Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park and Rainbow Falls
Overview
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6 hours
Mobile ticket
Cruise Ship Guests: We have special permits to pick up directly from Hilo port of call. Departure times may be adjusted to fit your ships arrival & departure.
Hilo Hotel Guests: Meeting location is Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
Tour grade: Easy
Highlights of this tour include Black Sand Beach, Rainbow Falls, Liliuokalani Japanese Garden, Drive through Down Town Hilo, Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Farm
Volcanoes National Park - Steam Vents, Sulfur Banks Thurston Lava Tube, Kilauea Visitor Center & Exhibits Kilauea Crater lookout.
The visitor center in National Park is currently closed for renovation.
Lunch: Stop will be made by a local vendor
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Vehicle: 12-14 passenger van or mini bus max 25 pass mini bus
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HOTEL : You can meet us at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel to join this tour.
CRUISE PASSENGERS : We have special permits to pick up directly from Hilo port
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
DEPARTURE TIMES: Because we are a shore excursion company we schedule our departure times around a ships arrival and departure.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Easy tour - Involves walking over relatively level terrain, possible gravel or uneven ground in some areas. Lava tube is .4 of mile long with descending and ascending steps. Comfortable walking shoes & light jacket recommended
WHEELCHAIR / WALKER or SCOOTER ? We must know prior to the tour date if you are bringing a mobility device in order to accommodate. (Please add note to comments box) The mobility unit must not exceed 45 lbs. For various reasons our guides cannot assist with mobility units. Guests must have someone with them to move the mobility device in and out of the vehicle. Our vehicles do not have a lift, so any mobility device must be collapsible to fit through the mini bus doors which is 32” wide.
Mobility Restrictions: Mobility devices cannot go into the lava tube, a trail to the crater is dirt path. Trail to black sand beach in ok but the beach is sand. Customers can stay in the vehicle at any time if they wish. Call us if you have further questions.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Bottled water
National Park fees
Port / Hilo Hotel pickup and drop-off
What to bring/wear: Walking shoes, light sweater, camera, hat, sunglasses
Souvenirs
Gratuities
Stop is made to purchase food
What To Expect
Banyan Drive
Our first path drives us down Banyan Drive known as the "Hilo Walk of Fame" for the banyan trees planted by celebrities, such as Babe Ruth and Franklin Roosevelt and many others. These trees have withstood several tsunamis that have devastated the town of Hilo
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.
Options
Disney Wonder 8:30 am -1:30 pm
Duration: 5 hours
No lunch stop
Disney : 5 hr tour will only include the Volcanoes National Park and Black Sand Beach.There will not be a lunch stop
Starting point:
Port of Hilo, 80 Kuhio St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
Hilo Hawaiian Hotel Meeting
Hilo Hawaiian Hotel: Meeting location lobby of Hilo Hawaiian Hotel 71 Banyan Dr. Hilo, HI 96720
Starting point:
Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, 71 Banyan Dr, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
Hilo Cruise Ship Passenger
We are a SHORE EXCURSION company. We have permits to pick you up directly from the Hilo port.
Accessibility : If you have a walker or wheelchair you need to contact us before your arrival in order to accommodate you
Norwegian Spirit 12:45 pm
Customers will be able to start walking off the ship at 12:00 noon.
Tour Adjustments: Lilioukalani Garden will be Drive by only and Big Island Candies will be removed
Duration: 5 hours
Starting point:
Port of Hilo, 80 Kuhio St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
11:30 am MS REGATTA
11:30 am departure. All customers will be arriving off the same ship. This is a departure time for MS REGATTA
Lunch stop: There will be a stop to purchase lunch to go
Duration: 6 hours
Starting point:
Port of Hilo, 80 Kuhio St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
Disney Wonder 9:30 am - 3 pm
Duration: 5 hours: Due to the ship's time in port. This tour will be 5.5 hrs
Coral Princess - 11:00 am
Duration: 6 hours
Coral Princess: Coral Princess pick up cruise ship guests 11:00 am departure check in 15-20 min prior
Starting point:
Port of Hilo, 80 Kuhio St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
Disney Wonder 8:30 am 5.5 hr
Duration: 5 hours: Due to the ship's departure time, this tour will be about 5.5 hrs
8:30 am departure: We understand your ship doors will open at 8:00 am. We would like to depart as early as possible by 8:30 am
BOREALIS 2:00 pm
Special Departure time : Check in time 15-20 prior to departure. Customers will be able to start walking off the ship at 1:30 pm
Starting point:
Port of Hilo, 80 Kuhio St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
Oceania - Regatta 12:30 pm
12:30 pm departure: Check in 15-20 min prior
Reviews
1,835 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Volcano National Park and Rainbow Falls.
Mike Y,
Jul 21, 2025
- Viator
4.00This was a nice excursion for our family as we enjoyed getting to see the volcano, the black sand beach and Rainbow Falls. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and filled us in on every detail. I will say that we spent time at places we didn't need to spend time at - the Visitor's center and the Macadamia Nut store for example. Shorten the excursion and drop those locations off would have been better for everyone was the agreement of our tour bus. Glad we went and would recommend it for others as well.
Great Hilo Tour for Families
Sharon M,
Jul 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our family of 16 had a great day touring with BJ. We were a menagerie of kids, infants, adults and seniors, with one wheelchair user that BJ managed beautifully. He was very informative and funny. Lunch at the Moana Macadamia factory was nice, though the factory was not operating when we were there which was disappointing. All in all, we really enjoyed the tour.
Volcanoes and Waterfalls
Linda R,
Jul 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Absolutely brilliant. Our guide was very knowledgeable about rocks and volcanoes. She made it a fun tour
Great little intro tour...
Robert K,
Jul 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great little intro tour to the island. BJ was a great guide. He provided lots of details and stories along the ride. Stop times were adequate. Tour will give you additional ideas for later stops.
Exceptional Tour
Gregory L,
Jul 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fantastic value for the money. Plus Donna our tour guide and driver was able to provide a wealth of knowledge and information on the island and volcanos.
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