Best overall
Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour
Highest Outty Ranking in the city right now.
Outty Ranking 84 · from $203
Things to do in Hilo, compared
We rank 49 experiences in Hilo, United States, and compare the top 20 on ranking, price, length, and traveler rating. The strongest overall is Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour at 84 out of 100, the lowest entry price is $45 per person, and 0 experiences sit in the Outty 90+ Club. Traveler ratings shown here are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Which one should you book?
Best value
Discover Hilo’s Natural Wonders:Volcano,Waterfall,Punalu’u Beach
The lowest price we rank above 70, so cheap without being a compromise.
Outty Ranking 77 · from $185
Best with kids
Private Shore Excursion Hilo Volcanoes National Park up to 10 PPL
Top ranked experience the operator lists as family friendly.
Outty Ranking 66 · from $1834
Best short trip
Hawai'i's Volcanoes National Park from Hilo Only
The quickest strong option when you only have a spare morning.
Outty Ranking 79 · from $230
Full comparison
| Experience | Outty Ranking | Verdict | From | Duration | Traveler rating | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour | 84 | Exceptional | $203 | 10.5h | 4.7/5 (432) | Free to 24h before |
| Hilo Shore Excursion: Visit Volcano, Waterfall, Beach with Lunch | 83 | Exceptional | $189 | 6h | 5.0/5 (104) | Free to 24h before |
| Hawai'i's Volcanoes National Park from Hilo Only | 79 | Strongly Recommended | $230 | 4h | 4.9/5 (207) | Free to 24h before |
| Discover Hilo’s Natural Wonders:Volcano,Waterfall,Punalu’u Beach | 77 | Strongly Recommended | $185 | 6h | 5.0/5 (42) | Free to 24h before |
| Hilo Shore Excursion: Punaluu Black Sand Beach, Volcano, & Hilo | 75 | Strongly Recommended | $188 | 7h | 4.9/5 (39) | Free to 24h before |
| Mauna Kea Arnott's Adventures | 71 | Strongly Recommended | $255 | 7h | 4.8/5 (157) | None |
| Elite Volcano Hike From Hilo | 69 | Solid Choice | $198 | 9h | 4.8/5 (20) | Free to 24h before |
| Evening Volcano Explorer from Hilo | 67 | Solid Choice | $177 | 6h | 4.5/5 (70) | Free to 24h before |
| Maunakea Stellar Explorer HILO | 67 | Solid Choice | $198 | 7h | 4.4/5 (107) | Free to 24h before |
| Private Shore Excursion Hilo Volcanoes National Park up to 10 PPL | 66 | Solid Choice | $1834 | 6h | 4.9/5 (39) | Free to 24h before |
| The Pele Express SMALL GROUP Tour | 64 | Solid Choice | $181 | 5.5h | 5.0/5 (6) | Free to 24h before |
| Private Tour from Hilo to Hawaii Volcanoes Natl Park Mercedes Van | 63 | Solid Choice | $1900 | 6h | 4.9/5 (22) | Free to 24h before |
| Majestic Waterfall Tour | 62 | Solid Choice | $230 | 3h | 4.8/5 (33) | Free to 24h before |
| Private Tour: Experience Active Kilauea Volcano & Hilo Rainbow Falls | 61 | Solid Choice | $2255 | 5.5h | 5.0/5 (14) | Free to 24h before |
| Fissure 8 Tour - Volcanoes National Park and Hilo Discovery | 61 | Solid Choice | $240 | 7h | 5.0/5 (4) | Free to 24h before |
| Hilo Finest Waterfalls and Town Tour | 60 | Solid Choice | $200 | 6h | 5.0/5 (3) | Free to 24h before |
| Custom Volcanoes National Park Tour with extra stops | 59 | Worth a Look | $2295 | 7h | 5.0/5 (10) | Free to 24h before |
| The Pele Express HONU & HILO: Turtles & Waterfalls Tour | 59 | Worth a Look | $139 | 4h | 5.0/5 (2) | Free to 24h before |
| Meditative Journey through Hilo Gardens | 59 | Worth a Look | $45 | 2h | 5.0/5 (1) | Free to 24h before |
| Volcanoes National Park Adventure Tour - Hilo Shore Excursion | 59 | Worth a Look | $196 | 7h | 4.4/5 (108) | None |
Traveler ratings and review counts are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor. The Outty Ranking is our own evaluation and is calculated independently of them.