Hilo Town Attractions (Top Big Island Attractions), Big Island tours & activities, fun things to do in Big Island

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The biggest town on the Big Island, Hilo has retained a lot of its small-town charm, with various cafes, restaurants, eateries, and boutique stores as well as a zoo and a museum. Nearby is the beautiful Hilo Bay, a protected coastline that used to serve as a fishing pond. Other nearby attractions include Akaka Falls, Kaumana Lava Caves, Liliuokalani Gardens, and the Hilo Farmers' Market, with the Puna district, Waipio Valley, and Volcanoes National Park within driving distance.

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No.1

Best of Hilo & Hamakua Coast Private Sightseeing Tours [Open Now]

Enjoy a private tour of Big Island's east side with your very own guide, at your own pace! See Hilo Bay and Scenic the Hamakua Coastline in this VIP tour of beautiful Hawaii!

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From USD574.41

(1 review)

Daily

6 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)
No.2

Hilo Waterfalls Adventure Tour - Waterfall Swim & Cacao Farm Tour [Open Soon]
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Discover the hidden beauty of the Big Island. Visit the famous Rainbow Falls. Swim, Kayak, or Paddle under the 120 ft private Kulaniapia Falls. Tour a cacao farm and enjoy chocolate tasting. Great for couples, families and cruise ship passengers.

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USD156.02

(6 reviews)

Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat

4 - 4.5 hour(s) (morning)
No.3

Hilo Scuba Diving Tours - Introductory Shore Dives for Beginners [Open Now]
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Wanted to try scuba diving but not yet certified? A professionally trained SCUBA Instructors will teach you the basics and then take you on an introductory tour of the reef to experience the underwater world.

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USD171.88

Daily

4.5 hour(s) (morning)
Hamakua Coast, Waterfalls & Hilo Bay Boat Cruises (Wailoa Harbor) [Open Now]

Ignite your sense for adventure on a 2-hour, 30-mile sightseeing cruise along the scenic Hamakua coastline, seeing the green Hilo side of the Big Island!

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USD138.89

Daily

2.5 hour(s) (afternoon)
Hilo Black Sand Beach Guided Snorkel Tour at Sea Turtle Lagoon [Open Now]
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Swim and snorkel at a pristine black sand beach! This unique beach snorkeling tour gives you the chance to see and swim with turtles on the Big Island. Beach snorkels are accessible and easy, making it perfect for first time snorkelers and children.

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USD123.96

(1 review)

Daily

3.5 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)
Historic Hilo Bay Waterfalls by Kayak [Open Now]

Come experience the views of Hilo town from a different perspective, with a guided kayak or paddle board adventure! Two hour fully guided and narrated tours of Hilo Bay depart the pier.

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From USD145.54

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

2.5 - 3.5 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)
Segway Off-Road Rain Forest Adventure at World Botanical Gardens [Open Soon]

Experience the beauty of Hilo on a Segway tour! Nothing can beat this unique experience through the rainforest, complete with an introductory lesson!

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From USD103.39

(3 reviews)

Daily

1.5 - 2 hour(s) (morning)
Hilo Whale Watch Cruise - Small Group Expedition [Open Now]

Embark on a 2-hour, 30-mile sightseeing cruise along the scenic Hamakua coastline, seeing the humpback whales during their yearly migration to Hawaii!

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USD123.96

(1 review)

Daily

2.5 hour(s) (morning, afternoon)
Hilo Snorkel Raft Cruise - Dolphin Watch & Tropical Reef Snorkel Tour [Open Now]
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Embark on a dolphin watch adventure along the pristine Hilo coast. Skip the crowds and snorkel in the rarely-accessed marine world of Hilo! See green sea turtles, tropical fish, and colorful coral reefs. Available from April until December.

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USD149.66

Sun

4 hour(s) (morning)