Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour
Polynesian Adventure Tours
4.7
Christine O
2 days ago
An amazing (if very long) day. It is amazing just how much you can see and do in one day. Both the helicopter pilot (Ryan) and the ground based guide (Dexter) were so knowledgeable. We learnt so much about The Big Island and its flora and fauna as well as all of the volcanic activity. Dexter even brought fruit grown in his own garden for us to try. This was perhaps the best one day tour I’ve ever done in my life. There is always a weather risk - the island has fabulous tropical RAIN forests - so called for a reason. The island has the highest rainfall in the whole of the USA. That said, mostly the showers come and go so it shouldn’t put you off but you should be aware.
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime Volcano Adventure tour on Hawaii's "Big Island," focusing on the lush, northeastern Hilo side. Explore the dynamic landscapes of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home to active volcanoes and historic craters. Delight in the charming vistas of Hilo Town. Your knowledgeable driver-guide will enrich your journey with tales of the area's legends, history, and culture, highlighting scenic wonders throughout the tour. Note: This tour is available with hotel pickups exclusively in the Hilo area (Not Kona).
Duration10 hours and 30 minutesLanguages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Banyan Drive, , HawaiiDrive through quaint Hilo Town along magnificent Banyan tree-lined streets along Hilo's coastline known as the "Hilo Walk of Fame".Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Hawaii Volcanoes National ParkHawaiiHome to Hawaii's active volcanoes, Kilauea and Mauna Loa.Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Chain of Craters RoadHawaiiChain of Craters Road is a 19-mile (31 km) long winding paved road through the East Rift and coastal area of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the island of Hawaii. Some areas are inaccessible.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Kilauea VolcanoHawaiiActive shield volcano housed in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Latest eruption in June 2023! Vents spew lava from within Halema'uma'u, a pit crater in the volcano's summit caldera.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Steam Vents1 Crater Rim Drive, Pahoa, HawaiiSee and feel the power of the volcano through the steam vents, where ground water seeps into volcanic rock.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Nahuku - Thurston Lava TubeHawaiiTropical forest area featuring a long, subterranean cave formed by ancient flowing lava.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Akaka Falls State ParkHilo, HawaiiBeautiful waterfall, easily viewable from a lookout point and surrounded by a verdant jungle.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: HiloHilo, HawaiiDrive through historic Hilo Town, where tsunamis in 1946 and 1960 caused cataclysmic damage and forced the town to be rebuilt further inland. Today, wooden storefronts remain in the laid-back, town that manages to keep the country vibe alive.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Lili'uokalani Gardens189 Lihiwai St #151, 49 Banyan Drive, Adjacent To The Hotels And Along Hilo Bay, Hilo, HawaiiRenowned for it's lush Japanese gardens.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Rainbow FallsRainbow Drive, , Hilo, HawaiiWitness rainbows forming in the mist at one of Hilo's most magnificent waterfalls.Duration: 20 minutesAdditional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A light sweater may be needed at the volcano area and sturdy walking shoes are required
- Passengers with asthma and other respiratory problems should please consider other tour offerings to avoid potential health problems resulting from exposure to fumes
- As we cannot predict volcanic activity, features may vary daily depending on conditions. In an effort to make this an unforgettable experience, the tour operators will take you as close as possible to the volcanic activity
- Lava sightings not guaranteed
- Please contact the tour provider at minimum of 7 days prior to the tour date for ADA and all special requests.
- Pick-up and drop-off at specific Hilo hotels
- Tour narration by a professional driver/guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Admission Fees
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime Volcano Adventure tour on Hawaii's "Big Island," focusing on the lush, northeastern Hilo side. Explore the dynamic landscapes of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home to active volcanoes and historic craters. Delight in the charming vistas of Hilo Town. Your knowledgeable driver-guide will enrich your journey with tales of the area's legends, history, and culture, highlighting scenic wonders throughout the tour. Note: This tour is available with hotel pickups exclusively in the Hilo area (Not Kona).
Duration10 hours and 30 minutesLanguages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Banyan Drive, , HawaiiDrive through quaint Hilo Town along magnificent Banyan tree-lined streets along Hilo's coastline known as the "Hilo Walk of Fame".Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Hawaii Volcanoes National ParkHawaiiHome to Hawaii's active volcanoes, Kilauea and Mauna Loa.Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Chain of Craters RoadHawaiiChain of Craters Road is a 19-mile (31 km) long winding paved road through the East Rift and coastal area of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the island of Hawaii. Some areas are inaccessible.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Kilauea VolcanoHawaiiActive shield volcano housed in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Latest eruption in June 2023! Vents spew lava from within Halema'uma'u, a pit crater in the volcano's summit caldera.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Steam Vents1 Crater Rim Drive, Pahoa, HawaiiSee and feel the power of the volcano through the steam vents, where ground water seeps into volcanic rock.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Nahuku - Thurston Lava TubeHawaiiTropical forest area featuring a long, subterranean cave formed by ancient flowing lava.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Akaka Falls State ParkHilo, HawaiiBeautiful waterfall, easily viewable from a lookout point and surrounded by a verdant jungle.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: HiloHilo, HawaiiDrive through historic Hilo Town, where tsunamis in 1946 and 1960 caused cataclysmic damage and forced the town to be rebuilt further inland. Today, wooden storefronts remain in the laid-back, town that manages to keep the country vibe alive.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Lili'uokalani Gardens189 Lihiwai St #151, 49 Banyan Drive, Adjacent To The Hotels And Along Hilo Bay, Hilo, HawaiiRenowned for it's lush Japanese gardens.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Rainbow FallsRainbow Drive, , Hilo, HawaiiWitness rainbows forming in the mist at one of Hilo's most magnificent waterfalls.Duration: 20 minutesAdditional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A light sweater may be needed at the volcano area and sturdy walking shoes are required
- Passengers with asthma and other respiratory problems should please consider other tour offerings to avoid potential health problems resulting from exposure to fumes
- As we cannot predict volcanic activity, features may vary daily depending on conditions. In an effort to make this an unforgettable experience, the tour operators will take you as close as possible to the volcanic activity
- Lava sightings not guaranteed
- Please contact the tour provider at minimum of 7 days prior to the tour date for ADA and all special requests.
- Pick-up and drop-off at specific Hilo hotels
- Tour narration by a professional driver/guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- All Admission Fees
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Christine O
An amazing (if very long) day. It is amazing just how much you can see and do in one day. Both the helicopter pilot (Ryan) and the ground based guide (Dexter) were so knowledgeable. We learnt so much about The Big Island and its flora and fauna as well as all of the volcanic activity. Dexter even brought fruit grown in his own garden for us to try. This was perhaps the best one day tour I’ve ever done in my life. There is always a weather risk - the island has fabulous tropical RAIN forests - so called for a reason. The island has the highest rainfall in the whole of the USA. That said, mostly the showers come and go so it shouldn’t put you off but you should be aware.
reneewO9340DY
Albert took us on a cross island tour of the big island. The tour of Volcano National Park was great . Albert gave us a lot of interesting information.
Meander65240597126
Robin is very good easy going tour guide. Knowledgeable and pleasant. Very flexible and has good local knowledge for advice.