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Big Island Hawaii Volcano Adventure Tour w/ Lunch

Big Island Hawaii Volcano Adventure Tour w/ Lunch

Overview

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime Volcano Adventure tour on Hawaii's "Big Island," focusing on the lush, northeastern Hilo side. Explore the dynamic landscapes of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home to active volcanoes and historic craters. Delight in the charming vistas of Hilo Town. Your knowledgeable driver-guide will enrich your journey with tales of the area's legends, history, and culture, highlighting scenic wonders throughout the tour.

Note: This tour is available with hotel pickups exclusively in the Hilo area (Not Kona).

City: Hilo

Sun 06 Apr

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Starting at $193.34

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Sun 06 Apr

Starting at $193.34

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What's Included

Pick-up and drop-off at specific Hilo hotels

Tour narration by a professional driver/guide

Lunch

Air-conditioned vehicle

All Admission Fees

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A light sweater may be needed at the volcano area and sturdy walking shoes are required
Passengers with asthma and other respiratory problems should please consider other tour offerings to avoid potential health problems resulting from exposure to fumes
As we cannot predict volcanic activity, features may vary daily depending on conditions. In an effort to make this an unforgettable experience, the tour operators will take you as close as possible to the volcanic activity
Lava sightings not guaranteed
Please contact the tour provider at minimum of 7 days prior to the tour date for ADA and all special requests.

What To Expect

Banyan Drive

Drive through quaint Hilo Town along magnificent Banyan tree-lined streets along Hilo's coastline known as the "Hilo Walk of Fame".

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Home to Hawaii's active volcanoes, Kilauea and Mauna Loa.

Chain of Craters Road

Chain of Craters Road is a 19-mile (31 km) long winding paved road through the East Rift and coastal area of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the island of Hawaii. Some areas are inaccessible.

Kilauea Volcano

Active shield volcano housed in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Latest eruption in June 2023! Vents spew lava from within Halema'uma'u, a pit crater in the volcano's summit caldera.

Steam Vents

See and feel the power of the volcano through the steam vents, where ground water seeps into volcanic rock.

Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube

Tropical forest area featuring a long, subterranean cave formed by ancient flowing lava.

Akaka Falls State Park

Beautiful waterfall, easily viewable from a lookout point and surrounded by a verdant jungle.

Hilo

Drive through historic Hilo Town, where tsunamis in 1946 and 1960 caused cataclysmic damage and forced the town to be rebuilt further inland. Today, wooden storefronts remain in the laid-back, town that manages to keep the country vibe alive.

Lili'uokalani Gardens

Renowned for it's lush Japanese gardens.

Rainbow Falls

Witness rainbows forming in the mist at one of Hilo's most magnificent waterfalls.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (379)

N4119NKaudreyl

Feb 2025

The trip was amazing. Dexter was the perfect guide. He knew everything and was always there for questions. Highly recommend to anyone visiting the Big Island.

Harry_a

Jan 2025

Our tour guide Dexter was excellent. Knowledgeable and Authentic. He took pictures, he helped us on and off the bus. He shared his love for the island, it's people and it's many treasures, with us like we were family. Witnessing yhe active eruption of the Volcano was a once in a lifetime experience. The short hikes to see the lava tubes, and the beautiful waterfalls, were great, and writing our names in the black sand beach, if only for a few moments was a magical memory.

Qi_L

Jan 2025

Our driver Dexter is a nice, patient person. However, the tour did not meet our expectations. Despite being advertised as a Hawai’i Island Volcano Adventure Tour from Hilo with a schedule from 7:30am to 6:00pm, we were disappointed by several issues: • We arrived at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park at 11:30am and were only allowed to stay for about 30 minutes • When we requested to stay longer and explore, Dexter advised us to contact Polynesian Adventure • The tour representatives were unhelpful, putting us on hold and being rude • We were originally told we would be dropped back at the hotel at 4:30pm, which contradicted the tour description • Dexter ultimately took us to Akaka Falls, which took over an hour Despite these frustrations, we want to acknowledge that Dexter was an excellent guide who tried his best to make us happy. We believe Polynesian Adventure should improve their customer service and adhere more closely to their advertised tour description.

Response from Host

Feb 2025

Mahalo for leaving feedback - we are sorry to hear that your expectations weren't fully met.