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Hilo Town Attractions

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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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Deluxe Big Island ATV Tour & Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls-0
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Deluxe Big Island ATV Tour & Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls
4.70 (23)
From USD 187.64
20% OFF
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Get ready for an exhilarating ATV tour with waterfall swim at Umauma Falls
Listed price is per group. Choose from a Solo-rider ATV or Side-by-Side UTVs for up to 4 passengers
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Not Provided
Morning / Afternoon
2.5 hour(s)
Mon / Tue / Wed / Thu / Fri / Sat Only
Recently booked 3 times!
Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure-0
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Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure
4.90 (63)
USD 218.80
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Experience 7 amazing ziplines with awe-inspiring landscape and ocean views
Soar above and over the 250ft Kolekole waterfall, just downstream from the famous Akaka Falls
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Meal Not Provided
Morning / Afternoon
3 hour(s)
Mon / Tue / Wed / Thu / Fri / Sat Only
Umauma Falls Zipline Tour & Waterfall Swim Adventure-0
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Umauma Falls Zipline Tour & Waterfall Swim Adventure
4.90 (13)
From USD 202.72
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90 minute Big Island zipline tour
9 lines spanning across 2 miles of tropical rainforest and waterfalls
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Meal Not Provided
Morning / Afternoon
2.5 - 4.5 hour(s)
Mon / Tue / Wed / Thu / Fri / Sat Only
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Discover Hilo Tour - Volcanic Landscapes & Waterfalls-0
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Discover Hilo Tour - Volcanic Landscapes & Waterfalls
4.70 (83)
From USD 439.00
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Embark on a 50-min flight over waterfalls, Kilauea Volcano's East Rift Zone & black sand beaches
Enjoy incredible views of craters & lava fields created by eruptions in the recent decades
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Not Provided
Morning / Afternoon
2 hour(s)
Daily, Wheelchair accessible
Hilo 8-Line Zipline & Suspension Bridge Rainforest Adventure with Free Photos-0
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Hilo 8-Line Zipline & Suspension Bridge Rainforest Adventure with Free Photos
4.20 (16)
From USD 206.28
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Embark on a 2.5-hour tropical adventure – Zip through the rainforest canopy!
Fly over waterfalls and flowering trees on 8 different amazing ziplines!
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Not Provided
Morning / Afternoon
3 hour(s)
Daily
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour & Tropical Waterfalls Sightseeing from Hilo-0
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour & Tropical Waterfalls Sightseeing from Hilo
4.40 (23)
USD 214.66
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Enjoy a guided Hawaii Volcanoes National Park sightseeing tour and see the park's main attractions
Marvel at two spectacular waterfalls – Rainbow and Akaka Falls
Pick-up Provided
Meal Not Provided
Morning
10 hour(s)
Mon / Wed / Fri Only
Small-Group Whale Watching Tour - Hilo Ocean Adventures (Dec-Apr)-0
Small-Group Whale Watching Tour - Hilo Ocean Adventures (Dec-Apr)
From USD 166.71
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Enjoy a 90-min scenic speed boat ride along Hamakua Coast, once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Upgrade your experience! Hear the humpback whales while you snorkel
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Meal Not Provided
Morning / Afternoon
2 hour(s)
Daily
Volcanoes National Park & Rainbow Falls Tour from Hilo and Cruise Ship Pier-0
Volcanoes National Park & Rainbow Falls Tour from Hilo and Cruise Ship Pier
5.00 (1)
USD 249.99
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Embark on a 4.5-hour express adventure exploring Volcanoes National Park's top attractions!
A great tour choice for cruise passengers disembarking in Hilo!
Pick-up Provided
Meal Not Provided
Morning
4.5 hour(s)
Daily
Umauma Falls Experience - Waterfall Swim Tour, Kayak, SUP & Picnic Lunch-0
Umauma Falls Experience - Waterfall Swim Tour, Kayak, SUP & Picnic Lunch
5.00 (1)
USD 93.72
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Enjoy an adventurous 90-min outdoor experience that will leave you refreshed and invigorated
Swim, kayak, stand-up paddle, or jump into the cool waters of Umauma Falls
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Meal Not Provided
Afternoon
2.5 hour(s)
Weekdays Only
Hilo Black Sand Beach Guided Snorkel Tour at Sea Turtle Lagoon-0
Hilo Black Sand Beach Guided Snorkel Tour at Sea Turtle Lagoon
4.50 (4)
USD 144.46
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3-hour Hilo snorkeling tour with turtles at a volcanic black sand beach
Fully guided and narrated beach snorkeling tour. Includes juice and snacks
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Not Provided
Morning / Afternoon
3.5 hour(s)
Daily
Volcanoes and Waterfalls Helicopter Flight & Sightseeing Tour Combo from Hilo-0
Volcanoes and Waterfalls Helicopter Flight & Sightseeing Tour Combo from Hilo
USD 613.61
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Embark on a 50-min helicopter flight over waterfalls, Kilauea Volcano's East Rift Zone and more
Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour to visit Akaka Falls and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Pick-up Provided
Meal Not Provided
Morning
10.5 hour(s)
Mon / Wed / Fri Only
Hilo Private Shore Excursion - Botanical Garden, Waterfalls & Farmers Market-0
Hilo Private Shore Excursion - Botanical Garden, Waterfalls & Farmers Market
From USD 1,595.00
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Join a 7-hour shore excursion to discover Hilo Farmers Market & Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
Visit iconic waterfalls including Akaka Falls, Rainbow Falls & Boiling Pots
Pick-up Provided
Meal Provided
Morning
7 hour(s)
Daily
Hilo Shore Excursion Water & Fire Private Tour - Volcanoes & Waterfalls-0
Hilo Shore Excursion Water & Fire Private Tour - Volcanoes & Waterfalls
From USD 1,595.00
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Join a 7-hour shore excursion to discover the wonders of Hawaii's volcanoes and majestic waterfalls
Visit iconic destinations including Volcanoes National Park, Rainbow Falls & Boiling Pots
Pick-up Provided
Meal Provided
Morning
7 hour(s)
Daily
Big Island Backroad Adventures - Water & Fire Private Volcano Tour with Meals-0
Big Island Backroad Adventures - Water & Fire Private Volcano Tour with Meals
From USD 1,795.00
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Venture down to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to explore the park's top attractions
Visit iconic waterfalls: Akaka Falls, Boiling Pots, Rainbow Falls & Wailuku River State Park
Pick-up Provided
Meal Provided
Morning
8 - 12 hour(s)
Daily
Hamakua Coast Guided E-Bike Ride Tour & Swim at Umauma Falls-0
Hamakua Coast Guided E-Bike Ride Tour & Swim at Umauma Falls
USD 141.36
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Take a leisurely ride on our comfortable premium e-bikes through the lush Umauma trails
After your ride, you can unwind with a nice swim at a private waterfall
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Not Provided
Morning / Afternoon
2.5 hour(s)
Weekdays Only
Big Island Majestic Waterfalls Tour & Black Sand Beach Sightseeing from Hilo-0
Big Island Majestic Waterfalls Tour & Black Sand Beach Sightseeing from Hilo
USD 201.30
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Embark on a 3.5-hour adventure exploring Rainbow Falls, Akaka Falls and a Black Sand Beach
A great tour choice for cruise passengers disembarking in Hilo!
Pick-up Provided
Meal Not Provided
Morning
3.5 hour(s)
Daily
Big Island Waterfalls, Hamakua Coast & Sea Cliffs Scenic Cruise from Hilo -0
Big Island Waterfalls, Hamakua Coast & Sea Cliffs Scenic Cruise from Hilo
USD 188.95
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Join Hilo Ocean Adventures for a 2-hour afternoon scenic cruise along Hamakua Coast
Enjoy views of Mauna Kea & Mauna Loa volcanoes, sea cliffs, waterfalls and lush tropical landscapes
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Not Provided
Morning
3 hour(s)
Sun / Mon / Tue / Wed / Fri / Sat Only
Small-Group Hilo Snorkeling Boat Tour, Tropical Reef & Wildlife Adventure-0
Small-Group Hilo Snorkeling Boat Tour, Tropical Reef & Wildlife Adventure
USD 200.07
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Embark on a 2-hour snorkeling cruise and explore the pristine reefs of Hilo
Swim into untouched coves and reef structures, see pods of dolphins. Includes juice and snacks
Pick-up Not Provided
Meal Not Provided
Morning
2.5 hour(s)
Sun / Mon / Wed / Fri Only

