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Hilo Private Shore Excursion Volcanoes National Park Mercedes van

Hilo Private Shore Excursion Volcanoes National Park Mercedes van

Overview

We are a small tour company rated #1 out of 14 outdoor activities in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park by Trip Advisor. Our vans seat up to 11 people; we only do private tours, so you have the van to yourself. We take photos of you all day, you have those for free.

See MORE of the Volcano than you will with any other company. Book us for a deep dive into Hawaii's volcanoes. Our goal is always to show you a few different eruption sites.

Provided by Hawaii's #1 Private Tour Company, this tour allows you to see more of the National Park than with most other companies. It includes the Thurston Lava Tube, Rainbow Falls, a Black Sand Beach, steam vents, and more.

This tour guarantees you will be back on the ship on time. If your date is not available, please contact us.

This tour is perfect for multi-generational families or groups of any age. Children 5 and over must be in a booster; we can provide 48 hours' notice. Children under 5 must be in a car seat; we do not provide those.

City: Hilo

Sat 21 Jun

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $1495.00

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Sat 21 Jun

Starting at $1495.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Water & Snacks

Park Fees for Volcanoes National Park

Mercedes Benz Sprinter van 10 Passenger Dual Air Conditioning

Umbrellas

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We must follow Hawaii State law, children 7 and under must be in a proper seat. We have booster seats, contact us for availability.

What To Expect

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

The #1 Tourist Destination on Hawaii Island. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the Crater, Walk through a Lava Tube, and Experience the Rainforest, Steam Vents, and Multiple Climate zones.

Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube

A short walk thru the rainforest takes you inside a 500 year old Eruption. A must see experience in HVNP.

Chain of Craters Road

See past eruptions, various pit craters, lava formations, lava tree molds, a'a, pahoehoe, and more.

Steam Vents

Get a blast of rainwater steam in Volcanoes National Park!

Rainbow Falls

The Iconic Waterfall of Hawaii Island.

Lili'uokalani Gardens

Named after the Last Queen of Hawaii. This is the Crown Jewel of Hilo Bay. A Japanese themed Garden on the bay.

Big Island Candies

An optional stop on the way back to the ship. They give free samples and free coffee.

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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 (32)

Julie_M

Feb 2025

The best trip ever. Rob was great , very knowledgeable . Supplied snacks , water, rain jackets etc. thank you to his wife for letting us know the volcano is erupting and he turned around.

Response from Host

Feb 2025

Thank you so much Julie! You saw some great lava! The volcano lava fountain stopped yesterday morning. 3 Tuesdays in a row it has erupted, we will have to see if the trend keeps going. Thank you for allowing us to show you and your Ohana some of the Big Island!

Ed_B

Jan 2025

Ron was a great guide! Very knowledgeable and personable. The vehicle was top notch and saw all the highlights including an eruption. Highly recommend the services of Big Island VIP!

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Aloha Ed! Rob said you all had visited more volcanoes than nearly ALL our customers. You all had great questions and are now volcano detectives! Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review.

Kenny_R

Jan 2025

Our van ride was very convenient and comfortable. Mr Rob was very friendly and knowledgeable of our surroundings and covered a lot of sights. Highly recommend!

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Thank you, Kenny! We enjoyed showing you some of the Big Island and the National Park. If you ever come back to the Big Island please feel free to reach out to us! Mahalo!