Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour

4.7
(406 reviews)

10 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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).

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

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes (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. Latest eruption in June 2023! Vents spew 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
  • A light sweater may be needed at the volcano area and sturdy walking shoes are required
Supplied by Polynesian Adventure Tours

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Tags

Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Nature Walks
Excellent Quality
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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