Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime Volcano Adventure tour on Hawaii's "Big Island," focusing on the lush, northeastern Hilo side. Explore the dynamic landscapes of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home to active volcanoes and historic craters. Delight in the charming vistas of Hilo Town. Your knowledgeable driver-guide will enrich your journey with tales of the area's legends, history, and culture, highlighting scenic wonders throughout the tour. Note: This tour is available with hotel pickups exclusively in the Hilo area (Not Kona).

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Banyan Drive
Drive through quaint Hilo Town along magnificent Banyan tree-lined streets along Hilo's coastline known as the "Hilo Walk of Fame".
2. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Home to Hawaii's active volcanoes, Kilauea and Mauna Loa.
Duration: 120 mins
3. Chain of Craters Road
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.
4. Kilauea Volcano
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 mins
5. Steam Vents
See and feel the power of the volcano through the steam vents, where ground water seeps into volcanic rock.
Duration: 20 mins
6. Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube
Tropical forest area featuring a long, subterranean cave formed by ancient flowing lava.
Duration: 20 mins
7. Akaka Falls State Park
Beautiful waterfall, easily viewable from a lookout point and surrounded by a verdant jungle.
Duration: 20 mins
8. Hilo
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.
9. Lili'uokalani Gardens
Renowned for it's lush Japanese gardens.
10. Rainbow Falls
Witness rainbows forming in the mist at one of Hilo's most magnificent waterfalls.
Duration: 20 mins

Inclusion

Pick-up and drop-off at specific Hilo hotels

Tour narration by a professional driver/guide

Lunch

Air-conditioned vehicle

All Admission Fees

Exclusion

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

A light sweater may be needed at the volcano area and sturdy walking shoes are required

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

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.

Supplied by Polynesian Adventure Tours

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