Departure Point

• HOTEL GUESTS: Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel located at 71 Banyan Dr. Hilo HI . Please wait in lobby for pick up. The lobby also has a cafe lounge if needing something to drink.

• CRUISE SHIP CUSTOMERS: Check in time 15 min before the scheduled departure time. LOOK FOR SIGN #1When departing the ship, you will enter a large terminal building. Please look for your guide, who will be holding a sign with the number 1 on it.

Return Details

• HOTEL GUESTS: Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel located at 71 Banyan Dr. Hilo HI . Please wait in lobby for pick up. The lobby also has a cafe lounge if needing something to drink.

• CRUISE SHIP CUSTOMERS: Check in time 15 min before the scheduled departure time. LOOK FOR SIGN #1When departing the ship, you will enter a large terminal building. Please look for your guide, who will be holding a sign with the number 1 on it.

Duration6 hoursLanguages Available

• Human tour guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: Lili'uokalani Gardens189 Lihiwai St #151, 49 Banyan Drive, Adjacent To The Hotels And Along Hilo Bay, Hilo, HawaiiIMPORTANT: Starting June 1st 2026, this location will become a stop, and Rainbow Falls will be removed. 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. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: HiloHilo, HawaiiDrive through the historical downtown Hilo as you will learn about the devastating tsunamis of the past Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Rainbow FallsRainbow Drive, , Hilo, HawaiiIMPORTANT: Starting June 1st 2026, Rainbow Falls will be removed from this tour, and a stop at Lilioukalani Japanese Garden will be added. 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.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Kaumana Caves ParkKaumana Drive, Mile Marker 4, Hilo, HawaiiTime to explore lava caves is next! We walk you down into a lava cave through a skylight, also locally known as a lava tube. Kaumana Caves was created by one of our largest volcanoes, Mauna Loa. The guide will explain how molten lava makes these spectacular lava tubes and the fascinating colors inside. Duration: 20 minutesStop At: PahoaPahoa, HawaiiOn our drive we will drive through a quaint town called Pahoa. Once a booming plantation town and now a laid-back hippie town with old school artistry charm and wood-plank boardwalks. You will see the current lava flow that nearly wiped this town off the map. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Lava Tree State ParkPahoa-Kapoho Road, Puna district, Pahoa, HawaiiWe will walk a trail among lava trees that looks somewhat of a petrified forest and look down into a deep fissure. This unusual volcanic sight is one stop that shouldn’t be missed.Duration: 25 minutesStop At: Leilani EstatesLeilani Estates, HI 96778**IMPORTANT ** As of June 12th 2025, there is a project to dredge the lava-covered area and restore the boat ramp. We will be replacing this black sand beach with an alternate WALK ON THE NEWEST BLACK SAND BEACH IN HAWAII!! is truly an amazing creation by Kilauea’s lava flow. Let us show you the newest created black sand beach. Once in this location was the old boat harbor and ramp that you can still see and has now been cut off from the creation of a large black sand beach. There is no swimming at this locationDuration: 20 minutesStop At: Malama Market15-2880E Pahoa Village Rd, Pahoa, HawaiiSeveral earthquakes cracked open the roads, lava fountains started spewing lava 300 ft into the sky and nearly 2,000 residents we evacuated. This amazing force even evaporated Green Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake in Hawaii. We will be showing you areas of mass destruction from Kilauea Volcano. Note: The order of stops on this tour may be adjusted to help provide the best experience.Duration: 10 minutes

Additional Information

• 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
• Moderate tour - Involves walking over relatively unlevel terrain, possible gravel, lava, uneven ground and steep steps. Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately; light rain jacket or poncho
• A stop is made to purchase food
• Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
• Exact departure time may vary depending on the cruise ship's disembarkation time
• 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
• Not recommended for those who cannot walk over uneven ground or with poor health
• Lava Tube: The steps to get into the lava tube are steep and the ground is uneven. You do not have to go into the lava tube if you feel it is too much for you.
• We are NOT able to accommodate customers with walkers or wheel chairs.

Inclusions

• Professional guide
• Port pickup and drop-off / Hilo Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions

• Souvenirs
• Lunch- Stop made by local vendor for customers to purchase

Redemption InstructionsWe do not require a printed-off voucher or ticket. Check-in with name.Note: The order of stops on this tour may be adjusted to help provide the best experience.IMPORTANT: Starting June 1st 2026, Rainbow Falls will be removed from this tour, and a stop at Lilioukalani Japanese Garden will be added. **IMPORTANT **There is a project to dredge the lava-covered area and restore the boat ramp at the Pohoiki Black Sand beach. We will be replacing this black sand beach with an alternate black sand beach until it reopens. CRUISE SHIP GUESTSCHECK IN TIME: 15 minutes before the tour departure time LOOK FOR SIGN #1When departing the ship, you will enter a large terminal building. Please look for your guide, who will be holding a sign with the number 1 on it.⚠️ Important: If you have exited the terminal building, you’ve gone too far. ⏰ Please note: Tours must depart at the scheduled time, and unfortunately, we are unable to wait for late passengers. Unless there is a verified delay caused by the ship.TRAVELING TOGETHER: if you are traveling with another group that has booked separately, please contact your tour supplier before your tour date to ensure that you can be seated together in the same vehicle 1-800-901-0468. HOTEL:We ask all guests to please plan to be at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel located at 71 Banyan Dr. Hilo HI 96720 10 minutes before the PICK UP time listed above.Voucher InfoMobile or paper ticket accepted

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