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
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 -2 pm
Duration: 5 hours: due to ship's departure time this tour will be 5.5 hr
Disney : 5.5 hr tour due to ships departure time
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
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
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
Oceania - Regatta 12:30 pm
12:30 pm departure: Check in 15-20 min prior
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, a Trademark Collection by Wyndham, 71 Banyan Dr, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
Reviews
2,007 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Bucket list item
David E,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00BJ did an awesome job keeping us entertained and on point. The volcano was a bucket list item and didn’t disappoint. I would definitely recommend this tour.
Hawaii volcano national park
Arthur J,
Oct 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00We were promptly picked up, traveled to 8 different stops, were given a reasonable amount of time to explore, and were delivered back to the pier for our cruise in a timely manner. The vehicle was well maintained and comfortable. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and personable as well as professional. It was an excellent tour with beautiful sights to see.
Great experience! Our...
Lisa C,
Oct 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great experience! Our guide Hannibal was very knowledgeable and made the trip so much fun. He was entertaining abd kept everyone engaged.
Good tour
Janet H,
Oct 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Donna was an excellent tour guide..loved the van not a bus. This is a great tour and we got to see the start of eruption!
Steam facials included
Christine W,
Oct 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was informative and beautiful. Thank you Donna for sharing your experience with us. Hilo is a beautiful place to explore
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