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Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcano Safari Lava Caves & Black Sand

By C Big Island Tours
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €136 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Approx 6 hr long. Explore the places less travelled among Hawaii's back roads of Kilauea volcano. Explore exciting Lava Caves and Lava trees in a lush volcanic rainforest. See the 2018 lava destruction and the newly formed Black Sand Beach just created. A truly amazing experience!

Cruise Ship Guests: We have special permits to pick up directly from Hilo port of call. Departure times may be adjusted to fit your ship's arrival & departure.

Hilo Hotel Guests: Meeting location Hilo Hawaiian Hotel

Activity location

  • Rainbow Falls
    • Waianuenue Avenue,
    • 96720, Hilo, Hawaii, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, a Trademark Collection by Wyndham
    • 71 Banyan Drive
    • 96720, Hilo, Hawaii, United States

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Hilo Cruise Ship Passenger

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Cruise Ship Passenger: We are a SHORE EXCURSION company. We have permits to pick you up directly from the Hilo port.
Starting point:
Port of Hilo, 80 Kuhio St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 08:45
Price details
€136.38 x 1 Adult€136.38
Total
Price is €136.38
Until Mon, 4 May

Hilo Hotel Pick up

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Hilo Hawaiian Hotel : Meeting location Hilo Hawaiian Hotel 71 Banyan Dr. Hilo, HI 96720
Starting point:
Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, a Trademark Collection by Wyndham, 71 Banyan Dr, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€136.38 x 1 Adult€136.38
Total
Price is €136.38
Until Mon, 4 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Bottled water
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Port pickup and drop-off / Hilo Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Souvenirs
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch- Stop made by local vendor for customers to purchase

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Moderate tour - Involves walking over relatively unlevel terrain, possible gravel, lava, uneven ground and steep steps. Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately; light rain jacket or poncho
  • A stop is made to purchase food
  • Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
  • Exact departure time may vary depending on the cruise ship's disembarkation time
  • We will ensure your timely return back to the ship in Hilo Pier for this activity. If your ship does not come into port , your money will be refunded. If is is delayed we will adjust our departure time to the ships itenerary. See our terms and conditions for full details
  • Not recommended for those who cannot walk over uneven ground or with poor health
  • Lava Tube: The steps to get into the lava tube are steep and the ground is uneven. You do not have to go into the lava tube if you feel it is too much for you.
  • We are NOT able to accommodate customers with walkers or wheel chairs.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Liliuokalani Gardens (Pass by)

This is the largest Japanese garden outside of Japan donated by Queen Liliʻuokalani in 1917. Throughout the gardens are stone lanterns, gazebos, and torii gates, recalling the Japanese immigrants who came to Hawaii.

Hilo (Pass by)

Drive through the historical city centre Hilo as you will learn about the devastating tsunamis of the past

Rainbow Falls

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Breathtaking 80 ft waterfall, Rainbow Falls. These beautiful falls get their name from the rainbow that is often visible in the mist that rises as the water cascades to the rocks 80 feet below.

Kaumana Caves Park

  • 20m
Time to explore lava caves is next! We walk you down into a lava cave through a skylight, also locally known as a lava tube. Kaumana Caves was created by one of our largest volcanoes, Mauna Loa. The guide will explain how molten lava makes these spectacular lava tubes and the fascinating colours inside.

Pahoa (Pass by)

On our drive we will drive through a quaint town called Pahoa. Once a booming plantation town and now a laid-back hippie town with old school artistry charm and wood-plank boardwalks. You will see the current lava flow that nearly wiped this town off the map.

Lava Tree State Park

  • 25m
We will walk a trail among lava trees that looks somewhat of a petrified forest and look down into a deep fissure. This unusual volcanic sight is one stop that shouldn’t be missed.

Pohoiki Bay

  • 20m
**IMPORTANT ** As of June 12th 2025, there is a project to dredge the lava-covered area and restore the boat ramp. We will be replacing this black sand beach with an alternative one WALK ON THE NEWEST BLACK SAND BEACH IN HAWAII!! is truly an amazing creation by Kilauea’s lava flow. Let us show you the newest created black sand beach. Once in this location was the old boat harbour and ramp that you can still see and has now been cut off from the creation of a large black sand beach. There is no swimming at this location

Leilani Estates

  • 10m
Several earthquakes cracked open the roads, lava fountains started spewing lava 300 ft into the sky and nearly 2,000 residents we evacuated. This amazing force even evaporated Green Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake in Hawaii. We will be showing you areas of mass destruction from Kilauea Volcano. Note: The order of stops on this tour may be adjusted to help provide the best experience.

Malama Market

  • 15m
Local Deli for a lunch stop or a local vendor ( depending on the day, we use a different vendors for our lunch stop) Note: The order of stops on this tour may be adjusted to help provide the best experience for customers.

Location

Activity location

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    Rainbow Falls
    • Waianuenue Avenue,
    • 96720, Hilo, Hawaii, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, a Trademark Collection by Wyndham
    • 71 Banyan Drive
    • 96720, Hilo, Hawaii, United States
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Port of Hilo
    • 80 Kuhio Street
    • 96720, Hilo, Hawaii, United States

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