Volcano Tour: Explore Kilauea and Hilo Highlights

Explore Big Island’s waterfalls, black sand beaches, and volcanoes with native guides. Experience authentic Hawaiian Aloha on this ultimate day tour.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - The majority of the visit will be spent here, covering all popular attractions with informative commentary. The itinerary includes stops at Volcano House, the Visitor Center, Kilauea overlook of the Halemaumau Crater, steam vents and sulfur dioxide banks, Kilauea Iki Crater, Laumanu Crater, and the Nahuku lava…
What's Included
  • Luxurious reclining 15 passenger seating
  • Professional Native Guide
  • Port of Hilo/Hotel/Hilo Airport pickup & drop-off
  • National Park fees
  • Bottled water
  • Umbrellas
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Dear Future Attendee! Let’s get straight to the point! We offer the Ultimate Volcano and Hilo Highlights Day Tour! Our tour takes you to the most sought-after stops within a 6-7 hour timeframe, ensuring you experience the best views! Led by Native Hawaiian Guides, you’ll gain insight into Big Island, Hawaii from a local perspective. The tour covers all…

Location
Hilo International Airport
Kekuanaoa Street
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Terryrf9640jm
Jan 27, 2026
Fabulous - Justin was dynamic, informative and being a Native his knowledge was over the top. He made us feel like a part of his family. The fee was fair and the length of the tour was great. I would have had a longer tour with him.
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Bobbiejo_c
Jan 18, 2026
Must Do!! - Take this excursion, you will Not be disappointed Justin was amazing, and took us to every great spot, very funny and personable. He treated us like family for the day. He will get you to the best spot to see the volcano, waterfall and sea turtles, and teach you Hawai’i life on the island.
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Catherine_g
Jan 15, 2026
Rated number 1 for a reason! - Guide is very personable and inclusive. I’m so happy I went with this tour, the others seem like they just take you to the places and let you figure it out on your own, this one was informative and fun! Genuinely had a great time.
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Curtisgracec
Jan 15, 2026
5 Start All Day EVERY DAY!!!! - Awesome Awesome Awesome Awesome Awesome Awesome Awesome and um....did forget mention......Awesome??? Justin made us feel like a part of the Hawaiian family! He shared great experiences and brought our group together like a family. I'm sure there are great tours in Hilo and all across the big island but if you are looking for the BEST then Justin is your guy!
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Susan_h
Jan 13, 2026
Volcano waterfalls and turtles - Justin is awesome! The whole experience was incredible very informative we had a great time and would highly recommend him!
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Kathleen_l
Jan 10, 2026
A must do while in Hawaii - The trip was amazing! Episode 40 started on our trip! We enjoyed all the stops and would highly recommend this tour!
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Scottmg6296bz
Nov 27, 2025
This was an amazing experience. I highly recommend. MAKAIO tours. - This was an absolutely amazing experience, the fees were well worth the knowledge and expert visit in this amazing comfortable 15 passenger van. We felt like family and had a great understanding of the culture in the island by the time this tour was over. Thank you so much, pebble rock.
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Iena_d
Oct 16, 2025
Family friendly and wholesome fun - Justin made the whole experience so worthwhile. It was lovely to see so many sights in such a short space of time. The trip was child friendly. Wonderfully organised and lots to see and do. I would recommend this one to all families coming to visit Hilo
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Cathleen_m
Oct 11, 2025
Great trip!! - Great overview of Hilo with all the interesting highlights. Justin was a fantastic host/guide and we never had to wait for answers to our questions. Justin is the guide service I will ever use in Hilo
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T6609wupattym
Oct 6, 2025
Highly Recommend - We took a day trip to Hilo from Oahu and had the best experience with Makaio Tours. Justin, our tour guide and the owner, provided a ton of information on the sights and we were even able to view Kilauea erupting. This tour was a the highlight of our trip to Hawaii! We highly recommend Makaio Tours!!
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From $187
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).