Private Hilo Excursion Volcanoes National Park and Waterfalls

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Lili'uokalani Gardens

  A scenic drive through one of the most beautiful Japanese gardens in the United States. Set along Hilo Bay, this peaceful area offers views of traditional bridges, koi ponds, and lush tropical landscaping.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 2
  Rainbow Falls

  One of Hilo’s most iconic waterfalls. Easily accessible and powerful, Rainbow Falls is known for the colorful rainbows that appear in the morning mist. A short walk brings you right to the viewing area, with an optional path to the top for a different perspective.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 3
  Richardson Ocean Park

  Located along Kalanianaole Avenue, this beautiful coastal park features black sand and calm, reef-protected coves that are ideal for swimming and light snorkeling. It is one of the best places in Hilo to spot Hawaiian green sea turtles resting along the shoreline. The park is well equipped with lifeguards, restrooms, and showers, making it a comfortable and enjoyable stop.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Akaka Falls State Park

  A lush rainforest experience featuring one of the tallest and most dramatic waterfalls on the island. A short loop walk through tropical foliage leads you to a breathtaking 400 foot cascade plunging into a deep gorge below.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

  This is the highlight of the day and one of the most unique landscapes in the world. Instead of a quick stop, your guide will curate a multi stop experience within the park so you truly feel it.

  3 hours • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Keanakakoi Crater Overlook

  Stand at the edge of one of the most active volcanoes on Earth. Take in sweeping views of the crater and surrounding volcanic landscape while learning about the ongoing activity that continues to shape the island.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube

  Walk through a massive underground lava cave once filled with flowing magma. Surrounded by rainforest and lit pathways, this is one of the most immersive and surreal experiences in the park.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Chain of Craters Road (Pass by)

  A breathtaking drive through vast lava fields and past old eruption sites, showcasing the raw power and scale of volcanic activity. This stretch offers some of the most dramatic and otherworldly scenery on the island.

  Admission ticket free
• 8
  Holei Sea Arch

  At the coastline, witness a natural arch carved into hardened lava rock by the Pacific Ocean. This striking formation highlights the ongoing interaction between land and sea and makes for an incredible photo stop.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

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