Big Island Volcanoes & Waterfalls Guided Tour
Pair rainforest waterfalls with a guided journey through Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Duration
8–12 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 11 people
Includes
Guided tour, meals, park admission
Highlights
Explore the Big Island’s rainforest waterfalls and volcanic landscapes on a private guided tour. Travel from the North Hilo coast to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park while your naturalist guide shares insight into the island’s natural wonders, endemic wildlife, and cultural history.
- Discover Rainbow Falls and Boiling Pots at Wailuku River State Park
- Explore volcanic features with guided naturalist commentary and educational materials
- Choose an 8-, 10-, or 12-hour version with options for extra park time and Akaka Falls
- Stay after dark on the 12-hour tour for a chance to see potential lava glow
Itinerary
- Wailuku River State Park: Rainbow Falls and Boiling Pots
- Akaka Falls State Park 10 or 12 Hour Tour
- Lunch in downtown Hilo 10 or 12 Hour Tour
- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
- Kilauea Overlook
- Wahinekapu Steaming Bluffs
- Thurston (Nahuku) Lava Tube
- Upper portions of Chain of Craters Road
- Stay till dark to see any potential "glow" from the lava 12 Hour Tour
- Sit-down dinner at a local resturant in the town of Volcano just outside Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. 12 Hour Tour
What's Included
- Park and venue admissions
- Patagonia rain jacket and Nano Puff
- Nikon ProStaff binoculars
- Headlamps and flashlights
- Umbrellas
- Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages
- Professional edited photo package
Important details
- Requires walking on uneven or rocky terrain, with some steps
- Bring your own car seat for children who need one
- Park activities are weather dependent
- Expect cool, wet, or muddy conditions
This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 11 guests.
Cancellation Policy
Receive a full refund if you cancel at least 72 hours before departure. Cancellations within 72 hours and no-shows are charged in full. Cruise ship guests receive a full refund if their ship does not reach port.
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FAQs
All ages are welcome, and the tour can be adapted for different abilities. The standard route requires walking on uneven or rocky terrain and includes some steps.
Bring a reusable water bottle, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable walking or hiking shoes, a camera, and warm layers for Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
Park activities depend on weather. Expect cool, wet, or muddy conditions, and bring warm layers—temperatures in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park can drop to 50°F (10°C) after sunset.
Meeting details
Guests will be pickup at their place of lodging
Related locations
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
Admission includedStanding at the rim of Kīlauea, one of the most active volcanoes on Earth, you feel the ground warm beneath your feet and catch the sulfurous drift of volcanic gases rising from the caldera below. Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park stretches across nearly 330,000 acres of the Big Island, encompassing steaming vents, hardened lava fields, and lush rainforest that gives way abruptly to barren black rock. This is a place where the planet's interior announces itself without apology, and where Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park earns its reputation as one of the most geologically dynamic destinations in the United States.
