Kilauea Volcano, Waterfall & Black Sand Beach Tour from Hilo
Explore volcanic landscapes, rainforest, and Hilo’s coastline with a local guide
Duration
6–7 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 11 people
Includes
Transport, guide, entry fees
Highlights
Ride through Hawaiʻi Island’s changing landscapes on a shared van tour from Hilo. Hear island stories along the way, with walks at stops that reveal the terrain shaped by volcanic activity.
- Explore Kilauea’s Halema’uma’u Crater and steam vents where groundwater is heated by magma below
- Walk through Nahuku, an ancient lava tube surrounded by rainforest
- Sample locally grown macadamia nuts at the Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Visitor Center
- See Rainbow Falls, an 80-foot waterfall
- Explore Liliu‘okalani Gardens, with Japanese-style ponds, bridges, and walking paths
- Discover Richardson Black Sand Beach’s volcanic coastline and ocean views
What's Included
- Transportation
- Local guide services
- Entry fees
- Bottled water
Important details
- Requires moderate walking on uneven surfaces and stairs, short periods of standing, and entering and exiting the vehicle throughout the day. If you need assistance, travel with a companion who can help.
- Vehicles have no wheelchair lifts and cannot accommodate motorized scooters or non-collapsible wheelchairs. Mobility devices must fold and fit through the vehicle doors and within available storage space.
- Children under 2 require a rear-facing car seat with a harness. Ages 2–3 require a rear-facing or forward-facing car seat with a harness. Ages 4–9 require a child safety seat or booster unless taller than 4 feet 9 inches. Ensure your child is properly secured throughout the tour.
- Luggage and large suitcases cannot be accommodated. Bring only small bags or backpacks that fit on your lap or beneath your seat.
- Follow all safety instructions, posted rules, and any evacuation orders. Volcanic areas may contain sulfur dioxide and other naturally occurring gases.
- Stay out of the water at all stops; swimming and snorkeling are not part of this tour.
- Do not smoke, vape, or consume alcohol inside the vehicle. Smoking and vaping at stops are allowed only where local and property rules permit.
- Do not fly drones in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park or other protected areas where they are prohibited. Leave sand, rocks, coral, and other protected natural materials where you find them.
- Photos or videos may occasionally be taken during the tour for marketing, advertising, website, and social media use.
- Arrive 15–30 minutes before departure for head count and van loading.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 48 hours before your tour for a full refund; 24–48 hours before for a 50% refund. Cancellations less than 24 hours before and no-shows are non-refundable. Tours run rain or shine; no refunds for itinerary changes beyond the operator's control. You'll receive a full refund if your cruise ship cannot dock in Hilo.
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FAQs
Car seats and booster seats may be available with an advance request, subject to availability.
Meals, optional gratuities, and personal expenses are not included in the listed price. The tour includes a lunch stop, but your meal is extra.
No. Visible lava depends on volcanic activity and conditions that day. The tour runs rain or shine, but stops and timing may change because of weather, road conditions, park closures, or volcanic activity. Alternative stops may be substituted.
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.