Private Shore Excursion Hilo Volcanoes National Park up to 10 PPL
Overview
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6 hours
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We are a small tour company rated #1 out of 14 outdoor activities in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park by Trip Advisor. Our vans seat up to 10 people; we only do private tours, so you have the van to yourself. We take photos of you all day, you have those for free.
See MORE of the Volcano than you will with any other company. Book us for a deep dive into Hawaii's volcanoes. Our goal is always to show you a few different eruption sites.
Provided by Hawaii's #1 Private Tour Company, this tour allows you to see more of the National Park if you would like. See the Thurston Lava Tube, a Black Sand Beach, steam vents, and more.
This tour guarantees you will be back on the ship on time. If your date is not available, please contact us.
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 can provide boosters for 5 and over. No one may sit in the front passenger seat which is why 10 is the maximum.
Additional Info
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.
What To Expect
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
The #1 Tourist Destination on Hawaii Island. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the Crater, Walk through a Lava Tube, and Experience the Rainforest, Steam Vents, and Multiple Climate zones.
Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube
A short walk thru the rainforest takes you inside a 500 year old Eruption. A must see experience in HVNP.
Options
1-11 People
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Water & Snacks
Park Fees for Volcanoes National Park
Umbrellas
Entrance fee
Mercedes Benz Sprinter van 10 Passenger Dual Air Conditioning
No riding in a van/bus with people you don't know.
Meals
Gratuities
Pickup points
SCP Hilo Hotel
126 Banyan Way Hilo United States
Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - A Doubletree By Hilton
93 Banyan Drive, Hilo United States
Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
71 Banyan Drive Hilo United States
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
37 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Volcanoes Tour
Rick M,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour takes you to all of the best spots in VNP. Rob showed us the sites, managed time perfectly, and educated us during the adventure. He knows so much about it that it truly enriched the experience. The vehicle is modern, comfortable, and easy to see out of. We had an excellent lunch at the lodge before returning to the pier. Lots if photos too, which I haven’t yet been able to see. But, I’m confident there are many keepers. This is a top notch experience when in Hilo.
My family of 9 was...
Kristine E,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My family of 9 was traveling together (age 2 - age 91) to Hilo for a day stop. Rob, our Big Island VIP guide, picked us up at the port and we got an early start to the day. We missed seeing the lava flow by about 9 hours, but still had a full day of touring around Volcanoes National Park. It is a very large park and one could probably spend several days touring, but Rob condensed the must see sights for us. He is an encyclopedia of knowledge about the park and took lots of photos for us so all 9 of us would be in them. We had good weather that day, but Rob was prepared with umbrellas and lots of snacks. We stopped for lunch in the park and were returned back to the ship on time.
Amazing company and service!
Paul S,Jul 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing day with Rob. Everything was top notch. Highly recommend booking with VIP. Super comfortable van. Videos on board were a nice touch as well.
Fantastic day trip. We...
amidewar,Jun 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic day trip. We were met at the cruise port & had the most enjoyable day. Would highly recommend
Hilo Volcano tour
Cheri H,Apr 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wow!!! Exceptional tour of Volcano National Park. Jodi was very knowledgeable about all aspects of the park, volcanos, lava, vegetation…. Just about any topic. She took photos for us along the way which made it easier for us to just focus on what we were seeing. They were provided to us at the end via email.
Amazing
Julie M,Feb 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The best trip ever. Rob was great , very knowledgeable . Supplied snacks , water, rain jackets etc. thank you to his wife for letting us know the volcano is erupting and he turned around.
Fantastic Service!
Ed B,Jan 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Ron was a great guide! Very knowledgeable and personable. The vehicle was top notch and saw all the highlights including an eruption. Highly recommend the services of Big Island VIP!
Hilo Heaven
Kenny R,Jan 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our van ride was very convenient and comfortable. Mr Rob was very friendly and knowledgeable of our surroundings and covered a lot of sights. Highly recommend!
Don’t miss Volcanoes National Park!
MEALICE,Oct 2, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We visited Volcanoes National Park on a cruise port call. The four of us rode in a clean comfortable Mercedes Van. Our guide, Skylar, was well spoken and very knowledable about the local geology, flora and fauna . He was very flexible in our itinerary. The van played an interesting movie about the eruption history of the area and pleasantly filled the ride. We were very spacious with 4 and I’d say 8 would be fine. The lunch at the lodge overlooking a crater was great. The local fish and chips was very tasty and service quick. Overall, a fantastic tour with a fantastic guide.
Excellent tour I would do it again!!
Val R,Jul 3, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had the private tour in Mercedes van. Skylar was a great tour guide. They had the best snacks, the tour was spot on. It was fabulous.
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