Private Hilo Tour: Explore Hawaii's Volcanoes National Park & Unique Attractions
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Hilo
Experience the thrill of exploring Hawaii's Volcanoes National Park and its unique attractions on a private Hilo tour. Book now to see more than any other company and enjoy the flexibility of a private tour!
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Rainbow Falls - Visit the most southern waterfall on the Big Island and find out why the Big Island has such few waterfalls.
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - Get the most out of your visit to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, a World UNESCO Heritage Site. To see most of the major sites in HVNP takes 3-4 hours not counting a stop for lunch. You will see: calderas, pit craters, lava trees, lava river, fissures, splatter ramparts, steam vents, lava tube and more. If you would prefer to see less of the Park and visit other stops along the way to the Park you are welcome to do so.
  • Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube - With us you will actually learn how the lava tube formed and see some of the interesting remnants from the previous lava flows.
  • Halemaumau Crater - See an active caldera up close and learn about the changes Halemaumau has experienced over hundreds of years.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Park Fees included if booked after 5-8-23
  • Ponchos provided
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Photography of your tour experience
  • Assortment of snacks
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Lava is making a return on 9/10/23! Secure a reservation with us to get an unparalleled view of the National Park than any other operator can offer! The disclosed price covers the entire vehicle, entailing all 10 seats - private tours present ample scope for customization, you get to design your course of action! A certified guide endowed with the responsibility ensures that you get to have an optimal experience and covered basically every attraction possible.

Get to witness a traditionally established Japanese garden and a remarkable collection of trees, an origin to a couple of renowned individuals, an awe-inspiring 80ft waterfall, and a lava tube. The journey continues to Kilauea’s peak at Volcanoes National Park, attesting to be the most frequented volcanic region worldwide. The park consists of the planet’s two most active volcanoes, Mauna Loa and Kilauea. A halt at the Visitor Center is also programmed along the journey, getting to watch steam vents at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, mandatory for a complete Hawaiian experience! Enjoy lunch or a coffee whilst savoring views of the renowned Halemaumau crater!

Should we fail to accommodate your preferred date, we are open to communication - certain reservations portals do impose restrictions on our bookings.

  • We follow Hawaii State law We have 2 Five Point Child seats and 2 Booster seats check availability.
Location
Safeway
E Maka'Ala St
If driving over from the west side we meet at Hilo Target/Safeway.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Marla
Sep 3, 2023
Blown away! - Jodi was amazing! The tour was informative and fun. She made our group feel like part of her family. We were thrilled that she took so many pictures and gave us the digital copies. We had a group of 8 that one of our members put together based on Jodi’s suggestion of how to get others on the tour. Totally worth the cost we paid. I highly recommend Jodi and her company.
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Navigate49063199239
Jul 24, 2023
Memorable Volcanoes Tour - Very happy that we booked this tour! Skylar picked our group of 10 up on time and was well-prepared with rain gear, flashlights, water, and snacks. He took photos throughout the day for our group so we could just ralax and take in the sights. We had a tour around Hilo and saw some of the well-known landmarks, parks, and waterfalls before driving up to Volcanoes National Park. Everything was well-organized and very informative. Getting a first hand account of the history and culture of the area, information about native plants and animals, and of course about volcanoes made our trip so memorable. Thank you Skylar and Big Island VIP! Definitely recommend!!
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Noemis
Jul 14, 2023
Top of The Line Service - Robin really made the difference when it came to exploring and experiencing what the Big Island has to offer. Robin was so knowledgeable and funny. His schedules were excellent and kept us on track. The more you move the more you see. He will cater this experience to meet your needs. The van was so clean and comfortable, we traveled in style! This is a must do!
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William_e
Jun 12, 2023
A wonderful experience! - Rob and Jodi and their tour company and our driver and tour guide, Skylar, were outstanding! Our party of eight give them six stars in a five-star rating. We were more than pleased and delighted time and again. We give them the highest recommendation possible!
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Jennie242
May 21, 2023
An amazing tour with Dash! - Dash was our tour guide from Big Island VIP! He was amazing and so knowledgeable. He was also very high energy, took great pictures for us, and we loved hearing stories and experiences. The van was comfortable for our family of 6 and he also provided us with water and snacks. Overall, a an amazing experience. We would recommend a tour with Big Island VIP!
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Lorrie_b
May 15, 2023
Great Excursion with Big Island VIP! - What a great experience with Big Island VIP! Our guide Skylar was courteous, engaging and very knowledgeable about the park’s geology, flora and fauna. He even customized our trip based on our preferences, spending time in parts of the park that most tours don’t explore. If i could, i’d rate this excursion 10 stars!!
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Nctravelers1029
Feb 24, 2023
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour with Big Island VIP Tours - There is some much to say about the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park tour, let me sum it up by saying you absolutely do not want to miss it! To do it right I highly recommend Big Island VIP Tours! The booking experience was super easy and it is where the amazing customer service began for me, when I booked the tour I selected the wrong date, Rob noticed the conflict in my comments and the date I selected and called me to verify the date I would be in Hilo. I was so grateful for his attention to detail on every aspect of the experience or we would have completely missed the tour. Let me talk a little about Rob, our guide for the tour. Communication was great, he checked on us throughout the day of the tour to verify when the ship would be arriving, what time we planned to get off the ship and as we exited the terminal he was right there with that easy to spot Mercedes Sprinter Van. It was raining hard as we exited the terminal, he spotted us and pulled as closely as possible and jumped out with an umbrella to walk us to the van. He was always there two anticipate every possible need throughout the day and made the entire day a huge success. But it went even further, he also gave us a plan for our next day in Kona, we were undecided on what we were going to do but his recommendations were amazing for Kona as well. During the tour Rob provided great information on everything from the lava flows, to the different lava activities from eruptions over the years. While we saw many large tour groups in the park, they never were where we went, we were able to get to things they just could not do with a bus load of people. We walked out on lava fields to see the different types of lava and scenery throughout the park. The day after the tour we received a link to all the pictures Rob took during our visit, his experience and knowledge enabled us to see the best sights and learn the history of the different volcanic activities over the years. Drinks and snacks were available throughout the day and Rob even knows where the best restrooms are located! Amazing day and the high point of our trip.
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Ckhi
Dec 19, 2022
Big Island VIP are the BEST - This was by far our favorite day. Even though the weather was not cooperating Rob and Jodi found a way to make it work. We all loved the tour and Rob accommodated all of our requests (even stopping at Target on the way back to the ship for a curling iron purchase). You won't see that on all your excursions! That's why it pays to go private. It was very comfortable in the van and everything was provided and we did need umbrellas for part of the day. My only regret is that they are not available on all the islands! I've never had such great communication on any trip. So don't hesitate to book them if you get a chance.
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Rhonda_w
Dec 18, 2022
Awesome - Skylar was very knowledgeable, accommodating and extremely welcoming. This was the best tour we have ever taken. Thank you
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Anglmtncer
Feb 6, 2022
The best Hilo/Volcano excuraion ever!! - After having our cruise line excursion canceled, we decided to find a private tour. A quick Google search provided Big Island VIP.com. Jodi provided a private tour in an 11-passenger van just for our group of 6. The tour runs 8 am to 2 pm and the price includes her photography. We had a full day and saw many things that most tours and people just drive by. She has an extensive knowledge of Hilo and Volcano National Park. She tailors the tour to the interest/needs of her clients. This is one of the very best tours we have ever been on. BigIslandVIP.com is highly recommended. We will be back!
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