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Discover the Big Island on a half-day guided tour of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Hilo. Visit the Kilauea Crater, walk inside the Nahuku Lava Tube, and see turtles at Punaluʻu black sand beach.

Highlights

• Explore the world's most active volcano, Kilauea, and its smoking caldera
• Walk inside the ancient Nahuku (Thurston Lava Tube) and see the volcanic vents
• Enjoy an island-infused meal on us at a local restaurant
• Visit Punaluʻu black sand beach and see green sea turtles
• See the picture-perfect scenery of Rainbow Falls and Liliuokalani Gardens

Description

Join a half-day adventure tour exploring the Big Island from summit to sea. Take a captivating journey through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home to the world's most active volcano, Kilauea. Travel from the visitor center to Kilauea crater for panoramic views of the smoking caldera and steaming volcanic vents. Walk inside ancient Nahuku (Thurston Lava Tube) and enjoy an island-infused lunch on us at a local restaurant. Afterward, visit Punaluʻu Beach—a beautiful black sand beach frequently visited by green sea turtles On the final leg of your journey, drive through Liliuokalani Gardens (the largest authentic Edo-style ornamental garden outside of Japan) and Downtown Hilo before seeing the picture-perfect scenery of Rainbow Falls. Please note: We only offer pickup/drop-off in the Hilo area including AirBnBs, hotels, Port of Hilo, and Hilo bus terminal.

Includes

Pick-up and drop-off in the Hilo area only (hotels, AirBnBs, Port of Hilo, Hilo bus terminal) Hawaii Volcanoes National Park pass Tour inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Visit to Kilauea crater and Nahuku (Thurston Lava Tube) Complimentary lunch Fresh fruit samples Hands-on cultural artifacts Historical context Tour of Punaluʻu black sand beach Drive through Liliuokalani Gardens Visit Rainbow Falls

Important Information

• Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a jacket for cooler temperatures at higher elevations. Check weather conditions and dress appropriately Bring a water bottle or flask to stay hydrated and sunscreen for protection against the sun. Be prepared for moderate walking on uneven terrain. Please select your pickup location or a default location will be selected. Cruise ship pickup and drop-off is located at: Port of Hilo, 80 Kuhio St. Hilo, Hawaii 96720. Please note we cannot pick-up from the Hilo International Airport at this time, but we can drop you off there.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund