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History & culture

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Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park, Rainbow Falls

Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park, Rainbow Falls

Activity duration is 6 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 10 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $214 per adult
Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park, Rainbow Falls

Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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Day Trip Volcano Adventure Sightseeing & Helicopter Tour From Oahu to Hilo

Day Trip Volcano Adventure Sightseeing & Helicopter Tour From Oahu to Hilo

Activity duration is 15 hours and 30 minutes
7.6 out of 10 with 8 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $1,098 per adult
Day Trip Volcano Adventure Sightseeing & Helicopter Tour From Oahu to Hilo

Adventure & outdoor

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Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stars - Hilo Kona Waikoloa Pick Up

Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stars - Hilo Kona Waikoloa Pick Up

Activity duration is 8 hours
9.2 out of 10 with 28 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $376 per adult
Mauna Kea Summit Sunset and Stars - Hilo Kona Waikoloa Pick Up

Food, drink & nightlife

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Mauna Kea Summit & Stars Adventure

Mauna Kea Summit & Stars Adventure

Activity duration is 8 hours and 20 minutes
8.6 out of 10 with 50 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $431 per traveller
Mauna Kea Summit & Stars Adventure

Water activities

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Manta Ray Night Snorkel, Experience of a Lifetime

Manta Ray Night Snorkel, Experience of a Lifetime

Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price was CA $151, price is now CA $121 per adult
Manta Ray Night Snorkel, Experience of a Lifetime

Popular places to visit

Richardson\'s Ocean Park which includes landscape views and a sandy beach

Richardson's Ocean Park

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Richardson's Ocean Park might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Hilo.

Richardson's Ocean Park

Hilo Farmers Market

4/5(14 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Hilo Farmers Market during your stay in Hilo. Wander the picturesque gardens and scenic parks in the area.

Hilo Farmers Market

Kaumana Springs Wilderness

Enjoy the volcano viewpoints and explore Kaumana Springs Wilderness, a lovely green space in Hilo. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

Kaumana Springs Wilderness

Hilo sightseeing tours & attractions

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