Hilo Shore Excursion Volcanoes National Park and Black Sand Beach

Turtles on lava rock at black sand beach

Plant life at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Starting Jan 1st 2025 Macadamia nut farm will replace Big Island Candies

Duration6h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 29 travelers

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, Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Farm
Volcanoes National Park - Steam Vents, Sulfur Banks Thurston Lava Tube, Kilauea Visitor Center & Exhibits Kilauea Crater lookout.

The visitor center in National Park is currently closed for renovation and all gifts and exibits have been moved to KMC

Lunch: Stop will be made by a local vendor

Options

Hilo Hawaiian Hotel Meeting

Hilo Hawaiian Hotel: Meeting location lobby of Hilo Hawaiian Hotel 71 Banyan Dr. Hilo, HI 96720
Starting point:
Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, a Trademark Collection by Wyndham, 71 Banyan Dr, Hilo, HI 96720, USA

NCL SPIRIT 10:00 am

Duration: 5 hours
NCL SPIRIT: 10:00 am departure
Starting point:
Port of Hilo, 80 Kuhio St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA

Holland America 10:30 am

Holland America - Koningsdam: Special departure time for this ship 10:30 am
Starting point:
Port of Hilo, 80 Kuhio St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA

Borealis 2:00 pm

Borealis: 2:00 pm departure. Check in 15-20 min prior. Tour 5.5 hr. MAC NUT FARM WILL BE CLOSED. - NO STOP
Starting point:
Port of Hilo, 80 Kuhio St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA

Hilo Cruise Ship Passenger

We are a SHORE EXCURSION company. We have permits to pick you up directly from the Hilo port.
Accessibility : If you have a walker or wheelchair you need to contact us before your arrival in order to accommodate you

What's included

Professional guide
National Park fees
Port / Hilo Hotel pickup and drop-off
1 bottle per guest
Visit to Volcanoes National Park

What to bring/wear: Walking shoes. Light sweater due to cooler climate at Volcano Park
Souvenirs
Gratuities
Stop is made to purchase food

What to expect

Richardson Ocean Park
20m

This Black Sand Beach is a local favorite, and is a great way to see how the ocean and volcanoes make fine black sand.
Lili'uokalani Gardens
Pass by

Drive by.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.
Rainbow Falls
15m · Admission ticket included

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.
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Visitor Center
30m

Drive through scenic orchards of Macadamia Nut Trees, sample tasting, browse, and select from an array of locally made island gifts.

* This location is closed on Sundays if no cruise ship is in port. This stop will be replaced by Big Island Candies.
Manono Street Marketplace
35m

Local Deli for a lunch stop or a local vendor ( depending on the day, we use a different vendors for our lunch stop)

Note: The order of stops on this tour may be adjusted to help provide the best experience for customers.
Pass by

Pass through the historic town of Hilo and see the King Kamehameha Statue learning the story how he has conquered Hawaii.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
1h 30m · Admission ticket included

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.

THE VISITOR CENTER IS CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO RENOVATION. EXHIBITS AND GIFTS HAVE BEEN MOVED TO KMC

Guests may present a valid Park Pass at the entrance on our 14-passenger tours. Our company is still required to pay the commercial vehicle entrance fee and insurance. No refunds or credits will be issued
Nahuku - Lava Tube
20m · Admission ticket included

Guests will walk through a lava tube. 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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

HOTEL GUESTS: Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel located at 71 Banyan Dr. Hilo HI There is free parking at this hotel, on the street or across the street. Please wait in lobby for pick up. The lobby also has a cafe lounge if needing something to drink.

Meeting point

CRUISE SHIP MEETING LOCATION: Pick up location is at the port inside the terminal building. Look for sing #5 : Please Check in 15 to 20 minutes. Due to every ship having a different itinerary we set the proper departure time.

End point

HOTEL GUESTS: Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel located at 71 Banyan Dr. Hilo HI There is free parking at this hotel, on the street or across the street. Please wait in lobby for pick up. The lobby also has a cafe lounge if needing something to drink.

End point

CRUISE SHIP MEETING LOCATION: Pick up location is at the port inside the terminal building. Look for sing #5 : Please Check in 15 to 20 minutes. Due to every ship having a different itinerary we set the proper departure time.

Additional information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Vehicle: 12-14 passenger van or mini bus max 25, 29 pass mini bus
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 does not come into port , your money will be refunded. If is delayed we will adjust our departure time to the ships itinerary. 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
WHEELCHAIR / WALKER or SCOOTER ? We must know prior to the tour date if you are bringing a mobility device in order to accommodate. (Please add note to comments box) The mobility unit must not exceed 45 lbs. For various reasons our guides cannot assist with mobility units. Guests must have someone with them to move the mobility device in and out of the vehicle. Our vehicles do not have a lift, so any mobility device must be collapsible to fit through the mini bus doors which is 32” wide.
Mobility Restrictions: Mobility devices cannot go into the lava tube, a trail to the crater is dirt path. Trail to black sand beach in ok but the beach is sand. Customers can stay in the vehicle at any time if they wish. Call us if you have further questions.
Infants (Under 24 Months): Hawaii law allows infants under 24 months to ride on a parent's lap. A child ticket is required to purchase if a separate seat is preferred

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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