DAY HIKES · WORLDWIDE
The trails worth the early start.
The 5 hilo hikes worth lacing up for. A short list of the trails hikers finish grinning about, with the distance, the price and who guides them.
Mauna Kea sunset and stargazing from Hilo with warm parkas, hot chocolate, telescope viewing, and emailed night-sky photos.
Most Popular“It was a very well organized tour; our guides, John and Tay, were very informative, knowledgeable, and passionate. The whole experience was 5 stars: the transportation, provided parkas, and the narrative. Must do!”
Private jungle-and-lava tide pool hike on Hawai‘i Island with rocky scrambling, rare bugs, and real local guides—built for adventure.
“The hike to the tide pool is not difficult but traversing the lave rocks to get to the beach requires focus and balance. Our guide, Kat, assisted me on navigating where to step. She was knowledgeable about the area, tide pools and ecosystem. This was a very fun excursion! She also took great photos of…”
Elite Volcano Hike from Hilo takes you into lava tubes and Kilauea Caldera, with dinner at Volcano Winery and a 2-mile walk.
“When i landed the volcano and saw amazing views and plants, it was really worthy to hike here!!! very nice guide and very great experience ever!”
A private Big Island tide pool hike through jungle and lava rocks, ending at a calm infinity-pool view with sea creatures and sea-turtle sightings.
“The hike was gorgeous, the tide pool was as well. Our family LOVED the experience!”
An all-day small-group Hilo volcano hike to 2018 eruption sites, Kilauea caldera and Halema’uma’u, plus lunch and hotel pickup for $189.
“Tour was interesting and traveling van was nice and comfortable. Drive to Hilo from the opposite side of island is long. Our tour guide was wonderful, very accomodating and well prepared. For as long as the drive is, It would have been nice to have a recorded video/audio of the history of the Hawaiian islands,…”
Day hikes worth the early start, region by region.
