10 Nature & Wildlife Tours in Hilo That You Shouldn't Miss

November 3, 2021 Russell Mellin

The landscape of Hilo, on the Big Island of Hawaii, is diverse. Beaches of black, gray, brown and white sand give way to mountains and dramatic waterfalls. Hilo's Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo is the only U.S. zoo in a tropical rainforest. A day trip away are snow-capped Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, with observatories near 11,000 feet on both mountains, and Kilauea Caldera, an active volcano. Back in town are a farmer's market, restaurants, shopping and banyan trees planted by celebrities and politicians.
Restaurants in Hilo

1. KapohoKine Adventures

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KapohoKine Adventures

Bringing the BEST of Hawaii to YOUR adventure! KapohoKine Adventures carries the brands you want like Keen and Salomon shoes, Patagonia rain jackets, and GoPro cameras and accessories. Our downtown Hilo store is an adventure hub. Check out our helicopter, zipline, and volcano tours. We also offer unique tours combining helicopter flights plus zipline and volcano adventures.

2. Big Island Aina Tours

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Big Island Aina Tours

Hawaii Volcano Tours start in Hilo or at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Visitor Center. Hilo Shore Excursions include the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Rainbow Falls, Hilo Black Sand Beach and an Orchid Farm. Private Tours can also include Macadamia Farm or other locations. Custom tours also available. We are a family owned and run business. We perform small group tours with a maximum of 10 guests or private tours. We provide enjoyable informative tours. We walk with you at each stop to explain the sights and formations that we will see along the tour.

3. Lavaland Hawaii

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Lavaland Hawaii

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tours, Rainforest Tours, Lava Hikes, Birding Tours in the most beautiful places on the Big Island of Hawaii.

4. Mauka Makai Adventures

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Mauka Makai Adventures

Mauka Makai Adventures specializes in personalized tours of the Big Island of Hawaii. Visit the active Kilauea volcano, witness molten lava flows, explore tropical valleys with waterfalls, and beautiful black sand beaches. See all that Hawaii has to offer from the mountain (mauka) to the sea (makai). Aloha, e komo mai!

5. Kamaaina Custom Tours

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Kamaaina Custom Tours

Please view our rates and visit our site at kamaainacustomtours.com. Private Full-Service Custom SUV tours of Hawaii Island. Competitively priced All-Inclusive Charter rates. Combination Volcano and Waterfall/Rainforest Tours available. Hike a lava tube and swim with Green Sea Turtles! Snorkel the shallow coral reefs at a Black Sand Beach. Two Chevy Suburbans for larger groups. Special couple's packages available. An array of fresh local fruit, local snacks and full beverage service are provided. WINNER OF CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE 2014-2019.

6. HoloHolo Adventure Tours

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HoloHolo Adventure Tours

We provide you the benefits of having a small group excursion with a local, experienced naturalist who loves the Big Island, knows the best spots and tells the fascinating stories of the people, plants, and animals who make this beautiful island their home.​​ A portion of all our tour fees go to a select group of organizations whose goals are to protect and replenish our island's unique and delicate natural ecosystems.

7. Big Island Frontier

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Big Island Frontier

Jungle Hike-Ocean Swim-Lava View-Enjoy a vivid island realm with a unique and exclusive tour of East Hawaii Island wonders with stunning sights from the gentle slopes of world famous Kilauea volcano: hike the summit of and ancient cinder cone, take a dip in geothermally heated ocean water, and walk upon some of earths newest land formations.*Small groups, fully narrated by exceptional tour guide.

8. Walking Tours of Hilo

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Walking Tours of Hilo

We provide historic walking tours of Hilo's unique, rich, and diverse history. Our mission is to share Hilo’s remarkable legacy by providing engaging and entertaining walking tours while sharing the illuminating stories that helped shape it. Join us on one of our historic walking tours to see what makes Hilo’s little-known history so fascinating!

9. HANG OUT WITH A LOCAL

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HANG OUT WITH A LOCAL

Your paradise here on earth. We offer a playful, genuinely local, experience with a guide who understands the culture, the history, the food, top sites, and knows of cool off-the-beaten path places. Rated the best tours & spiritual retreats in Hawaii. Specializing in small groups, customized tours, and VIP experiences. Ideal itineraries. Native guides. Epic Experiences.

10. Hawaii Volcano Tours

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Hawaii Volcano Tours

Lava and sight-seeing tours. Call for custom tours for your travel to Hawaii's Big Island.

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