Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park & Black Sand Beach
Description
Cruise Ship Guests: We have special permits to pick up directly from Hilo port of call. Departure times may be adjusted to fit your ships arrival & departure. Hilo Hotel Guests: Meeting location is Hilo Hawaiian Hotel Tour grade: Easy Highlights of this tour include Black Sand Beach, Rainbow Falls, Liliuokalani Japanese Garden, Drive through Down Town Hilo, Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Farm Volcanoes National Park - Steam Vents, Sulfur Banks Thurston Lava Tube, Kilauea Visitor Center & Exhibits Kilauea Crater lookout. The visitor center in National Park is currently closed for renovation and all gifts and exibits have been moved to KMC Lunch: Stop will be made by a local vendor
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This Black Sand Beach is a local favorite, and is a great way to see how the ocean and volcanoes make fine black sand.
Drive by.This is the largest Japanese garden outside of Japan donated by Queen Liliʻuokalani in 1917. Throughout the gardens are stone lanterns, gazebos, and torii gates, recalling the Japanese immigrants who came to Hawaii.
Breathtaking 80 ft waterfall, Rainbow Falls. These beautiful falls get their name from the rainbow that is often visible in the mist that rises as the water cascades to the rocks 80 feet below.
Drive through scenic orchards of Macadamia Nut Trees, sample tasting, browse, and select from an array of locally made island gifts. * This location is closed on Sundays if no cruise ship is in port. This stop will be replaced by Big Island Candies.
Local Deli for a lunch stop or a local vendor ( depending on the day, we use a different vendors for our lunch stop) Note: The order of stops on this tour may be adjusted to help provide the best experience for customers.
Pass through the historic town of Hilo and see the King Kamehameha Statue learning the story how he has conquered Hawaii.
We will then make our way to the summit of Kilauea volcano at the Volcanoes National Park, the most highly regarded and revered volcanic area on Earth. The Park highlights two of the world's most active volcanoes--Kilauea and Mauna Loa--and offers insights on the birth of the Hawaiian Islands and views of dramatic volcanic landscapes. At the park, you will stop at the Visitor Center, witness the spectacular collapsed caldera, steam vents, sulfur banks, and fascinating scenic lookouts. No trip to Hawaii is complete without a trip to Volcanoes National Park. THE VISITOR CENTER IS CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO RENOVATION. EXHIBITS AND GIFTS HAVE BEEN MOVED TO KMC Guests may present a valid Park Pass at the entrance on our 14-passenger tours. Our company is still required to pay the commercial vehicle entrance fee and insurance. No refunds or credits will be issued
We will walk through a lava tube and the guide will share information with you on how it was formed by lava. This lava tube is .4 of a mile loop trail with low lighting. Gradual stairs descending into the tube ascending stairs coming out. Not all passengers may be physically fit in which they may stay in the vehicle or outside natural scenery for this portion of the tour.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vehicle: 12-14 passenger van or mini bus max 25, 29 pass mini bus
- HOTEL : You can meet us at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel to join this tour.
- CRUISE PASSENGERS : We have special permits to pick up directly from Hilo port
- We will ensure your timely return back to the ship in Hilo Pier for this activity. If your ship does not come into port , your money will be refunded. If is delayed we will adjust our departure time to the ships itinerary. See our terms and conditions for full details
- DEPARTURE TIMES: Because we are a shore excursion company we schedule our departure times around a ships arrival and departure.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Easy tour - Involves walking over relatively level terrain, possible gravel or uneven ground in some areas. Lava tube is .4 of mile long with descending and ascending steps. Comfortable walking shoes & light jacket recommended
- WHEELCHAIR / WALKER or SCOOTER ? We must know prior to the tour date if you are bringing a mobility device in order to accommodate. (Please add note to comments box) The mobility unit must not exceed 45 lbs. For various reasons our guides cannot assist with mobility units. Guests must have someone with them to move the mobility device in and out of the vehicle. Our vehicles do not have a lift, so any mobility device must be collapsible to fit through the mini bus doors which is 32” wide.
- Mobility Restrictions: Mobility devices cannot go into the lava tube, a trail to the crater is dirt path. Trail to black sand beach in ok but the beach is sand. Customers can stay in the vehicle at any time if they wish. Call us if you have further questions.
- Infants (Under 24 Months): Hawaii law allows infants under 24 months to ride on a parent's lap. A child ticket is required to purchase if a separate seat is preferred
Reviews(2,956)
Multiple views of the same area. Best view was the last and could have been the only view. Traveled with handicap parents and wasted a lot of times at locations that they were unable to utilize when the third location suited the entire group. Multiple people on the tour commented that we spent a lot of time getting on and off the bus to see the same thing multiple times. Our driver was knowledgeable but at times was snippy with the patrons and at one point was slightly rude. Overall she was welcoming but the one interaction left a bad taste and was uncomfortable.
Awesome experience with a great guide, Hanible! Volcanoes National Park was very interesting to see!
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Jess was super amazing would come back
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Great adventure. Hannibal was a fantastic guide, wealth of knowledge, lots of fun. Totally recommend this excursion.
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The guided tour was fantastic! With the 6hr tour we got to see so many sights and spent the perfect amount of time at each location. It was a great way for my wife and I to learn about the history of Hawaii and its people. Especially for our first time in Hawaii! Our guide Hannibal brought so much insight that enriched our experience and made sure we had some good laughs. Would definitely recommend to anyone who likes a good time!!
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Hannibal was an amazing tour guide! His knowledge was amazing. Jokes were pretty great! Loved seeing a black sand beach for the first time! The volcano was neat, but the lava tube was really cool!
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This was about a 6 hour tour. We saw a lot and had a very knowledgeable guide. Robert takes family photos with your camera at every stop.
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It was excellent Robert was a very good guide he thought me a lot Today and I had a blast. From Brandon jr (I was in the front seat)
We appreciate your kind words and 5-star rating—mahalo for being part of our C Big Island ‘ohana!
Very good experience, tour guide was very nice and informational
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Robert was very friendly and informative!
Mahalo for the 5 stars! We’re so happy you enjoyed your Big Island adventure with us.
