This tour was the best one I did in our whole trip! Josh is a local that grew up in Hilo and is so knowledgeable! He gave us an amazing day out with first hand volcano stories. If you only do one thing in Hilo make it this tour!

Would highly recommend this tour. Josh was a knowledgeable and entertaining tour guide who in spite of inclement weather ensured we saw all the highlights. Thoroughly enjoyable. Don’t look further for a good tour.

Wouldn't do it again. It was rainy, windy, cold, misty, and the stops were pretty hurried leaving little time to enjoy what could be seen and enjoyed. Afterwards, I discovered it is often the case with this excursion even when it's beautiful in Hilo, it is not often beautiful in the park. Rainbow Falls and the Lava Tube were nice but you couldn't see the volcano at all and the steam vents were just adding more moisture to an already damp atmosphere. I stayed cold and wet most of the day. Miserable and not worth the money spent.

Seeing up close volcanic steam as well as gasses is a thrilling experience. Our knowledgeable driver/guide, Josh, was very good at describing everything.

The best part of our tour was the tour director,Josh, sharing his island and areas of Hilo, his people traditions and history. It was a very enjoyable day with plenty to see and do. The lava tube and rain forest were great to experience. Great time at the Volcano National Park with Josh taking great care of the various age group. We saw such a great diverse areas of Hilo and we have a much better education of the land area and people who live there. The sweet treat at the end was a nice break before our drop off at the cruise ship and others went to their hotels. Value was good. Josh was a very safe driver and answered everyones questions. Better tour than what was offered by the cruise line and much cheaper. Pick up and drop off right at the dock- seamless. Recommend if you want to see the Volcano National Park and other beautiful areas of the Hilo side of Hawaii. It was a small group. The van was very clean. Josh provided a Hawaiian treat and nice cold water. Thank you again ~

We fly in from Honolulu, this tour picked us up at the airport and it was a comfortable ride and amazing tour. It was hands down the best experience ever. Our tour guide Josh was the best!!!

Our favorite tour. Our guide/ driver Joey, Aja Adam Sandler was the perfect host. His knowledge, personality and sense of humor was infectious!! And the island landscapes, with all its beauty and history were stunning!!

We had an excellent tour guide. I believe her name was Jill. She was a local and grew up on the volcano. She told stories about experiencing eruptions. She told traditional Hawaiian stories about he of different areas we visited. She was a great storyteller, enough to make me want to buy a children’s book of legends. She explained different types of lava. I was so glad to have visited each of the areas with her and not on my own.

We had a wonderful time. Jill was an amazing guide. Since she was born and raised on the island she was able to share her experiences growing up. She took us to many beautiful places. I highly recommend using her as a tour guide.

Going to Volcano National Park and the interesting facts and stories Josh told us. He was an awesome guide on our adventure 👍😎

Jill was the best tour guide l've ever had; she actually lives in Hilo and has personal experience with the island that she related to the tour. She speaks the language and knows the native history, this is not just a driving tour. The maximum 12 person Mercedes van was comfortable and easy riding. The tour had plenty of stops for walking around and bathroom breaks if needed. Bring a jacket for the elevation temp difference and a lunch to eat at the visitor center. Great Tour! I definitely recommend!!

Jill was the best tour guide I’ve ever had; she actually lives in Hilo and has personal experience with the island that she related to the tour. She speaks the language and knows the native history, this is not just a driving tour. The maximum 12 person Mercedes van was comfortable and easy riding. The tour had plenty of stops for walking around and bathroom breaks if needed. Bring a jacket for the elevation temp difference and a lunch to eat at the visitor center. Great Tour! I definitely recommend!!

Excellent tour in Hilo! Our guide gave us a great inside look at the area. One of our favorite excursions!

Josh was our tour guide for the day. We visited Volcanoes National Park in a shared group van. We were given ample time to explore the stops and Josh was great at sharing personal anecdotes that enhanced our understanding of the Hawaiian experience and history. I would definitely recommend Mauka Makai Adventures for your visit to Hilo.

Rainbow falls, Volcano Park and candy- what a great day! We felt safe and enjoyed all the knowledge our tour guide shared. The timing felt just right and we had great opportunities for photos.

Jason was a terrific, thoughtful and engaging personality. We were kept informed of everything we saw both on the tour and along the way and he kept it fun for all of us. The cost was just right, and I love smaller groups since they feel much more personal. Highly recommended!

Josh did a fantastic job of showing us the sites. He is very knowledgeable and provided us with a lot of information about the history of what we saw. This was a great way to see several things in 1 day. From pickup to drop-off at the cruise ship, Josh was a great guide.

Jill was a great tour guide. She had great knowledge of the island and told us a lot of stories. There were 10 of us in nice van. We got snacks and bottled water. Loved the itinerary and all the things we saw. We would definitely recommend this tour!

Josh was a great guide and host. Extremely knowledgeable, friendly, approachable and helpful - with a great sense of humour. We all really enjoyed the amazing sights and beautiful landscape. Highly recommended.

Loved all the lava formations, the vegitation, birdsong. Our guide Josh was friendly and very knowledgeable