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Historic Hilo Bay Myths and Legend Waterfall & LagoonRafting Adventure

Historic Hilo Bay Myths and Legend Waterfall & LagoonRafting Adventure

Overview

The only tour of its kind in Hilo.
Experience the last historical Hawaiian town. A rich and captivating culture of ancient Hawai'i on our Hilo Bay Myths and Legends Raft Adventure! Take a ride up river to the ancient boiling pots and Wailuku Falls. Swing from banyan trees, encounter turtles and dolphins along the way and you won't miss the stunning views of the Hamakua Coast.

City: Big Island of Hawaii

Sun 08 Jun

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Starting at $153.26

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Sun 08 Jun

Starting at $153.26

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Bottled water

Water

Snacks

Juice

Authentic Hawaiian Storytelling

Healthy Snacks

USCG Certified Captain

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Lap infants are not permitted.
Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
Maximum of 6 passengers

What To Expect

Hilo Ocean Adventures

This tour departs daily from the Wailoa Boat Ramp at 1:00pm Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Each tour is 2 hours long on our 20' inflatable zodiac. You will be truly amazed by the beauty and culture that Hilo Bay has to offer. You'll visit Coconut Island, an ancient Pu'uhonua or "Place of Refuge," then make your way across Hilo Bay and under the Singing Bridge and enter the longest river in the Hawaiian Islands and sneak a peek at it's iconic waterfalls. This is were the many stories of Maui reside, and you can even spot giant sea turtles wading in the lagoon and swimming through the banyan vines which dangle from the trees along the shore. You will not want to miss the incredible cultural storytelling experience and unique adventure.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews (4)

Mimi C

Jan 2018

We did the Hilo Bay tour and it was a joke and a complete waste of time. We rode 10 minutes along the bay into a cove and then just sat there for 20 minutes doing nothing. The guide finally let us out to walk around on the rocks. Then we were done. I think he was trying to figure out how to kill time for the next hour. No history of Hilo, no explanation of anything, just nothing. I wish I could get my money back. To waste more time, he drove us out into the bay. We fought over 10-12 ft swells in the small dinky boat. We were all planning our escape route of how to swim to shore when the boat sank or flipped. At least we will laugh about that part of it.....

Response from Host

Jan 2018

Mimi, we apologize that you did not enjoy your Hilo Bay tour with us. We try to make sure we are clear in our descriptions of our tours. The Hilo Bay tour is intended to be a relaxing boat ride around Hilo Bay ending in a photo opportunity under the singing bridge and near the Wailuku river falls. The tour description includes these details. It is a tour designed for those who may be seeking more of a sightseeing tour. The tour duration is meant to be about an hour on the water. We normally motor by the hotels, into reeds bay and to the ice pond, then along the break wall to the singing bridge and waterfall for a photo opp, then a return along the coastline. Our captain has 40 years of experience and was born and raised in Hilo. We do try and tailor the adventure to those on the boat. If some one is seeking a little more adventure he can run the ride a little faster and as he did with you head out into the bay to maybe see some whales or dolphins. Again this is the exception and not the norm as the tour is designed as a boat ride. We would be happy to offer you a discount on our larger boat and the whale watch adventure which travels up the Hamakua coast in search of sea life. this tour is MUCH more exciting as it is a venture into deep ocean. Again sorry the tour did not meet your expectations.