Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Hilo Day Trip
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Experience the power and beauty of an active volcano on this Hilo shore excursion. Explore lava tubes, waterfalls, and gardens, and indulge in local treats.

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - Discover the wonders of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, including a trip to Kilauea caldera to observe the remarkable transformations from the recent eruption. Experience the steam vents and other volcanic formations created by past lava flows.
  • Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube - Take a delightful walk through the…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
  • Professional guide
  • National park admission fee
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • We DO NOT provide transportation from Kona or Waikoloa. Please meet us in Hilo at the bus terminal.
Additional Information

A sojourn to Hilo remains incomplete until you stop by the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, known for housing one of the globe’s most dynamic volcanoes. Experience the current volcanic eruption from the pinnacle of Kilauea volcano, acquire knowledge of earlier geologic incidents and their impact on this constantly morphing region. Feel the warmth of…

Location
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Volcano National Park
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Robin_h
May 26, 2026
Great Tour! - Our tour, led by Jill, was very informative and fun. We enjoyed Jill’s stories of life on a volcano and her kindness. We saw much more in one day than we could have on our own and had so much fun!
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Lois_l
May 26, 2026
A must see - Great tour great tour guide!! Rainbow falls was beautiful and the volcano was awesome. Relaxing tour with lots of interesting stories and history.
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Mark_t
May 23, 2026
Our guide, Jill, was very... - Our guide, Jill, was very knowledgeable and a great storyteller! We saw some great sights and had a wonderful experience.
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Bethany_k
May 20, 2026
Great tourguide - Josh was an amazing tour guide, super knowledgeable and funny!! Very attentive and the snacks were a bonus
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Gretchen_f
May 9, 2026
Very easy to find the... - Very easy to find the tour guide at the Hilo cruise terminal and Josh was an excellent guide. Rainbow Falls is very pretty but I’m originally from Buffalo, NY so Niagara Falls makes me pretty biased on the magnificence of other falls. Great experience at Volcanoes National Park, and I enjoyed the brief stops at the Gardens and macadamia nut factory.
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Perry_w
May 6, 2026
Eruption! - Jill was great and when we told her that Kilauea was erupting she took us straight to it! We had great views of it and got out of the park befor it got crazy busy!
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Mitchellh757
May 4, 2026
Great company and guide - Our wonderful guide Josh made this a great trip beginning with the Botanical Garden in Hilo, visiting the Volcano National Park, and ending with a visit to the Hawaii Cookie Company in Hilo.
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Loul356
Apr 27, 2026
Volcano and other sights - Missed the eruption by a day but what we saw and what was explained was excellent. The best part might have been listening to Jill tell us about her experiences growing up near the volcano. Might have been better than seeing the actual eruption. OK - maybe not. Jill and her husband are the owners, nice to support a small business.
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N3042lhcynthias
Apr 27, 2026
Learn about Volcanos - Jill is an excellent tour guide. She had in-depth knowledge about the volcano and shared it with us. So we learned a great deal about volcanos and about living near one. Also, the stopping by the falls was an added bonus. The van was very comfortable, snacks were tasty and I would recommend this trip.
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Douglas_r
Apr 23, 2026
Fantastic tour of The volcano and Hilo. - What a great tour!! Jill was a fantastic host and was so pleasant, knowledgeable, and kind. The transportation was excellent with only 12 total guests. The itinerary was excellent and the tour of the volcano was spectacular. A true must do when in Hilo! Once again a spectacular day, don’t hesitate to book this tour.
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From $188
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).