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Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park, Rainbow Falls and Highlights

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

Hilo Hotel Guests: Meeting location is Hilo Hawaiian Hotel

Tour grade: Easy

Highlights of this tour include Black Sand Beach, Rainbow Falls, Liliuokalani Japanese Garden, Drive through Down Town Hilo, Big Island Candies,
Volcanoes National Park - Steam Vents, Sulfur Banks Thurston Lava Tube, Kilauea Visitor Center & Exhibits Kilauea Iki Crater lookout.

Lunch: Stop will be made by a local vendor
City: Big Island of Hawaii
Thu 09 Jan
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You can choose the date already on the booking website
Starting at $153.34
Thu 09 Jan
Starting at $153.34
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What's Included
Professional guide
Bottled water
National Park fees
Port / Hilo Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
  • Infants are required to sit on an adultā€™s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Vehicle: 11-14 passenger van or mini bus max 16-25 pass mini bus
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  • HOTEL : You can meet us at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel to join this tour.
  • CRUISE PASSENGERS : We have special permits to pick up directly from Hilo port
  • We will ensure your timely return back to the ship in Hilo Pier for this activity. If your ship is delayed and you are unable attend this activity, your money will be refunded. See our terms and conditions for full details
  • DEPARTURE TIMES: Because we are a shore excursion company we schedule our departure times around a ships arrival and departure.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Easy tour - Involves walking over relatively level terrain, possible gravel or uneven ground in some areas. Lava tube is .4 of mile long with descending and ascending steps. Comfortable walking shoes & light jacket recommended
  • WALKER / WHEEL CHAIR: We must be informed before you arrive if you are bringing a walker or foldable wheelchair in order allow space.
What To Expect
1
Banyan Drive
Our first path drives us down Banyan Drive known as the "Hilo Walk of Fame" for the banyan trees planted by celebrities, such as Babe Ruth and Franklin Roosevelt and many others. These trees have withstood several tsunamis that have devastated the town of Hilo
2
Liliuokalani Gardens
This is the largest Japanese garden outside of Japan donated by Queen LiliŹ»uokalani in 1917. Throughout the gardens are stone lanterns, gazebos, and torii gates, recalling the Japanese immigrants who came to Hawaii.
3
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.
4
Big Island Candies
Big Island Candies was established in 1977 to manufacture and market fine quality macadamia nut candies and cookies using 100 percent Hawaii-grown macadamia nuts and Kona coffee, island eggs, real butter, and high-grade chocolate. Since its founding, Big Island Candies has continuously introduced new and imaginative products that "wow" both the eyes and taste buds of its growing legion of fans.
5
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
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.
6
Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube
We will walk through a lava tube and the guide will share information with you on how it was formed by lava. This lava tube is .4 of a mile loop trail with low lighting. Gradual stairs descending into the tube ascending stairs coming out. Not all passengers may be physically fit in which they may stay in the vehicle or outside natural scenery for this portion of the tour.
7
Richardson Beach Park
Richardson Black Sand Beach, where sea turtles are usually spotted. The Black Sand Beach is a local favorite, and is a great way to see how the ocean and volcanoes make fine black sand.
8
Manono Street Marketplace
Local Deli for a lunch stop
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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 (260)
Bruce W
May 2019
Dre lead a great tour. It was very informative. We learned so much about Hawaii! Had a lot of fun. The group was small so there was plenty of time to ask questions and find out everything we wanted to know.
TomhW3630
May 2019
Dre lead our tour on Hilo and is absolutely the best! He is extremely informative, serious about making the excursion fun and stress free, funny and and has a vibrant personality...the type of person you instantly like. Take his tour and you will be impressed. Select C Big Island Tours, Oleathia Buntin, is fantastic. Our excursion on Kona was cancelled by the vendor and she contacted me several days before to advise me of the cancellation and provide several other options for the day. Oleathia's correspondence, both voice and written, was wonderful...thank you!
Response from Host
May 2019
Wow its only so often the person in the office gets a great review as well as the guide. This review really made my day! Glad you got to experience your Hilo Shore excursion with us. We look forward to having you back in the future :)
adt4968
May 2019
The check in was very disorganized to start with, took too long and was confusing. The tour bus we were to go on was in the shop and they rented a 14 passenger van which was too small for 14 adults. Everyone on the bus was uncomfortable and hot which lead to everyone not happy with the excursion. I would not recommend this company.
Response from Host
May 2019
Aloha, we just received the other review from the other passenger in your party. As I said before, we are sad to hear you didn't fully enjoy your tour but I am glad you liked your tour guide Chris. As life goes unforeseen events happen.We were able to rent a 14 passenger Ford Transit in which has 14 individual seats in order to do all that we could besides upsetting and canceling guests last minute. The list are lined out according to groups traveling together. I apologize and know that there were several groups that wanted to be together that day but did not notify us before hand, therefore the guide accommodated best as possible rearranging. Our deepest apologies and do hope you will give us another chance in the future to show you this beautiful island.

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