Guided Reef & Rainforest Tour in Hilo
Snorkel Hilo’s volcanic coast and explore the rainforest
Duration
4 hrs
Includes
Snacks, beverages, snorkel gear
Highlights
Pair a guided open-water snorkel with a rainforest outing on Hawaiʻi Island. Discover reef life with equipment and instruction provided.
- Explore coral reefs, lava rock formations, and tropical fish in open water
- Look for Hawaiian green sea turtles in a coastal lagoon
- Learn snorkeling basics with provided instruction
- Enjoy snacks and beverages during your tour
Itinerary
- Scenic drive along the historic Hāmākua Coast
- Views of Onomea Bay and lush rainforest landscapes
- Hike the loop trail at ʻAkaka Falls State Park
- Stop at Mana’s Aloha Farms Fruit Stand for fresh pineapple, coconut, or sugarcane
- Learn about Hawaiʻi’s plantation history and local culture
- Take a ride to an amazing snorkeling spot, spending the afternoon checking out wildlife under the waves
What's Included
- Snorkeling gear
- Snorkeling instruction
- Snacks
- Beverages
- ʻAkaka Falls State Park admission
Important details
- Check in 20 minutes before your tour start time
- Arrive at least 30 minutes early if rental gear fitting is needed
- Complete the mandatory waiver before participating
- Open-water swimming ability is required; no previous snorkeling experience is needed
- Requires steady footing and independent navigation of walking, stairs, and uneven terrain
- Wear a swimsuit under your clothes and bring a towel, closed-toe shoes, reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and rain layers
- Tours run only when the guide determines ocean conditions are suitable
Cancellation Policy
Full refund when canceled at least 48 hours in advance. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather.
Product ID: M3MWZ8
FAQs
Check in 15 minutes before your tour start time.
Bring comfortable walking shoes, a camera, sunscreen, and a rain coat in case of rainy weather.
Yes. Snacks and beverages are provided.
Meeting details
Hilo Ocean Adventures, 1717 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI 96720
Related locations
ʻAkaka Falls State Park
Admission includedStanding at the overlook inside ʻAkaka Falls State Park, you hear the waterfall before you see it. A low, steady roar builds as the paved loop trail winds through a canopy of bamboo, wild ginger, and heliconia. Then the valley opens, and the full 442-foot plunge of ʻAkaka Falls comes into view, dropping in a single unbroken curtain into a mist-filled gorge below. The air is cool and damp, carrying the clean scent of wet earth and tropical blooms. Few natural sights on the Big Island arrive with this kind of quiet force.
