Oahu to Hilo Day Trip: Exploring Active Volcanoes & Hilo Town

Embark on an all-inclusive day trip from Oahu to Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii. Explore active volcanoes, visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and discover the charms of Hilo Town.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Banyan Drive - Drive through quaint Hilo Town along magnificent Banyan tree-lined streets along Hilo’s coastline known as the “Hilo Walk of Fame”.
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - Home to Hawaii’s active volcanoes, Kilauea and Mauna Loa.
  • Chain of Craters Road - Chain of Craters Road is a 19-mile (31 km) long winding paved road through the East Rift and coastal area of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the island of Hawaii. Some areas are inaccessible.
  • Kilauea - Active shield volcano housed in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Last erupted in September 2021 when vents spewed lava from within Halema’uma’u, a pit crater in the volcano’s summit caldera.
  • Steam Vents - See and feel the power of the volcano through the steam vents, where ground water seeps into volcanic rock.
  • Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube - Tropical forest area featuring a long, subterranean cave formed by ancient flowing lava.
  • Akaka Falls State Park - Beautiful waterfall, easily viewable from a lookout point and surrounded by a verdant jungle.
  • Hilo - Drive through historic Hilo Town, where tsunamis in 1946 and 1960 caused cataclysmic damage and forced the town to be rebuilt further inland. Today, wooden storefronts remain in the laid-back, town that manages to keep the country vibe alive.
  • Liliuokalani Gardens - Renowned for it’s lush Japanese gardens.
  • Rainbow Falls - Witness rainbows forming in the mist at one of Hilo’s most magnificent waterfalls.
What's Included
  • Tour narration by a professional driver/guide
  • Lunch included
  • Comfortable travel in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Round-trip interisland airfare included
  • Admission to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to and from Honolulu Airport
  • Airline flight overage charges
Additional Information

Take a one-day, all-inclusive trip to another island in Hawaii. Start from Honolulu on Oahu, then take a flight across to Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii for an unforgettable, extensive Volcano Adventure Tour. Explore the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and take in the views of Hilo Town. Our professional guide will enlighten you with the folklore and historic importance of notable locations, while pointing out many breathtaking sights throughout the journey.

Based on availability, an auxiliary helicopter tour can also be arranged.

  • Passengers must provide date of birth and gender at the time of booking per TSA requirements
  • Once reservation is made, tour is non-refundable and non-changeable
  • The interisland airfare may fluctuate based on flight availability. Additional fees may be required to be paid by the customer in these cases.
  • Passengers with asthma and other respiratory problems should please consider other tour offerings to avoid potential health problems resulting from exposure to fumes
  • Lava sightings not guaranteed
  • IMPORTANT: The name you enter at the time of booking must exactly match what appears on your valid government-issued I.D. photo I.D. that you will use during travel. This is a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and FAA requirement and there is no flexibility with this policy. A valid government-issued ID (passport for non-US citizens) is required on the day of travel. If a passenger is denied boarding, there will be no refund.
  • Special Needs requests must be called in to the local supplier AT LEAST 1 week prior to tour date.
  • Interisland flight times and routes are subject to change
Location
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
Rodgers Boulevard
Cancellation Policy

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

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Q2756kumichaelm
Aug 6, 2024
Macnuts are the best! - Went on the NCL Best Of Hilo tour with Gabe. It was super cool, fun, and informative! We went to akaka falls, rainbow falls, a candy store, a zoo, and a macnut farm. We had such a great time!
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Maps16840816863
Jul 25, 2024
Memorable - It was a memorable trip. The vehicle for tour was very comfortable. Tour guide Dexter was amazing. He kept us entertained with his stories of the island and knowledge about the culture, flora and fauna of the island. His skills in keeping tourist, coming from varied cultures, engaged are amazing. He exercised extraordinary humility in his demeanour. He took care of all small and ordinary needs of each member of the group. Big island itself is amazing with its picturesque views, rain forest thick vegetation, volcanic craters seeming ready to erupt. Thank you Polynesian Tours booked through Agoda for a memorable trip.
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Sandradh281at
Jul 23, 2024
NCL Volcano National Park in Hilo with Tour guide Albert - Albert was our tour guide for NCL Volcano National Park. His knowledge was superior and he kept us all entertained with his stories end educational information. We really enjoyed the trip! Albert was awesome!
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Dka4419bx
Jul 23, 2024
NCL volcano national park. - Albert was a great guide. Highly recommend. Did the volcano national park tour with norwegian cruise line. Would do again.
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Jose_a
Jul 22, 2024
Dont book trough viator call - I liked how kind/patient dexter was but i DONT like to book these kind of things with viator. I Specifically told thr lady a helicopter ride and she gave me a bus ride it was really upsetting because we flew from honolulu to hilo for a helicopter but we had to book a different tour that same day cuz the lady booked the wrong one. I asked her multiple times “are you sure its a helicopter ride” and she always said yes. But apart from that the bus ride was great they offered us lunch and drinks, and i learned alot.
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Danih2936nj
Jul 9, 2024
Ncl best of Hilo - Albert was a great driver and awesome tour guide! He was also a great guy and even complimented my crocs as well. He was a great guy as well.
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Reggieh2015
Jun 18, 2024
NCL-VNP - Tour was very informative and Albert acted as excellent guide and driver! Worthwhile tour of major sites of Volcano National Park.
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Flyer27509038622
Jun 18, 2024
Fun trip - Smart bus driver named Albert helped make the trip a great experience. Recommend taking this trip with Albert because he tells fun and interesting stories.
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188zw
Jun 18, 2024
3014676680 - I love his storytelling! He was so knowledgeable and entertaining. He was patient and kept his time perfectly. Great guide!!
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A3840whcaitlinm
Jun 18, 2024
NCL VNP - Trip was excelllent! Very interesting and beautiful. Long drive with Albert was almost better than actual park bc we learned so much from him.
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