Private - All Inclusive Big Island Volcano & Waterfalls Tour
Overview
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12 hours 30 minutes
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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!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
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.
What To Expect
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.
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.
Options
4 Guests
4 Guests Pickup included
7 Guests
7 Guests Pickup included
5 Guests
5 Guests Pickup included
3 Guests
3 Guests Pickup included
Full Day Tour
Pickup included
6 Guests
6 Guests Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
trail mix, fruit snacks, granola bars, beef jerky, chips, chocolate
Enjoy a sit down dinner in the town of Volcano just outside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
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
Lunch at a local resturant in Hilo
Entrance fees into all Parks and venues
All non-alcoholic beverages: water, juice, soda, hot tea, coffee and hot chocolate
Alcoholic beverages may be purchased at dinner separately.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Private Excursion
lindseywS6016SN,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It was a long day but our guide, Shaun kept it interesting. It was indeed a private tour with just the 2 of us and our guide for the entire day. Having a guide that forced us to stop and look at things we would have done on our own or known about was definitely the way to go. We learned so much and got a lot out of the day and the island. Remember you can’t control the weather and it gets colder and wet the higher you get. The only thing keeping us from making it a 5 star would be seeing the volcano erupt but Shaun has no control over that.
Best tour of the Big Island!
jennadU6873PF,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the best way to see the Big Island! Shawn’s extensive knowledge of the island and its nature provided so much value to our full-day tour. We appreciated the well thought out itinerary and how comfortable the ride was. Shawn’s food recommendations were also spot-on!
Fantastic day touring Big Island!
jayp913,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very easy to book a tour on their website and communication with Shawn was a breeze. The tour itself was everything we wanted - a relaxed day visiting waterfalls around the island and then the National Volcano Park with excellent driving by Shawn. The restaurant he selected for lunch was perfect for our dietary needs and the restaurant for dinner has the the best view! I would highly recommend booking a tour with them if you're looking for a private tour of the island!
The big island & the most amazing way to see it
christinebP9039GP,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing day! Couldn’t think of a better way to see the Big Island. The tour company and our guide Shawn really thought of everything. Pick up at our resort, fantastic vehicle, snacks & drinks as well as lunch were perfect and even coats and torches for when needed. We learnt so much from Shawn about island history, flora/fauna, waterfalls and of course the amazing volcanoes - Kilauea in particular with its steam vents, lava tubes and crater. Sadly missed the eruption by 2 days but still an amazing experience. Highly recommend 🌟🌟🌟
Amazing Adventure Never to be forgotten
richardhG9951MS,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing day that we spent with Big Island Backroad Adventures and our guide Shawn. We elected to do a private 10 hour tour of the Volcano National Park, surrounding water falls and points of interest. Every moment was spectacular as Shawn expertly guided us around Kilauea's volcano crater, lava fields and steam vents, we walked through a lava tube and stood on top of breath taking mountain peaks overlooking the beautiful terrain of the Big Island. We will always remember this adventure!
Christmas memories
Y4942CFsarahm,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an absolutely amazing private tour on the Big Island of Hawaii! Our guide was a marine biologist and incredibly knowledgeable, sharing fascinating insights throughout the day that made every stop even more meaningful. They were wonderful with both adults and children and truly tailored the experience to our group. The tour was thoughtfully planned and very comfortable. The vehicle was spacious and had everything we needed for a full day of exploring. We were treated to great snacks and drinks along the way, and the picnic lunch was delicious and beautifully prepared—such a nice touch! We were a group of five adults and two children, and this tour was perfect for our family. It felt personalized, relaxed, and educational all at once. We highly recommend this tour to other families or anyone looking for a special, high-quality experience on the Big Island. This was truly a highlight of our trip!
This was such an amazing...
Lora B,Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was such an amazing tour! Went to Mt Kilauea and got to see lava which was the highlight of our trip here! Saw beautiful waterfalls! Learned so much about the island and its rich history! Our guide was so informative and just walked the extra mile throughout the whole day!
Impressive day at the volcano!
Carolina S,Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really appreciate Shawn’s time and effort. Shawn was very accommodating and thoughtful! We had one claustrophobic person, one with dietary restrictions … all in stride, he met all our expectations. He was fascinating as was super informative! We have shared our day at the volcano trip several times already!! Thanks for a great day!
Best day on the big island
hannahsQ7302XC,Jul 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an incredible way to spend a day on the big island! Shawn is extremely knowledgeable about this beautiful island! Our family had an incredible times visiting some of the islands best spots! Shawn took us to spots in the national park we would’ve never thought to look and taught us so much about the science and history of the volcanos. Great snacks, a great guide, and a great day! Thank you 🙏🏻
Highlight of our trip!!
B4533RImichellel,Oct 14, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was absolutely the best excursion we (myself, my husband and our adult daughter) did during our two week stay in Hawaii!! The highlight of our trip was spending the day with Shawn on the Water and Fire Tour. He is very passionate about all things Hawaii and his passion really shines through in the knowledge that he shares with you during your day. We really appreciated that he picked us up at our rental house, did all the driving and took pictures of us and everything we were seeing so we didn't have to worry about using our phones to take photos, and kept us fed and hydrated the whole day. He talked to us about the history of Hawaii, the legends and folklore, pointed out all the species of flowers, plants and trees, picked us fresh fruit, and pointed out all the different animals we saw through out the day. Sure you could see water falls and volcanos on your own but having someone talking to you about everything you are seeing and answering all your questions was priceless. I thought it would be awkward to spend so much time with a stranger but we said good bye to a new friend.
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