What to do and see in Pahoa, Hawaii (HI): The Best Cultural Tours

May 2, 2022 Hana Mouser

Tiny Pahoa is Hawaii's alternative to a glitzy, prepackaged vacation experience. A small, Victorian town with wooden boardwalks, Pahoa has been called the "downtown" of the Puna region of the Big Island. Travelers will find abundant natural beauty combined with a laid-back, artistic atmosphere.
Restaurants in Pahoa

1. Explore the Pit of Fire in Leilani Estates & Fissure 8 (Hawaii)

New Way Horizon Travel
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Visit the destruction of the 2018 lava flow that destroyed parts of the quiet community of Leilani. Witness as survivors tell of their most intimate stories of losing their homes and for many, the loss of their livelihoods. Leilani Estates is 100% open to only two tours. Our company is certified so we do not trespass on the homeowners' property. You will see personal pictures and stories about this significant event.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks

Exclusions: No Alochol, Lunch

Reviewed By katiecG3337PB

Do not book this tour. It is a total scam. Tour guide is unreachable. The phone numbers listed are false and we receive no response via text or phone.

2. Big Island - South Island Coastal Loop Driving Tour

Hilo, HI 96720, USA Shaka Guide: Audio Tour Apps
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Come with us as we explore the fascinating volcanic landscape looping around the southern coast of the Big Island! Shaka Guide is your perfect companion with turn-by-turn directions, information on what to do & see, and a truckload of interesting stories and Hawaiian legends of this amazing island! Skip the tour bus & explore Big Island at your own pace for a fraction of the cost with the best self-guided audio GPS tours for Hawaii! Rated the #1 best GPS tour app for Hawaii with over 6,000+ raving reviews and 200,000+ downloads. Why you need it: ✅ You don't need service because you can download the tours & use them offline ✅ Much cheaper than a tour bus at only $9.99 for lifetime access ✅ Save time planning your trip because we have the best stops lined up ✅ Freedom to stop and go as you please, unlike a tour bus where you are confined to the pre-determined route (no fun!) ✅ Hear cool and fun stories along the way (and some corny joke's that might make you laugh)

Inclusions: 6-10 hours of audio content, Virtual tour guide, Offline map of the entire island, Turn-by-turn navigation, Perfect itinerary to explore the Big Island, Freedom to explore on your own

Exclusions: Crowded group tour

Reviewed By chanyu1

This is a good and inexpensive way to do the Haleakala sunset tour with audio narrative of things to see along the way to the mountain top. Good value for the price. A quick tip: this app burns through your phone battery fast so having a car phone cable is a must or else your phone battery will run out of juice pretty quick...

3. Big Island Adventure Bundle: 5 Epic Audio Driving Tours

Hilo, HI 96720, USA Shaka Guide: Audio Tour Apps
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Shaka Guide is an audio tour app that gives you the benefits of a guided tour with the freedom to explore on your own terms. This Big Island Tour Bundle comes with five socially-distanced audio driving tours: • South Island Epic Coastal Journey (8-10 hour tour) • North Island Jungle Adventure Loop (8-10 hour tour) • Kona Big Kahuna Loop (4-6 hour tour) • Kohala Coast and Backcountry Tour (3-5 hour tour) • Volcanoes National Park Tour (6-8 hour tour) The app uses GPS to give you turn-by-turn navigation to historic sites, popular attractions, world-class beaches and scenic hikes with stories about the places you’re visiting and music to entertain you along the way. All Shaka Guide Tours... • Never expire - take them multiple times or buy in advance • Work 100% offline - no data or wifi necessary • Let you take the tour when you want - download the tour and choose the day that works best for you *Please use the link in your confirmation email to download the app*

Inclusions: All 5 Shaka Guide audio driving tours for Big Island, Audio narration with stories and music , Turn-by-turn directions using GPS, Freedom to explore at your own pace, Tour highlights with activity and restaurant recommendations, Offline map (map and GPS work completely offline -- no wifi or data needed) , Tours NEVER expire

Exclusions: Parking Fees, Attraction Entrance Fees, Meals , Car rental

Reviewed By chanyu1

This is a good and inexpensive way to do the Haleakala sunset tour with audio narrative of things to see along the way to the mountain top. Good value for the price. A quick tip: this app burns through your phone battery fast so having a car phone cable is a must or else your phone battery will run out of juice pretty quick...

4. Hawaii Island Grand Circle Island Tour

Hapuna Beach, Hawaii 96743, USA Polynesian Adventure
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Take a relaxing, scenic excursion around the Big Island of Hawaii where you’ll experience the most historic, scenic and cultural highlights of Hawaii’s youngest island.  Round-trip transportation from your Kona hotel is included.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Transportation by air-conditioned motorcoach or minibus, Hotel pickup and drop off from Kona hotels, Local taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks (unless lunch option is selected), Gratuities

Reviewed By L8233WTashleyb

Frank was a great tower guide and has an awesome sense of humor:) I would recommend this tour for anyone coming to Hawaii????

5. Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcano Safari Lava Caves, Falls & Highlights Small Group

Port of Hilo, 80 Kuhio St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA C Big Island Tours
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SMALL GROUP - 14 PASSENGERS: Approx 6.5 hr long. Explore the places less traveled among Hawaii's back roads of Kilauea volcano. Explore exciting Lava Caves, waterfalls, Lava trees in a lush volcanic rainforest. See the 2018 lava destruction and the newly formed Black Sand Beach just created. A truly amazing experience! Cruise Ship Guests: We have special permits to pick up directly from Hilo port of call. Departure times may be adjusted to fit your ships arrival & departure. Hilo Hotel Guests: We will message you your departure.

Inclusions: Port pickup and drop-off / Hilo Hotel pickup and drop-off , Professional guide, Bottled water, Snacks, Hawaiian Juices

Exclusions: Souvenirs, Gratuities, Lunch- Stop made by local vendor for customers to purchase

Reviewed By GreenThumb331

Kona is the second stop in Hilo on our cruise. We booked a whole day tour with C Big. We started seeing green turtles at the Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park. Our next stop at the famous Royal Kona Coffee Center was very informative. Aside from free sampling of the many types of coffee, a guided tour was available. We learned how the coffee bean was carefully handpicked in this farm. The stages how the coffee bean goes from the tree to your coffee cup was also explained. Since this visit, the knowledge i gained gave me a better appreciation when I take my coffee. After a lunch stop, we visited the painted church. The tour’s last activity was a drop off at the Kahaluu beach for some snorkeling. I had about 45 minutes to see the fish very near the shore before we were picked up and brought back to the ship. We did most of the activities that Kona had to offer in one day.

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