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Discover Hilo’s Natural Wonders:Volcano,Waterfall,Punalu’u Beach
Overview
Discover Hilo’s Natural Wonder’s Join us to explore our island's must-see places with hands-on artifacts, historical insights, and cultural stories along the way. We'll drive you through Liliuokalani Gardens and historic Downtown Hilo to the picture-perfect scenery of Rainbow Falls, then journey through Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park to meet Kīlauea, the world's most active volcano. Experience panoramic views of the crater, steaming volcanic vents, and walk inside an ancient 550 year old lava tube. Enjoy an island-inspired lunch on us at a local restaurant. Afterward, we'll take you on a scenic drive past sweeping lava fields and coffee and macadamia nut farms to Punaluʻu, a beautiful black sand beach where green sea turtles come to rest.
PLEASE NOTE:
We provide pick-up and drop-off in the Hilo area only.
This tour is not wheelchair accessible and includes moderate walking, including climbing roughly 15 stairs during the lava tube tour.
What's Included
- Lunch Enjoy an island-inspired lunch on us at a locally owned restaurant, vegetarian, dishes also available
- Fresh fruit samples
- Pick-up/drop-off in Hilo area only
- If you already have a National Park pass for entry at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, please bring it with you on the tour. Mahalo!
- Guide
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
Meeting and Pickup
CONFIRMATION: We will send you an email confirming your pick-up time and location the day before your tour. If you receive a message from Viator showing a different pick-up address from what you entered, please disregard it.MEETING POINT: Meet at Hilo Bayfront Beach Park. There are several parking areas — please meet us in the parking lot directly next to the main road, Kamehameha Avenue.AIRPORT PICKUP: For guests arriving at Hilo International Airport, we will meet you in the parking lot near baggage claim C and D. Look for a white, 15-passenger van with our company name decal on the side door.AIR BnB PICKUP: We will pick you up from your AirBnB address (Hilo only) in a white, 15-passenger Ford Transit van.CRUISE SHIP VISITORS: Upon your arrival at the Port of Hilo, our tour guide will greet you inside of the cruise ship terminal with a sign with our company name.HOTELS & OTHER PICK-UP LOCATIONS: We will arrive at your specified location in a white, 15-passenger Ford Transit van with our company name decal on the side door.
1047 Kamehameha Avenue
Hilo, HI 96720, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Lili'uokalani Gardens (pass by)
Hilo (pass by)
Rainbow Falls
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Punalu'u Black Sand Beach
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free meal options
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour includes about 2.5 hours of drive time between destinations.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Discover Hilo’s Natural Wonders:Volcano,Waterfall,Punalu’u Beach?
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Activity code: C-5499582P4
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Average 4.98 out of 5 stars based on 43 traveler reviews collected by Cool Hawaii and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Hawaii customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (HST).
- Lunch. Enjoy an island-inspired lunch on us at a locally owned restaurant, vegetarian, dishes also available.
- Fresh fruit samples.
- Pick-up/drop-off in Hilo area only.
- If you already have a National Park pass for entry at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, please bring it with you on the tour. Mahalo!.
- Guide.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
This activity requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This activity requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Discover Hilo’s Natural Wonders:Volcano,Waterfall,Punalu’u Beach is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free meal options
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Discover Hilo’s Natural Wonders:Volcano,Waterfall,Punalu’u Beach will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Hawaii. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchEnjoy an island-inspired lunch on us at a locally owned restaurant, vegetarian, dishes also available
- Fresh fruit samples
- Pick-up/drop-off in Hilo area only
- If you already have a National Park pass for entry at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, please bring it with you on the tour. Mahalo!
- Guide
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free meal options
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour includes about 2.5 hours of drive time between destinations.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