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Latest reviews of Hilo Town Attractions

Deluxe Big Island ATV Tour & Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Fantastic!

2025/03/24 Families with Young Children Melanie

This is our second time on this tour and we highly recommend it. Staff are great and the swimming was wonderful!

Hawaii Zipline Tours - Big Island Waterfall & Rainforest Zip Adventure

Thrills!

2025/03/19 Friends Kara

Great course, the waterfall was breathtaking. Overall would do it again!

Deluxe Big Island ATV Tour & Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

A wonderful full day experience!

2025/03/19 Families Kara

You get it all here! It is always nice to get a swim experience more personalized to the tour!!

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour & Tropical Waterfalls Sightseeing from Hilo

I recommend visiting all the places included in this tour

2025/02/26 Families Laura J

In general, my family and I had a good experience. Dexter was a fantastic driver and tour guide.
The only thing we did not like is that we had to drop and pick-up people at the airport 3 times, I'd rather spend more time... more

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Deluxe Big Island ATV Tour & Waterfall Swim at Umauma Falls

Great family adventure!

2025/02/03 Families with Young Children Julia

My husband and I and our two kids (ages 8 & 6) rode in the 4-seater and it was great fun! Driving through the mud was slippery and exciting and while we all got a bit muddy and wet the UTV protects you from most of the s... more

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Volcanoes National Park & Rainbow Falls Tour from Hilo and Cruise Ship Pier

Great event

2024/10/23 Friends Kara

Came over from Oahu, and loved every ounce of what we saw. Def coming to BI next!

Hilo Town Attractions | Book Big Island Tours, Activities & Things to Do with HawaiiActivities.com
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.