05 Hilo – Big Island, Hawaii

Hilo, Big Island, Hawaii

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BIG ISLAND TOURS FROM HILO, HAWAIʻIDiscover Waterfalls, Volcanoes & Mauna KeaFrom Hilo's rainforest waterfalls to the steaming craters of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and the heights of Mauna Kea, explore the lush side of the Big Island on a guided day tour or cruise shore excursion.🌊 Waterfalls & Volcanoes🛳️ Cruise Shore Excursions👥 Shared & Private📅 Book OnlineSee Tours & Book ↓
Barbil Tours is a family-managed tour company offering same-day Big Island tours from Hilo, with complimentary pickup and drop-off in the downtown area and a local guide. Visiting by cruise ship? Our shore excursions make the most of your day in port.

⭐ Why Travel with Barbil Tours

🚐 Pickup & drop-off includedComplimentary pickup in the Hilo downtown area. No rental car needed.
🛳️ Made for cruise guestsShore excursions planned around your time in port.
🧭 Local guidesFriendly guides who share the island's geology, history and culture.
👥 Shared or privateJoin a shared tour, or book a private tour for your family or group.



🌺 Tours from Hilo

Volcanoes & Waterfalls Shared TourDay tour · SharedHawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and Hilo's waterfalls, shared with a small group.
Private Volcanoes & Waterfalls TourAbout 6 hrs · PrivateVolcanoes National Park, waterfalls and a black sand beach, at your own pace.
Enchanting Mauna Kea & Waterfalls TourDay tourRise above the clouds on Mauna Kea, Hawaiʻi's tallest mountain, and visit rainforest waterfalls.
Shared Shore Excursion & WaterfallsShore excursion · SharedA cruise-day tour of Hilo's waterfalls and island highlights, shared with fellow travelers.
Private Shore Excursion & WaterfallsShore excursion · PrivateA private cruise-day tour of waterfalls and island highlights, just for your group.



🌋 What You Can See

WaterfallsTall falls tumbling through tropical rainforest, close to Hilo town.
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National ParkKīlauea's summit crater, steam vents and lava tubes, under an hour's drive from Hilo. What you see depends on current volcanic activity.
Black sand beachesShores of volcanic sand, where sea turtles are often seen resting. Please keep your distance.
Mauna KeaA towering summit above the clouds, on the Mauna Kea tour.



🗓️ Best Time to Go

☀️ Year-roundHilo is warm all year, and the waterfalls are beautiful in every season.
🌧️ Wetter months (Nov–Mar)Frequent showers mean the waterfalls are at their fullest.
🌤️ Drier months (May–Oct)More sunshine and clearer mountain views.



ℹ️ Good to Know

📍 DepartureHilo, with pickup and drop-off in the downtown area. Details are confirmed when you book.
🛳️ Cruise passengersBook the shore excursion version and share your ship's arrival and all-aboard times when booking.
🧥 Bring a rain jacketHilo is lush because it rains often. The volcano area is cooler, and Mauna Kea is much colder.
🧴 What to bringReef-safe sunscreen, comfortable shoes that can get wet, water and your camera.
⛰️ High altitudeMauna Kea is very high. Check health guidance if you have heart or breathing conditions, are pregnant, or are traveling with young children.
🎟️ InclusionsVary by tour. See each tour's details below.


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