Private Tour from Hilo to Hawaii Volcanoes Natl Park Mercedes Van

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Overview

Book us to see more of the National Park than you will with any other company! The price listed is for the whole vehicle, all 11 seats. Private tours offer you so much flexibility—you see what you want when you want! Your certified guide will ensure you have the best time possible and see everything you can.
See more of the National Park with us than most other companies. You will see a lava tube and many other eruption sites on Kilauea at Volcanoes National Park, the most visited volcanic area on Earth. The park highlights the two most active volcanoes in the world, Mauna Loa and Kilauea. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is a must-see in Hawaii! Have lunch or coffee while looking at the famous Halemaumau crater!

Please get in touch with us if your date is unavailable.. This tour is perfect for multi-generational families/groups. According to state law, children under 8 must be properly secured in a car seat. We only provide seats for 5 and over.

What's Included

  • Snacks Chips
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Meals
  • Gratuities
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We will text Customers with US & Canadian Cell Phones. - We pick up in the Hilo Port for cruise ship passengers. - For hotel pick up we pick up in Hilo ONLY. If meeting us in Hilo and driving over from Kona/Waikoloa we meet at the Hilo Target/Safeway. - If staying in Puna/HPP/Pahoa/Hawaiian Beaches/Kapoho or anywhere in that general area, we meet at the Keaau Foodland, 16-586 Old Volcano Rd #102, Keaau, HI 96749. - We no longer PICKUP at the HIlo Airport (ITO) but we CAN DROP OFF. You must take a cab/Uber to Hilo Target/Safeway, we will pick you up there. We can drop off at the airport, we just cannot pick up at the airport and the paperwork is not worth the hassle. The earlier your flight the better. Please be aware this tour is 6 hours, and there is nothing to do in the Hilo airport after we drop you off.

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E Maka'Ala St
Hilo, HI 96720, USA

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What To Expect

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 hours. 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.
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Chain of Craters Road

See some past eruptions in the National Park and unique lava formations.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Halemaumau Crater

See an active caldera up close and learn about the changes Halemaumau has experienced over hundreds of years.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Steam Vents

Get a blast of steam from natural geothermal vents in the earth.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hilo

See a black sand beach in Hilo and learn how they are created.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We must follow Hawaii State law, children under 8 must be in a proper seat. We can provide seats for 5-years-old and over upon request 24 hours in advance.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour from Hilo to Hawaii Volcanoes Natl Park Mercedes Van?

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). Read more Apr 2025

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour from Hilo to Hawaii Volcanoes Natl Park Mercedes Van?
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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.
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The following is included:
  • Snacks. Chips.
  • Bottled water.
  • Private transportation.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Ponchos.
  • Photography of the days Tour.
  • Parking Fees.
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  • Gratuities.
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Accessibility information for the Private Tour from Hilo to Hawaii Volcanoes Natl Park Mercedes Van is as follows:

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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Tour from Hilo to Hawaii Volcanoes Natl Park Mercedes Van 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!

 

 

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  • SnacksChips
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Ponchos
  • Photography of the days Tour
  • Parking Fees
  • Meals
  • Gratuities

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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We must follow Hawaii State law, children under 8 must be in a proper seat. We can provide seats for 5-years-old and over upon request 24 hours in advance.

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