Waterfalls, Volcanoes, Black Sand Beaches… Hilo Has EVERYTHING!

Today I’m taking you along on an epic full-day adventure in Hilo, Hawaii — and this turned out to be one of the most well rounded excursions I’ve done while cruising the Hawaiian Islands! 🌈🌺 In just one day, I explored everything from waterfalls and volcanoes to lava tubes, black sand beaches, sea turtles, and more. Hilo is packed with natural beauty, and I couldn’t believe how much I was able to experience in a single trip! Here’s where we stopped: 🏝 Richardson Ocean Park - gorgeous black sand beach not far from the port in Hilo 🐢 Sea turtles relaxing right on the shore 🌈 Rainbow Falls — the perfect way to start the morning 🥥 Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Farm — delicious snacks + tropical vibes 🌋 Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park — jaw-dropping crater views 🔥 Nāhuku (Thurston) Lava Tube — walking inside the volcano …plus a few more scenic surprises along the way! Check out this excursion!: https://viator.tpk.lu/bdZBSIMP Book a cruise with a trusted travel advisor!: https://mercruisessolo.membercruises.... Book a shore excursion: http://www.shoreexcursionsgroup.com/?... Support me!: coff.ee/mercruisessolo ---------------------------- Also follow me on: ⭐️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mer.cruises... ⭐️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... ⭐️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mer.cruises.s... ⭐️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@mer.cruises.... 📧 Email: [email protected] ---------------------------- 🎬 Filmed with: 📸 DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (https://amzn.to/47plA8B) 📹 DJI Osmo Action 4 (https://amzn.to/4e1tOpZ) 📹 Sony ZV-1F (https://amzn.to/40mnpB7) 📱 iPhone 16 Pro Max 🎶 Music: Epidemic Sound (https://share.epidemicsound.com/xetgrd)