Discover Hilo’s Natural Wonders:Volcano,Waterfall,Punalu’u Beach

5.0 (44 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

Discover Hilo’s Natural Wonder’s Join us to explore our island's must-see places with hands-on artifacts, historical insights, and cultural stories along the way. We'll drive you through Liliuokalani Gardens and historic Downtown Hilo to the picture-perfect scenery of Rainbow Falls, then journey through Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park to meet Kīlauea, the world's most active volcano. Experience panoramic views of the crater, steaming volcanic vents, and walk inside an ancient 550 year old lava tube. Enjoy an island-inspired lunch on us at a local restaurant. Afterward, we'll take you on a scenic drive past sweeping lava fields and coffee and macadamia nut farms to Punaluʻu, a beautiful black sand beach where green sea turtles come to rest.

PLEASE NOTE:
We provide pick-up and drop-off in the Hilo area only.
This tour is not wheelchair accessible and includes moderate walking, including climbing roughly 15 stairs during the lava tube tour.

What's included

  • Fresh fruit samples
  • Pick-up/drop-off in Hilo area only
  • If you already have a National Park pass for entry at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, please bring it with you on the tour. Mahalo!
  • Guide
  • Enjoy an island-inspired lunch on us at a locally owned restaurant, vegetarian, dishes also available
  • Alcoholic Beverages

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
    30m
    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 breathtaking views of Kilauea caldera and Kilauea Iki, the volcanic steam vents, and sulfur banks. Walk through the ancient Nāhuku (Thurston Lava Tube), a 600-foot cave created by underground lava flows. After exploring the park, enjoy lunch on us at a local restaurant with island-infused cuisine.
  5. Punalu'u Black Sand Beach
    30m
    Discover a beautiful black sand beach on the Kau coast where green sea turtles come to rest.

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.

AIR BnB PICKUP: We will pick you up from your AirBnB address (Hilo only) in a white, 15-passenger Ford Transit van.

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 with our company name.

HOTELS & 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

Cancellation policy

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

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