• Richardson Beach Park - Richardson Ocean Park is a stunning Black and Green sand beach, offering unique scenery, natural beauty, and a diverse array of tropical fish and marine life. The park’s lush greenery and swaying palm trees create a serene atmosphere.
• Liliuokalani Gardens - Situated at the end of Banyan Drive, Liliuokalani Park is a 120,000 square-meter Japanese garden established in 1968 to honor the 100th anniversary of Japanese immigration. This beautifully landscaped park features arching bridges over fishponds, rock gardens, pagodas, Japanese stone lanterns, and a teahouse.
• Downtown Hilo - The beautiful and vibrant Hilo, initially known for farming and fishing, evolved into a commercial hub for the sugar industry in the 1800s. Today, downtown Hilo is a charming, laid-back retro city with centuries-old wooden storefronts, some of the oldest in Hawaii. Hilo boasts many of the nation’s historic landmarks, galleries, museums, shops, restaurants, and hotels.
• Hilo Farmers Market - The farmer’s market, offering a strong sense of locality, is an eye-catching attraction for tourists as it’s an open market in downtown Hilo featuring Hawaii’s locally grown greens, fruits, flowers, jewelry, and crafts. This is a place where visitors can also discover a variety of Hilo’s specialties.
• Rainbow Falls - This is the place where rainbows are often seen in the magnificent 80-foot-high waterfalls above the lava cave. Visitors can observe the waterfall closely, enjoy a pond, and take a walk up the stairs behind the waterfall, which provides a short hike to the top.
• Hilo - The tour vehicle will stop at the Waiakea Center Pavilion for lunch. Guests can choose from various menu selections and pay for their meal.
• Big Island Candies - Big Island Candies is a popular local snack business in Hawaii, featuring gourmet Hawaiian chocolates, cookies, and candies, including the world-renowned Macadamia Nut Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Cookies. Visitors will tour its factory and retail outlet in Hilo.
• Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - Hawaii Volcanoes National Park encompasses a vast area of 230,000 acres, including Mt. Mauna Loa (4,170 meters) and Mt. Kilauea (1,247 meters). These two active volcanoes are among the world’s most popular tourist attractions. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is considered a must-see destination in Hawaii and was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.
• Kilauea Visitor Center - This visitor center is the first stop and provides an excellent introduction to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The Visitor Center features exhibits covering the park’s environment, history, and culture.
• Kilauea Overlook - Kilauea is one of the most active volcanoes on the planet, having erupted in recent years. The world’s largest active volcano offers a stunning view from volcanic eruptions and a rare geological formation. Visitors will enjoy an incredible view of the active volcano.
• Steam Vents - A steam vent is a place where hot smoke is emitted from the terrain, such as a cracked or hollow puddle, due to volcanic activity. This location allows visitors to feel the hot water vapor from the steam erupting from inside the volcano.
• Chain of Craters Road - Chain of Craters Road is an 18.3-mile (31 km) stretch of pavement across the eastern lift and coastal area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii Island, Hawaii. The drive begins at the fascinating lava zone and continues through a large variety of sights, including a significant petroglyph field, ending where the lava crosses the road into the sea.
• Pauahi Crater - This volcanic crater is one of the attractions along Chain of Craters Road. The crater has been the site of three eruptions in recent history. The crater floor visible today is covered by a thin layer of lava from the 1979 event.
• Kealakomo - From Kealakomo Overlook, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean and the vast lava field that covered parts of the ancient village of Kealakomo.
• Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube - The Kilauea Trail Lava Tube, believed to have formed naturally after a massive volcanic eruption 400 years ago, is a large tunnel with a total length of about 450 meters. Visitors can admire the spectacular view of huge ferns covering the entrance and experience the mysterious and fantastic interior of the cave by walking along the paved path for about 10 minutes.

• Round Trip Pick-Up Service from Port of Hilo
• Bottled water
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Professional Tour Guide
• Admissions for Hawaii Volcano National Park

• Dinner
• Gratuities
• Lunch

Cruise ship passengers arriving in Hilo have the opportunity to explore the stunning Big Island with this one-day excursion. This comprehensive tour offers a full-day guided experience of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the charming town of Hilo. The expansive and awe-inspiring Big Island, Hawaii, boasts the world’s largest active volcano and is rich with natural wonders. This intimate group tour provides a fantastic opportunity to discover the marvels of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the local highlights of Hilo, such as the sea turtle lagoon, Black Sand Beach, and tropical waterfalls.

• 45 minutes is allotted for the travel time including pick-up.

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