Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Hilo Highlights Small Group Tour
Overview
See two of the world’s most active volcanoes, Kilauea and Mauna Loa, on a small group tour that features the natural wonders of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Learn the history, culture and geology of the Hawaiian islands with your personal guide. Take a walk along the crater rim as you feel the heat of the volcano from steam vents. Explore an ancient lava tube in the midst of the lush Hawaiian rainforest. Enjoy the sights around Hilo including Liliuokalani Gardens and Rainbow Falls with a stop for local chocolates and coffee along the way.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Private transportation
- Bottled water - Help protect our island environment and bring your own refillable water bottle!
- Hotel Pick-up for Select Hotels (all others please plan to meet at the Hilo Mo'oheau Bus Terminal)
- Hilo Harbor Port pick-up and drop-off
- Hilo Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Entry/Admission - Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube
- Entry/Admission - Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
- Entry/Admission - Chain of Craters Road
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Volcano National Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI
Explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park including a visit to Kilauea caldera where you will witness the dramatic changes from our recent eruption, experience the steam vents and other volcanic formations from past lava flows.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI 96718
Enjoy a hike through the Hawaiian rainforest robust with native birds and tree ferns to Nahuku (Thurston lava tube). Traverse the 500 year old lava tube where molten lava once rushed through.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chain of Craters Road, Island of Hawaii, HI
Explore frozen fields of lava from past volcanic eruptions and peer down into once active volcanic craters. Learn about the history, culture and geology of Kilauea volcano.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Rainbow Falls, Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720
View the majestic 80 foot waterfall of Waianuenue or Rainbow Falls. Enjoy the tropical landscape as you learn the legends of Hawaii.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Big Island Candies, 585 Hinano St, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720-4428
Get your pep in your step with tasty hand-made chocolates, locally grown macadamia nuts and island fresh coffee!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Liliuokalani Gardens, Banyan Drive, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720-4680
Immerse yourself in tranquility with a short stroll around Liliuokalani Gardens as you enjoy the fishponds, pagodas and picture perfect landscaping along Hilo bay.
Duration: 20 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Volcano National Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI
Explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park including a visit to Kilauea caldera where you will witness the dramatic changes from our recent eruption, experience the steam vents and other volcanic formations from past lava flows.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI 96718
Enjoy a hike through the Hawaiian rainforest robust with native birds and tree ferns to Nahuku (Thurston lava tube). Traverse the 500 year old lava tube where molten lava once rushed through.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chain of Craters Road, Island of Hawaii, HI
Explore frozen fields of lava from past volcanic eruptions and peer down into once active volcanic craters. Learn about the history, culture and geology of Kilauea volcano.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Rainbow Falls, Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720
View the majestic 80 foot waterfall of Waianuenue or Rainbow Falls. Enjoy the tropical landscape as you learn the legends of Hawaii.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Big Island Candies, 585 Hinano St, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720-4428
Get your pep in your step with tasty hand-made chocolates, locally grown macadamia nuts and island fresh coffee!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Liliuokalani Gardens, Banyan Drive, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720-4680
Immerse yourself in tranquility with a short stroll around Liliuokalani Gardens as you enjoy the fishponds, pagodas and picture perfect landscaping along Hilo bay.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional information
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately (be prepared for sun, wind and rain).
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Covered walking shoes are required and a jacket is highly recommended.
- Participants must be able to walk a minimum of 1 mile on uneven rocky terrain.
- We do not guarantee you will see molten lava on this tour.
- HOTEL pick-up is offered for select HILO HOTELS ONLY. If you are staying outside of Hilo, please plan to meet at the Hilo Mo'oheau Bus Terminal (please confirm at time of booking).
- Near public transportation
- CRUISE SHIP passengers, we pick-up directly at HILO HARBOR and will adjust the tour time as needed to accommodate your ships time in port.
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- For a one DAY TRIP to the Big Island, please make your travel arrangements to and from the HILO AIRPORT. Schedule your flight arrival a minimum of 30 minutes prior to the tour start time AND provide your flight details at time of booking.
