Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Hilo Highlights Small Group Tour

Experience the power and beauty of Hawaii’s active volcanoes on a small group tour of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Learn about the history, culture, and geology of the islands while exploring lava tubes and enjoying the sights of Hilo.

Duration: 5 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - Explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park including a visit to Kilauea caldera where you will witness the dramatic changes from our recent eruption, experience the steam vents and other volcanic formations from past lava flows.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Hotel Pick-up for Select Hotels (all others please plan to meet at the Hilo Mo’oheau Bus Terminal)
  • Bottled water
  • Professional guide
  • Hilo Airport pick-up and drop-off
  • Hilo Harbor Port pick-up and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • We DO NOT provide transportation from Kona or Waikoloa. Please meet us in Hilo at the bus terminal.
Additional Information

Join a small group venture to experience the two most lively volcanoes on earth, Mauna Loa and Kilauea, showcasing the natural spectacle of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Acquire knowledge about the geology, history, and traditions of the Hawaiian islands from your dedicated guide. Feel the thermal energy of the volcano while strolling along the edge of the crater through steam vents. Discover a primeval lava conduit nestled within the verdant Hawaiian rainforest. Delight in Hilo’s attractions such as the Rainbow Falls and Liliuokalani Gardens, with a pause to savor local coffee and chocolates during your journey.

  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately (be prepared for sun, wind and rain).
  • Covered walking shoes are required and a jacket is highly recommended.
  • Participants must be able to walk a minimum of 1 mile on uneven rocky terrain.
  • We do not guarantee you will see molten lava on this tour.
  • HOTEL pick-up is offered for select HILO HOTELS ONLY. If you are staying outside of Hilo, please plan to meet at the Hilo Mo’oheau Bus Terminal (please confirm at time of booking).
  • CRUISE SHIP passengers, we pick-up directly at HILO HARBOR and will adjust the tour time as needed to accommodate your ships time in port.
  • For a one DAY TRIP to the Big Island, please make your travel arrangements to and from the HILO AIRPORT. Schedule your flight arrival a minimum of 30 minutes prior to the tour start time AND provide your flight details at time of booking.
  • Children ages 8 years and up may participate in tour. All participants must have a paid seat. We do not allow any “lap” children.
  • Kilauea volcano is an active volcano, you may be exposed to volcanic gas on this tour.
  • This tour cannot accommodate guests with wheelchairs, scooters or oxygen tanks.
Location
329 Kamehameha Ave
Kamehameha Avenue
Meet your tour guide at the Hilo Mo'oheau Bus Terminal (329 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720). There is free parking adjacent to the bus terminal. Look for our van with the "Mauka Makai Adventures" logo on it in the parking lot. Please be waiting for your driver we may be picking up other guests.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Georgiamt4098nj
Aug 14, 2024
Good - We needed more time at the park office center. Waste of time to go to the candy store. Guide was very helpful and interesting
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Denise_t
Aug 14, 2024
Volcano Nat Park tour was very good, very informative, and Jill was great! - Huge caldera, large lava tube both very interesting. Would have enjoyed spending more time at museum
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Terry_b
Jul 4, 2024
Best Tour for length and Highlights - Nothing skipped - nothing wasted - The perfect amount of time and views for a reasonable day trip - if you do not want excessive time on a day trip and want to see everything just right - this tour is perfect - Owner operated - user friendly - professional - and would not have changed a thing! Felt like we saw all there was and in a reasonable amount of time - and were given top rate service and your guided history was very very knowledgeable. Highly highly recommend - Josh and his wife are wonderful people - excellent at what they do - and deserve your patronage!
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Madeline_j
Jul 4, 2024
Very neat tour. Beautiful... - Very neat tour. Beautiful scenery and the tour guide was very knowledgeable about the island and areas.
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Donna_d
Jun 20, 2024
Lava Field Hike - Josh was a wonderful guide. Great stories and very knowledgeable. This was a very educational trip but lots of fun as well. The hike through the lava fields was a family favorite.
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Kelli_f
May 29, 2024
Mauka Makai Adventures - Mauka Makai Adventures- Josh/owner was our tour guide. One of the best tours we experienced. Josh is very knowledgeable and makes this tour fun.
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Stacy_w
May 19, 2024
Awesome tour - Jill did a fantastic job! She took the time to explain everything and shared lots of interesting information. We loved everything about this tour.
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Julie_w
May 3, 2024
Great experience - Gill was a lovely tour guide. Be prepared for rain and it can be chilly on the volcano. Comfy van, water and snack supplies. Great tour
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Jeannette
Apr 30, 2024
Informative and entertaining excursion with Josh. The volcano area is amazing. Loved all the stops. - Great from start to finish. Great communication regarding our pick up location and time. Josh was right on time and we loaded into an immaculate Sprinter van. Times at each of the stops were right on. Josh was great explaining so much history about Hawaii and the volcano area. Offered water and a small snack. Even though we weren’t able to walk the Crater trail (due to seismic activity) I didn’t feel that we missed anything. Loved that the last stop was at Big Island Candies! Would highly recommend this tour and I would do it again. Thanks Josh!
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Bcarver90
May 21, 2024
Local Hawaiian tour guide - Most memorable of this tour was the wealth of information that our tour guide gave us. He was very professional and in tune with the needs of people on this tour. This guide kept all of enthralled with his comments. He was a local Hawaiian and spoke the local talk and knew many, many details of the area. He also kept us laughing with some of his personal experiences. I hope you get the opportunity to go on a tour with this man.
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