Hilo Big Island-Volcano Day tour & Hotel PU from Honolulu Oahu

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12 to 13 hours (approx.)

Hotel pickup offered

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Offered in: English

Overview

Travelers staying in Oahu can visit and experience the incredibly wonderful Big Island on this one-day tour. This convenient and worry-free tour includes a round-trip interisland flight from Honolulu to Hilo, hotel transfers from Waikiki, and a full-day guided exploration of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The highlight of this tour is the dramatic volcanic landscape of Kīlauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, and the breathtaking drive along Chain of Craters Road. Here, you will witness lava-sculpted terrain, steaming vents, massive craters, rugged coastal cliffs, and surreal views that reveal the raw power of nature. This small-group tour also includes visits to Hilo’s signature attractions, such as the sea turtle lagoon, the black sand beach, and lush tropical waterfalls, offering a rich and memorable Big Island experience.

What's Included

Bottled water
Round Trip Hotel Pick-Up Service in Waikiki Area Only
Inter-island Round Trip Airfare. HNL-HILO
Air-conditioned vehicle
Admission Fee for Rainbow Falls
Admissions for Hawaii Volcano National Park
Professional Tour Guide

Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Gratuities

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Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point

Pickup details

We pick up at most hotels in Waikiki around 4:30AM (depending on the flight time). We will inform you of the pick-up time and details via Viator messenger or text/call a day before the tour. Please check the message we send you the day before your tour. Please keep in mind, that we require a minimum number of passengers to operate the tour and will confirm 2 days before the tour. If you're staying outside Waikiki, please meet your tour guide at the Hilo Airport. If you have any questions, please message us on the Viator platform and we will get back to you within 48 hours.

Meeting point

Kekuanaoa Street
Hilo, HI 96720, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

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

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park covers a vast area of approximately 230,000 acres and is home to Mauna Loa (4,170 meters) and Kilauea (1,247 meters), two of the world’s most active volcanoes. These iconic volcanoes make the park one of the most popular and fascinating natural attractions in the world. Widely regarded as a must-see destination in Hawaii, the park was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. The total sightseeing duration is approximately 2 hours and includes the following stops #2 through #8 in the following order.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Kilauea Overlook

Kilauea is one of the most active volcanoes on the planet and has erupted frequently in recent years. As part of the world’s largest active volcanic system, it offers stunning views of ongoing volcanic activity and rare geological formations. Visitors can enjoy an incredible view of this powerful, active volcano. (In Hawaii Volcanoes National Park) *Volcanic eruptions are not guaranteed and may not occur during your visit.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Steam Vents

A steam vent is a spot where hot steam rises from the ground through cracks caused by volcanic activity. Feeling the geothermal warmth and seeing steam rise directly from beneath the earth is a truly fascinating experience.(In Hawaii Volcanoes National Park)

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Volcano House

Volcano House is a historic hotel offering a spectacular close-up view of the Kilauea crater. Even without staying overnight, visitors can stop by to enjoy the scenery, take photos, and relax at the lodge and restaurant. It is a popular stop where guests can experience the unique atmosphere of the volcano and its surrounding natural landscape.(In the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park)

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chain of Craters Road (Pass By)

Chain of Craters Road is an elongated pavement of 18.3 miles (31 km) across the eastern lift and coastal area of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Hawaii Island, Hawaii. The drive starts at the fascinating lava zone and continues through a large variety of things that you can see and report in a large petroglyph field and ends where the lava crosses the road in the sea.

Pauahi Crater

Pauahi Crater is a striking volcanic crater located on the slopes of Mauna Kea on the Big Island of Hawaii. Formed by relatively recent volcanic activity, it features a well-defined cinder cone made of red and black volcanic ash and lava fragments. With sparse vegetation and expansive high-elevation views, the landscape feels otherworldly, offering visitors a rare opportunity to experience the raw power and natural beauty of Hawaiʻi’s volcanic terrain.(In Hawaii Volcanoes National Park)

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kealakomo

Kealakomo Overlook is a coastal viewpoint located midway along Chain of Craters Road, offering sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and expansive lava fields from an elevation of about 2,000 feet. Picnic tables are available, and the long, winding stretches of dark lava along the coastline mark where the original road was buried by the Mauna Ulu eruption in 1969. (In Hawaii Volcanoes National Park)

