Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Hilo Highlights Small Group Tour | 5 hours 30 minutes

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Volcano and Hilo Small Group
2 Adults x $167.54
$335.08
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$335.08
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Private transportation
  • Hotel Pick-up for Select Hotels (all others please plan to meet at the Hilo Mo'oheau Bus Terminal)
  • Help protect our island environment and bring your own refillable water bottle!
  • Professional guide
  • Hilo Airport pick-up and drop-off
  • Hilo Harbor Port pick-up and drop-off
  • We are sorry there are no options for meal purchases along the way. You are welcome to bring your own snacks for the trail, however we do not allow eating in our vans.
  • Gratuities
  • We DO NOT provide transportation from Kona or Waikoloa. Please meet us in Hilo at the bus terminal.

Overview

See two of the world’s most active volcanoes, Kilauea and Mauna Loa, on a small group tour that features the natural wonders of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Learn the history, culture and geology of the Hawaiian islands with your personal guide. Take a walk along the crater rim as you feel the heat of the volcano from steam vents. Explore an ancient lava tube in the midst of the lush Hawaiian rainforest. Enjoy the sights around Hilo including Liliuokalani Gardens and Rainbow Falls with a stop for local chocolates and coffee along the way.

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Pickup details

CRUISE SHIP PICKUP INSTRUCTIONS: Upon disembarking the cruise ship in Hilo, head through the passenger terminal and look for your guide standing to the left near the pre-arranged tour operators with a sign that reads "Mauka Makai Adventures". Please check in with your guide 10-15 minutes prior to tour start time. HILO ... AIRPORT PICKUP INSTRUCTIONS: Please schedule your flight to arrive at the Hilo Airport a MINIMUM OF 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE TOUR START TIME. We require your airline flight number and arrival time to schedule pickup at the airport. As you disembark the airplane head towards Baggage Claim “D”. Look for the tour operator parking area near the restrooms. Our vans are marked with the logo "Mauka Makai Adventures". HILO HOTEL PICKUP INSTRUCTIONS: We provide pick up service at Hilo Hotels along Banyan Drive only. Please meet your tour guide near the front entrance to the lobby, our vans are marked with the logo "Mauka Makai Adventures." We may also contact you prior to the tour to make arrangements for a meeting time and location. ALL OTHERS MEET AT HILO MOʻOHEAU BUS TERMINAL: If you are driving from Kona, Waikoloa, or another part of the island, please confirm that you will meet us at the Hilo Mo'oheau Bus Terminal (329 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720). There is free parking adjacent to the bus terminal. Look for our van parked in the parking lot with the "Mauka Makai Adventures" logo on it. Read more ▼

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Meeting points

Meet your tour guide at the Hilo Mo'oheau Bus Terminal (329 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720). There is free parking adjacent to the bus terminal. Look for our van with the "Mauka Makai Adventures" logo on it in the parking lot. Please be waiting for your driver we may be picking up other guests.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

    Explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park including a visit to Kilauea caldera where you will witness the dramatic changes from our recent eruption, experience the steam vents and other volcanic formations from past lava flows.

    2 hours

  • Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube

    Enjoy a hike through the Hawaiian rainforest robust with native birds and tree ferns to Nahuku (Thurston lava tube). Traverse the 500 year old lava tube where molten lava once rushed through.

    30 minutes

  • Chain of Craters Road

    Explore frozen fields of lava from past volcanic eruptions and peer down into once active volcanic craters. Learn about the history, culture and geology of Kilauea volcano.

    30 minutes

  • Rainbow Falls

    View the majestic 80 foot waterfall of Waianuenue or Rainbow Falls. Enjoy the tropical landscape as you learn the legends of Hawaii.

    20 minutes

  • Big Island Candies

    Get your pep in your step with tasty hand-made chocolates, locally grown macadamia nuts and island fresh coffee!

    15 minutes

  • Lili'uokalani Gardens

    Immerse yourself in tranquility with a short stroll around Liliuokalani Gardens as you enjoy the fishponds, pagodas and picture perfect landscaping along Hilo bay.

    20 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately (be prepared for sun, wind and rain).
  • Covered walking shoes are required and a jacket is highly recommended.
  • Participants must be able to walk a minimum of 1 mile on uneven rocky terrain.
  • We do not guarantee you will see molten lava on this tour.
  • HOTEL pick-up is offered for select HILO HOTELS ONLY. If you are staying outside of Hilo, please plan to meet at the Hilo Mo'oheau Bus Terminal (please confirm at time of booking).
  • CRUISE SHIP passengers, we pick-up directly at HILO HARBOR and will adjust the tour time as needed to accommodate your ships time in port.
  • For a one DAY TRIP to the Big Island, please make your travel arrangements to and from the HILO AIRPORT. Schedule your flight arrival a minimum of 30 minutes prior to the tour start time AND provide your flight details at time of booking.
  • Children ages 8 years and up may participate in tour. All participants must have a paid seat. We do not allow any "lap" children.
  • Kilauea volcano is an active volcano, you may be exposed to volcanic gas on this tour.
  • This tour cannot accommodate guests with wheelchairs, scooters or oxygen tanks.

Free Cancellation

April 28100% refund
April 29No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Showing 1-5 of 198 reviews with 5 stars

Volcano Rim and below

Published on Feb, 2025

Josh was a great tour guide, has a lot of knowledge about everything, including folklore and about the vegetation and history of the landscapes. His suggestion about the Portuguese sausage hot dog was great and we followed his lead.

I was a returning customer. I did not disappointed again and I promise to Josh I will return again next year.

Published on Jan, 2025

I did not disappointed. I was a returning customer Josh, the tour guide was phenomenon. He was like the Energizer bunny, historical knowledge. I promised I will return again next year.

Maui excursion.

Published on Jan, 2025

Our tour guide Jill was very knowledgeable and competent. Well worth it! Jill knows her island well because she grew up on Maui.

Great tour with a great guide

Published on Jan, 2025

Josh was excellent. He picked us up at the cruise ship dock on time and we set off on our tour almost immediately. He explained to us a change in our itinerary to beat the crowd as the volcano was erupting and he wanted us to see it first. He was right and he knew what to do to keep ahead of the crowds and kept up a running conversation answering questions and describing what we saw and what we were going to see. He then returned us to our ship after a delightful day. I can't recommend Mauka Makai and Josh high enough.

Highly recommend this excursion off the cruise boat!

Published on Jan, 2025

The tour guide was simply amazing, professional and knowledgable. This was a perfect tour for my family as we were able to get off the cruise ship and have a small group tour of the volcano. So much better than having a large group tour with the cruise line. The tour guide made sure to get us back to the boat in plenty of time. Highly recommend this tour.

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