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If your time is limited and you want to see the best of the Big Island of Hawaiʻi, this tour is for you! Join us to explore some of our island's must-see places. Our tour is a unique experience including old artifacts, historical insights, and the cultural significance of the places we visit. We'll take you through Downtown Hilo to see the picture-perfect scenery of Rainbow Falls, followed by an unforgettable trip through Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. You'll meet the world's most active volcano, Kīlauea, visit steaming volcanic vents, and walk inside an ancient lava tube. Enjoy an island-inspired lunch on us at a local restaurant. Later, we'll show you Punaluʻu black sand beach—a landscape shaped by volcanic activity and frequently visited by sea turtles.
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
Meeting and pickup
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. 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. Please be advised we cannot pick up guests from the Hilo airport at this time, but we do provide drop off.
Meet at the Bus Station at Moʻoheau County Park in Downtown Hilo across the street from the Hilo Farmer's Market.
Itinerary
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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”.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
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.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Punalu'u Black Sand Beach
Discover a beautiful black sand beach created by volcanic activity. Fed by an underground fresh water spring, Punaluʻu is frequently visited by green sea turtles.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Drive through the largest Edo-style ornamental garden outside of Japan. Liliʻuokalani Gardens is a peaceful park of towering Banyan trees, ponds, bridges, and pagodas.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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.
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Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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