🌋 Polynesian Adventure Tours - Big Island Volcano Adventure
Have you ever seen an active volcano? Well, here's your chance! Departing from Hilo, this Big Island Volcano Adventure takes you to all the major attractions within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
A picturesque ride through lush, forested areas gives way to the otherworldly vistas of volcanic craters, cinder cones, steam vents, sulfur banks and lava fields. This tour gives you a rich cultural experience and an exciting view of nature at work. You’ll also get to see the breathtaking expanse of Halema'uma'u Crater.
Experience the magic of the Wahinekapu Steam Vents, where steam clouds form as groundwater meets hot volcanic rock. Drive along the scenic Chain of Craters Road and stroll through the depths of ancient Nahuku Lava Tube, a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with nature's wonders.
Throughout the tour, your local guide shares captivating Hawaiian history, legends and insider tips, enriching your exploration. Delight in a take-out picnic lunch from Millie’s Deli, enjoyed within the captivating surroundings of the park. Leaving the park, head to Akaka Falls to walk the valley’s perimeter and ascend to the top to gaze at the mammoth waterfall's breathtaking reveal.
🌟 Tour Highlights:
- Visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (admission included)
- Halema'uma'u Crater – viewed from a lookout point
- Steam vents – ground water seeps down to hot volcanic rocks forming steam clouds
- Kilauea Caldera Overlook – smaller pit crater next to main Kilauea caldera
- Nahuku Lava Tube – walk through an ancient lava tube amidst a beautiful rainforest
- Hilo town drive through - drive past Banyan Drive and Lili'uokalani Gardens
- Rainbow Falls – waterfall cascades to a pool below, rainbows magically form in the mist
- Akaka Falls – set in a rainforest filled with bamboo groves, orchids and hanging ferns
🎟️ Tour Inclusions:
- To-go lunch (choice of Turkey Wrap, Vegan Wrap or Vegetarian Wrap)
- Roundtrip transportation
- Professionally narrated tour