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Hilo

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Hilo, located on the lush east coast of Hawaii’s Big Island, is known for its waterfalls, botanical gardens, and rich Hawaiian culture. Explore ʻAkaka Falls, Liliʻuokalani Gardens, and the Hilo Farmers Market. Visit museums, walk historic downtown, or take a guided tour to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. With rainforest scenery, black sand beaches, and a laid-back vibe, Hilo is perfect for nature lovers and cultural explorers.

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Big Island Waterfalls, Hamakua Coast & Sea Cliffs Scenic Cruise from Hilo

Ocean breeE

2025/12/06 Solo Travelers John

What a great time we had, breeze, ocean spray, turtles and a school of dolphins. Just being on the ocean is like heaven. Captain and crew were like family from the minute we step on the boat. We will be going out with ... more

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Umauma Falls Experience - Waterfall Swim Tour, Kayak, SUP & Picnic Lunch

Really great area

2025/11/23 Families with Young Children Kara

An amazing day on kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and a refreshing swim near Umauma Falls.

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Ziplining and hiking

2025/11/23 Families Kara

The course felt very well run, safety was clearly a priority, and the transitions between ziplines were smooth.

Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner

Good guide but fell slightly short of expectations

2025/08/01 Families with Young Children Mama Bear

I was disappointed with this tour for lack of hospitality, communication and false advertising. The tour guide is not an astronomer or someone who writes articles for astronomy mazagines or even a local Hawaiian. They ar... more

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Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner

Magical stargazing tour!

2025/07/20 Families Steph

We are a family of 4 with 2 teenagers, we had a great time with our guide at the stargazing tour. Our highlights were the lava caves, watching the sunset as well as stargazing. The sky was unbelievable and we learned a t... more

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Mauna Kea Evening Stargazing & Daytime Solar Viewing Tour with Dinner

Stargazing

2025/07/15 Families with Young Children Duncan Miller

Sam was fantastic - really gave us all an exceptional tour of the night sky and was very knowledgable and great with the kids too!

Hilo | Book Big Island Tours, Activities & Things to Do with HawaiiActivities.com
Hilo, located on the lush east coast of Hawaii’s Big Island, is known for its waterfalls, botanical gardens, and rich Hawaiian culture. Explore ʻAkaka Falls, Liliʻuokalani Gardens, and the Hilo Farmers Market. Visit museums, walk historic downtown, or take a guided tour to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. With rainforest scenery, black sand beaches, and a laid-back vibe, Hilo is perfect for nature lovers and cultural explorers.