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube

Kilauea Trail Lava Tube, which is believed to have been formed naturally after a huge volcanic eruption 400 years ago, is a huge tunnel with a total distance of about 450m. You can see the spectacular view of huge ferns covering the entrance and experience the mysterious and fantastic inside of the cave by walking along the paved path for about 10 minutes. (In Hawaii Volcanoes National Park)

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rainbow Falls

It is a state park featuring a magnificent waterfall that drops about 80 feet over a lava cave, where rainbows are often seen. Visitors can view the waterfall up close, enjoy the pond below, and take a short hike by walking up the stairs to the area behind the falls and up to the top. You can also experience the joy of walking through a lush tropical forest and feeling the vibrancy of nature.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Downtown Hilo (Pass By)

Beautiful and vibrant Hilo. An area initially known for farming and fishing, evolved into a commercial center for the sugar industry in the 1800s. Today, downtown Hilo is a charming, chilled-out little retro city with centuries-old wooden storefronts, some of the oldest in Hawaii. Hilo has many of our nation's historic landmarks, galleries, museums, shops, restaurants and hotels.

Hilo Farmers Market

The farmer’s market, offering a great sense of locality, is an eye-catching market to tourists. It’s an open market in downtown Hilo featuring Hawaii’s locally grown greens, fruits, flowers, jewelry and crafts. This is a place where you can also see a variety of Hilo’s specialties.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

King Kamehameha Statue

The King Kamehameha Statue is a historic landmark located in downtown Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii, honoring King Kamehameha I, the legendary leader who first unified the Hawaiian Islands. The statue symbolizes the authority and legacy of the founder of the Hawaiian Kingdom, with traditional Hawaiian attire and gestures that vividly represent Hawaiʻi’s rich culture and history. We will make a brief stop here for a photo opportunity.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Richardson Ocean Park

A scenic coastal park in Hilo, featuring black lava rock and black sand shoreline formed by volcanic activity. It is one of the best places on the Big Island to spot Hawaiian green sea turtles resting near the shore, a peaceful stop offering unique volcanic coastal scenery and ocean views.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lili'uokalani Gardens

Liliuokalani Park, located at the end of Banyon Drive is a 120,000 square-meter Japanese garden created in 1968 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of immigration to Japan. This beautifully landscaped park features arching bridges over fishponds, rock gardens, pagodas, Japanese stone lanterns and a teahouse.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Big Island Candies

Big Island Candies is one of Hawaiʻi’s most beloved local confectionery brands and a signature Big Island attraction, showcasing the rich confectionery traditions of the islands. It features chocolates, cookies, and candies made with high-quality local ingredients, and is especially well known for its world-famous Macadamia Nut Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Cookies. You will visit the factory and retail space located in Hilo.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for travelers who participated in scuba diving the day before the tour
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Most travelers can participate.
Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
Once the reservation is made, total tour cost is non-refundable and non-changeable.
Depending on the flight schedule, the planned tour times may change, and the itinerary may be adjusted as needed.
A lightweight rain jacket or a regular light jacket is recommended for .this tour.

This tour will be canceled if flight reservations cannot be made, A full refund will be provided in case of cancellation.
Inter-island airfares may vary depending on flight availability. In such cases, the customer may be required to pay additional costs.
Passengers must provide full name, date of birth, and gender at the time of booking for interisland flight booking.
IMPORTANT: The name that you provide at the time of booking must exactly match your government issued I.D. or passport. Because this is a TSA and FAA requirement, there is no flexibility with this policy. You're I.D. or passport will be required on the day of travel. If in any case that the passenger gets denied boarding, there will be no refund.
This itinerary includes travel time and airtime. ** We recommend passengers who are not using our Pickup services **to be at the airport at least an hour before their flight to avoid any possible traffic or complications.
Lava Flows - sightings are not guaranteed.
The scheduled order of the itinerary stops may change depending on the air schedule or weather etc
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park may have construction or maintenance work, which can cause temporary closures and itinerary adjustments.
Please bring a valid ID or passport on the day of the tour, as it is required for your flight(For non-U.S. citizens, a passport is required for boarding)
Inter-island flights are part of this tour, so flight boarding and waiting times are included.
This tour is usually conducted in small groups of 2–12 travelers; however, depending on demand, the group size may occasionally be up to 24 participants.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Hilo Big Island-Volcano Day tour & Hotel PU from Honolulu Oahu?

A: This activity is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. This activity requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This activity is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.