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Most people only get to see one side of the Hawaiian Islands, but there is so much more to explore! The Big Island of Hawaii is the youngest and most active island in the chain. On this tour, you'll visit sites like Rainbow Falls, Volcanoes National Park, and a discovery of the life of the world's most active volcano.
Our Volcano Day Tour is the perfect way for you to see the highlights of the Big Island. You'll visit Volcanoes National Park, Rainbow Falls, and more - all while learning about the history and geology of this fascinating island. Plus, our tours are led by experienced guides who will make sure you have a fun and informative experience.
This tour will take you to Volcanoes National Park as well as the 80-foot tall Rainbow Falls waterfall. You’ll also visit the town of Hilo to get a full glimpse into the life and culture of this beautiful area.
You'll start your journey from either Oahu or Maui, where you'll board a plane for the short flight to the Big Island. Once there, you'll be met by your tour guide and taken to the Volcanoes National Park to explore Kilauea and Hilo town for the day, before returning back to your start destination as the evening approaches.
Inter-island flights from Maui will go through Oahu due to tour timing.
Throughout your excursion, you’ll learn about the history of the volcano and see firsthand the devastation it can cause. You'll also get the chance to hike through lava tubes and explore craters. And don't forget to bring your camera, as you're sure to want to capture some amazing photos of this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Round Trip Airfare from Oahu to Hawaii and transportation from and to your Waikiki hotel included (or nearby)
Friendly, Expert Volcano Tour Guide
Hilo Town & Rainbow Falls
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
National Park Visitors Center
Kilauea Volcanic Steam Vents
Chain Of Craters Road
Kilauea Iki Lookout
Big Island Candies
Black Sand Beach
Queen Lydia Liliuokalani Gardens
Choose The 45-50 Minute Helicopter Add On
This tour starts with pickup from your Waikiki hotel and transport to HNL airport. If you are on Maui you will be picked up your hotel in South or West Maui and transported to the airport in Kahului. There you'll catch a flight to fly over to Hilo where your tour guide will meet you at the airport around 8:00 am. From here we journey through Hilo, seeing and stopping at various places till we reach the famed Rainbow Falls State Park on the edge of town.
The highlight of this tour is the many stops within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to see an active volcano and craters of the past along Chain of Craters Road. See the steam vents, check out the destruction of the crater due to the last eruption a year ago. See how the landscape changes and get other great information in the learning center of the Visitor Center.
Our tour also includes stops at a black sand beach, a lunch stop, scenic viewpoints, gardens, and more. Your guide will return you back to the airport in Hilo for your flight back to Oahu, where your driver will meet you at the airport to transport you back to your hotel. In all an 8-hour day on the Big Island of Hawaii.
Your guide may change some stops depending on weather and availability*
| 6:00 am | Arrive at airport |
| 7:30 am | Flight from Maui or Oahu |
| 8:45 am | Meet your guide at Hilo Airport |
| 9:00 am | Visit Rainbow Falls State Park |
| 9:30 am | See Historic Hilo & Parks |
| 10:30 am | Visit a Black Sand Beach |
| 12:00 pm | Explore Hawaii Volcanoes Park |
| 3:30 pm | Leave Hawaii Volcanoes Park |
| 4:30 pm | Drop-off At Hilo Airport |
| 6:00 pm | Flight departs to Maui or Oahu |
| 7:45 pm | Meet your guide at the airport for return to your hotel in Waikiki or on Maui |
Flights from Maui are routed through Honolulu due to availability.
This is a sample itinerary and some stops may change depending on weather and availability*
8-Hour Small Group Volcano Tour With Flights From Waikiki Hotels
| AdultAges 12 yrs+ | $585.00 |
| ChildAges 2-11 yrs | $555.00 |
| InfantAges 0-2 yrs | FREE |
8-Hour Small Group Volcano Tour With Flights From Kahului Airport On Maui
| AdultAges 12 yrs+ | $685.00 |
| ChildAges 2-11 yrs | $655.00 |
| InfantAges 0-2 yrs | $100.00 |
9-Hour Small Group Volcano & Helicopter Tour From Waikiki Hotels
| AdultAges 12 yrs+ | $985.00 |
| ChildAges 2-11 yrs | $955.00 |
| InfantAges 0-2 yrs | $400.00 |
Lunch is not included in this tour. There were will be various places where this tour will stop for refreshments, snacks, and a no-host lunch.
Any inter-island tour or Oahu tours originating from the Islands of Maui, Big Island, and Kauai may incur up to $100.00 per person airline change fee (if flights are included in your tour) for any changes to the original booking (this is currently being waived by airlines). Any request for a refund prior to 72 hours will result in a full credit for a future tour and the credit for airline flights is only in reserved names.
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