Hilo Shore Excursion: Visit Volcano, Waterfall, Beach with Lunch

5.0 (104 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

Make the most of your shore visit with our 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 Rainbow Falls and a drive through Liliʻuokalani Gardens in Hilo. Next, journey through Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, home to the world's most active volcano, Kīlauea. You'll travel from the visitor center to Kīlauea crater for panoramic views of the smoking caldera and steaming volcanic vents, and walk inside iconic Nāhuku (Thurston 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 Beach Park—a renowned black sand beach where sea turtles come to rest.

Please Note:
We offer 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

  • Pick-up and drop-off in Hilo area only (Port of Hilo, Hilo Airport, hotels, AirBnBs, Bus station))l
  • Fresh locally grown fruit samples
  • Cultural artifacts
  • Lunch included at a lovely restaurant located in Volcano Village. vegetarian, dishes available.
  • If you already have a U.S. National Park pass for entry at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, please bring it with you on the tour. Mahalo!
  • Guide
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • We do not offer pick-up/drop-off outside of the Hilo area at this time.

What to expect

  1. Lili'uokalani Gardens
    Pass by
    Drive through Banyan Drive and 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
    See the vibrant shops, public art, and colorful architecture of historic Downtown Hilo.
  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 often 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, Kamehameha Avenue.

End point

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

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 door.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour includes about 2.5 hours of drive time between destinations.
  • Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free meal options available.

Cancellation policy

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

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