Overview
This is the best way to see the neighboring islands without packing your bags. Fly over to the Big Island in the morning and come back in the evening. Just a full day on the Island for an adventure to the volcano.
Best way to explore the most active volcanic island.
Itinerary
- The name Richardson comes from its original owners, Elsa and George Richardson, whose home still stands there.[2] George Richardson was the former Chief Detective of the County of Hawaii, and received the land as a gift of gratitude from the Malo family. In 1920, when the entire Malo family was stricken with typhoid fever, Elena, the least severely afflicted of them all, walked to the home of George Richardson on Reeds Bay to seek help. (20 mins)
- Liliuokalani Gardens, named after Hawaii's last reigning monarch, Queen Liliuokalani. This beautifully landscaped park features arching bridges over fishponds, rock gardens, pagodas, Japanese stone lanterns and a teahouse. Views of Hilo Bay and Mokuola (Coconut Island) enhance this peaceful setting. With so much to see, this is a popular park for families to explore while they’re visiting the Hilo area. (20 mins)
- The pictured statue stands prominently in front of Aliʻiolani Hale in Honolulu, Hawaii. The statue had its origins in 1878 when Walter M. Gibson, a member of the Hawaiian government at the time, wanted to commemorate the 100-year arrival of Captain Cook to the Hawaiian Islands. The legislature appropriated $10,000 for the project and made Gibson the director of the project, which originally included native Hawaiians but they soon were off the project and Gibson ran the project by himself. Gibson contacted Thomas R. Gould, a Boston sculptor living abroad in Florence, Italy to create the statue.
- At Rainbow (Waiānuenue) Falls, the Wailuku River rushes into a large pool below. The gorge is blanketed by lush, dense nonnative tropical rainforest and the turquoise colored pool is bordered by beautiful, although nonnative, wild ginger. Monstera is also in abundance. (20 mins)
- Experience the most recent volcano eruption. Feel the heat up close, see the most recent flows. (60 mins)
What’s Included
Inclusions
- This tour starts at Daniel K Inouye International Airport
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Round trip air ticket from Oahu to Big Island
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Pickup from Oahu hotels not included, please call to book if you need pickup.
Meeting & Logistics
Hawaiian Airlines Inter-island Check-in counter.
Meeting Point
Hawaii
Additional Info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- State of Hawaii Approved : PUC 4918 C
- US DOT Approved : 3897236
- Starting from March 26th of 2022, all COVID restrictions have been lifted.
