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Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcano Safari Lava Caves, Falls & Highlights Small Group

Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcano Safari Lava Caves, Falls & Highlights Small Group

Overview

Approx 6 hr long. Explore the places less traveled among Hawaii's back roads of Kilauea volcano. Explore exciting Lava Caves, waterfalls, and Lava trees in a lush volcanic rainforest. See the 2018 lava destruction and the newly formed Black Sand Beach just created. A truly amazing experience!

Cruise Ship Guests: We have special permits to pick up directly from Hilo port of call. Departure times may be adjusted to fit your ship's arrival & departure.

Hilo Hotel Guests: Meeting location Hilo Hawaiian Hotel

City: Big Island of Hawaii

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $133.34

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $133.34

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Bottled water

Professional guide

Port pickup and drop-off / Hilo Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Moderate tour - Involves walking over relatively unlevel terrain, possible gravel, lava, uneven ground and steep steps. Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately; light rain jacket or poncho
A stop is made to purchase food
Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
Exact departure time may vary depending on the cruise ship's disembarkation time
Not recommended for those who cannot walk over uneven ground or with poor health
Lava Tube: The steps to get into the lava tube are steep and the ground is uneven. You do not have to go into the lava tube if you feel it is too much for you.

What To Expect

Liliuokalani Gardens

This is the largest Japanese garden outside of Japan donated by Queen Liliʻuokalani in 1917. Throughout the gardens are stone lanterns, gazebos, and torii gates, recalling the Japanese immigrants who came to Hawaii.

Hilo

Drive through the historical downtown Hilo as you will learn about the devastating tsunamis of the past

Rainbow Falls

Breathtaking 80 ft waterfall, Rainbow Falls. These beautiful falls get their name from the rainbow that is often visible in the mist that rises as the water cascades to the rocks 80 feet below.

Kaumana Caves Park

Time to explore lava caves is next! We walk you down into a lava cave through a skylight, also locally known as a lava tube. Kaumana Caves was created by one of our largest volcanoes, Mauna Loa. The guide will explain how molten lava makes these spectacular lava tubes and the fascinating colors inside.

Pahoa

On our drive we will drive through a quaint town called Pahoa. Once a booming plantation town and now a laid-back hippie town with old school artistry charm and wood-plank boardwalks. You will see the current lava flow that nearly wiped this town off the map.

Lava Tree State Park

We will walk a trail among lava trees that looks somewhat of a petrified forest and look down into a deep fissure. This unusual volcanic sight is one stop that shouldn’t be missed.

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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 (45)

Bailey1938

Sep 2022

Pretty full bus . Was greeted on time by our host Ellen. She was very knowledgeable in all aspects of our day tour . She brought us a small gift bag to keep us hydrated and was always on hand for photos / information . Our trip covered a multitude of different aspects from the Hilo area.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Aloha Bailey, thank you for the wonderful review! We are so happy to have Ellen as part of our team ❤

mareetripster

Sep 2022

Enjoyed this tour very much, saw the effects of the 2018 eruption and the facts presented by our tour guide “Junior “ were very informative. Thoroughly met expectations. Lots of other interesting stops during the day. This was a small group tour and would recommend this tour for those who have already visited the National Volcano Park.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Hawaiin guide Junior! So glad you enjoyed all of our awesome backroads on the eastern rift zone of the Kilauea volcano. Thank you for the review❤

Annice_G

Aug 2022

Our trip was amazing. Our driver was person centered conscious and very friendly and knowledgeable. He participated and made our trip educational and memorable. We had 2 small children and a teen. They were very engaged and really enjoyed the trip as well.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Awesome! So glad you and the family enjoyed your guide and the beautiful sights in the eastern rift zone. Really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review ❤😊