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Private Tour: Experience Active Kilauea Volcano & Hilo Rainbow Falls
Hilo,
United States
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Overview
Duration
5h 30min
Languages
English
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
Treat yourself to an exclusive private tour of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Hilo's tropical beauty.
Travel to the summit of Hawaii Island's youngest and most active volcano, Kilauea. If the timing is right you may witness the incredible show of an eruption! Experience the steaming Kilauea caldera, misty rainforest of Nahuku (Thurston lava tube), and the Chain of Craters Road. Enjoy short hikes along the way as you learn about past and present volcanic eruptions, different lava formations, and the history and Hawaiian culture of the area.
As a private tour, you will have the option of spending the duration of your tour in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with optional hiking or heading down to Hilo with stops at the majestic Rainbow Falls, Liliuokalani Gardens and a local chocolate factory.
What to remember
Important info
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.. 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 HILO HARBOR 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.
What's included
Private transportation. Hotel Pick-up for Select Hotels (all others please plan to meet at the Hilo Mo'oheau Bus Terminal). Hilo Airport pick-up and drop-off. Help protect our island environment and bring your own refillable water bottle!. Professional guide. Hilo Harbor Port pick-up and drop-off
What's not included
We are sorry there are no options for meal purchases along the way. You are welcome to bring your own snacks for the trail, however we do not allow eating in our vans.. Gratuities. We DO NOT provide transportation from Kona or Waikoloa. Please meet us in Hilo at the bus terminal.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Mauka Makai Adventures
Meeting Point
Meet your tour guide at the Kilauea Visitor Center in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Look for our van with the "Mauka Makai Adventures" logo on it in the bus parking lot located to the left of the visitor center. Park entrance fees will apply for your vehicle. Tour start time may be adjusted.
Meet your tour guide 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 with the "Mauka Makai Adventures" logo on it in the parking lot. Please be waiting for your driver we may be picking up other guests.
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 10-15 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 location.
ALL OTHERS STAYING ON ISLAND:
If you are driving from Kona, Waikoloa, or another part of the island, please confirm that you will 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.
OR MEET US AT THE VOLCANO:
You may choose to meet us at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Kilauea Visitor Center. This option would be for a Volcano Only Private Tour (all of the tour time will be in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, the sites in Hilo will not be included). Park entrance fees will apply to your vehicle and the tour start and end time may be adjusted.