The 4 Shore Excursions Tours Worth Going Under For

1.Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcano Safari Lava Caves & Black Sand

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 363 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $154Our pick

Set out from Hilo port or your hotel in a small group of up to 14 people. With guides such as Ellen, Troy, Dave, and Lori, you’ll visit Kaumana Caves, Rainbow Falls, Lava Tree State Park, Pohoiki Bay, Pahoa, and areas shaped by Kilauea. Expect uneven ground, local history, and a flexible itinerary.

“At the lastinute Laurie asked us if we wanted to upgrade our tour and go see the volcano that was erupting that morning! Of course we all said yes! It was magnificent.! Laurie was a fantastic driver and gave us tons of information!”

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2.Bay of Islands Glow Worm Caves & Scenic Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 317 reviews · from $139

Spend about 5.5 hours touring the Bay of Islands from Waitangi Wharf or your hotel. Stop at Haruru Falls, sample Makana chocolate, walk among ancient kauri at Manginangina, and take a guided tour through the Kawiti Glow Worm Caves. Guides such as Dyson, Rob, Greg, and Gareth are known for strong local commentary.

“The driver was knowledgeable and friendly. The cave was very interesting also scenery was beautiful. It was fun tour and my family enjoyed a lot.”

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3.Kona Shore Excursion: Wild Dolphin Reefs Snorkel and Sea Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $149

From Kailua-Kona Pier, a 19 to 28 passenger Zodiac heads south past lava formations and sea caves to Kealakekua Bay. You get about an hour in the water near the Captain Cook Monument, with reef fish, turtles, coral, and possible dolphins or whales along the route. Captains such as Trevor, Chris, and Christian add local stories and careful water supervision.

“We were able to see dolphins and the fish were there. Our three guides, Trevor, Scott and Tamae, did a good job. Very well organized and fantastic excursion.”

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4.Gibraltar Shore Excursion: The Original Rock & Caves Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 29 reviews · 2 hours · from $101Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide at Gibraltar’s cruise port for a small-group drive to Europa Point, the Upper Rock, St. Michael’s Cave, Princess Caroline’s Battery, and the Moorish Castle. You’ll see Barbary Macaques, hear local history, enjoy Strait of Gibraltar views, and finish with duty-free shopping. The pace is brisk and includes uneven ground.

“Tour guide should use microphone and customers headsets Cannot hear him talking on bus while driving Starting tour was chaotic Buses were late”

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