Why choose this Hilo tour ?
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).
Make the most of your Hilo adventure
What makes Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour a unique experience ?
Drive through quaint Hilo Town along magnificent Banyan tree-lined streets along Hilo’s coastline known as the “Hilo Walk of Fame”.
Home to Hawaii’s active volcanoes, Kilauea and Mauna Loa.
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.
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.
See and feel the power of the volcano through the steam vents, where ground water seeps into volcanic rock.
Tropical forest area featuring a long, subterranean cave formed by ancient flowing lava.
Beautiful waterfall, easily viewable from a lookout point and surrounded by a verdant jungle.
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.
Renowned for it’s lush Japanese gardens.
Witness rainbows forming in the mist at one of Hilo’s most magnificent waterfalls.
Tour Description & 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.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Pick-up and drop-off at specific Hilo hotels
- Tour narration by a professional driver/guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Admission Fees
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Polynesian Adventure 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 Stars based on 370 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Your tour provider is Polynesian Adventure Tours 1-800-622-3011 or sales@polyad.com. At least (2) days prior to your tour date, you must call or email to schedule your pickup and receive your exact pickup time and meeting spot. Pickups are offered from the Hilo (northeastern) side of the Big Island of Hawaii – not the Kona side.
