Overview
Explore Volcanoes National park, home to Kīlauea, the most active volcano in the world. Learn how volcanic events have impacted the landscape and the lives of the people that live here. Highlights of the tour include a stop at Rainbow Falls, a waterfall with an 80-foot drop, known for the many rainbows formed in its surrounding mist. Sit back and relax as you are transported in your air-conditioned motor coach to Volcanoes National Park where 70 million years of volcanic history are on display.
Should their be volcanic activity, route's may be altered with out notice due to safety concerns for guest and employee's.
0830 Leave Hilo
Itinerary
- The park’s site was donated by Queen Lili’uokalani. Built 1917-1919, and largest such gardens outside Japan.
- Home of the award-winning Chocolate Dipped Macadami a Nut Shortbread Cookies. Established in 1977 Big Island Candies ma nufactures and markets fine quality macadamia nut candies and cookies all sourced from Kona. Vis it the shop and get all your souvenir goodies (20 mins)
- Home to one of the world’s most active volcano – Kī lauea, volcanic craters and more o Steam Vents Look Out* Feel the heat as you witness volcanic steam seeping out of fissures in the ground along the Kīlauea Caldera. o Visitor Center * Features exhibits covering the park’s environment, history and culture. Here you will learn about the volcano and volcanic activity (150 mins)
- Home to one of the world’s most active volcano – Kīlauea, volcanic craters and more o Steam Vents Look Out* Feel the heat as you witness volcanic steam seeping out of fissures in the ground along the Kīlauea Caldera. o Visitor Center *Features exhibits covering the park’s environment, history and culture. Here you will learn about the volcano and volcanic activity. o Halema’uma’u* Halema’uma’u is a pit crater within the much larger Kīlauea Caldera at the summit of Kīlauea volcano. (40 mins)
What’s Included
Inclusions
- Port pick up and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions
- Food and beverages
- Souvenirs
- Gratuities
Meeting & Logistics
Special Instructions
This operator requires you to contact them directly prior to this tour/activity.
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Can only be booked by cruise passengers
- Exact departure time may vary depending on the cruise ship's disembarkation time.
- Moderate tour - Involves walking over relatively level terrain, possible gravel, lava or uneven ground. Comfortable walking shoes & light jacket recommended.
- This shore excursion can be booked by Norwegian Cruise Line Pride of America passengers only
