Big Island Active Volcano Adventure Tour

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Hilo, USA
Kilauea Erupting
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10 hours 30 minutes (Approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile Ticket
Instant Confirmation

Overview

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime Volcano Adventure tour on Hawaii's "Big Island," focusing on the lush, northeastern Hilo side. Explore the dynamic landscapes of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home to active volcanoes and historic craters. Delight in the charming vistas of Hilo Town. Your knowledgeable driver-guide will enrich your journey with tales of the area's legends, history, and culture, highlighting scenic wonders throughout the tour.

Note: This tour is available with hotel pickups exclusively in the Hilo area (Not Kona).

What's Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off at specific Hilo hotels
  • Tour narration by a professional driver/guide
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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What To Expect

Banyan Drive (Pass By)

Drive through quaint Hilo Town along magnificent Banyan tree-lined streets along Hilo's coastline known as the "Hilo Walk of Fame".
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Home to Hawaii's active volcanoes, Kilauea and Mauna Loa.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Chain of Craters Road (Pass By)

Chain of Craters Road is a 19-mile (31 km) long winding paved road through the East Rift and coastal area of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the island of Hawaii. Some areas are inaccessible.
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Kilauea Volcano

Active shield volcano housed in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Latest eruption in June 2023! Vents spew lava from within Halema'uma'u, a pit crater in the volcano's summit caldera.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Steam Vents

See and feel the power of the volcano through the steam vents, where ground water seeps into volcanic rock.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube

Tropical forest area featuring a long, subterranean cave formed by ancient flowing lava.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Akaka Falls State Park

Beautiful waterfall, easily viewable from a lookout point and surrounded by a verdant jungle.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Hilo (Pass By)

Drive through historic Hilo Town, where tsunamis in 1946 and 1960 caused cataclysmic damage and forced the town to be rebuilt further inland. Today, wooden storefronts remain in the laid-back, town that manages to keep the country vibe alive.
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Liliuokalani Gardens (Pass By)

Renowned for it's lush Japanese gardens.
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Rainbow Falls

Witness rainbows forming in the mist at one of Hilo's most magnificent waterfalls.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • A light sweater may be needed at the volcano area and sturdy walking shoes are required
  • Passengers with asthma and other respiratory problems should please consider other tour offerings to avoid potential health problems resulting from exposure to fumes
  • As we cannot predict volcanic activity, features may vary daily depending on conditions. In an effort to make this an unforgettable experience, the tour operators will take you as close as possible to the volcanic activity

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-2360HAWAII2

Reviews

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361 reviews

Average 4.70 out of 5 stars based on 361 traveler reviews collected by Cool Hawaii and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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