• Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Visitor Center - Stop for lunch and sample macadamia nuts.
• Big Island Candies - Stop to sample Kona coffee and chocolate.
• Rainbow Falls - The operator enjoys Dole whipped ice and takes photos of Rainbow Falls. There is a $5 fee.
• Richardson Beach Park - View a black sand beach and take photos.
• Liliuokalani Gardens - The operator looks for turtles and nene geese, and takes photos at the ice pond.
• Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - Walk through a lava field to look for peacock lava, tephra, and Pele’s hair.
• Walk through a lava tube.
• Enjoy the crater overlook and steam vents.
• Visit the visitor center.

• In-vehicle air conditioning

• Rainbow waterfalls entrance fee

The Operator is available every Tuesday, as well as any day the Pride of America or another ship is docked in Hilo Harbor!

Guests will explore lava fields featuring peacock lava and a variety of unique formations. The tour includes walking through a lava tube, taking in the crater overlook, and visiting the steam vents. Afterward, there is time for shopping, waterfall views, and a stop at Black Sand Beach. The Operator is open every Tuesday or any day a ship arrives in Hilo!

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