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Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park, Rainbow Falls and Highlights
Starting Jan 1st 2025 Macadamia nut farm will replace Big Island Candies
Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park, Rainbow Falls and Highlights
Starting Jan 1st 2025 Macadamia nut farm will replace Big Island Candies
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Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park and Rainbow Falls

By C Big Island Tours
9.4 out of 10
Free cancellation available
The previous price was NZ$269 and current price is NZ$252 per adult
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Overview

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, Sulphur Banks Thurston Lava Tube, Kilauea Visitor Centre & Exhibits Kilauea Crater lookout.

The visitor centre in National Park is currently closed for renovation.

Lunch: Stop will be made by a local vendor

Activity location

  • Rainbow Falls
    • Waianuenue Avenue,
    • 96720, Hilo, Hawaii, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
    • 71 Banyan Drive
    • 96720, Hilo, Hawaii, United States

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Hilo Cruise Ship Passenger
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

We are a SHORE EXCURSION company. We have permits to pick you up directly from the Hilo port.
Accessibility : If you have a walker or wheelchair you need to contact us before your arrival in order to accommodate you

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$268.25
NZ$252.16 x 1 AdultNZ$252.16
Total
The previous price was NZ$268.25 and current price is NZ$252.16
6% off

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedNational Park fees
  • What's includedWhat's includedPort / Hilo Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedWhat to bring/wear: Walking shoes, light jumper, camera, hat, sunglasses
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSouvenirs
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedStop is made to purchase food

Know before you book

  • 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 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 is delayed we will adjust our departure time to the ships itenerary. 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.

Activity itinerary

Banyan Drive (Pass by)
Our first path drives us down Banyan Drive known as the "Hilo Walk of Fame" for the banyan trees planted by celebrities, such as Babe Ruth and Franklin Roosevelt and many others. These trees have withstood several tsunamis that have devastated the town of Hilo
Liliuokalani Gardens (Pass 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.
Hilo Downtown Improvement (Pass by)
Pass through the historic town of Hilo and see the King Kamehameha Statue learning the storey how he has conquered Hawaii.
Rainbow Falls
  • 15m
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.
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Visitor Center
  • 30m
Drive through scenic orchards of Macadamia Nut Trees, sample tasting, browse, and select from an array of locally made island gifts.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
  • 1h 30m
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 Centre, witness the spectacular collapsed caldera, steam vents, sulphur 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
Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Richardson Beach Park
  • 20m
Richardson Black Sand Beach, where sea turtles are usually spotted. The Black Sand Beach is a local favourite, and is a great way to see how the ocean and volcanoes make fine black sand. Please note this beach may be closed due to recent construction and we may have to go to Hilo Bayfront instead.
Manono Street Marketplace
  • 35m
Local Deli for a lunch stop or a local vendor ( depending on the day, we use a different vendors for our lunch stop)

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESRainbow Falls
    • Waianuenue Avenue,
    • 96720, Hilo, Hawaii, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEHilo Hawaiian Hotel
    • 71 Banyan Drive
    • 96720, Hilo, Hawaii, United States
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPort of Hilo
    • 80 Kuhio Street
    • 96720, Hilo, Hawaii, United States

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

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2.0 out of 10

DOMINICK_C

Reviewed on Viator
28 Mar 2025
Very poor. I have emailed Viator about all that went wrong and how the ad misrepresented and how the tour waa shorted by 40 minutes, kept waiting and a guide who disappeared often.
10.0 out of 10

Bonnie_K

Reviewed on Viator
27 Mar 2025
Tour guide/driver Kelvin as terrific! Incredibly knowledgeable about the Island. Had 2 trainees with him (Lonnie and Brian) -- equally knowledgeable. They were all fun. The tour was great and was a perfect "highlight of Hilo". The waterfalls were nice; the macadamia farm was interesting -- one side note which I mentioned to Kelvin was that the lunch served at the Mac Farm was overpriced and the people really rude there. The vegetarian option was an $18 "salad" which consisted of lettuce, a few tomato slices and a bunch of sprouts (they're looking for a new food option). The volcano was great -- we were lucky enough to see some lava spouting.
10.0 out of 10

Maryann_C

Reviewed on Viator
26 Mar 2025
Fun day traveling around Hilo, lava tube was interesting. Going to see the volcanic rim was a once in a lifetime experience and our guide kept us entertained while traveling to each site.
10.0 out of 10

Amy_S

Reviewed on Viator
26 Mar 2025
This tour was fabulous! It was just the right amount of time with a good number of stops, including one where food was available to purchase. Our guide, Donna, was amazing! She is so kind, funny, and very knowledgeable about her island! I’d ask for her again! All the stops are super beautiful, and seeing the active lava flow was just awesome! Thanks for a great day seeing all the beauty Hilo has to offer!
10.0 out of 10

Biswanath_M

Reviewed on Viator
24 Mar 2025
Mag, our tour guide and driver, was very knowledgeable, friendly, and chatty. She spoke almost non-stop throughout the 6-hr tour, giving us information about the places we were visiting, as well as telling us numerous stories. She was very cheerful and kept it very interesting. And we visited most of the top tourist attractions in Hilo.
10.0 out of 10

Eric_R

Reviewed on Viator
24 Mar 2025
Our experience was fantastic. Hannibal was awesome, and knowledgeable. His stories were the best. Kept us laughing the whole trip.
10.0 out of 10

Arlene_D

Reviewed on Viator
23 Mar 2025
Mag was a pleasure to have do our tour. She was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The tour included everything we thought it would and more!
10.0 out of 10

Pota_S

Reviewed on Viator
22 Mar 2025
When you’re in Hilo, you have to see the volcanoes and this is a great Tour company to see it with. Shuttle was spacious and our tour guide Aloha Lani was very knowledgeable.
10.0 out of 10

Susan_K

Reviewed on Viator
20 Mar 2025
Our group had a variety of ages- and we all enjoyed it. Appreciated the stops for pictures and Kelvin’s knowledge.
10.0 out of 10

mary_g

Reviewed on Viator
19 Mar 2025
A lot of info about the Hawaiian islands. Our driver was from Hawaii. She would even demonstrate how they made things out of the twine

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