Hilo Volcano Tour

Roberts Hawaii

Spend the day exploring the remarkable geography of Hawaii’s Big Island. Departing from Hilo, this tour highlights the top attractions at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, as well as attractions around the Hilo area.

🌋 Roberts Hawaii - Hilo Volcano Tour

Spend the day exploring the remarkable geography of Hawaii's Big Island. Your adventure begins at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, where you'll learn about the island's powerful seismic activity and the rich culture shaped by it. Marvel at Mauna Loa, the world's largest volcano, and Kilauea, the most active volcano on Earth. Along the way, you'll encounter volcanic craters, lava tubes, and steam vents amidst diverse ecosystems ranging from lush rainforests to arid deserts. 

While sightings of flowing lava aren't guaranteed, you may witness a smoldering crater or rising steam - proof of the island's ever-changing nature. Other highlights include the Kilauea Iki Crater, the eerie beauty of the Nahuku Lava Tube, and breathtaking views of Halema'uma'u Crater.

Treat yourself to fresh pastries at Punalu'u Bake Shop and stroll the unique black sands of Punalu'u Beach. The tour continues with a scenic drive through historic Hilo, stopping at Rainbow Falls. You'll also visit Big Island Candies for gourmet Hawaiian treats before ending the day in the serene Lili'uokalani Gardens - the largest authentic Edo-style Japanese garden outside of Japan.

🌟 Tour Highlights

  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park* – including the Kilauea Visitor Center, steam vents, Halema'uma'u Crater, Nahuku Lava Tube and Kilauea Iki Crater
  • Punalu'u Bake Shop* – enjoy Hawaiian sweetbreads, malasadas, a gift shop and garden setting
  • Punalu'u Black Sand Beach* – walk this iconic volcanic beach, often home to basking sea turtles
  • Kau Coffee* – award-winning beans, hand harvested from rich volcanic soil
  • Rainbow Falls* – stunning 80-foot waterfall often framed by colorful rainbows
  • King Kamehameha Statue & Naha Stone – view Hilo's historic town center and Hawaiian landmarks
  • Big Island Candies* – indulge in famous chocolate-dipped cookies and island-made confections
  • Liliuokalani Gardens* – explore the largest authentic Edo-style Japanese garden outside of Japan

*Indicates a stop on the tour, not just a drive-by

🎟️ Tour Inclusions:

  • Roundtrip transportation
  • Professionally narrated tour

Special instructions

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Where & When
Hilo resort pick-ups at the hotels listed below are between 7:20 am and 7:35 am. Hotel returns are between 8:05 pm to 8:25 pm.

Pick-up schedule:
7:20 am: SCP Hilo Hotel
7:25 am: Naniloa Hotel Hilo
7:30 am: Hilo Hawaiian
Restrictions
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made outside of 48 hours from service day are subject to a 10% cancellation fee. Cancellations made less than 48 hours from service day are non-refundable.

Children under 4 years of age are considered FREE if the child is on a lap and does not occupy a seat.
Tour highlights are subject to change without notice and may vary at the tour driver's discretion in order to take into account National Park Service advisories, weather advisories, traffic advisories, road closures and detours, and venue hours of operation. If conditions permit, walking/hiking on rough, uneven lava surfaces is involved.
Volcanic fumes can be hazardous. This tour is not recommended for visitors with heart or breathing problems and infants, young children, and pregnant women.
No guaranteed sighting of active lava flows.

ADA Accessible: Due to limited availability, we require that ADA vehicle reservations be made a minimum of 48 hours prior to the date and time of service. Roberts will make all reasonable attempts to accommodate the needs of the disabled traveler.
For electric wheelchairs or scooters: The combined weight of the wheelchair and guest cannot exceed 500 pounds, and the maximum width of the wheelchair cannot exceed 29 inches.
Special Notes
Food and beverages are available for purchase at Punalu'u Bake Shop
Operation Days
Tuesday & Thursday
Duration
10 hours
Vendor Info

This activity is operated by Robert's Hawaii Reservations

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