Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour

4.7 (432 reviews) 10 h 30 min Free cancellation

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Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Kilauea Erupting — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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).

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At a glance

Duration: 10 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 46 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English
Operated by: Polynesian Adventure Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Banyan Drive

Passing by

Drive through quaint Hilo Town along magnificent Banyan tree-lined streets along Hilo's coastline known as the "Hilo Walk of Fame".
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

2 hours Admission included

Home to Hawaii's active volcanoes, Kilauea and Mauna Loa.
Chain of Craters Road

Passing by

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.
Kilauea Volcano

20 min Admission included

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.
Steam Vents

20 min Admission included

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

20 min Admission included

Tropical forest area featuring a long, subterranean cave formed by ancient flowing lava.
Akaka Falls State Park

20 min Admission included

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

Passing by

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.
Lili'uokalani Gardens

Passing by

Renowned for it's lush Japanese gardens.
Rainbow Falls

20 min Admission included

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

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

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

Using your ticket

Your tour provider is Polynesian Adventure Tours 1-800-622-3011 or [email protected]. 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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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.