Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcano Safari Lava Caves, Falls and More
Overview
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6 hours
Mobile ticket
Approx 6 hr long. Explore the places less traveled among Hawaii's back roads of Kilauea volcano. Explore exciting Lava Caves, waterfalls, and Lava trees in a lush volcanic rainforest. See the 2018 lava destruction and the newly formed Black Sand Beach just created. A truly amazing experience!
Cruise Ship Guests: We have special permits to pick up directly from Hilo port of call. Departure times may be adjusted to fit your ship's arrival & departure.
Hilo Hotel Guests: Meeting location Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Moderate tour - Involves walking over relatively unlevel terrain, possible gravel, lava, uneven ground and steep steps. Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately; light rain jacket or poncho
A stop is made to purchase food
Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
Exact departure time may vary depending on the cruise ship's disembarkation time
We will ensure your timely return back to the ship in Hilo Pier for this activity. If your ship does not come into port , your money will be refunded. If is is delayed we will adjust our departure time to the ships itenerary. See our terms and conditions for full details
Not recommended for those who cannot walk over uneven ground or with poor health
Lava Tube: The steps to get into the lava tube are steep and the ground is uneven. You do not have to go into the lava tube if you feel it is too much for you.
We are NOT able to accommodate customers with walkers or wheel chairs.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Professional guide
Port pickup and drop-off / Hilo Hotel pickup and drop-off
Souvenirs
Gratuities
Lunch- Stop made by local vendor for customers to purchase
What To Expect
Lili'uokalani Gardens
This is the largest Japanese garden outside of Japan donated by Queen Liliʻuokalani in 1917. Throughout the gardens are stone lanterns, gazebos, and torii gates, recalling the Japanese immigrants who came to Hawaii.
Hilo
Drive through the historical downtown Hilo as you will learn about the devastating tsunamis of the past
Options
Hilo Cruise Ship Passenger
Cruise Ship Passenger: We are a SHORE EXCURSION company. We have permits to pick you up directly from the Hilo port.
Starting point:
Port of Hilo, 80 Kuhio St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
Pickup included
Disney Wonder 8:30 am -1:30 pm
Duration: 5 hours
No Lunch Stop: There will be no lunch stop on this tour due to time ship is in port
Stops : All stops will be included except for the drive-by Lilioukanali garden and Lunch stop due to ship time in port
Starting point:
Port of Hilo, 80 Kuhio St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
Pickup included
Hilo Hotel Pick up
Hilo Hawaiian Hotel : Meeting location Hilo Hawaiian Hotel 71 Banyan Dr. Hilo, HI 96720
Starting point:
Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, 71 Banyan Dr, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
Pickup included
Coral Princess - 11:00 am
Duration: 6 hours
Starting point:
Port of Hilo, 80 Kuhio St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
Pickup included
Reviews
295 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful Hilo Excursion
Susan L,
Jul 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a wonderful tour of the Big Island. Our guide was great and the sights were amazing. This is the only Hawaiian Island we hadn’t visited and when our cruise made a stop in Hilo we wanted an excursion that would show us all the main highlights. This excursion certainly did that!
Big Island is "Mo Betta"
Jerry B,
Jul 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour guide Laurie was on time at the cruise port, loaded with information (she moved to Hawaii 52 years ago), and was very easy going throughout the tour. It made you want to move to Hawaii, and more specifically, to the Big Island. As Laurie said, the Big Island is "mo betta" (more better), than any other island.
Lava Caves, Falls and more in Hilo Hawaii
Debra H,
Jul 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide (can’t remember his name😬) was wonderful. We explored lava caves, falls, the Leilani Estates neighborhood area to see the aftermath of the 2018 eruption. It’s amazing the heat coming thru cracks in that lava still today. We had a great lunch purchased from a hot bar at a market. We visited a black sand beach and loved hearing our guides stories from his childhood on the island (he and friends went missing for 9.5 hours and popped out of a lava cave in a neighborhood).
Phenomenal
C L,
Jul 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00We highly recommend this tour. This tour provided more than we expected. The tour guide, Dave, was very knowledgeable and accommodating.
Excursions in Hilo.
brenda k,
Jun 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Ellen was very informative and did a great job showing us around the Island. She talked the entire time and was a nice person.
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