Big Island Active Volcano Adventure Tour: Comprehensive Volcano Experience in Hawaii
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250 Ratings
Banyan Drive
Embark on a comprehensive volcano adventure tour on Hawaii's Big Island. Explore active volcanoes, ancient craters, and the charming town of Hilo. Discover the rich history and cultural significance of famous sites while enjoying breathtaking scenery.
Duration: 10 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Banyan Drive - Drive through quaint Hilo Town along magnificent Banyan tree-lined streets along Hilo’s coastline known as the “Hilo Walk of Fame”.
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - Home to Hawaii’s active volcanoes, Kilauea and Mauna Loa.
  • Chain of Craters Road - Chain 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.
  • Mauna Loa - Active shield volcano housed in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Last erupted in November 2022. Considered one of the largest volcanoes on earth.
  • Kilauea Volcano - Active 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.
  • Steam Vents - See and feel the power of the volcano through the steam vents, where ground water seeps into volcanic rock.
  • Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube - Tropical forest area featuring a long, subterranean cave formed by ancient flowing lava.
  • Akaka Falls State Park - Beautiful waterfall, easily viewable from a lookout point and surrounded by a verdant jungle.
  • Hilo - Drive 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.
  • Liliuokalani Gardens - Renowned for it’s lush Japanese gardens.
  • Rainbow Falls - Witness rainbows forming in the mist at one of Hilo’s most magnificent waterfalls.
What's Included
  • Pick-up and drop-off at specific Hilo hotels
  • Tour narration by a professional driver/guide
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park admission fee
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation from Kona
Additional Information

Experience the exceptional Volcano Adventure tour on Hawaii Island, endearingly referred to as the ‘Big Island.’ This unique tour navigates the northeastern region, specifically Hilo side of the island. Explore active volcanoes and time-worn craters at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and marvel at the charming spectacle of Hilo Town. Your proficient driver-guide will recount tales and valuable historical and cultural relevance of notable locations and highlight various picturesque sights en route.

Note that this tour provides hotel pickups exclusively within the Hilo area and does not extend to Kona.

  • 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.
Location
Banyan Drive
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Geoffh206
Mar 31, 2024
Hawaii island volcano tour - Dexter was a very knowledgeable host, certainly recommend him for other tours. Highlight was the view of Mauna Loa which was other worldly! thanks
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Andrew_elkins_ca
Mar 28, 2024
Princess Cruise Lines - Place of Refuge, Painted Church - Princess Cruise Lines - Place of Refuge, Painted Church. Tour went great, Albert was very good and very friendly and had great stories that made everything better.
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507irenea
Mar 27, 2024
NCL Excursion with Albert on Hilo yesterday - Had an amazing all day excursion with Albert on the Big Island. He filled us in with lots of Interesting historical stories about the island and took us to some lovely scenic spots on our tour of Hilo. Had a delicious lunch at a cute little zoo there too. I highly recommend this excursion with Albert who took good care to provide us with a fabulous time. Thank you!!
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Iamakkim
Mar 27, 2024
Kona Mocha from NCL - Off of Pride of America - Kona Mocha on the Big Island with Albert - a simple two stop tour that provides a good lesson in Coffee and Chocolate - and so much more.
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Rogerbq8872yq
Mar 17, 2024
The entire place is a delight to the senses - and Dexter, the world’s greatest tour guide, gives you the best day ever! - The day I spent touring the area in and around Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park was probably the greatest guided tour experience of my life! Of course, the beauty, majesty, and power of this unique place creates one of the most amazing natural galleries of art and science on earth. But what made my full day of adventure truly exceptional was having Dexter for our bus driver and tour guide. He put his whole heart into giving us the most personal and delightful experience we could possibly have - for a full 9 hours! His knowledge and passion for the land, history, ecology, wildlife, and people of the Big Island of Hawai’i radiated through his ability to identify and describe myriad points of interest in a manner that was clear, steady, engaging, informative, fun, and personal without ever becoming overbearing, monotonous, or canned. He answered questions with gentle unassuming honesty, shared personal perspectives without being intrusive, and made me feel as if he was personally offering me the very best experience of Hawai’i - as if I was an old friend and he was catching me up on all I need to know and love about this Pacific island hotspot. Thank you for masterfully and hospitably wrapping a week’s worth of adventure, wonder, learning, and laughter into one of the best days I’ve experienced in all my fifty years on this planet! Mahalo and Aloha, Dexter - you’re the best!!!
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Arielle_p
Mar 17, 2024
Many sightseeing stops in one day - Our tour guide was knowledgeable of the island and he was courteous. For instance, he didn't make us feel rushed and asked if we wanted to stop for food/drinks. There were many stops on this tour, which were cool. The lunch provided was good and much needed because I did a lot of walking on this tour.
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163bevl
Mar 5, 2024
Amazing excursion! - NCL VNP Albert was amazing and so informative. Highly recommend him doing this tour. We learned so much history and seen amazing sites.
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Shenandoahs918
Mar 5, 2024
NCL VNP - Albert - Albert delivered more than expected!! He’s an amazing storyteller and shares the most interesting information. Perfect amount of detail- I’d definitely listen to a Hawaii Podcast! Big fan of Albert!
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828arlenec
Mar 5, 2024
NCL VNP - Albert made this NCL VNP tour very interesting and informative. I highly recommend taking this tour. The natural beauty is unique.
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S9370cpzachm
Mar 5, 2024
NCL NVP tour - Albert was a great guide. Very informative. He kept us entertained the whole way even though the drive was a little long.
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