Hilo and Volcano National Park Tour for Cruise Passengers at port

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7 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Travelers coming on a cruise ship to Hilo can visit and enjoy the incredibly wonderful Big Island with this one-day tour. This tour is a full-day guided Hawaii Volcano National Park and Hilo town tour. The vast and majestic land of Big Island, Hawaii, is home to the world's largest active volcano and is full of natural mysteries. This small group tour is a magnificent experience to explore the wonders of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the local attractions of Hilo, including sea turtle lagoon, Black sand beach, and tropical falls.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Round Trip Pick-Up Service from Port of Hilo
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

80 Kuhio Street
Hilo, HI 96720, USA

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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 #7 in the following order.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Kilauea Overlook

Kilauea is one of the most active volcanoes on the planet erupted recent years. The world's largest active volcano creates a stunning view from volcanic eruptions and a rare geological figure. You will enjoy an incredible view of the active volcano.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Steam Vents

A steam vent refers to a place where hot smoke is spewing out from a terrain like a cracked or hollow puddle due to volcanic activity. This place will make you feel hot water vapor due to the steam erupting from the inside of the volcano.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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.
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Pauahi Crater

Is a volcanic crater and one of the attractions along Chain of craters Road. This crater has been the site of three eruptions in recent history. The crater floor we see today is covered by a thin veneer of lava from the 1979 event.
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Admission Ticket Free

Kealakomo

From Kealakomo Overlook you can have a panoramic vista of the Pacific Ocean and the vast lava field that covered portions of the ancient village of Kealakomo.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Rainbow Falls

It is the place where rainbows are often seen in the 80 feet high magnificent waterfalls above the lava cave. Also, you can observe the waterfall closely and enjoy a pond and a walk up the stairs to the behind of the waterfall which provides a short hike to the top.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Downtown Hilo

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.
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Admission Ticket Free

Hilo Farmers Market

The farmer’s market, offering a great sense of locality, is an eye-catching market to tourists as 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.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Richardson Ocean Park

Richardson Ocean Park is a Black and Green sand beach with unique scenery, natural beauty, and a wide variety of tropical fish and marine life. The park's lush green surroundings and swaying palm trees create a tranquil.
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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.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Big Island Candies

Big Island Candies is one of the popular Hawaii local snack businesses and features gourmet Hawaiian chocolates, cookies, and candies, including the world-renowned Macadamia Nut Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Cookies. You will visit its factory and retail outlet in Hilo.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 45 minutes is allotted for the travel time including pick-up.
  • The scheduled order of the itinerary stops may change depending on the weather.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Hilo and Volcano National Park Tour for Cruise Passengers at port?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund. 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).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

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Bottled water
  • Round Trip Pick-Up Service from Port of Hilo
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Admissions for Hawaii Volcano National Park
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • 45 minutes is allotted for the travel time including pick-up.
  • The scheduled order of the itinerary stops may change depending on the weather.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

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