Hawaii Volcano Tour: Explore Eruption Sites & More

Experience the power and beauty of Kilauea eruption on this intimate private shore excursion. Explore Volcanoes National Park and witness the stunning sights of Hawaii’s volcanoes.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Rainbow Falls - The Iconic Waterfall of Hawaii Island.
  • Liliuokalani Gardens - Named after the Last Queen of Hawaii.
    This is the Crown Jewel of Hilo Bay.
    A Japanese themed Garden on the bay.
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - The #1 Tourist Destination on Hawaii Island.
    A UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    See the Crater, Walk thru a Lava Tube,…
What's Included
  • Transportation in a luxury Mercedes Benz Sprinter van for 10 passengers with dual air conditioning
  • All park fees for Volcanoes National Park included
  • Complimentary water and snacks
  • Umbrellas provided
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuity
Additional Information

Our small tour company is proud to be rated #1 out of 14 outdoor activities in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park by Trip Advisor. Our vans accommodate up to 11 passengers, and we exclusively offer private tours, ensuring you have the van all to yourself. We capture photos of your experience throughout the day, and you receive them at no additional cost….

Location
Rainbow Falls
Waianuenue Avenue,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(29 Ratings)
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Mealice
Oct 2, 2024
Don’t miss Volcanoes National Park! - We visited Volcanoes National Park on a cruise port call. The four of us rode in a clean comfortable Mercedes Van. Our guide, Skylar, was well spoken and very knowledable about the local geology, flora and fauna . He was very flexible in our itinerary. The van played an interesting movie about the eruption history of the area and pleasantly filled the ride. We were very spacious with 4 and I’d say 8 would be fine. The lunch at the lodge overlooking a crater was great. The local fish and chips was very tasty and service quick. Overall, a fantastic tour with a fantastic guide.
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Val_r
Jul 3, 2024
Excellent tour I would do it again!! - We had the private tour in Mercedes van. Skylar was a great tour guide. They had the best snacks, the tour was spot on. It was fabulous.
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Culture06093452948
Jun 30, 2024
Awesome! Highly recommend! - Jodi was an awesome tour guide! Very knowledgeable about the park and the volcanoes. The pictures were a nice touch as well! Thank you Jodi for taking such good care of us!
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Sarah_d
Jun 29, 2024
Volcanoes, yes, but also more . . . - Skylar drives, photographs, and guides all day! He makes it look easy, but it is a lot of work. After some great photos with our cruise ship and banyan trees in the background, we headed straight up to the national park. During the ride, there's an option to watch a Nova episode about a massive eruption that occurred in 2018 which illustrates how powerful and complex KÄ«lauea can be and how challenging it can be for the people who coexist with it. Once at the park, Skylar helps you take in so much. The volcanoes are stunning, but there are so many other things to see in the park. There's an option to eat lunch overlooking KÄ«lauea's crater which is so memorable. Keep in mind, Skylar is photographing and explaining the whole time, so you can devote your attention to the scale of what's around you. After the park, you head down to Hilo. While we were there, we saw a stunning waterfall, a gorgeous black sand beach, and a candy factory! We happened to arrive at the beach when members of one of the canoe clubs were present. Skylar had prepped us to respectfully steer clear of the canoes because they are very valuable and culturally significant, but the club members invited us to look at their canoe, and they explained a lot about the canoe and their races. Skylar was so flexible and let the paddlers take the lead. It was a really special moment in an already amazing day!
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Tanya_p
May 12, 2024
Fantastic guide and excursion!! - Skylar is a fantastic guide. Our group thoroughly enjoyed our excursion and would highly recommend!! We had a great day learning about the volcanoes and the big island!
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Melissa_f
Apr 29, 2024
Great way to see the sites in Hilo! - Very professional, well prepared, comfortable ride! Skylar was very knowledgeable, interesting and patient with our group of six. Well worth the time and $$.
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Joshua_s
Apr 26, 2024
10/10 Skylar was an amazing Tour Guide! - Skylar was an amazing tour guide. Super knowledgeable and was super nice and helpful! The van was super clean and spacious which was a nice bonus. 10/10 would recommend to anyone coming to Hilo!
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Phyllis_s
Mar 20, 2024
Skylar was a wealth of... - Skylar was a wealth of information. He also knew good timing to avoid crowds so we saw a lot. We are excited to see all the photos he took.
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Ellen_m
Feb 14, 2024
Skylar was an amazing... - Skylar was an amazing guide There were 10 of us and we all enjoyed his explanations, bring all together in one vehicle alone (private) And his laid back vibe
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Maryjof926
Jan 2, 2024
Outstanding Tour! - Jodi was so helpful in her suggestions and arranging/booking our tour. We enjoyed our day immensly with Rob in Hilo. His knowledge of all things volcano is amazing. He made the tour so interesting with his expertise of the area & he kept us entertained & amused. He was very accomodating & we highly recommend Big Island Vip to anyone looking for local tours on the Big Island.
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From $1,495 (Per Vehicle)
up to 11 guests
1 Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).