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From Big island Hilo Private Volcanoes and Waterfalls Tour

From Big island Hilo Private Volcanoes and Waterfalls Tour

Overview

Explore enchanting sights on the Big Island during this shore excursion exploring Volcanoes National Park, waterfall, black sand beach, and more. You'll make stops at Kilauea Crater and Thurston Lave Tube, plus Rainbow Falls and several other Hawaii highlights.

Whether you're a first time visitor or returning to the Big Island for another look, this tour is right for you. Layers of lava stretch over moonscapes, collect in calderas, and put on an awesome show.
A guide, park entrance fees, and round-trip port transport are included.
Maximum tour size : 5 persons

City: Hilo

Tue 13 May

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Starting at $950.00

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Tue 13 May

Starting at $950.00

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What's Included

Bottled Water

Air-conditioned vehicle

Local Guide

Pick up and Drop off

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for pregnant travelers with due date within 2 months
Safe for all age groups

What To Expect

Banyan Drive

Start the adenture towards Hawaii Volcanoes National Park driving through the historical Banyan Drive- a tree-lined street at the shoreline of Hilo, Hawaii. It is known as the "Hilo Walk of Fame" for the banyan trees planted by celebrities. These trees have withstood several tsunamis that have devastated the town on the Big Island of Hawaii. The trees, which still bear the names of the planters, honor movie stars, religious leaders, political leaders, famous authors, adventurers and local Hawaiians. Total Drive Time to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and beyond : 1 hour

Lili'uokalani Gardens

Blink and you may think you’re in Japan as you stroll through peaceful Liliʻuokalani Gardens, named after Hawaiʻi's last reigning monarch, Queen Liliʻuokalani. Located on Hilo's Banyan Drive, this authentic, 24.67-acre Japanese garden was dedicated in 1917 as a tribute to Hawaiʻi's first Japanese immigrants who worked in the island of Hawaiʻi's sugar cane fields. This beautifully landscaped park features arching bridges over fishponds, rock gardens, pagodas, Japanese stone lanterns and a teahouse. Views of Hilo Bay and Mokuola (Coconut Island) enhance this peaceful setting. With so much to see, this is a popular park for families to explore while they’re visiting the Hilo area.

Rainbow Falls

Rainbow Falls is an awe-inspiring waterfall that tumbles 80 feet into the Wailuku River that gushes below. Surrounded by lush tropical rainforest, this waterfall is easily reached from downtown Hilo as itʻs just a 5-minute drive away. Known as Waiānuenue in Hawaiian language, the name translates to “rainbow [seen in] water” and is befitting for these falls, as the rising sun commonly ignites a dazzling rainbow in the mist. Visit Rainbow Falls to experience the home of Hina, the ancient Hawaiian moon goddess, that is said to live within a lava cave encapsulated behind the falls. This peaceful oasis is a fantastic place to visit in the early morning to view the falls and explore the stunning natural environment that surrounds them.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Born of Fire, Born of the Sea Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park protects some of the most unique geological, biological, and cherished cultural landscapes in the world. Extending from sea level to 13,680 feet, the park encompasses the summits of two of the world's most active volcanoes - Kīlauea and Mauna Loa - and is a designated International Biosphere Reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will then make our way to the summit of Kilauea volcano at the Volcanoes National Park, the most highly regarded and revered volcanic area on Earth. The Park highlights two of the world's most active volcanoes--Kilauea and Mauna Loa--and offers insights on the birth of the Hawaiian Islands and views of dramatic volcanic landscapes. At the park, you will stop at the Visitor Center, witness the spectacular collapsed caldera, steam vents, sulfur banks, and fascinating scenic lookouts. No trip to Hawaii is complete without a trip to Volcanoes National Park.

Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube

The Nāhuku lava tube is one of the few accessible lava tubes in the park and is considered to be the most popular destination in the park, besides the summit of Kilauea. Walking through a tall tunnel formed by a 500-year-old river of lava is an incredible and memorable experience .To think that the vacant space was once a fast-moving torrent of molten rock from Kilauea volcano can be hard to fathom. Equally astonishing is that Nahuku is accessed by a gorgeous, easy trail surrounded (by a) verdant native rainforest. Towering tree ferns, ohia trees, and rare Hawaiian plants thrive where this massive flow once dominated the landscape.

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Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews (7)

John_C

Jan 2025

Like every private tour like this, the experience is as much about what you want to experience as it is what is described. Our guide Dramma took us into a lava tube, helped us check out Rainbow Falls, took us on a walk into the barren and amazing 2018 eruption field and up to the rim of Fissure 8 that was the source of all that destruction and beauty. We also wandered down beautiful Banyan Drive and into Liliuokalani Gardens, browsed some Hilo shops, bought local fruits in the Hilo farmers market, and grabbed a coffee in peaceful Pahoa. We opted not to drive into the volcano national park, as fissure 8 was a lot more interested and accessible. Dramma had a truly Hilo / Hawaiian vibe - spiritual, down to earth, and deeply versed in the people, lore, history and natural beauty of the island. A fun and informative day!

Angela_T

Jan 2025

Michael was wonderful! He was full of information and fun facts. We got to see so much ….rainbow falls, the garden, lava flowing at the volcano national park, we walked through a lava tube and walked on a black sand beach! It was a fabulous day with a terrific guide!

Tamara_H

Dec 2024

We enjoyed this tour as this was a private tour. We changed the schedule with the driver as we didn’t want to stay for hours in the same spot. The driver was a young woman who was informative about the area and showed us a part of the Volcano area where hardly anyone comes, which was very special to see. She recommended a nice restaurant for lunch which we enjoyed. The reason we didn’t give this 5 stars as we advise this young driver to dress more appropriate and her hygiene needs improved. For the money we spend which was over $800 you should expect a more decent vehicle and someone who takes better care of themselves. Aside from that she is a pleasant young woman who gave interesting information. It was a successful day. We can recommend the tour. The rainfall waterfalls are special and we stopped at the black sand beach with beautiful blue, clear water. The volcano site is amazing to see and worthwhile to go to.