VOLCANO SAFARI

VOLCANO SAFARI

VOLCANO SAFARI

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Kaumana Lava Tube is now reopened on Jan 16th 2024


Cruise Ship Friendly Tour


In 2018 several earthquakes cracked open the roads, lava fountains started spewing lava 300 ft into the sky and nearly 2,000 residents were evacuated. Join us for an exciting adventure in to the east rift zone of Kilauea volcano's devastation! Ready to step onto the newest formed black sand beach and explore lava caves!

 

Volcano Safari Highlights

  • Newest Black Sand Beach
  • Lava Trees
  • Liliuokalani Gardens and Banyan Drive ( drive by)
  • Rainbow Falls
  • Kaumana Caves (Lava Tubes)
  • Pahoa Town
  • Lava Tree
  • Volcanically heated hot pool
  • Lava devastation sights Fissure 8
  • Stop for lunch at local Vendor (not included in tour cost)

DEPARTURE TIMES


Hotel departure times are based off our other departure times. Departure is usually 9:00 AM OR 9:30 AM You can see our departure schedule below or call our office at 1-800-901-0468

PICK UP / MEETING LOCATION


Cruise Ship Hilo Port -. After departing the ship you will enter a terminal building. Guide will be holding the sign “C Big Island ”


 Hilo Hawaiian Hotel 71 Banyan Dr. Hilo HI 96720


RESTRICTIONS

Moderate Tour – Guest must be able to walk on uneven terrain. Stairs descending into a lava tube steep.


Not recommended for guests with physical limitations, children under the age of 5 years  women who are pregnant.


Cannot accommodate wheel chair or walkers on this tour.


TRAVELING TOGETHER ?

If your group has booked separately we must know before the tour date in order to accommodate you being together in the same vehicle. You can email us at info@cbigisland.com


CRUISE SHIP GUESTS


WE GUARANTEE TO HAVE YOU BACK TO THE CRUISE SHIP IN TIME FOR DEPARTURE AND IF YOUR SHIP DOES NOT COME INTO PORT YOU WILL BE FULLY REFUNDED.


Cruise Ship Departure Times

Usually between 8:30 am and 9:00 am
The time is subject to change as we schedule our departures around cruise ship arrivals and departures

Cruise Ship Checkin Location

When departing the ship you will enter a large building through double doors. Before exiting please look for your guide holding the sign “C Big Island Tours.” We ask all guests to please plan to be at the designated departure location at least 15 minutes before the departure time listed above. This info will also be on your confirmation.

TOUR DURATION


Approx 6 hr

OPERATION


12-14 passenger Ford Transit, Mercedes or 6 passenger mini Van

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Adult/Child  $129

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Tour Details

Inclusions

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    Includes: 

    • Bottle Water

    Excludes:  

    • Gratuities
    • Lunch  (available to purchase at local vendor)

What to Bring/Wear

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    Comfortable close-toed shoes

Activity Level

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    Moderate Tour – Guest must be able to walk on uneven terrain. Stairs descending into a lava tube are slightly steep.


    Not recommended for guests with physical limitations.


    Not recommended for children under the age of 5 years.


    Not recommended for women who are pregnant.


    Tour is not wheelchair accessible.

More Info/Itinerary

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    Liliuokalani Japanese Gardens  & Banyan Drive – Drive by: Famous Banyan Tree Drive planted tree by Babe ruth and many others. Largest Japanese garden outside of Tokyo


    Down Town Hilo - Pass by no stop: See the historical downtown Hilo and learn about the devastating tsunamis of the past.


    Rainbow Falls – 15-20 min: 80ft waterfall over lava cave


    Kaumana Caves – 20 min - Will be descending into the lava cave through a skylight opening.


    IMPORTANT UPDATE: Kaumana is now open as of Jan 16th 2024



    Pahoa Town – Drive through a Historical booming plantation town and now a laid-back hippie town with old-school artistry charm and wood-plank boardwalks


    Lava Trees and Fissure – 25 min: Walk a trail among lava trees that looks somewhat of a petrified forest and look down into a deep fissure


    Lunch stop 30-40 min: Local Vendor 


    New 2018 Black Sand Beach – 20 min: This is the newest formed black sand beach on the Big Island. There is now swimming


    Volcanically Heated Hot Pool – 5 min: Next to the newly formed black is a geothermal pool. Sorry no swimming in this as it is high in bacteria.There is now swimming


    Lava devastation sights Fissure 8 – 10-15 min: These sights will be throughout the tour showing you where lava has come in and destroyed local areas of Hawaii.

FAQ

  • Will we get to see active lava?

    While this is a very dynamic situation that is subject to change at any moment there are fissures still smoldering since the huge eruption just a few years ago but no current surface molten lava can be seen anywhere. 

  • Can we swim in the Volcanically heated hot pool?

    Sorry no. While some locals still continue to swim there, it is stagnant water and very high in bacteria. 


  • Can you accommodate a wheelchair, scooter, or walker?

    No sorry, this tour has many locations you would not be able to access with a wheelchair, scooter, or walker. 


  • What is the temperature? Rain Poncho needed?

    The climate in the eastern rift zone is tropical. While most of the time it remains clear it is not a bad idea to have a rain poncho on hand. 


  • What about the Mauna Loa Volcano Eruption

    The Mauna Loa Volcano eruption has not affected this tour. However, Mauna Loa is still currently an active volcano and things can change without notice. The Mauna Loa volcano eruption is still currently a long way away from Kilauea Volcano

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