- Children ages 8 years and up may participate in tour. All participants must have a paid seat. We do not allow any "lap" children.
- Kilauea volcano is an active volcano, you may be exposed to volcanic gas on this tour.
- This tour cannot accommodate guests with wheelchairs, scooters or oxygen tanks.
- We welcome our guests to wear a face mask covering the mouth and nose while traveling in the vehicle. This is optional, however we encourage everyone to bring their own mask for the health and safety of all!
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
ThomasJohn_O
May 2022
OMG, Scott was amazing! He not only regaled us with Hawaiian legends and stories, his knowledge of volcanos was so interesting. Don't book any other tour. Manuka Makai Tours is the one. And he's the owner so you're also supporting small business. Thank you Scott. Rosemarie & Jack
OMG, Scott was amazing! He not only regaled us with Hawaiian legends and stories, his knowledge of volcanos was so interesting. Don't book any other tour. Manuka Makai Tours is the one. And he's the owner so you're also supporting small business. Thank you Scott. Rosemarie & JackChristy_D
April 2022
Excellent tour. Tour guide was knowledgeable and created a memorable experience. Enjoyed the sites and would recommend to friends and family!
Excellent tour. Tour guide was knowledgeable and created a memorable experience. Enjoyed the sites and would recommend to friends and family!Rosemarie & Jac... O
May 2022
What a great Tour with Josh! He was entertaining, informative, and a wonderful story teller! The tour itself was great and covered many interesting places. Thank you Josh for an amazing day!! Do not think twice about booking this tour. You won't be disappointed!! Rosemarie & Jack
What a great Tour with Josh! He was entertaining, informative, and a wonderful story teller! The tour itself was great and covered many interesting places. Thank you Josh for an amazing day!! Do not think twice about booking this tour. You won't be disappointed!! Rosemarie & JackMelissa_D
April 2022
This tour was excellent! We saw Rainbow Falls, lava tubes, multiple stops at Volcano National Park, and Big Island Candy. We went to different Lava Tubes than listed due to an accident at the park. I actually preferred this since we were the only people there! The lava tubes were my favorite part...
This tour was excellent! We saw Rainbow Falls, lava tubes, multiple stops at Volcano National Park, and Big Island Candy. We went to different Lava Tubes than listed due to an accident at the park. I actually preferred this since we were the only people there! The lava tubes were my favorite part of the tour. Josh was very friendly and very knowledgeable. He told Hawaiian stories about plants and animals on the big island as well as the volcano goddess Pele, as well as personal stories about growing up on the big island. Overall an excellent tour.Kendra_B
April 2022
This tour was absolutely amazing. Jill was a great story teller and told us all about the Hawaiian legends for the various places we stopped. She was extremely knowledgeable about the native plants and wildlife and could tell the history (from her own upbringing on the island) of the volcano and ...
This tour was absolutely amazing. Jill was a great story teller and told us all about the Hawaiian legends for the various places we stopped. She was extremely knowledgeable about the native plants and wildlife and could tell the history (from her own upbringing on the island) of the volcano and lava field formations. We wanted someone to show us the volcano and Jill went above and beyond in doing so, even taking us to a famous candy store on our way back to Hilo. I can't say enough good things - definitely worth every penny, supporting a small family-owned business!Woogyeong_L
April 2022
My friend and I booked this tour because we can't drive but still wanted to visit the waterfall and volcano national park. We liked that they do pickups not only at major hotels but also at the bus terminal so we didn't need to take an Uber just to get to the pickup spot - We had to do that for s...
My friend and I booked this tour because we can't drive but still wanted to visit the waterfall and volcano national park. We liked that they do pickups not only at major hotels but also at the bus terminal so we didn't need to take an Uber just to get to the pickup spot - We had to do that for some other tours. It was a 10 minute walk from our stay. Like it says our group was small with less than 10 people. Our guide, Josh, was very knowledgeable and friendly. He tried to make sure everybody takes their time. Tours are not allowed to go to the black sand beach anymore so that was a little sad, but everything on the tour was great. For those who wants some information about the island and don't want to drive a long distance, this one is for you.