Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour

Hilo, US
Excellent (289 reviews)

Highlights

  • Discover active volcanoes at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
  • Explore the Chain of Craters Road
  • Witness the power of the volcano through steam vents
  • Visit the Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube
  • Marvel at the beautiful Akaka Falls

Pickup

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Pickup Location
Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - A Doubletree By Hilton
Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
Hilo Intl Airport
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SCP Hilo Hotel

What to expect

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 minutes
Admission Admission Included
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 minutes
Admission Admission Included
5

Steam Vents

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

Duration 20 minutes
Admission Admission Included
6

Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube

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

Duration 20 minutes
Admission Admission Included
7

Akaka Falls State Park

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

Duration 20 minutes
Admission Admission Included
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 minutes
Admission Admission Included

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

  • Additional information
    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Additional information
    Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Additional information
    A light sweater may be needed at the volcano area and sturdy walking shoes are required
  • Additional information
    Passengers with asthma and other respiratory problems should please consider other tour offerings to avoid potential health problems resulting from exposure to fumes
  • Additional information
    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
  • Additional information
    Lava sightings not guaranteed
  • Additional information
    Please contact the tour provider at minimum of 7 days prior to the tour date for ADA and all special requests.
Provided by Polynesian Adventure Tours

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