Big Island Active Volcano Adventure Tour

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Banyan Drive, Island of Hawaii, HI

Drive through quaint Hilo Town along magnificent Banyan tree-lined streets along Hilo's coastline known as the "Hilo Walk of Fame".

Stop At: Volcano National Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI

Home to Hawaii's active volcanoes, Kilauea and Mauna Loa.

Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Chain of Craters Road, Island of Hawaii, HI

Chain of Craters Road is a 19-mile (31 km) long winding paved road through the East Rift and coastal area of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the island of Hawaii. Some areas are inaccessible.

Stop At: Kilauea Volcano, Island of Hawaii, HI

Active shield volcano housed in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Latest eruption in June 2023! Vents spew lava from within Halema'uma'u, a pit crater in the volcano's summit caldera.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Steam Vents, 1 Crater Rim Drive, Pahoa, Island of Hawaii, HI 96778

See and feel the power of the volcano through the steam vents, where ground water seeps into volcanic rock.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI 96718

Tropical forest area featuring a long, subterranean cave formed by ancient flowing lava.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Akaka Falls State Park, End of Akaka Falls Road Off Hwy 220, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96728

Beautiful waterfall, easily viewable from a lookout point and surrounded by a verdant jungle.

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Hilo, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii

Drive through historic Hilo Town, where tsunamis in 1946 and 1960 caused cataclysmic damage and forced the town to be rebuilt further inland. Today, wooden storefronts remain in the laid-back, town that manages to keep the country vibe alive.

Pass By: Liliuokalani Gardens, Banyan Drive, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720-4680

Renowned for it's lush Japanese gardens.

Stop At: Rainbow Falls, Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720

Witness rainbows forming in the mist at one of Hilo's most magnificent waterfalls.

Duration: 20 minutes

• Tour narration by a professional driver/guide
• Pick-up and drop-off at specific Hilo hotels
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Hawaii Volcanoes National Park admission fee
• Lunch
• Entry/Admission - Kilauea Volcano
• Entry/Admission - Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube
• Entry/Admission - Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
• Entry/Admission - Rainbow Falls
• Entry/Admission - Steam Vents
• Entry/Admission - Akaka Falls State Park

• Gratuities
• Transportation from Kona

• A light sweater may be needed at the volcano area and sturdy walking shoes are required
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Passengers with asthma and other respiratory problems should please consider other tour offerings to avoid potential health problems resulting from exposure to fumes
• As we cannot predict volcanic activity, features may vary daily depending on conditions. In an effort to make this an unforgettable experience, the tour operators will take you as close as possible to the volcanic activity
• Stroller accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Infants must sit on laps
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Most travelers can participate
• Lava sightings not guaranteed
• Please contact the tour provider at minimum of 7 days prior to the tour date for ADA and all special requests.
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 46 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Traveler pickup is offered

Airports

• Hilo Intl Airport, 2450 Kekuanaoa St, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720

07:30 AM

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

10 hours 30 minutes