Private - All Inclusive Big Island Volcano & Waterfalls Tour

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12 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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You don’t want to miss this adventure! Experience two of our most requested destinations on our Big Island volcanoes and waterfalls tour. Visit the waterfalls of the North Hilo coast and then venture down to Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park in the afternoon. With lush rainforests, towering waterfalls, and stunning active volcanoes, this private Big Island volcanoes and waterfalls tour is a must do for any Big Island visitor!

What's Included

  • Dinner Enjoy a sit down dinner in the town of Volcano just outside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
  • Lunch Lunch at a local resturant in Hilo
  • Snacks trail mix, fruit snacks, granola bars, beef jerky, chips, chocolate
  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic beverages may be purchased at dinner separately.
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Rainbow Falls

Travel over Saddle Road between two of the largest volcanoes on Earth, Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, to the lush east coast of the Big Island. Our first stop will be at Rainbow Falls and and Boiling Pots in the Wailuku River State Park. Walk out to see Rainbow Falls, a picturesque waterfall that cascades over a legendary cave. Rainbow Falls got its name by a rainbow that is created in the mist of the water by sunlight. Approximately one mile from the falls lies Boiling Pots, an intriguing feature of the Wailuku River. Walk out at this location to see the unique water feature created by lava formations in the river.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Akaka Falls State Park

Take a guided walk through Akaka Falls State Park, your naturalist tell you all about the rich botanical life found throughout the park. Akaka Falls, which cascades 442-feet down a vertical cliff face carpeted in vibrant green, is truly an incredible site to behold on a waterfall tour of Big Island Hawaii.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Hilo

After working up an appetite, stop at a local restaurant for a delicious locally sourced lunch on the Hilo coastline.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

A UNESCO World Heritage Site and an International Biosphere Reserve, this iconic park encompasses the summit of two of the world’s most active volcanoes and extends from sea level up to the summit of Mauna Loa at 13,677 feet. It’s home to critically endangered wildlife and some of the most unique geological, biological and cultural landscapes on earth. Upon entering the park, enjoy a walk along the rim Halema‘uma‘u Crater for unique views of the current eruption. The crater is the legendary home of Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of fire and volcanoes.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Steaming Bluff

Stop and see the natural steam vents at Wahinekapu Steaming Bluff. Here, heated groundwater escapes from cracks in the earth as steam.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube

Take a guided walk through the lush native rainforest and walk through the massive Thurston lava tube which is 600 feet long and over 20 feet tall in some places.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Additional stops in the Park can include: Ha’akulamanu sulphur banks, Maunaulu lava field, Pauahi crater, Holei sea arch, Pu’uloa petroglyph field. These fascinating locations are fun to explore in your Big Island volcano and waterfalls tour. At sunset, hike out to the best lava viewing location along the rim of Halema’uma’u crater to witness the active eruption as the sun goes down and gets dark.
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2 hours 5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Volcano

Sit and relax, and enjoy a meal with locally sourced ingredients and Hawaiian infused cuisine dinner in the town of Volcano before departing back to your place of lodging feeling happy, full and filled with exciting new memories.
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3 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Tours can be adapted to accommodate all ages and abilities. Please let us know at the time of booking if you have specific needs.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Strollers can be accommodated but a car seat must be provided if needed. Guests must provide their own children's car seat if needed.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private – All Inclusive Big Island Volcano & Waterfalls Tour?

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

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What's Included

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  • DinnerEnjoy a sit down dinner in the town of Volcano just outside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
  • LunchLunch at a local resturant in Hilo
  • Snackstrail mix, fruit snacks, granola bars, beef jerky, chips, chocolate
  • Carbonated beveragesAll non-alcoholic beverages: water, juice, soda, hot tea, coffee and hot chocolate
  • Private transportation
  • Complementary Photo package: 20-25 professional, edited photos shared via Adobe Cloud
  • Gear: Patagonia rain jacket and Nano puff, Nikon ProStaff binoculars, Black Diamond Hiking Poles
  • Entrance fees into all Parks and venues
  • Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic beverages may be purchased at dinner separately.

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Tours can be adapted to accommodate all ages and abilities. Please let us know at the time of booking if you have specific needs.
  • Assuming no modifications to this tour, guests should be able to walk at least 0.5-1 miles with some steps included.
  • Guests must be able to walk on uneven or rocky terrain and we may encounter cool, wet, or muddy conditions.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Strollers can be accommodated but a car seat must be provided if needed. Guests must provide their own children's car seat if needed.
  • We can accommodate wheelchairs on this tour as long as they are collapsible and guest can enter vehicle on their own.

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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.
  • Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (HST).
  • This activity requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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