Between 9 and 10:00 is the best time to see the rainbow. This waterfall is the most visited of all the falls on all the islands. A short Walk for an amazing place.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

This coastline is the route for most of the stops on this tour. It feels a little like stepping back in time with one lane roads, old bridges, and amazing scenery around every corner.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Onomea Bay was carved by the waters of Onomea and Alakahi streams, which originate all the way up in Mauna Kea, and by the wind and waves which cut into the lava cliffs of the coast line. Earthquakes, tsunamis and tropical storms have also caused radical changes to the landscape. This historic place is Amazing!

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Meaning “leaf of lava,”Laupahoehoe, refers to the angular lava peninsula formed by ancient pāhoehoe (smooth lava) flowing to create the area where the village of Laupahoehoe was built. This Beach Park has breathtaking ocean panoramas, crashing surf and craggy lava rocks. The Mana here is amazing.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Visit the actual Facility and see them hand making gourmet Hawaiian chocolates, cookies and candies, including our world-renowned Macadamia Nut Chocolate Dipped Shortbread.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

An outdoor market with over 200 local farmers and vendors. It’s a great way to get out and walk around historic downtown Hilo plus there are usually plenty of food trucks around.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

This amazing free-falling ‘Akaka Falls, plunges 442 feet into a stream-eroded gorge. A roughly half mile loop walk to and from the falls is full of lush landscaping and one other smaller fall.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

These botanical gardens are generally said to be the most beautiful in Hawaii. Set in the valley that opens up to Onomea Bay.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

This tour is totally customizable. We will spend the time on the attractions you want to see. We have an extensive list of great attractions on the Hilo side.
Beyond this standard itinerary are many other potential stops.
More Waterfalls
Botanical Garden
Queen Liliuokalani Gardens
Downtown Shops and Dining
Black Sand Beach (Richardson)
Hilo Zoo and Gardens
Chocolate Farms
Still more. . .
(We can’t do all of this!! This is a list of ideas.)
Maybe you know of something new. I would Love to take you there!

• Admission Ticket Not Included