Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Day Trip from Oahu
Discover the forces and legends behind Hawai‘i’s volcanic landscapes
Duration
8 hrs
Includes
Round-trip flights, guide
Highlights
Explore Hawai‘i Island with a knowledgeable volcano tour guide, tracing the hot-spot forces that created the island. Hear ancient legends of the ʻāina—the land—as you journey through landscapes shaped by lava.
- Learn about the island’s geology and history at the Kīlauea Visitor Center
- Take in views of Halemaʻumaʻu Crater from scenic overlooks
- Follow Chain of Craters Road to see where lava flows meet the sea
Itinerary
6:00 AM – Depart Honolulu on your flight to Hilo
7:00 AM – Meet your guide upon arrival at Hilo Airport
7:15 AM – Visit Rainbow Falls State Park, a stunning waterfall surrounded by lush rainforest
7:45 AM – Explore Historic Hilo and nearby parks, soaking in the local culture and charm
8:45 AM – Stop at a Black Sand Beach, formed by volcanic lava and perfect for photos and a short walk
10:00 AM – Enter Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park to discover volcanic landscapes, steam vents, and craters
1:30 PM – Depart the National Park and begin the journey back to Hilo
2:30 PM – Drop-off at Hilo Airport
3:30 PM – Flight departs Hilo back to Honolulu
What's Included
- Round-trip airfare between O‘ahu and Hawai‘i Island
- Transportation to and from your Waikīkī property
Important details
- Bring your government-issued ID and follow identification and airport security requirements for inter-island flights
- Bring your own car seat if traveling with a young child
- Check in at Honolulu Airport 1 hour before your flight departs
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations more than 72 hours before the tour receive full credit toward a future tour. Cancellations within 72 hours receive no refund. Bookings of 6 or more may have extended cancellation deadlines and additional fees.
Product ID: 7SD5TT
FAQs
No. Lava viewing on the volcano tour depends on volcanic activity, current conditions, and access restrictions. If lava is active, your guide may adjust the itinerary for the closest safe viewing opportunity.
No. Food is not included in the listed price. The tour stops at restaurants, where you can choose your own meals at your own expense.
Wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring a water bottle, snacks, a light jacket or sweatshirt, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and a camera.
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.