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Day Trip from Oahu to Hilo: Volcano Adventure

556 Reviews 4.16 out of 5 stars Based on 556 traveler reviews collected by Cool Hawaii and TripAdvisor | Oahu, USA
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12 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Escape to another Hawaiian island for a day on this all-inclusive tour. Hop on an inter-island flight from Honolulu on Oahu to Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii for a once-in-a-lifetime, comprehensive Volcano Adventure Tour. Discover Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the sights of Hilo Town. Your expert driver-guide will share with you the legends and cultural significance of famous sites and point our numerous scenic wonders along the way.

Also available with an optional helicopter tour based on availability.

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Interisland R/T airfare (airfare overage charge may apply)
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to and from Honolulu Airport
  • Airline flight overage charges
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Banyan Drive (pass by)

Drive through quaint Hilo Town along magnificent Banyan tree-lined streets along Hilo's coastline known as the "Hilo Walk of Fame".
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Home to Hawaii's active volcanoes, Kilauea and Mauna Loa.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Chain of Craters Road (pass by)

Chain of Craters Road is a 19-mile (31 km) long winding paved road through the East Rift and coastal area of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the island of Hawaii. Some areas are inaccessible.
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Kilauea

Active shield volcano housed in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Last erupted in September 2021 when vents spewed lava from within Halema'uma'u, a pit crater in the volcano's summit caldera.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Steam Vents

See and feel the power of the volcano through the steam vents, where ground water seeps into volcanic rock.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube

Tropical forest area featuring a long, subterranean cave formed by ancient flowing lava.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Akaka Falls State Park

Beautiful waterfall, easily viewable from a lookout point and surrounded by a verdant jungle.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Hilo (pass by)

Drive through historic Hilo Town, where tsunamis in 1946 and 1960 caused cataclysmic damage and forced the town to be rebuilt further inland. Today, wooden storefronts remain in the laid-back, town that manages to keep the country vibe alive.
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Lili'uokalani Gardens (pass by)

Renowned for it's lush Japanese gardens.
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Rainbow Falls

Witness rainbows forming in the mist at one of Hilo's most magnificent waterfalls.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • The interisland airfare may fluctuate based on flight availability. Additional fees may be required to be paid by the customer in these cases.
  • Passengers with asthma and other respiratory problems should please consider other tour offerings to avoid potential health problems resulting from exposure to fumes
  • Lava sightings not guaranteed

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Day Trip from Oahu to Hilo: Volcano Adventure?

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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Average 4.16 out of 5 stars based on 556 traveler reviews collected by Cool Hawaii and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Interisland R/T airfare (airfare overage charge may apply)
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park admission fee
  • Tour narration by a professional driver/guide
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to and from Honolulu Airport
  • Airline flight overage charges

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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
  • Passengers must provide date of birth and gender at the time of booking per TSA requirements
  • Once reservation is made, tour is non-refundable and non-changeable
  • The interisland airfare may fluctuate based on flight availability. Additional fees may be required to be paid by the customer in these cases.
  • Passengers with asthma and other respiratory problems should please consider other tour offerings to avoid potential health problems resulting from exposure to fumes
  • Lava sightings not guaranteed
  • IMPORTANT: The name you enter at the time of booking must exactly match what appears on your valid government-issued I.D. photo I.D. that you will use during travel. This is a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and FAA requirement and there is no flexibility with this policy. A valid government-issued ID (passport for non-US citizens) is required on the day of travel. If a passenger is denied boarding, there will be no refund.
  • Special Needs requests must be called in to the local supplier AT LEAST 1 week prior to tour date.
  • Interisland flight times and routes are subject to change
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 23 travelers

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