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Big Island Active Volcano Adventure Tour
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From USD 180.76
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Free cancellation
Up to 24 hours in advance.
Hilo Tours
- 10 hours 30 minutes
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
On this exciting full-day Kilauea volcano adventure, scour fields of jet black lava in search of volcanic activity, from steaming vents to gaping volcanic craters. Trek through the Thurston Lava Tube and In addition to the sights in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, you’ll also make trips to Rainbow Falls.
- Full-day tour of Big Island Hawaii Volcano National Park
- Explore Nahuku Lave Tube and Helema'uma'u Crater
- Scenic drive through Hilo Town and Banyan Drive
- Learn the natural history of the Big Island volcanoes
- Professionally narrated tour
Why Travellers Choose This Tour
If you're looking to get as close to the lava flows as possible, this is your best bet. Your full-day adventure also features quality time on Kilauea and visits to the cavelike Thurston Lava Tube and the Jaggar volcano museum.
What's Included
- Tour narration by a professional driver/guide
- Pick-up and drop-off at specific Hilo hotels
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
- Transportation from Kona
Meeting And Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Start time
07:30 am
What To Expect
Ever since it began erupting in 1983, Kilauea has been one of the most world’s most active and fiery lava flows. On this full-day Big Island volcano adventure, you’ll not only experience the volcanic formations Kilauea has left behind, but also potentially witness the lava as Earth is created before your eyes.
The tour begins in downtown Hilo by historic Banyan Drive, where you’ll next travel to either a macadamia nut or tropical orchid farm. Upon entering Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, trek through the rainforest to the Thurston Lava Tube that was formed by a river of magma, and tour this well-lit tube to walk where magma once flowed. While the lava tube area is green and lush, the landscape is rockier up near the rim of Haleama’uma’u Crater, where sulfurous steam rises up from the pit and its lava lake far down below.
It’s in this area you’ll tour Jaggar Museum and learn about Kilauea’s past. If current safety conditions permit, you’ll have the chance to seek out lava as it actively flows from the Earth.
The tour begins in downtown Hilo by historic Banyan Drive, where you’ll next travel to either a macadamia nut or tropical orchid farm. Upon entering Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, trek through the rainforest to the Thurston Lava Tube that was formed by a river of magma, and tour this well-lit tube to walk where magma once flowed. While the lava tube area is green and lush, the landscape is rockier up near the rim of Haleama’uma’u Crater, where sulfurous steam rises up from the pit and its lava lake far down below.
It’s in this area you’ll tour Jaggar Museum and learn about Kilauea’s past. If current safety conditions permit, you’ll have the chance to seek out lava as it actively flows from the Earth.
Banyan Drive (Pass By)
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Chain of Craters Road (Pass By)
Mauna Loa
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Kilauea Volcano
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Steam Vents
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Akaka Falls State Park
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Hilo (Pass By)
Liliuokalani Gardens (Pass By)
Rainbow Falls
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A light sweater may be needed at the volcano area and sturdy walking shoes are required
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
Cancellation Policy
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 cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Reviews
4.5
153 reviews
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Amazing Tour
Julie_D, Sept 2023
Dexter’s knowledge of everything! He was amazing and being able to get out to experience the various landscape. Highly recommend this tour.
Volcano and City Tour in Hilo
sauwanbessie_m, Sept 2023
Just come a long way to see volcanos, time to stay in volcano park should be longer. The weather changes a lot , from rainy in Hilo to the Park up to the top is sunny，I'm so lucky to take a photo with rainbow behind.
THE MOST BORING TOUR EVER!!!
Mike_Y, Aug 2023
The MOST BORING TOUR I've ever been!!! I found myself nodding off 3x. Nothing against the driver/narrator Gabe.. but his monotone voice lulled me to sleep!!!😴 He could use an energy drink or coffee. The lack of energy was so contagious. I think the highlight of the Tour was the sandwich and chips we were given at lunch! They were so good but found our lunch interrupted by a couple of 5minute stops. I advice you to take this Tour on your own and save your money! The sights and stops are all bunched together and close by.. and can easily be driven to. My drive from Kona to the pickup location at Hilo was longer than all the drives this Tour made. Also, the van was so packed and we were all crammed at the back! Not to mention late.. But, if you have $325 to spare and need some sleep- then, this is the Tour to take!!!🤣🤣🤣 Sorry, I think the driver is nice and all (we even tipped him coz we felt so sorry the guy) but I think tourists shouldn't waste they're hard earned money and their day on this tour.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Aloha, we are sorry to hear that the tour and driver's performance didn't meet your expectations. Thank you for the feedback, which we have shared with our management team for appropriate follow up. Mahalo.
Volcanoes and more!
Norma_M, July 2023
I like the places we visited and our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. We visited most of the volcanos but not all.
However, the sound was terrible and at time it was hard to understand the explanation.
The lunch that the tour provided was ok. I suggest to add some fruit to it.
The tour lasted less than 10 hours.
Learned so much.
Karen_W, July 2023
The whole thing was great. Even got a little time in the farmers market and Hilo Town. Our driver had wonderful suggestions on what else to see on our own.
A Sight to See
Liz_G, June 2023
Joseph was great and the summit was one amazing experience! Glad parkas were available to everyone.
Hot chocolate and learning about the night time stars with Wes was really interesting . Learned a lot.
Volcano Adventure
Nicole_M, Apr 2023
Our Tour Guide Dexter was excellent. Very knowlegable, helpful, personable.
Enjoyed our adventure w him
Knowledgeable guide.
Dan_B, Mar 2023
Our guide was very knowledgeable. He was happy to chat and answer any questions as well as share his experiences.
Fantastic tour of Hilo & Kilauea
Chris_L, Feb 2023
Best way to see & learn about Hilo — I’m so glad we took this tour. Our guide Dexter is a Hilo native and shared a thousand pieces of info about Hilo and the surrounding area that we never would have known otherwise. Highlights were Kilauea (bring a raincoat, just in case), and Rainbow Falls. Mahalo, Dexter!
Couldn't be better tour of the Big Island
James_D, Jan 2023
The volcano and the lava tube were very interesting. We saw the best sites of the island in one tour.
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