Serving the Port of Hilo since 2014.

Name: Big Island VIP
Address: Big Island, Hawaii
Telephone: 866-424-8687

We guarantee to get you back to your cruise ship on time. We know what time each ship comes into Port and leaves the Port. We have the Pride of America almost every week for over 10 years. Many other cruise ships visit Hilo throughout the year.

Hilo and Kailua-Kona, up to 11 passengers

Private excursions

Ultimate Hilo Volcano 6 Hours

This 6-hour private shore excursion includes some of the best stops in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park such as Nahuku lava tube, an eruption site, and more. It also includes Rainbow Falls and a black sand beach.

Custom Volcano with Extra Stops 7.5 Hours

This tour includes everything in the 7.5-hour tour but gives you extra time to either see more of the National Park, visit the Volcano Winery, or take the hour-and-a-half journey to see Punalu’u Black sand beach.

Kona Coffee & Turtles 6 Hours

Journey to the most intact Place of Refuge in all of Hawaii where the kapu breakers were spared death if they could make it. Learn about some of the games ancient Hawaiians had before European influence, like Konane, a game still played by some today.

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· For Hilo a National Park Certified Interpretive Guide (Volcanoes National Park) and for Kona (Pu’uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park).

· National Park fees.

· Hand sanitizer, wipes, paper towels, sunscreen.

· Use of binoculars, 4 trekking poles, plastic ponchos, and umbrellas.

· Bottled water.

· Snacks such as trail mix, chips, and granola bars. We include gluten-free snacks in the form of nuts and Hawaiian Chips.

· Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with DVD media.

· Free photos of the family/group uploaded to Smugmug. See family photos here https://bigislandvip.smugmug.com

· A light raincoat is best for the rainforest areas of the National Park. Hawaii is the rainest State in the U.S. so you may need a raincoat several times.

· Closed-toe shoes are best. Lava rocks are sharp and we don’t want you to cut your toes. You do not need hiking shoes on this tour, as most paths are paved.

· A hat can be useful.

· If you have a handicapped parking pass it can help reduce walking. All States and countries are recognized in Hawaii.

· If you collect National Park stamps be sure to bring your stamp book.

· Lunch

· Wine tastings or tea tastings.

· Gratuities for your guide.

· We do not allow wet food to be consumed in our vans, only dry snacks like we provide.

· We give everyone up to 30 minutes free. We want you to get the most out of your day.

Please Contact Us if you have more questions. We use a 3rd party contact page due to the large influx of spam.

Please go here for our contact page, or email us at [email protected]. You could also call our toll free 24-hour answering service at 1-866-424-8687, and we will get back to you as soon as we are free.

Shore Excursions