UPDATED 2024: Description of activity subject to change without notice due to new limitations and updated capacities. Thank you.

Schedule:

• Availability: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
• Tour Time: 7:30 AM
• Duration: 10 Hours 30 Minutes

Discover the origins of Hawaii Island on this comprehensive tour of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and more. Witness the powerful transformation of the landscape following the 2018 eruption, as you peer into the depths of the Halemaumau Crater, since it doubled from its original size. Marvel at the imposing Mauna Loa Volcano, which briefly erupted in 2023. Immerse yourself in the experience while we handle the driving for you in our deluxe touring vehicle. Throughout the tour, our knowledgeable local guide shares captivating Hawaiian history, legends, and insider tips, enriching your exploration. Chilled bottled water and local treats are included, offering a refreshing taste of Hawaii.

Delight in a take-out picnic lunch from Millie’s Deli, enjoyed within the captivating surroundings of the park. Experience the magic of the Wahinekapu Steam Vents, where steam clouds form as groundwater meets hot volcanic rock. Drive along the scenic Chain of Craters Road and stroll through the depths of ancient Nahuku Lava Tube, a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with nature’s wonders.

Leaving the park, head to Akaka Falls to walk the valley’s perimeter and ascend to the top to gaze at the mammoth waterfall’s breathtaking reveal.

Immerse yourself in the island’s ancient wonders and natural beauty on this unforgettable exploration.

Tour Highlights:

• Hilo Town (drive-through)
  • Banyan Drive
  • King Kamehameha Statue
  • Rainbow Falls
• Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
• Kilauea Visitor Center
• Lunch (included, enjoy picnic-style)
• Halemaumau Crater
• Uekahuna “Kilauea Caldera Overlook”
• Nahuku Lava Tube
• Wahinekapu “Steam Vents”
• Akaka Falls

Includes:

• Round-Trip Transportation in Air-Conditioned Comfort
• Expert, Live Narration
• Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Admission
• Akaka Falls State Park Admission
• To-Go Lunch

Recommendations:

• Please wear comfortable attire and sturdy, closed-toe shoes as this tour traverses sharp, uneven lava surfaces.
• Bring a light sweater or jacket.

Special Notes:

• Fumes (volcanic gases) are hazardous to everyone’s health.
• We discourage visitors with heart or breathing problems and infants, young children, and pregnant women are especially at risk and should avoid being in areas where fumes persist.
• If you require any special accommodations due to disability, please include them under the special requirements at the time of booking. 48 hours notice required prior to the date and time of service.
• We cannot predict the weather or lava viewing conditions. This volcano tour features change daily. We do not guarantee the sighting of active lava flows. Surface lava may be present but may not be viewable due to environmental conditions or time constraints.

Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time and allow a 5-minute window for your driver to arrive.

Pick up Schedule:

• 7:30 AM – Grand Naniloa Resort, DoubleTree by Hilton (Roadside Bus Terminal)
• 7:30 AM – Hilo Hawaiian Hotel by Castle Resorts (by the Babe Ruth banyan tree)
• 7:30 AM – SCP Hilo Hotel, by Road-side
• 7:30 AM – Hilo Airport (Baggage Claim area)