Overview
Escape to another Hawaiian island for a day on this all-inclusive island-hopping tour. Indulge on your vacation and leave the planning to us! Interisland roundtrip airfare from Oahu to Hilo, roundtrip transportation from the Hilo Airport (ITO), a sightseeing land tour with lunch and adventurous 45 minute helicopter tour with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters are all included.
This once-in-a-lifetime, comprehensive Volcano Adventure transports you to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to experience the world famous, recently erupted, active volcanoes - Mauna Loa and Kilauea. Your expert driver-guide will share the legends and cultural significance of famous sites and point out scenic wonders along the way. The afternoon helicopter tour follows the sightseeing experience, offering a birds-eye view of recent volcanic activity (weather permitting), cascading waterfalls and towering mountains and deep, verdant valleys.
Itinerary
Mandatory 45 minute safety briefing. Kilauea fly-over is not guaranteed; dependent on existing weather conditions. (100 mins)
Home to Hawaii's active volcanoes, Kilauea and Mauna Loa. Kilauea's latest eruption in June 2023 spewed fountains of lava up to 50 feet high. (120 mins)
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. Last erupted in June 2023 when vents spewed lava from within Halema'uma'u, a pit crater in the volcano's summit caldera. (20 mins)
See and feel the power of the volcano through the steam vents, where ground water seeps into volcanic rock. (20 mins)
Tropical forest area featuring a long, subterranean cave formed by ancient flowing lava. (20 mins)
Beautiful waterfall, easily viewable from a lookout point and surrounded by a verdant jungle. (20 mins)
Drive through quaint Hilo Town along magnificent Banyan tree-lined streets along Hilo's coastline known as the "Hilo Walk of Fame".
What's Included
Inclusions
- Interisland R/T airfare (overage charges may apply)
- Tour narration by a professional driver/guide
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- 45 minute helicopter tour (Blue Hawaiian Helicopters)
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Helicopter comfort seat surcharge (for those over 240 lbs.)
- Airline flight overage charges
Meeting & Logistics
Upon arrival at Hilo International Airport (ITO), our driver will pick you up between 8:30-8:45 AM at the BUS GROUP/TAXI Area at the end of the baggage claim building. (Located near the restrooms on the West End).
Meeting Point
Hawaii
Special Instructions
Thank you for booking your one-day tour with Polynesian Adventure. In order to process your reservation, we need the following mandatory information. Full name indicated on your state/driver license or foreign passport including your middle name or initial (if any) and your date of birth and gender for TSA regulations. For the helicopter tour, please additionally provide the heights and weights of each passenger. Adult passengers 18 and over must show valid identification at the airport checkpoint in order to travel. A list of acceptable identification as required by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) can be reviewed at (https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification). IMPORTANT NOTE: Inter-island airfare costs tend to fluctuate daily and as a result may be subject to an overage charge per ticket. The overage charge will be collected at least 72 hours prior to the tour date. After you book and receive a confirmation from Viator, please give us a call at 1-800-322-6011 from 7:30-5 weekdays and 7:30-4 weekends (Hawaii Standard Time) or email sales@polyad.com. Once we speak to you, we'll send confirmed all the required travel information and then book your inter-island flight. You'll then receive a confirmation to the email you have provided upon booking that provides your flight information. You'll meet at the departure airport at the designated meeting time and check-in at the counter or the Self-Service Kiosk on your own. If you don't receive the confirmation email, please contact us.
Photos
Day Trip from Oahu to Hilo: Active Volcanoes & Helicopter Tour Photos
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Passengers must provide full name as shown on ID, date of birth, and gender at the time of booking per TSA requirements
- Once reservation is made, tour is non-refundable and non-changeable
- Interisland flight times and routes are subject to change
- Special needs requests must be called in to the local supplier at least 1 week prior to tour date
- Weight Restrictions: Due to FAA regulations, all passengers and bags must be weighed at check-in for the helicopter tour. Each passenger weighing over 240 pounds will be contacted and assessed a 'comfort seat' charge for an additional seat, payable directly to the tour operator. This is for the safety and comfort of all passengers. It is important to provide accurate body weight at checkout.
- The interisland airfare may fluctuate based on flight availability. Additional fees may be required to be paid by the customer in these cases.
- Passengers with asthma and other respiratory problems should please consider other tour offerings to avoid potential health problems resulting from exposure to fumes
- Lava sightings not guaranteed
- IMPORTANT: The name you enter at the time of booking must exactly match what appears on your valid government-issued I.D. photo I.D. that you will use during travel. This is a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and FAA requirement and there is no flexibility with this policy. A valid government-issued ID (passport for non-US citizens) is required on the day of travel. If a passenger is denied boarding, there will be no refund.
- If the helicopter tour is cancelled by the provider, you'll receive a refund for the helicopter portion (at a rate determined by the tour provider) and be welcomed on an extended sightseeing tour. If you choose to abort the sightseeing portion of the tour and would like to return to Honolulu earlier than your return flight is scheduled, you will be responsible for all flight change fees with the airlines. A refund for the sightseeing portion of the tour is not guaranteed. Before aborting the tour, you are required to contact the tour provider.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
