Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour

4.7 (434 reviews) Hilo, USA
Duration10h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 46 travelers
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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).

Options

Sightseeing Tour (no heli)

Pickup included

Sightseeing + Helicopter Tour

Optional Helicopter Ride
Pickup included

What's included

  • Pick-up and drop-off at specific Hilo hotels
  • Tour narration by a professional driver/guide
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All Admission Fees
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. 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".
  2. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Home to Hawaii's active volcanoes, Kilauea and Mauna Loa.
  3. 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.
  4. Kilauea Volcano
    20m · Admission ticket included
    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.
  5. Steam Vents
    20m · Admission ticket included
    See and feel the power of the volcano through the steam vents, where ground water seeps into volcanic rock.
  6. Nahuku - Lava Tube
    20m · Admission ticket included
    Tropical forest area featuring a long, subterranean cave formed by ancient flowing lava.
  7. Akaka Falls State Park
    20m · Admission ticket included
    Beautiful waterfall, easily viewable from a lookout point and surrounded by a verdant jungle.
  8. 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.
  9. Lili'uokalani Gardens
    Pass by
    Renowned for it's lush Japanese gardens.
  10. Rainbow Falls
    20m · Admission ticket included
    Witness rainbows forming in the mist at one of Hilo's most magnificent waterfalls.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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
  • Lava sightings not guaranteed
  • Please contact the tour provider at minimum of 7 days prior to the tour date for ADA and all special requests.

Cancellation policy

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

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