Hilo Volcanoes National Park Adventure Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Rainbow Falls' stunning beauty
- Unique black sand beach experience
- Intriguing lava tube exploration
- Historic Banyan Drive stroll
- Liliuokalani Gardens' serene landscapes
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Visit to Rainbow Falls
- Exploration of Richardson black sand beach
- Walk through a lava tube
- Lunch (un-hosted stop)
Itinerary
On a normal sunny day you will see rainbows hover over the waterfall.
Pass by: Rows of Banyan trees planted by famous people we know. Banyan trees planted by Babe Ruth and President Nixon are examples.
The biggest Japanese styled gardens outside of Tokyo.
Unique blacksand beach in Hilo area. Sometimes you will see the turtles swimming in in the water.
Original statue of Kamehameha the Great.
Visit the most recent volcano eruption. Experience the heat rising from ground where the latest lava had covered the whole area.
Sample the taste of the Macadamia Nut and locally grown coffee. People from the world came here to buy the cookies made from locally grown nuts.
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour duration is approximately 6 hours.
- Lunch is not included; plan to bring your own or purchase during the un-hosted stop.
- Gratuities for the guide are recommended.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen for sun protection.
- Carry a camera to capture the stunning landscapes.
Cancellation policy
0All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Volcanoes National Park weather changes are frequent, please bring warm clothing.
- Need to provide : Arrival date and time, departure date and time, name of cruise ship
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Traveler reviews
A Letdown
We were disappointed in David, our tour guide. We didn't stop at several of the places we were supposed to. We just rode past them. We did not go to Rainbow Falls, which was supposed to be part of the tour. There were only 4 of us on this tour, so there was no excuse why we couldn't stop at some of these places. Our guide seemed bored with his job and did not do a lot of speaking. He was not very informative. We could have skipped the candy and nut stores if time was the factor. We did see a lot of neat things, tho. Just wished we would have had a different guide.
Sean is the perfect tour guide for a small group!
Perfect tour, Sean is an amazing guide! We had an extremely relaxed day, Sean was able to answer all of our questions and know so much history, flowers and trees and volcano facts. He was so very cheerful and laughing, such a great guy. He made sure my 84 years old Mom was cared for and able to participate in this excursion. Great job, Sean!
Cool trip
Ernie did a very good job. We were very happy with him and his knowledge about the island and volcanoes . He was very patient and went over and beyond to show us a good time. The ride was nice and comfortable. The tour consist of all age groups older, middle-age, and younger, so he did his best to accommodate everyone.
Do not recommend they had poor customer service
Poor customer service I would not recommend this company. We had an emergency where going on this tour would not have been safe For us and when we reached out they wouldn’t even give us a partial refund. And would not pick up the phone when I called. I can only imagine what type of service they provide if there is an issue on the tour.
Excellent Busy day lots too see
Our guide was very good. He was knowledgeable and funny. He shared some great stories about the area. The trip to volcano national park was great. We stopped at several spots throughout the park and our guide thoroughly explained each area to us. The walk through the lava tube was the highlight of the day. The other stops were ok. The Japanese garden was the best of these other stops followed by the falls. The black save beach was a big disappointment. Probably should drop that spot as it really is nothing to see. Lunch stop was strange as we were dropped off in the Walmart parking lot to choose a spot to eat in weird tacky food court. Overall it was a pretty good excursion and we learned a lot about the area. Would recommend.