Best 111 things to do in Hilo, HI

Swim and kayak a private section of Umauma Falls, with a catered lunch

Zipline 9 lines over Umauma Falls, with Waikoloa-area round-trip van ride

Ride a deluxe ATV long tour in Hakalau with river time

Stroll tropical gardens and view the triple-tier Umauma Falls at your own pace

Descend waterfalls by rope and swim the Umauma River pools

Climb volcanic routes beside a waterfall with professional guides

Connect with Hawaiian culture through local stories, foodways, and community traditions

Create a guided Big Island itinerary around the places that interest you most

Walk the 2018 lava landscape and explore Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

Meet, feed, and photograph friendly ranch animals on a family-friendly island outing

Ride rainforest trails, meet ranch animals, and explore vanilla cultivation

Walk lilikoi orchards, sample seasonal sweets, and sip Mamaki tea

Private orchard walk, lilikoi tastings, and a farm-fresh lunch

Meet rescued farm animals and hear their stories on a private sanctuary visit

Explore volcanic landscapes with an expert guide, lunch, snacks and gear included

Explore rainforest, steam vents, and Kīlauea caldera with an expert guide

Cross a 1959 lava lake and explore a lava tube with an expert guide

Share Hawaiʻi's volcanic landscapes across generations

Cross a hardened lava lake and explore a lava tube with a private guide

Steam vents, rainforest trails, and caldera views with a private guide

Explore Kīlauea Iki Crater and Thurston Lava Tube with a private guide

Explore Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park with your own certified private guide

Private 3-hour guided tour of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park—meet at Kīlauea Visitor Center

Explore volcanic overlooks, lava tubes, and flexible Big Island stops with a private guide