 2026
Must see Volcano National Park. - Volcano National Park was awesome. Guide was very helpful pointing out different lava types in the lava field. Took us to several stops in the park. Tour includes multiple stops in the Hilo area of Hawaii- some are strictly a gift shop stop (Mauna Loa and Big Island Candy) . Our bus was full and sitting in the back row of the bus became very cramped for five average size adults. We left the tour early in part because the weather deteriorated and because we couldn't fathom sitting in the back seats so uncomfortably for three more hours.
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Micheleb_k
Apr 13, 2026
Disappointed - I could not give it a 5 star because the trip was booked to see the National park and we never made it into the park! Our tour guide brought us to other sites first and then by the time we headed to the park … we were in a line of traffic and the park had closed its gates… my only concern was that his office never contacted him to let him know the Volcano was erupting and that the park was closed. He did take us to other sites but we were never offered any refund for the entrance fee to the park that was included in the price of our excursion.
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Phil
Mar 25, 2026
Great sightseeing with lots of extraneous talk by tour guide - Great stops/sights. Too much extraneous commentary
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From $178
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).