Hilo Private Shore Excursion: Intimate Tour of Volcanoes National Park and Kilauea Eruption
4.9
25 Ratings
Hilo
Experience the power and beauty of Kilauea eruption on this intimate private shore excursion. Explore Volcanoes National Park and witness the stunning sights of Hawaii's volcanoes.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube - A short walk thru the rainforest takes you inside a 500 year old Eruption. A must see experience in HVNP.
  • Rainbow Falls - The Iconic Waterfall of Hawaii Island.
  • Liliuokalani Gardens - Named after the Last Queen of Hawaii.
    This is the Crown Jewel of Hilo Bay.
    A Japanese themed Garden on the bay.
  • Akatsuka Orchid Gardens - We like to show people the Spectacular Orchid Gardens,
    Please note sine Covid it has had intermittent opening hours.
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - The #1 Tourist Destination on Hawaii Island.
    A UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    See the Crater, Walk thru a Lava Tube, Experience the Rainforest, Steam Vents, Multiple Climate zones.
What's Included
  • Transportation in a luxury Mercedes Benz Sprinter van for 10 passengers with dual air conditioning
  • All park fees for Volcanoes National Park included
  • Complimentary water and snacks
  • Umbrellas provided
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuity
Additional Information

Kilauea has resumed its eruption on 10/09/23! Witness MORE of this volcanic spectacle than with any other service, reserve your spot with us for an in-depth exploration of Hawaii’s volcanoes.

Our exemplary Private Shore Excursion is perfect for families or small groups. Rates are based on group size, with one rate for groups of 6 or less, and a different rate for groups larger than 6.

Join the ultimate small group experience of the top-ranked tour across all of Hawaii - Volcanoes National Park, with the bonus of photography. Brought to you by Hawaii’s premier Private Tour Company, our journey includes Kilauea Crater, Thurston Lava Tube, Rainbow Falls, Liliuokalani Japanese Gardens, the town of Hilo, a Black Sand Beach, and also a viewing of Honos, the Green Hawaiian sea turtle.

Guaranteed to get you back on the Ship punctually.

Note the exclusions and inclusions, please. If your desired date is unavailable, get in touch with us - we are limiting bookings with some reservation platforms.

  • minimum drinking age is 21 years
Location
Rainbow Falls
Waianuenue Avenue,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Phyllis_s
Mar 20, 2024
Skylar was a wealth of... - Skylar was a wealth of information. He also knew good timing to avoid crowds so we saw a lot. We are excited to see all the photos he took.
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Ellen_m
Feb 14, 2024
Skylar was an amazing... - Skylar was an amazing guide There were 10 of us and we all enjoyed his explanations, bring all together in one vehicle alone (private) And his laid back vibe
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Maryjof926
Jan 2, 2024
Outstanding Tour! - Jodi was so helpful in her suggestions and arranging/booking our tour. We enjoyed our day immensly with Rob in Hilo. His knowledge of all things volcano is amazing. He made the tour so interesting with his expertise of the area & he kept us entertained & amused. He was very accomodating & we highly recommend Big Island Vip to anyone looking for local tours on the Big Island.
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Lori_n
Nov 22, 2023
Big Island VIP tour - Big island VIP gave us an amazing personalized tour through the park along with other beautiful stops along the way. The driver was a photographer and took many amazing photos at each spot. So much more than we ever expected! I highly recommend them!
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Jong_l
Nov 2, 2023
Best of all tours we had in Hawaii - Skylar was great. The detailed explanation he provided made the whole experience fulfilling and even more interesting. The photos he took was great; something we would not have been able to do ourselves.
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Trician_c
Oct 13, 2023
A cool experience in Hilo with Skylar as our guide - A cool experience in Hilo. Skylar was our guide & he was very kind, knowledgable & professional. We enjoyed our time Volcanos National Park (volcanic craters, steam vents & lava tubes!), Rainbow Falls, then a stop at Mauna Loa macademia nut factory (yummy ice cream). Skylar took photos of us the entire day with his nice camera then we got access to them for free.
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Traci_m
Sep 15, 2023
Amazing experience and we saw lava! - What a memorable experience with our tour guide, Skylar. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable about the island, the tour was truly custom, and we got to see lava!! We were ages 47 - 80 years old. It was just the right mix of experience, history, activity, education, and fun. This was truly one of my favorite excursions! We will definitely be back to Hilo.
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Joseph563
Sep 5, 2023
Jodi the best tour guide! - Jodi was our tour guide and she was exceptional! We all learned so much, experienced so many views of the waterfalls, black sand beach, lava tubes and an amazing lunch at the Volcano park! She took so many pictures that are memorable!
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Amy_o
Jul 13, 2023
Best tour option in Hilo, hands down - We had a wonderful day yesterday and felt we couldn’t have chosen a better tour. Skylar, our guide, was friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. He exudes the spirit of aloha! The van was clean and well kept. We thoroughly enjoyed learning about volcano national park, seeing fissure cracks, pit craters, and lava bombs. Highlights were rainbow falls and walking through the lava tube. All our tour needs were met: Skylar offered snacks and water at just the right times, provided bathroom breaks as necessary, shared binoculars and flashlights as needed, and suggested a perfect lunch recommendation. Stops at the nut shop and candy store were icing on the cake and no problems returning to the ship on time. The unexpected value-add was that Skylar had his camera and told us not to worry about taking pictures throughout the day. He uploaded hundreds of amazing pictures for us by the time we went to bed. Hilo was our first stop on this cruise and this tour is going be hard to beat! Thank you Skylar!
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Bruce_h
Jul 13, 2023
Fantastic Tour of Rainbow Falls and Volcanoes National Park! - Our family of 8 including 4 young children had 1 day in Hilo and we spent it with Rob touring Rainbow Falls and Volcanoes National Park. Rob was absolutely fantastic with his knowledge, friendliness, and insight for a great day. He was really good with the children and this is by far the best experience I've ever had touring Volcanoes National Park in all my times going there. Well done Rob! I highly recommend this tour for anyone...couples, families, friends, everyone!!
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