Update: THURSTON LAVA TUBE IS NOW OPEN.
Join us to see the devastation of Kilauea volcano, the newly collapsed crater, learn how black sand beaches are created and the best highlights in and around historical Hilo. Enjoy the beautiful Rainbow Falls which flows over a natural lava cave, explore the macadamia nut farm and much more!
Easy tour - Involves walking over relatively level terrain, possible gravel or uneven ground in some areas. Comfortable walking shoes & light jacket recommended.
Passengers are welcome to stay in vehicle for any stops they do not wish to join.
Liliuokalani Japanese Garden: (Drive through narration)
Black Sand Beach 20-30 min: Easy walk to beach from parking lot. Beach is uneven ground (sand)
Rainbow Falls 15-20 min: Easy walk from parking place to waterfall only a few hundred feet.
Historical Down Town Hilo: ( Drive through narration )
Macadamia Nut Farm 35-40 min: Customers can walk as much or less as they want. Customers can walk to see macadamia production or around fruit trees.This is also our lunch stop.
Orchid Flower Nursery 15-20 min: Easy walk around the nursery.
Volcanoes National Park approx 2hr (The following sites are located inside the National Park.)
Steam Vents: Easy
Thurston Lava Tube: Moderate must be able to go down and up several steps. Uneven ground
Kilauea Crater & Sulfur Banks : Moderate. Must be able to walk on dirt path for about 5 min.Other wise you can stay in the vehicle or at near by steam vents.
Kilauea Visitor Center & Exhibits: Easy
Kilauea Iki Crater look out : Easy
(( WE GUARANTEE TO HAVE YOU BACK TO THE CRUISE SHIP IN TIME FOR DEPARTURE ))
Below is a calendar of our departure times
The Volcanoes National Park Tour departs from the ship pier. 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 10-15 minutes before the departure time listed above. This info will also be on your confirmation.
Hilo Hawaiian Hotel or Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a DoubleTree by Hiltona - Hotel departure times are based off our other departure times. Departure is usually 9:15 or 10:15 am You can call our office at 1-800-901-0468 for more info
Hilo Approx. 6 hr
Operation: 11-14 passenger van or mini bus max 16-25 pass mini bus
Bottle water, snacks, umbrellas or rain ponchos.
Entry/Admission – Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Gratuities
Lunch ( available to purchase at Macadamia Nut Farm )
Comfortable shoes, bring light sweater or jacket ( Volcano park can be cool weather ) camera, hat, sunglasses
Adult /Child -139.00 Discount $119
*Hotel discount available on select days. * Please Call 1-800-901-0468
(DISCOUNT IS ALREADY APPLIED WHEN CHECKING OUT)
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