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    Day Trip from Oahu to Hilo: Active Volcanoes & Helicopter Tour

    4.1 (58)

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    Hilo, HI

    Escape to another Hawaiian island for a day on this all-inclusive island-hopping tour. Indulge on your vacation and leave the planning to us! Interisland roundtrip airfare from Oahu to Hilo, roundtrip transportation from the Hilo Airport (ITO), a sightseeing land tour with lunch and adventurous 45 minute helicopter tour with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters are all included. This once-in-a-lifetime, comprehensive Volcano Adventure transports you to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to experience the world famous, recently erupted, active volcanoes - Mauna Loa and Kilauea. Your expert driver-guide will share the legends and cultural significance of famous sites and point out scenic wonders along the way. The afternoon helicopter tour follows the sightseeing experience, offering a birds-eye view of recent volcanic activity (weather permitting), cascading waterfalls and towering mountains and deep, verdant valleys.

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    All ages

    $842

    Day Trip from Oahu to Hilo: Volcano Adventure

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    Hilo, HI

    Escape to another Hawaiian island for a day on this all-inclusive tour. Hop on an inter-island flight from Honolulu on Oahu to Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii for a once-in-a-lifetime, comprehensive Volcano Adventure Tour. Discover Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the sights of Hilo Town. Your expert driver-guide will share with you the legends and cultural significance of famous sites and point our numerous scenic wonders along the way. Also available with an optional helicopter tour based on availability.

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    All ages

    $575

    Big Island Surf Lesson from Hilo

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    Hilo, HI

    Eastside of the Big Island Hawaii Surf lessons. We will provide lesson to your group, adult private, children private, or family package. Surf lessons require help from mother nature, because she supplies the waves. It is also an exercise activity and that is very exciting and fun.

    In-person

    5+ years

    $120

    Historic Hilo Bay Waterfalls by Kayak

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    Hilo, HI

    Come experience the views of Hilo town from a different perspective, with a guided kayak or paddle board adventure! Two hour fully guided and narrated tours of Hilo Bay depart the pier behind KapohoKine Adventures store. Join our knowledgeable and lifeguard certified guides as we explore the history of this intriguing area, from the surprising history of Moku Ola (coconut island) to the changes our dynamic landscape has made to Hilo town. We’ll mosey along tranquil rivers and explore hidden waterfalls, beaches, and a hydroelectric plant, all the while keeping an eye out for friendly honu. Take a refreshing dip if you’d like before heading back to shore. Water and light snack provided.

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    5+ years

    $160

    Hamakua Coast Farm Small-Group Walking and Tasting Tour

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    Hilo, HI

    Lilikoi (passion fruit) Is a famous Hawaiian fruit revered by locals for generations. This is the largest Lilikoi orchard and an ideal spot on the Big Island to stop and take in the Hamakua Coast ocean views and breezes. Learn about many key Hawaiian crops. Taste the difference of farm fresh juices and tea. Talk one on one with the owner how a plantation era farm was rehabilitated ongoing plans to flourish for the next generation. If there is time to visit only one farm, Nakihalani Farm has the diverse flora and fauna to satisfy. Plenty of spaces to extend your time on the farm if you bring a picnic lunch, or take your tea and let the breezes guide you around the farm for bit on your own.

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    10+ years

    $49

    From Big island Hilo Shared Shore Excursion and Waterfalls Tour

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    Hilo, HI

    Explore enchanting sights on the Big Island during this shore excursion exploring waterfalls, black sand beach and more .You'll make stops at Akaka Waterfalls, plus Rainbow Falls and several other Hawaii highlights. Blink and you may think you’re in Japan as you stroll through peaceful Liliʻuokalani Gardens, named after Hawaiʻi's last reigning monarch, Queen Liliʻuokalani. Located on Hilo's Banyan Drive. Whether you're a first time visitor or returning to the Big Island for another look, this tour is right for you. Akaka Waterfalls will take you through a lush rainforest filled with wild orchids, bamboo groves and draping ferns.. A guide, park entrance fees, and round-trip port transport are included. Maximum tour size : 14 persons

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    1+ years

    $335

    Botanical Tour and waterfall swim at The Cloudforest Bioreserve

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    Hilo, HI

    What makes our tour unique is the rare opportunity to swim in stunning waterfalls set against the backdrop of a unique climate - a montane tropical cloudforest. The cool, misty climate allows both temperate and tropical plants to thrive side by side, creating a one-of-a-kind botanical experience. You'll explore a landscape where vibrant orchids, majestic palms, and towering conifers grow in harmony. The tour blends natural beauty, adventure, and education, culminating in a refreshing dip in our waterfall—a truly unforgettable Hawaiian experience.

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    4+ years

    $89

    Volcano, Chocolate and Waterfalls of the Big Island

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    Hilo, HI

    Hawaii’s most “in-depth” volcano experience is here! Join our National Park Certified Guides on a journey through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park's new & dramatic landscape. See how the historically large collapse of the Halemaumau Crater has changed Kilauea forever. Embark on an interactive tree-to-chocolate adventure and learn how cacao trees are transformed into chocolate at a 1,000-acre Tropical Farm before stopping at the picturesque Rainbow Falls in Hilo. - In this in-depth park experience, your interpretive guide will illuminate the historical events that have forever changed the landscape of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. - Enjoy exploring the Park’s most dynamic terrain - Visit a 1,000-acre Chocolate and Tropical Fruit Farm and learn about the Chocolate-making process, from tree to chocolate. Marvel at the stunning 80-foot cascade of Rainbow Falls, set against a lush tropical backdrop

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    8+ years

    $308

    Volcano National Park and Rainbow Fall in Hilo, Hawaii

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    Hilo, HI

    Experience the best of Hilo and Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park on this unforgettable tour. Pass by the serene Liliʻuokalani Gardens, the largest Edo-style Japanese garden outside of Japan, then take in the scenic coastline at Hilo Bayfront Beach Park. Enjoy the historic charm of Downtown Hilo, where plantation-era buildings and vibrant storefronts line the streets. Witness the breathtaking Rainbow Falls, cascading 80 feet into a lava cave steeped in Hawaiian legend. Treat yourself to handcrafted chocolates and macadamia nut cookies at Big Island Candies. Finally, explore the dramatic landscapes of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, home to the world’s most active volcano, Kīlauea. Walk through the Thurston Lava Tube, feel the heat from geothermal steam vents, and journey along Chain of Craters Road, surrounded by vast fields of hardened lava. This tour is the perfect blend of history, nature, and adventure!

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    All ages

    $175

    Hilo and Volcano National Park Tour for Cruise Passengers at port

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    Hilo, HI

    Travelers coming on a cruise ship to Hilo can visit and enjoy the incredibly wonderful Big Island with this one-day tour. This tour is a full-day guided Hawaii Volcano National Park and Hilo town tour. The vast and majestic land of Big Island, Hawaii, is home to the world's largest active volcano and is full of natural mysteries. This small group tour is a magnificent experience to explore the wonders of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the local attractions of Hilo, including sea turtle lagoon, Black sand beach, and tropical falls.

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    All ages

    $230

    Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour

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    Hilo, HI

    Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime Volcano Adventure tour on Hawaii's "Big Island," focusing on the lush, northeastern Hilo side. Explore the dynamic landscapes of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home to active volcanoes and historic craters. Delight in the charming vistas of Hilo Town. Your knowledgeable driver-guide will enrich your journey with tales of the area's legends, history, and culture, highlighting scenic wonders throughout the tour. Note: This tour is available with hotel pickups exclusively in the Hilo area (Not Kona).

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    All ages

    $214

    Hawai'i's Volcanoes National Park from Hilo Only

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    Hilo, HI

    Get the most of your time in Hilo. Have a local driver get you to the most popular attractions on Hawai'i Island. The best scenes of Hawai’i’s active volcano. Ask any questions and have a new friend by the end of the day. **This tour may be customized if communicated before hand. Duration time is considered as the importance when customizing.

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    All ages

    $199

    Volcanoes Adventure Tour from Hilo

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    Hilo, HI

    Volcanoes Adventure Tour From Hilo. Takes you on an adventure to the 2016 lava flow which is one of the most recent lava activity. you will adventure to the Richardson Blacksand Beach, Historic Bayan Drive, Liliuokalani Gardens, Rainbow Falls, Maunaloa Macademia Nut Factory, Akatsuka Orchid Nursery. 

