Ultimate Big Island Experience: Volcano, Waterfall, Beach & Lunch

5.0 (151 reviews) Big Island of Hawaii, USA
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Duration6h - 7h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Join us for a half-day adventure tour exploring the Big Island from summit to sea. Enjoy hands-on artifacts, fresh fruit, and stories about the places we visit. We'll start with a drive through Liliʻuokalani Gardens and Downtown Hilo before arriving at the picture-perfect of Rainbow Falls. Next, journey through Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, home to Kīlauea—the world's most active volcano. You'll travel from the visitor center to Kīlauea crater for panoramic views of the smoking caldera and steaming volcanic vents, and walk inside an ancient lava tube. For lunch, enjoy an island-inspired meal on us at a local restaurant. Afterward, we'll drive past sweeping lava fields and coffee and macadamia nut farms on our way to Punaluʻu, a renowned black sand beach where green sea turtles come to rest.

Please note:
We provide pick-up & drop-off in the Hilo area only.
This tour is not wheelchair accessible and includes moderate walking and climbing (About 15 stairs during the lava tube tour).

What's included

  • Fresh fruit samples
  • If you already have a U.S. National Park pass, please bring it with you on the tour. Mahalo!
  • Cultural artifacts
  • Pick-up and drop-off in the Hilo area only
  • Guide
  • Island-inspired meal at a locally owned restaurant located in Volcano Village. vegetarian, dishes available.
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • We do not offer pick-up/drop-off outside of Hilo at this time.

What to expect

  1. Lili'uokalani Gardens
    Pass by
    Drive through Banyan Drive the largest Edo-style ornamental garden outside of Japan. Liliʻuokalani Gardens is a peaceful park of towering banyan trees, ponds, bridges, and pagodas.
  2. Hilo
    Pass by
    Drive through Downtown Hilo, a charming mix of historic architecture, local shops, and lush greenery set against the backdrop of Hilo Bay.
  3. Rainbow Falls
    20m
    Rainbow Falls is named after the colorful rainbows that appear in the mists of its waters. Signs in the viewing area relate some interesting historical facts about the waterfall, as well as the legend of the “Battle of the Wailuku River”.
  4. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
    2h
    Explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park starting at the visitor center and exhibit hall, followed by views of Kilauea caldera and Kilauea Iki, the steam vents, and sulfur banks. Walk inside the ancient Nahuku (Thurston Lava Tube) followed by lunch at Kilauea Lodge.
  5. Punalu'u Black Sand Beach
    30m
    Discover a beautiful black sand beach on the Kaʻū coast. This renowned local beach is frequently visited by green sea turtles.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet at Hilo Bayfront Beach Park. Please meet us in the parking lot directly next to the main road.

End point

Meet at Hilo Bayfront Beach Park. Please meet us in the parking lot directly next to the main road.

Pickup details

CONFIRMATION: We will send you an email confirming your pick-up time and location the day before your tour. If you receive a message from Viator showing a different pick-up address from what you entered, please disregard it.

MEETING POINT: Meet at Hilo Bayfront Beach Park. There are several parking areas — please meet us in the parking lot directly next to the main road, Kamehameha Avenue.

AIRPORT PICKUP: For guests arriving at Hilo International Airport, we will meet you in the parking lot near baggage claim C and D. Look for a white, 15-passenger van with our company name decal on the side door.

CRUISE SHIP VISITORS: Upon your arrival at the Port of Hilo, our tour guide will greet you inside of the cruise ship terminal with a sign that says "Shaka Braddah Tours."

OTHER PICK-UP LOCATIONS: We will arrive at your specified location in a white, 15-passenger Ford Transit van with our company name decal on the side .

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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