Day Trip from Oahu to Hilo: Volcano Adventure

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(558 reviews)

12 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Escape to another Hawaiian island for a day on this all-inclusive tour. Hop on an inter-island flight from Honolulu on Oahu to Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii for a once-in-a-lifetime, comprehensive Volcano Adventure Tour. Discover Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the sights of Hilo Town. Your expert driver-guide will share with you the legends and cultural significance of famous sites and point our numerous scenic wonders along the way.

Also available with an optional helicopter tour based on availability.

What's Included

Tour narration by a professional driver/guide
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Interisland R/T airfare (airfare overage charge may apply)
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park admission fee
Gratuities
Transportation to and from Honolulu Airport
Airline flight overage charges

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 12 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    Drive through quaint Hilo Town along magnificent Banyan tree-lined streets along Hilo's coastline known as the "Hilo Walk of Fame".

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

    Home to Hawaii's active volcanoes, Kilauea and Mauna Loa.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • (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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Active shield volcano housed in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Last erupted in September 2021 when vents spewed lava from within Halema'uma'u, a pit crater in the volcano's summit caldera.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    See and feel the power of the volcano through the steam vents, where ground water seeps into volcanic rock.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Tropical forest area featuring a long, subterranean cave formed by ancient flowing lava.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Beautiful waterfall, easily viewable from a lookout point and surrounded by a verdant jungle.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Renowned for it's lush Japanese gardens.

    Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Witness rainbows forming in the mist at one of Hilo's most magnificent waterfalls.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • 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
  • Passengers must provide date of birth and gender at the time of booking per TSA requirements
Supplied by Polynesian Adventure Tours

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Tags

Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Walking Tours
Bus Services
Nature Walks
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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