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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: Hilo Day Trip
4.9
407 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.
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…
- 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 Hawaiian rainforest to Nahuku (Thurston Lava Tube). Explore the 500-year-old underground passage where hot molten lava once surged.
- Chain of Craters Road - Investigate the solidified lava fields from previous volcanic eruptions and gaze into formerly active volcanic craters. Gain insights into the history, culture, and geology of Kilauea volcano.
- Rainbow Falls - Admire the stunning 80-foot waterfall known as Waianuenue or Rainbow Falls. Relish the tropical scenery while learning about Hawaii’s legends.
- Big Island Candies - Energize yourself with delicious handmade chocolates, locally grown macadamia nuts, and freshly brewed island coffee!
- Liliuokalani Gardens - Enjoy a peaceful stroll around Liliuokalani Gardens, taking in the fishponds, pagodas, and beautifully landscaped surroundings along Hilo Bay.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- National park admission fee
- 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.
- 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…
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 steam vents and stroll through an old lava tube embedded in the chilly haze of the Hawaiian rainforest. Wrap up the day by delighting your senses in Hilo town, featuring the stunning Rainbow Falls, Liliuokalani Gardens, and delectable locally brewed chocolates and coffee, all part of this intimate group excursion.
- Youth ages 10 years and older only are allowed on this tour. All participants must have a paid seat. We do not allow children under the age of 10 years old.
- Covered walking shoes are required and a jacket is highly recommended.
- Participants must be able to walk a minimum of 1 mile on uneven terrain.
- Operates in all weather conditions (be prepared for sun, wind and rain).
- We do not guarantee you will see molten lava on this tour.
- HOTEL pick-up is offered for select HILO HOTELS ONLY. If you are staying outside of Hilo, please plan to meet at the Hilo Mo’oheau Bus Terminal (please confirm at time of booking).
- CRUISE SHIP passengers, we pick-up directly at the PORT OF HILO and will adjust the tour time as needed to accommodate your ships time in port.
- For a one DAY TRIP to the Big Island, please make your travel arrangements to and from the HILO AIRPORT. Schedule your flight arrival a minimum of 30 minutes prior to the tour start time AND provide your flight details at time of booking.
- Kilauea volcano is an active volcano, you may be exposed to volcanic gas on this tour.
- This tour cannot accommodate guests with wheelchairs, scooters or oxygen tanks.
Location
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Volcano National Park
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(407 Ratings)
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Karensw8889nj
Mar 12, 2026
Loved the Volcanoes - We chose this tour because of the variety of activities on the Hilo side of the Big Island. We had an amazing time seeing a waterfall, volcanoes, gardens and a candy factory. Our guide, Josh, was very knowledgeable and funny. Because the volcano had erupted the day before, several roads were blocked and he had to change our itinerary on the fly. He never missed a beat but adjusted to explain what happens when an eruption occurs. Fantastic experience!
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Mfmm2026
Mar 11, 2026
March tour - Josh had a wealth of information and did a terrific job. No stress, we had time to visit & enjoy the sites
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Passport233964
Mar 3, 2026
Very thorough and interesting tour Joe was very knowledgeable and very friendly - Very interesting thorough and enjoyable tour. Joe was wonderful. She knew a lot about everything that we saw and had some very interesting stories.
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Catherine_n
Mar 1, 2026
Excellent tour - Jill was an informative guide and pointed out the sights on the tour. Her directions were accurate and I would certainly be happy to take another tour with her
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Keith_h
Feb 28, 2026
Excellent tour and guide! - Jill was our driver. Our tour was within a Mercedes van, and both were wonderful! First stop was Rainbow Falls. This was a very nice, picturesque waterfall, but unfortunately, due to the recent drought, there wasn't enough water spray to create the "rainbow" effect. The Volcanoes were really interesting to walk near the caldera's and see the craters edge. The Volcano House offered an additional perspective on the caldera, and was a cool place to see. We missed the most recent eruption by about a week. Although, there was still residue from the previous eruption on the roofs of the buildings. Next up was the Lava Tubes, which are the caves left behind from a lava flow. Very interesting to see this and how it was formed. The gardens were very nice, with a view of the bay in Hilo.
I would suggest this tour, as it covers a variety of different locations.
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634catherinen
Feb 28, 2026
Excellent tour of the Big Island - Jill was a great guide and extremely knowledgeable about Hawaii and the Big Island in particular. Her directions were great even though we thought we were lost having not walked as quickly as the rest of our group. She took us everywhere listed on the guide and got us back to the ship in good time. The only thing she couldn't guarantee was the weather and the volcano eruptiond. An excellent experience and I would highly recommend her tour to anyone visiting the Big Island.
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Scott_s
Feb 24, 2026
If you want a great guide....Josh is your man!! - Josh was the best guide ever!! He was very knowledgeable and kind. We saw a lot and learned a lot along the way. Found out we love taro chips! From the volcano stops, park, lava beds to the chocolate store, it was a wonderful experience.
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Beths19962021
Feb 20, 2026
Book this - You won't regret it!! - The tour was amazing, despite it raining the entire time (which could not be helped). Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable regarding the area and we learned so much about Hilo and the other areas we visited. I would highly recommend this tour to others. It was a pleasure meeting our guide (who owns the company with her husband).
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Kelvin_l
Feb 17, 2026
Highly Recommend! - We highly recommend this excursion! Our tour guide Jill was very knowledgable and gave us lots of history about Hilo and the Hawaiian Islands. She was born and raised there, so she knows her stuff! We were on the Pride of America cruise and we saw a nd learned a lot more than we would have through a ship sponsored excursion. The price was well worth it!
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Bobby_h
Feb 26, 2026
Volcanos, waterfall, lava tube - Josh was awesome! He had a great personality and was so informed about the sites we saw as well as historical information about the island. Probably the best guide ever. He was so knowledgable about each place we went. The entire trip was a learning experience. Kilauea Volcano was my favorite. Use his excursion.
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