Quick Details
- Island Hopping: Oahu to Big Island
- Tour Duration (not including flight time): 8 hours
- Availability: Daily
- Departure and Return to Waikiki: Varies, depending on flight schedule
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About the One-Day Hilo Volcano Tour from Oahu
Just a 45-minute flight from Oahu is Hawaii’s Big Island. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is home to Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano, and Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes. This day tour puts you right in the middle of all of the action!
A picturesque ride gives way to the vistas of dormant volcanoes, lava beds, steam vents, and craters. Hear legends of Pele, the ancient Hawaiian goddess of the volcano, whose home is believed to be the crater of Halemaumau in the summit of Kilauea. By the tour’s end, you’ll know exactly how and why volcanoes form. You also have the opportunity to take in scenery unique to Hawaii along the way!
Highlights
(* denotes stops made, ** denotes stop if parking available)
- Volcanoes National Park* – Home to one of the world’s most active volcanoes – Kilauea. Steam vents, volcanic craters and more.
- Kilauea Visitor Center (Bathroom)
- Steam Vents
- Jaggar Parking (Halemaumau Crater)
- Nahuku Lava Tube
- Kilauea Iki Crater
- Punalu’u Bake Shop* (Lunch on own-will need to pre-order the day of) offers a delightful array of freshly baked Hawaiian sweetbreads, pastries, and local treats.
- Punalu’u Black Sand Beach* Discover the unique beauty of this striking black sand beach, formed from volcanic basalt and famous for its dramatic landscape.
- Rainbow Falls* Marvel at the stunning 80-foot waterfall located in Hilo, named for the vibrant rainbows often seen in the mist.
- Banyan Drive and Liliuokalani Park and Hilo town Drive through the iconic Banyan drive leading to Liliuokalani Park (that consists of Edo-Style Japanese gardens) and view historic town of Hilo, known for its vibrant local culture and scenic beauty.
- Big Island Candies* Indulge in gourmet treats at this renowned confectionery, famous for its delectable chocolates, cookies, and confections.
Please be advised in the event of a Government Shutdown the National Parks currently will have limited access available to the public.
FAQ: Is this an Oahu volcano tour?
While this tour departs from Waikiki, Oahu, we visit the active volcanoes located on the Big Island of Hawaii. A short flight to Volcanoes National Park and nearby surroundings makes for an experience of a lifetime.
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- Wear walking shoes, bring a light jacket, and dress comfortably.
- Lunch is available for purchase.
- Locations/Routes may be modified due to National Park and State Park advisories.
- Volcanic fumes can be hazardous. This tour is not recommended for visitors with heart or breathing problems and infants, young children, and pregnant women.
- No guaranteed sighting of active lava flows.
- Food and Beverages available for purchase at Punalu’u Bake Shop
- All guests must bring a valid ID for airport security check-in. International guests must bring a valid passport for airport security check-in.
- All Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Airport and Airlines rules must be adhered to, i.e. no liquids. Please apply your sunscreen prior to boarding our vehicle.
- All one-day tours are subject to availability, change without notice, and include round trip transfers from Waikiki hotels and round trip airfare to the Neighbor Island.
- Your safety and comfort are our No.1 priority. Tour highlights are subject to change without notice and may vary at tour driver’s discretion to take into consideration National Park Service advisories, weather advisories, traffic advisories, road closures and detours, venue hours of operations, etc. Tour features can change daily as we cannot predict weather and lava viewing conditions. We do not guarantee sighting of lava flows. Surface lava flows may be present but may not be visible due to environmental conditions or time constraints. If conditions permit, walking/hiking on rough, uneven lava surfaces is involved.
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- If you require any special accommodations due to disability, please include them under the comment section at the time of booking.
- If you require a wheelchair accessible vehicle, the type of wheelchair must be specified in the comments section when booking online or by directly calling Roberts Hawaii. Due to limited availability, we require ADA vehicle reservations to be made a minimum of 48 hours prior to the date and time of service.
- We make all reasonable attempts to accommodate the needs of disabled travelers.
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- Cancellations made outside of 48 hours from service day is subject to a 10% cancellation fee. Please allow 10-12 working days for refunds to be processed back to your card. Cancellations made less than 48 hours from service day is non-refundable. (100% charge). No shows are subject to full charge.
- Due to airline restrictions, passenger name changes are not permitted under any circumstance, and switching airlines may not be an option. Airline change penalty fees may apply and vary by airline and fare type.