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

Duration
5 hours and 30 minutes

Languages Available

• Human tour guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Hawaii
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
Enjoy a walk through the Hawaiian rainforest to Nahuku (Thurston Lava Tube). Explore the 500 year old underground tube where hot molten lava once rushed through.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Chain of Craters Road
Hawaii
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
Rainbow Drive, , Hilo, Hawaii
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, Hawaii
Get your pep in your step with tasty hand-made chocolates, locally grown macadamia nuts and island fresh coffee!
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Lili'uokalani Gardens
189 Lihiwai St #151, 49 Banyan Drive, Adjacent To The Hotels And Along Hilo Bay, Hilo, Hawaii
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

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Operates in all weather conditions (be prepared for sun, wind and rain).
• Covered walking shoes are required and a jacket is highly recommended.
• Participants must be able to walk a minimum of 1.5 miles on uneven 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).
• CRUISE SHIP passengers, we pick-up directly at the PORT OF HILO and will adjust the tour time as needed to accommodate your ships time in port.
• 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.

Inclusions

• Professional guide
• National park admission fee

Exclusions

• We DO NOT provide transportation from Kona or Waikoloa. Please meet us in Hilo at the bus terminal.

Redemption Instructions
Covered Walking Shoes are required for all participants.

Need to contact us for any reason?

Please email info@maukamakaiadventures.com or call +1-808-640-7557.

Mahalo!

Traveler Pickup Information
CRUISE SHIP PICKUP INSTRUCTIONS:
Upon disembarking the cruise ship in Hilo, head through the passenger terminal and look for your guide standing to the left near the pre-arranged tour operators with a sign that reads "Mauka Makai Adventures". Please check in with your guide 15 minutes prior to tour start time.

HILO AIRPORT PICKUP INSTRUCTIONS:
Please schedule your flight to arrive at the Hilo Airport a MINIMUM OF 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE TOUR START TIME. We require your airline flight number and arrival time to schedule pickup at the airport. As you disembark the airplane head towards Baggage Claim “D”. Look for the tour operator parking area near the restrooms. Our vans are marked with the logo "Mauka Makai Adventures".

HILO HOTEL PICKUP INSTRUCTIONS:
We provide pick up service at Hilo Hotels along Banyan Drive only. Please meet your tour guide near the front entrance to the lobby, our vans are marked with the logo "Mauka Makai Adventures." We may also contact you prior to the tour to make arrangements for a meeting time and location.

ALL OTHERS MEET AT HILO MOʻOHEAU BUS TERMINAL:
If you are driving from Kona, Waikoloa, or another part of the island, please meet us at the Hilo Mo'oheau Bus Terminal (329 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720). There is free parking adjacent to the bus terminal. Look for our van parked in the parking lot with the "Mauka Makai Adventures" logo on it.

Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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