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    All ages

    $189

    Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park and Rainbow Falls

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    Hilo, HI

    Cruise Ship Guests: We have special permits to pick up directly from Hilo port of call. Departure times may be adjusted to fit your ships arrival & departure. Hilo Hotel Guests: Meeting location is Hilo Hawaiian Hotel Tour grade: Easy Highlights of this tour include Black Sand Beach, Rainbow Falls, Liliuokalani Japanese Garden, Drive through Down Town Hilo, Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Farm Volcanoes National Park - Steam Vents, Sulfur Banks Thurston Lava Tube, Kilauea Visitor Center & Exhibits Kilauea Crater lookout. The visitor center in National Park is currently closed for renovation. Lunch: Stop will be made by a local vendor

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    All ages

    $145

    Hawaii Big Island Hilo & Volcano One Day Tour

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    Hilo, HI

    Travelers in Hilo can visit and enjoy the incredibly wonderful Big Island with this one-day tour. This tour is a full-day guided Hawaii Volcano National Park and Hilo town tour. The vast and majestic land of Big Island, Hawaii, is home to the world's largest active volcano and is full of natural mysteries. This small group tour is a magnificent experience to explore the wonders of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the local attractions of Hilo, including sea turtle lagoon, Black sand beach, and tropical falls.

    In-person

    All ages

    $230

    Historic Hilo Bay and Coconut Island Guided Kayak Adventure

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    Hilo, HI

    Experience the history and natural beauty of old Hawaii, unlike anywhere else in the islands, as you will soon discover Hilo Bay captures the feeling of going back in time. Hilo Bay is a large bay located on the eastern coast of the island of Hawaii. The modern town of Hilo overlooks Hilo Bay and located north of the bay runs the Hamakua Coast on the slopes of Mauna Kea and south of the bay is the Puna district on the slopes of Mauna Loa. As you paddle, you will be surrounded with the majestic snow-capped peaks of Mauna Kea crater in the distance. Your experienced guide will share with you the history of the last Hawaiian monarch at Queen Liliuokalani Japanese Gardens as you make your way to Coconut Island. Coconut Island or Moku Ola, is a small island in Hilo Bay, just offshore from Lili’uokalani Park and Gardens.

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    8+ years

    $160

    Elite Volcano Hike From Hilo

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    Hilo, HI

    Elite Volcano Hike Hike down into Kilauea Caldera on the 2 mile Halema’uma’u Trail, and visit aftermath of the historic 2018 eruption along Kilauea’s coastline. Visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park including Kilauea Visitor Center, Sulphur Banks, the Kilauea Iki Overlook, Volcano House and more. Small-group tour deli-style lunch and dinner included.

    In-person

    5+ years

    $275

    Hilo Cruise Ship Excursion: Volcanoes National Park Rainbow Falls

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    Hilo, HI

    Explore Volcanoes National park, home to Kīlauea, the most active volcano in the world. Learn how volcanic events have impacted the landscape and the lives of the people that live here. Highlights of the tour include a stop at Rainbow Falls, a waterfall with an 80-foot drop, known for the many rainbows formed in its surrounding mist. Sit back and relax as you are transported in your air-conditioned motor coach to Volcanoes National Park where 70 million years of volcanic history are on display. Should their be volcanic activity, route's may be altered with out notice due to safety concerns for guest and employee's. 0830              Leave Hilo

    In-person

    4+ years

    $154

    Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Hilo Highlights Small Group Tour

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    Hilo, HI

    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.

    In-person

    8+ years

    $167

    Hilo Shore Excursion: Active Volcano, Lava Tube, Waterfall and Gardens

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    Hilo, HI

    A day trip to Hilo is not complete without a visit to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home to one of the world's most active volcanoes.  Witness the current volcanic eruption at the summit of Kilauea volcano, learn of past geologic events and the effects on this ever changing landscape. Feel the heat of steam vents, then traverse an ancient lava tube nestled in the cool mist of the Hawaiian rainforest.  Conclude your day indulging your senses around Hilo town including the majestic Rainbow Falls, Liliuokalani Gardens, and tasty locally made chocolates and coffee on this small group tour.

    In-person

    8+ years

    $167

    From Big island Kona Volcanoes and Waterfalls Shared Tour

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    Hilo, HI

    Explore enchanting sights on the Big Island during this shore excursion exploring Volcanoes National Park, waterfall, black sand beach, and more You'll make stops at Kilauea Crater and Thurston Lave Tube, plus Rainbow Falls and several other Hawaii highlights. Whether you're a first-time visitor or returning to the Big Island for another look, this tour is right for you. Layers of lava stretch over moonscapes, collect in calderas, and put on an awesome show. A guide, park entrance fees, and round-trip port transport are included. This tour will have a maximum 14 travelers.

    In-person

    1+ years

    $375

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