Big Island Private Tours, Cruise Excursions & Private Transportation

Ray is very knowledgeable, attentive, and up beat tour guide. He has a new clean van with a cold a/c for those hot days.

You won’t find a better tour guide than Rae on the island! His love of the island comes through all his stories and he’s so incredibly knowledgeable. His van was excellent and he provided amazing service. We were a large group of 11 and he never rushed us through stops and gave us lots of options as the day went along. He was a great person to spend the day with and we felt very taken care of. We got to see so much of the island in one day! I would recommend his services to anyone.

What a way to spend our last day on the big island. Rae did an amazing job showing us all over the island. Literally took us in a completely circle around!! We saw it all and he was so patient and kind to our group of 11 people! Rainbow Waterfall ✅ Coffee farm ✅ Painted church ✅ Volcano house for lunch ✅ Volcano national park ✅ Black sand beach with sea turtles ✅ And so much more too!! Thank you Rae for the BEST day!!!

Within the first 10 minutes of meeting Ray, I knew we were going to have a great day - and I was right!!! We spent an entire day traversing the Big Island, seeing the most wonderful local spots, including: a coffee farm where we took a “brew class”, scenic lookout points, Volcano National Park, The Painted Church, a drive through downtown Hilo and a stop at Rainbow Falls. Ray knew all of the details about every stop and his 15 passenger Sprinter Van was very clean and very comfortable. Most importantly, he was completely invested in making sure we had the absolute best day. Do yourself a favor and book Hawaii Island Insider Tours. Ask for Ray, you won’t be sorry!!!

Rae et DJ ont été des guides extraordinaires pour nos visite de Hilo et Kona. Ils ont adapté notre tour selon nos besoins, nous avions un bébé avec nous et on a pu visiter selon nos préférences. Un petit plus, on a goûté à pleins de produits locaux. N’hésitez pas à utiliser leur service.

Rae was so awesome! He took us to all the major touristy spots in Hilo that wasn't the volcanoes. He was great tour guide and provided a lot of knowledge about Hilo and the Big Island. He was attentive to all of us and we will be hiring him again the next time we come back to see all the things we missed! I would definitely recommend him for any group. He will modify the stops based on your physical abilities and your children. Please let him know ahead of time!

Our family of 9 had an outstanding experience with Hawaii Island Insider Tours and our guide, Rae. We booked a full-day private tour, and it was one of the highlights of our trip to the Big Island. Rae was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about sharing the history, culture, and natural beauty of Hilo. One thing we especially appreciated was getting an early start, which allowed us to visit several popular locations before the large tour buses arrived. It made the experience much more enjoyable and gave us the opportunity to take in the scenery without the crowds. Some of our favorite stops included beautiful waterfalls, local roadside fruit stands, and a visit to Big Island Candies. Throughout the day, Rae shared fascinating stories and local insights that helped us better understand and appreciate the island. The van was spotless, comfortable, and spacious for our family of 9, making the day of sightseeing relaxing and enjoyable. Rae provided us with snacks and water during our trip. Everything was well organized, and Rae's attention to detail ensured a seamless experience from start to finish. We highly recommend Hawaii Island Insider Tours with Rae to anyone visiting the Big Island. His knowledge, professionalism, and genuine enthusiasm made for an unforgettable day. Mahalo, Rae, for creating such wonderful memories for our family!

Ray and Neil are the best! If you’re looking for a great time and a great tour that gives you a much more personal experience than the cruise ship tours, call now and book! You won’t be disappointed! We’re basically Ohana now! Mahalo Ray!

Ray did a great job of showing us the sights of the Hilo area. He was very patient and accommodating of whatever we needed. He provided snacks and water, and told us many stories about the area that only a true native Hawaiian would know. His van is brand new and well air conditioned, with very comfortable seats. We would highly recommend him for your visit to Hawaii!