Why choose this Big Island of Hawaii tour ?
Approx 6 hr long. Explore the places less traveled among Hawaii’s back roads of Kilauea volcano. Explore exciting Lava Caves, waterfalls, and Lava trees in a lush volcanic rainforest. See the 2018 lava destruction and the newly formed Black Sand Beach just created. A truly amazing experience!
Cruise Ship Guests: We have special permits to pick up directly from Hilo port of call. Departure times may be adjusted to fit your ship’s arrival & departure.
Hilo Hotel Guests: Meeting location Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
Make the most of your Big Island of Hawaii adventure
What makes Hilo Shore Excursion: Safari Lava Caves, Falls and Highlights a unique experience ?
This is the largest Japanese garden outside of Japan donated by Queen Liliʻuokalani in 1917. Throughout the gardens are stone lanterns, gazebos, and torii gates, recalling the Japanese immigrants who came to Hawaii.
Drive through the historical downtown Hilo as you will learn about the devastating tsunamis of the past
Breathtaking 80 ft waterfall, Rainbow Falls. These beautiful falls get their name from the rainbow that is often visible in the mist that rises as the water cascades to the rocks 80 feet below.
Time to explore lava caves is next! We walk you down into a lava cave through a skylight, also locally known as a lava tube. Kaumana Caves was created by one of our largest volcanoes, Mauna Loa. The guide will explain how molten lava makes these spectacular lava tubes and the fascinating colors inside.
On our drive we will drive through a quaint town called Pahoa. Once a booming plantation town and now a laid-back hippie town with old school artistry charm and wood-plank boardwalks. You will see the current lava flow that nearly wiped this town off the map.
We will walk a trail among lava trees that looks somewhat of a petrified forest and look down into a deep fissure. This unusual volcanic sight is one stop that shouldn’t be missed.
WALK ON THE NEWEST BLACK SAND BEACH IN HAWAII!! is truly an amazing creation by Kilauea’s lava flow. Let us show you the newest created black sand beach. Once in this location was the old boat harbor and ramp that you can still see and has now been cut off from the creation of a large black sand beach. There is no swimming at this location
VOLCANICALY HEATED HOT POOL
If conditions permit, as a special highlight we will be walking a small trail to a volcanicaly heated hot pool where you can feel the warm water as the guide explains how it is heated volcanically. This small hot pool is quite special since the last lava flow as wiped out all other volcanicaly heated hot ponds. After this wonderful experience enjoy the sights back to port. There is no swimming at this location
Several earthquakes cracked open the roads, lava fountains started spewing lava 300 ft into the sky and nearly 2,000 residents we evacuated. This amazing force even evaporated Green Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake in Hawaii. We will be showing you areas of mass destruction from Kilauea Volcano.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Moderate tour – Involves walking over relatively unlevel terrain, possible gravel, lava, uneven ground and steep steps. Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately; light rain jacket or poncho
- A stop is made to purchase food
- Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
- Exact departure time may vary depending on the cruise ship’s disembarkation time
- We will ensure your timely return back to the ship in Hilo Pier for this activity. If your ship does not come into port , your money will be refunded. If is is delayed we will adjust our departure time to the ships itenerary. See our terms and conditions for full details
- Not recommended for those who cannot walk over uneven ground or with poor health
- Lava Tube: The steps to get into the lava tube are steep and the ground is uneven. You do not have to go into the lava tube if you feel it is too much for you.
- We are NOT able to accommodate customers with walkers or wheel chairs.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Coral Princess
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10:45 departure : This is a special departure time for the coral princess cruise ship
Starting point:
Port of Hilo, 80 Kuhio St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
Pickup included - Hilo Hotel Pick up
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Hilo Hawaiian Hotel : Meeting location Hilo Hawaiian Hotel 71 Banyan Dr. Hilo, HI 96720
Starting point:
Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, 71 Banyan Dr, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
Pickup included - Hilo Cruise Ship Passenger
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Cruise Ship Passenger: We are a SHORE EXCURSION company. We have permits to pick you up directly from the Hilo port.
Starting point:
Port of Hilo, 80 Kuhio St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
Pickup included - Norwegian Spirit 12:30 pm
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12:30 pm : Customers will be able to start walking off the ship at 12:00 noon
Pickup included - BOREALIS 2:00 pm
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Special Departure time : Check in time 15 prior to departure. Customers will be able to start walking off the ship at 1:30 pm
Pickup included - Disney Wonder 8:30 am -1:30 pm
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Duration: 5 hours
No Lunch Stop: There will be no lunch stop on this tour due to time ship is in port
Stops : All stops will be included except for the drive-by Lilioukanali garden and Lunch stop due to ship time in port
Starting point:
Port of Hilo, 80 Kuhio St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
Pickup included
- Professional guide
- Port pickup and drop-off / Hilo Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not Included
- Souvenirs
- Lunch- Stop made by local vendor for customers to purchase
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by C Big Island Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Pacific/Honolulu.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 230 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 14 Travelers is accepted for booking.
We do not require a printed-off voucher or ticket. Check-in with name is.
CRUISE SHIP GUESTS
CHECK IN TIME: 15 minutes before the tour departure time
When departing the ship you will enter a large terminal building. Look for your guide holding the sign “C Big Island Tours.” If you have exited, you have gone too far.
PLEASE NOTE: This tour departs promptly at the time listed above. The local representative is unable to wait for any late passengers.
TRAVELING TOGETHER: if you are traveling with another group that has booked separately, please contact your tour supplier before your tour date to ensure that you can be seated together in the same vehicle 1-800-901-0468.
HOTEL:
We ask all guests to please plan to be at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel located at 71 Banyan Dr. Hilo HI 96720 10 minutes before the PICK UP time listed above.
