Volcano Tour: Explore Kilauea and Hilo Highlights

Explore Big Island’s waterfalls, black sand beaches, and volcanoes with native guides. Experience authentic Hawaiian Aloha on this ultimate day tour.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - The majority of the visit will be spent here, covering all popular attractions with informative commentary. The itinerary includes stops at Volcano House, the Visitor Center, Kilauea overlook of the Halemaumau Crater, steam vents and sulfur dioxide banks, Kilauea Iki Crater, Laumanu Crater, and the Nahuku lava…
What's Included
  • Luxurious reclining 15 passenger seating
  • Professional Native Guide
  • Port of Hilo/Hotel/Hilo Airport pickup & drop-off
  • National Park fees
  • Bottled water
  • Umbrellas
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Dear Future Attendee! Let’s get straight to the point! We offer the Ultimate Volcano and Hilo Highlights Day Tour! Our tour takes you to the most sought-after stops within a 6-7 hour timeframe, ensuring you experience the best views! Led by Native Hawaiian Guides, you’ll gain insight into Big Island, Hawaii from a local perspective. The tour covers all…

Location
Hilo International Airport
Kekuanaoa Street
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Matthewmi3344eq
Aug 16, 2025
Great experience - Justin provided a great tour, not a single complaint. He was very informative and friendly. He provided an excellent tour. Overall great experience!!!
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Louisa_r
Aug 14, 2025
“Full Big Island Tour with Justin—A Must-Do - Our day with Justin from Makaio Tour was unforgettable! This full-day circle tour of the Big Island took us to so many beautiful and diverse locations, each more stunning than the last. Justin was not only knowledgeable and just in every way, but also incredibly funny, welcoming, and full of great stories. His easygoing personality made the day feel like we were exploring with a good friend rather than a tour guide. He went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable, entertained, and never rushed at any stop. We laughed a lot, learned so much, and came away with memories we’ll treasure forever. If you’re visiting the Big Island, booking with Makaio Tour is an absolute must—worth every minute and every dollar!
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Anamaria_l
Aug 7, 2025
Wow, great tour today... - Wow, great tour today with Makaio. Justin takes to to some great places to see the Volcano, lava tubes, waterfalls, Hilo Farmer's Market, Candy Factory, Sea Turtle spotting and a visit to a Black Sand Beach. The whole way he is offering great insight, is super engaging and cracking jokes the whole way. We all agreed - he is a GREAT guide amd really makes the tour very enjoyable. He also recommended some great places for lunch! Make sure you tour the Big Island with Justin. You won't be disappointed! What a great time. 😊
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Nicola_p
Jul 29, 2025
This tour and Justin were... - This tour and Justin were fantastic. Our family of 4 (2 adults 2 teens) had a great time. Our kids even said that Justin made the tour so much better for them. I cannot recommend this excursion enough!!!
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Journey778051
Jul 28, 2025
Fun and interactive - It’s the tour guide. Justin was like having a friend as a tour guide. He added a personal touch and made it really fun. He didn’t sound like we were listening to a pre-recorded script of the tour brochure. Our tour was interactive. Highly recommended!
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967travism
Jul 26, 2025
The guide makes the tour - Justin is awesome! I'm sure the stops on all the tours are mostly the same, but the other tours don't have Justin. This is the most 5-star reviews you have ever seen for a reason. Even in the slow parts where we're driving between locations, Justin keeps it fun with anecdotes, jokes, and generally his personality. If you want to go check out Hilo (and you should!) this is the tour to do.
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875faithb
Jul 15, 2025
Amazing!! You won't find a better tour/guide - This was the best tour I have ever been on. Justin, our guide, was filled with knowledge and made it such a fun day. So many gorgeous places to see. I highly recommend taking one of his tours! He went out of his way to make sure we saw it all and was so accommodating.
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Randy
Jun 19, 2025
Great tour of the East side of the Big Island - We had a blast with Makaio Tours! We saw waterfalls, Black Sand Beach, Lava Tubes & Volcanoes! Our guide, Justin was very personable & professional! He is very passionate & knowledgeable of the Big Island & its history! I highly recommend Makaio Tours if you’re visiting the Hilo area!
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617marciej
Jun 11, 2025
Awesome day! - We had an awesome time with Justin, he kenw all the spots and was vert attentive to all on the tour. I would recommend him to all!
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From $187
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).