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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

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $133.34

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Mon 23 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)

sydneymorganmom

Feb 2020

Four of us were booked for the Volcano Safari while in Hilo for the day with NCL. It did not disappoint. Luana and Kayla were amazing. Very friendly, knowledgeable and were willing and open to suggestions. They are both new so we expected some snafus but there were little to speak of, really. They have firsthand knowledge of the places we went and were able to go places that any cruise excursion would never have gone. Well worth the price and time. My one suggestion would be to map out the day a little better to be a little more succinct. We backtracked quite a bit and probably could have either been back earlier or squeezed in another place. All in all, a great day! Will definitely recommend!

Response from Host

Feb 2020

Aloha Sydney we were so happy to have your join us on our new Volcano Safari Tour! Thank you for the kind review and critique and will be sure to share it with the others. we have to back track on a few roads due to the lava that has blocked them. Hawaii state is working on clearing some of them so that will help in the future for sure. :)

Y9372ZPchristopherw

Jan 2020

Edmund was a very kind and considerate tour guide. He let the nature of Hawaii speak for itself. Even though it rain he came prepared and still made it a great tour!

Response from Host

Jan 2020

So glad to hear you enjoyed Edmond on the Volcanoes National Park Tour. Thank you for the review

catnip918

Jan 2018

After disembarking from the ship, we met Bob. Besides ourselves, there was another couple. Bob was very engaging and knowledgeable; since he is a Native of the island he was able to tell us numerous stories and insights into the history and current status of Hilo. As outlined in the site, we saw the Lava Forest and Rainbow Falls, and stopped and had lunch at the Macadamia Nut farm. It was lovely just having the four of us, since we were able to interact and have all of our questions answered. (We saw backroads, and even where Bob and his family live.) The up close and personal tour is the only way to go, as compared to the big green buses at some of our other stops. Bob, thank you for a great day, and wish we had your tour when we saw you again in Kona. Also, we hope you had a great time at the Rose Parade!

Response from Host

Jan 2018

Thanks for the great review and it is wonderful to hear you enjoyed Bob ! He really does know all the Hawaii back roads and some really spectacular sights. Thanks again!