Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour

Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour

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About This Tour in Hilo

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).

Why Visit Hilo?

Hilo, USA offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Hilo provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to Hilo

You can reach Hilo, USA by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. From the airport, you can take a taxi, rideshare service (Uber, Lyft), or public transportation to reach the city center. Many hotels also offer shuttle services, and rental cars are widely available for exploring the area.

What's Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off at specific Hilo hotels
  • Tour narration by a professional driver/guide
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All Admission Fees

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

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

Additional Information

  • 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.

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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: Pickup available for all travelers

Pickup Time: 60 minutes before departure

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

Drive through quaint Hilo Town along magnificent Banyan...

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 2 hours

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

Chain of Craters Road is a 19-mile (31...

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 20 minutes

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... 20 minutes

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... 20 minutes

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

Beautiful waterfall, easily viewable from a lookout point... 20 minutes

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

Drive through historic Hilo Town, where tsunamis in...

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

Renowned for it's lush Japanese gardens.

Witness rainbows forming in the mist at one... 20 minutes

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation policy?

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

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Is this tour suitable for all ages?

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