Experience the best of Hilo with a guided walking tour through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Enjoy scenic stops, local treats, and time for shopping and photos along the way!
Explore Hilo’s vibrant landscapes, from lush jungles and waterfalls to black sand beaches and volcanic wonders. Enjoy cultural insights, local encounters, and unique stops on this unforgettable private tour!
Discover Hilo’s hidden treasures with a private tour through lush jungles, scenic waterfalls, and volcanic landscapes. Enjoy unique stops, breathtaking views, and a personalized adventure off the beaten path!
My name is Don. I began my journey as a professional driver in 2009 after earning my CDL through Robert’s Hawaii Tours, where I completed hundreds of hours of driver safety training. I gained valuable experience driving school buses, city buses, and later, tour buses for Jack’s Tours. For over 30 years, I’ve also cultivated and sold rare palms, cycads, and fruit, which connects me deeply to the natural beauty of Hawaii. Meeting people from around the world and sharing my love for the island inspired me to start leading tours. With specialized training from park rangers and volcanologists—10 hours annually for 8 years—I bring expert knowledge to every excursion.
My tours to Hawaii’s volcanoes are designed to offer a unique, personalized experience that goes beyond the usual stops. Whether it’s uncovering hidden gems, sharing insights about Hawaii’s culture and environment, or simply making sure everyone has a great time, I’m passionate about creating unforgettable memories for my guests.
We had a great time on Don’s tour! He packed SO much into one short day and the time just flew by! His knowledge of the island was endless and he nicely adjusted the tour to accommodate the interests of everyone on board! Way more of a personalized experience than the big coach tours. And more chocolate than you could possibly eat!
– Sammy Jelinek | GoogleWow. What a fantastic tour in Hilo! You won’t be able to find a better one for the price. Don is an encyclopedia of knowledge for all the plants and animals on the big Island, Hawaii. He has lived on the island for 21 years. He will also give you a history lesson about Hawaii. Now the kicker. After our fantastic Hilo tour we asked Don to recommend a tour in Kona. He said he would drive across the island to Kona and give us another tour. So we did that. It was another fantastic excursion . So bottom line, Don’ s tours/excursions are fantastic. You can’t do better.
– Joseph Mula | GoogleThe best tour we had in all of Hawaii. Don was so knowledgeable and took us not only to the main sites but some sites that only Don takes tours to. It was really special to have a tour guide that has 20 years + experience in Hilo tours. When we return to Hilo, we will be touring with Don.
– Scott | GoogleDonald was a great tour guide! We had no plans getting off the cruise ship and he made our experience on the island unique! I would definitely recommend his tour as it’s one of the best tours I have taken!
– Alisa Buriel | GoogleDon's taxi was well worth it! He had a tour set up for us BUT we requested a couple extra stops and he didn't mind stopping. He is so knowledgeable and knows his stuff! Black sand beach, waterfalls, lava tube, shops, macadamia store, volcano, saw a sea turtle, birds, etc. He knows what he's doing and you won't be disappointed!
– Zoe C. | Yelp