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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

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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)

KCM47

Nov 2017

We had been to The Big Island and previously visited the Volcano National Park, so we wanted to do something different. This trip we actually saw water flowing at Rainbow Falls, but unfortunately it was raining, so no rainbow. Edmond took us to the lava forest and fields, which was very interesting.

Pamela R

Nov 2017

After reading the reviews on the lava boat tours we decided on this cruise because it was a smaller group. Didn't really know what to expect but it far exceeded our expectations and was an amazing up close tour of the volcano and lava. The pictures really don't capture how amazing this tour really was. The Captain and crew mate were so friendly made the trip a memory of a lifetime. Don't hesitate on this one... you won't regret anything. I would suggest for the queasy folks... take your anti-nausea medication because it's an exciting ride.

Response from Host

Dec 2019

Aloha, we no longer are able to provide a boat to the last lava eruption sight, however we are now proving a tour into the Lava Devastation area starting Jan 2020!

Haley T

May 2017

This was a disappointment. Our guide did not follow the things we booked to see. He took us to a trash dump, and the painted churches, and other not expected places. We only got 30 minutes at a lava related stop. He also reported that he forgot our snacks and water. Do not go on this tour.

Response from Host

Dec 2019

***** Since the 2018 Lava eruption this tour has been completely revamped into an exciting new excursion! **** Now that some road are open we are taking guests into the Hawaiian back roads and lava devastation. Other exciting stop also include the NEWEST 2018 Black Sand Beach, Lava Caves ( Lava tubes ) Rainbow Falls & much more. :)