Overview
Escape to another Hawaiian island for a day on this all-inclusive tour. Hop on an inter-island flight from Honolulu on Oahu to Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii for a once-in-a-lifetime, comprehensive Volcano Adventure Tour. Discover Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the sights of Hilo Town. Your expert driver-guide will share with you the legends and cultural significance of famous sites and point our numerous scenic wonders along the way.
Also available with an optional helicopter tour based on availability.
Itinerary
- 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. (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 September 2021 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 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.
- Witness rainbows forming in the mist at one of Hilo's most magnificent waterfalls. (20 mins)
What’s Included
Inclusions
- Tour narration by a professional driver/guide
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Interisland R/T airfare (airfare overage charge may apply)
- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park admission fee
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Transportation to and from Honolulu Airport
- Airline flight overage charges
Meeting & Logistics
Upon arrival at Hilo International Airport, our driver will pick you up between 830-8:45 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
Additional Info
- 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
- Passengers must provide date of birth and gender at the time of booking per TSA requirements
- Once reservation is made, tour is non-refundable and non-changeable
- 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.
- Special Needs requests must be called in to the local supplier AT LEAST 1 week prior to tour date.
- Interisland flight times and routes are subject to change
