Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Hilo Day Trip
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333 Ratings
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 - Explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park including a visit to Kilauea caldera where you will witness the dramatic changes from our recent eruption, experience the steam vents and other volcanic formations from past lava flows.
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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Marf13669
May 3, 2025
Hilo has breathtaking natural beauty. - Located on the Northeast side of Hawaii, Hilo offers breathtaking natural beauty as it is blessed with dramatic waterfalls, fertile rainforests and blooming gardens.
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Daniel_p
Apr 18, 2025
Great introduction to Hilo and Volcanoes - The tour director, Jill, was extremely knowledgeable and shared lots of her own experiences to make the day interesting. The tour was planned out so we saw all the key areas and she gave us the background to understand the places we visited. Jill was super personable and I highly recommend this tour to anyone!
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Robert_y
Apr 18, 2025
The scenes were breathtaking - First of all, we could have not had a better tour guide. Josh was a local from the island and he shared his wisdom and knowledge along with some humor throughout the tour. The scenes were breathtaking. The respect that the park has for the volcano is beyond words. Josh brought the volcano to life with his stories about previous eruptions. We could not have asked for a better tour. This was time and money well spent.
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Eddie_p
Apr 10, 2025
Get Josh for your guide! - Josh was an excellent narrator for the excursion. He drove us in a comfortable van to the well-maintained gardens with huge mimosa trees and other varieties, then on to the volcano, the falls and lava tube. After, that he took us through town and to a candy shop. He’s chock full of information and seems to really love his job.
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Judy_p
Apr 9, 2025
Excellent Tour - Jill was a wealth of knowledge, very personable, we never felt rushed! Van was comfortable, roomy, temperature controlled. Loved everything we did!
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Judy_w
Apr 7, 2025
Great small group experience in Hilo - We were picked up right inside the port building after disembarking from the ship. We joined a small group with only nine people. We had a short stop at Queen Liliuokalani Garden and then visited Rainbow Falls. We stopped at several viewpoints in Hawaii Volcano National Park including two crater overlooks and an old lava field. Everything was steaming but there was no lava flowing. Our final stop was for a walk through Thurston Lava Tube. I highly recommend this experience!
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Sandra_h
Apr 4, 2025
Awesome tour! - Our tour guide was outstanding! She was so knowledgeable about all aspects of the tour and island. We were so lucky that the volcano was erupting the day we were on tour. Our guide even brought along a scope and binoculars so we could get a close up view. It was the highlight of our vacation!
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Nick
Apr 2, 2025
All the best spots with a fantastic guide - Our guide Josh knew the island like an old friend and had endless stories to tell while he took us to some of the most incredible sites in Hilo and Volcanoes national park.
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Dave_s
Mar 19, 2025
Enjoyable, fun, educational day. - I enjoyed the experience, the beautiful scenery, stories from Jill, and seeing Pele's power! The lava tube, waterfalls, and park were fun too.
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Carol_e
Mar 14, 2025
Hilo Volcano, Lava Tube and Rainbow Falls - Jill was our guide and driver. She was very knowledgeable about Hilo. We were able to see Kilauea Volcano erupting which was awesome. Also the Lava Tube and Rainbow Falls were enjoyable!!
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From $168
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).