Private - All Inclusive Big Island Volcano & Waterfalls Tour

5.0
(6 reviews)
Big Island of Hawaii, USA

12 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

You don’t want to miss this adventure! Experience two of our most requested destinations on our Big Island volcanoes and waterfalls tour. Visit the waterfalls of the North Hilo coast and then venture down to Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park in the afternoon. With lush rainforests, towering waterfalls, and stunning active volcanoes, this private Big Island volcanoes and waterfalls tour is a must do for any Big Island visitor!

What's Included

Private transportation
trail mix, fruit snacks, granola bars, beef jerky, chips, chocolate
Enjoy a sit down dinner in the town of Volcano just outside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Gear: Patagonia rain jacket and Nano puff, Nikon ProStaff binoculars, Black Diamond Hiking Poles
Lunch at a local resturant in Hilo
Entrance fees into all Parks and venues
Complementary Photo package: 20-25 professional, edited photos shared via Adobe Cloud
All non-alcoholic beverages: water, juice, soda, hot tea, coffee and hot chocolate
Alcoholic beverages may be purchased at dinner separately.

Meeting and pickup

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

Upon booking a tour, our guides will be in contact with your before the start of your tour to confirm pickup location, go over the itinerary, and answer any questions.

Itinerary

Duration: 12 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Travel over Saddle Road between two of the largest volcanoes on Earth, Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, to the lush east coast of the Big Island. Our first stop will be at Rainbow Falls and and Boiling Pots in the Wailuku River State Park. Walk out to see Rainbow Falls, a picturesque waterfall that cascades over a legendary cave. Rainbow Falls got its name by a rainbow that is created in the mist of the water by sunlight. Approximately one mile from the falls lies Boiling Pots, an intriguing feature of the Wailuku River. Walk out at this location to see the unique water feature created by lava formations in the river.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Take a guided walk through Akaka Falls State Park, your naturalist tell you all about the rich botanical life found throughout the park. Akaka Falls, which cascades 442-feet down a vertical cliff face carpeted in vibrant green, is truly an incredible site to behold on a waterfall tour of Big Island Hawaii.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Hilo

    After working up an appetite, stop at a local restaurant for a delicious locally sourced lunch on the Hilo coastline.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

    A UNESCO World Heritage Site and an International Biosphere Reserve, this iconic park encompasses the summit of two of the world’s most active volcanoes and extends from sea level up to the summit of Mauna Loa at 13,677 feet. It’s home to critically endangered wildlife and some of the most unique geological, biological and cultural landscapes on earth. Upon entering the park, enjoy a walk along the rim Halema‘uma‘u Crater for unique views of the current eruption. The crater is the legendary home of Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of fire and volcanoes.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Stop and see the natural steam vents at Wahinekapu Steaming Bluff. Here, heated groundwater escapes from cracks in the earth as steam.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Take a guided walk through the lush native rainforest and walk through the massive Thurston lava tube which is 600 feet long and over 20 feet tall in some places.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

    Additional stops in the Park can include: Ha’akulamanu sulphur banks, Maunaulu lava field, Pauahi crater, Holei sea arch, Pu’uloa petroglyph field. These fascinating locations are fun to explore in your Big Island volcano and waterfalls tour. At sunset, hike out to the best lava viewing location along the rim of Halema’uma’u crater to witness the active eruption as the sun goes down and gets dark.

    2 hours 5 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 8

    Sit and relax, and enjoy a meal with locally sourced ingredients and Hawaiian infused cuisine dinner in the town of Volcano before departing back to your place of lodging feeling happy, full and filled with exciting new memories.

    3 hours 30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Strollers can be accommodated but a car seat must be provided if needed. Guests must provide their own children's car seat if needed.
  • We can accommodate wheelchairs on this tour as long as they are collapsible and guest can enter vehicle on their own.
  • Tours can be adapted to accommodate all ages and abilities. Please let us know at the time of booking if you have specific needs.
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Cancellation Policy

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

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