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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Big Island Highlights Small Group Tour
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Hilo Highlights Small Group Tour

By Mauka Makai Adventures
9.8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$287 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

See two of the world’s most active volcanoes, Kilauea and Mauna Loa, on a small group tour that features the natural wonders of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Learn the history, culture and geology of the Hawaiian islands with your personal guide. Take a walk along the crater rim as you feel the heat of the volcano from steam vents. Explore an ancient lava tube in the midst of the lush Hawaiian rainforest. Enjoy the sights around Hilo including Liliuokalani Gardens and Rainbow Falls with a stop for local chocolates and coffee along the way.

Activity location

  • Rainbow Falls
    • Waianuenue Avenue,
    • 96720, Hilo, Hawaii, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 329 Kamehameha Ave
    • 329 Kamehameha Avenue
    • 96720, Hilo, Hawaii, United States

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Volcano and Hilo Small Group
  • Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes5h 30m5h 30m
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30 am
Price details
NZ$287.21 x 1 AdultNZ$287.21
Total
Price is NZ$287.21

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedHotel Pick-up for Select Hotels (all others please plan to meet at the Hilo Mo'oheau Bus Terminal)
  • What's includedWhat's includedHelp protect our island environment and bring your own refillable water bottle!
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedHilo Airport pick-up and drop-off
  • What's includedWhat's includedHilo Harbour Port pick-up and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedWe are sorry there are no options for meal purchases along the way. You are welcome to bring your own snacks for the trail, however we do not allow eating in our vans.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedWe DO NOT provide transport from Kona or Waikoloa. Please meet us in Hilo at the bus terminal.

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately (be prepared for sun, wind and rain).
  • Covered walking shoes are required and a jacket is highly recommended.
  • Participants must be able to walk a minimum of 1 mile on uneven rocky terrain.
  • We do not guarantee you will see molten lava on this tour.
  • HOTEL pick-up is offered for select HILO HOTELS ONLY. If you are staying outside of Hilo, please plan to meet at the Hilo Mo'oheau Bus Terminal (please confirm at time of booking).
  • CRUISE SHIP passengers, we pick-up directly at HILO HARBOR and will adjust the tour time as needed to accommodate your ships time in port.
  • For a one DAY TRIP to the Big Island, please make your travel arrangements to and from the HILO AIRPORT. Schedule your flight arrival a minimum of 30 minutes prior to the tour start time AND provide your flight details at time of booking.
  • Children ages 8 years and up may participate in tour. All participants must have a paid seat. We do not allow any "lap" children.
  • Kilauea volcano is an active volcano, you may be exposed to volcanic gas on this tour.
  • This tour cannot accommodate guests with wheelchairs, scooters or oxygen tanks.

Activity itinerary

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park including a visit to Kilauea caldera where you will witness the dramatic changes from our recent eruption, experience the steam vents and other volcanic formations from past lava flows.
Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Enjoy a hike through the Hawaiian rainforest robust with native birds and tree ferns to Nahuku (Thurston lava tube). Traverse the 500 year old lava tube where molten lava once rushed through.
Chain of Craters Road
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Explore frozen fields of lava from past volcanic eruptions and peer down into once active volcanic craters. Learn about the history, culture and geology of Kilauea volcano.
Rainbow Falls
  • 20m
View the majestic 80 foot waterfall of Waianuenue or Rainbow Falls. Enjoy the tropical landscape as you learn the legends of Hawaii.
Big Island Candies
  • 15m
Get your pep in your step with tasty hand-made chocolates, locally grown macadamia nuts and island fresh coffee!
Liliuokalani Gardens
  • 20m
Immerse yourself in tranquility with a short stroll around Liliuokalani Gardens as you enjoy the fishponds, pagodas and picture perfect landscaping along Hilo bay.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESRainbow Falls
    • Waianuenue Avenue,
    • 96720, Hilo, Hawaii, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE329 Kamehameha Ave
    • 329 Kamehameha Avenue
    • 96720, Hilo, Hawaii, United States

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