Unforgettable Hilo: Volcano & Rainbow Falls Shore Excursion
Cruise Ship Guests: We have special permits to pick up directly from Hilo port of call. Departure times may be adjusted to fit your ships arrival & departure. Hilo Hotel Guests: Meeting location is Hilo Hawaiian Hotel Tour grade: Easy Highlights of this tour include Black Sand Beach, Rainbow Falls, Liliuokalani Japanese Garden, Drive through Down Town Hilo, Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Farm Volcanoes National Park - Steam Vents, Sulfur Banks Thurston Lava Tube, Kilauea Visitor Center & Exhibits Kilauea Crater lookout. The visitor center in National Park is currently closed for renovation. Lunch: Stop will be made by a local vendor
Reviews
Reviews and Rating (Tripadvisor)
5 stars
Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
O8740DWallisonr, 10/26/2025 9:54:08 PM
AMAZING TOUR!! Hannibal was an awesome guide - he led an incredible tour, shared a TON of knowledge and some punny jokes, too, along the way. Pickup and drop off was smooth, the stops were great and provided ample time to experience the location. This was hands-down one of the best tours we’ve ever taken. 🤙
stevehQ6610SO, 10/26/2025 9:47:24 PM
Very happy we booked the tour. The black sand beach & waterfalls were beautiful and the volcano was amazing. Donna was a fantastic & informative tour guide!
luketM6527IA, 10/26/2025 9:37:46 PM
We had an awesome time on our trip!! We booked fairly last minute and it was the perfect way to get a taste of big island. Our tour guide BJ was the best and helped us to really get to know the island.
Ricki_B, 10/26/2025 9:34:04 PM
Black sand beach, Rainbow Falls and lava tube adventure didn’t disappoint! Hannibal, our tour guide, was a wealth of information and kept us constantly engaged! Loved the humor!
rolandkE3356XW, 10/26/2025 8:52:41 PM
Donna was an excellent funny and friendly tour guide. Her love of this island is obvious. She was knowledgeable and explained, myths and legends, plants, wildlife and volcanos. Good time!
Sherry_S, 10/25/2025 11:51:22 PM
It was amazing to see the volcano steaming. Was very windy but that was expected being so high up. The tour guide really knew her stuff and was very informative.
241angelao, 10/25/2025 10:51:40 PM
Bj was enthusiastic about nature, volcanoes, turtles, and cared about everyone's comfort. We had such a fun day. I appreciated all that we saw and the thoughtful care for passengers of all ages and physical abilities. Take this tour!! Getting picked up at the port was a perk, plus a lunch stop. We missed the eruption by a day but that made it easier actually. I had a goal of walking through a lava tube and it was really cool!
D8298PEpaiges, 10/25/2025 10:07:32 PM
Shevonne (so sorry if spelling is wrong) was an amazing excursion guide! She was very knowledgeable, friendly, and humorous. There were a few guests running behind, but she made it work for everyone else to stay entertained, and she made the entire trip very enjoyable! The excursion itself was amazing, and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone else visiting the Big Island!
S1727AVgregc, 10/25/2025 1:27:46 AM
Evelyn was teriffic! Funny/knowledgable/friendly/good driver. Evelyn needs a van with better windshield and seat belts
CaroleHarrop_T, 10/25/2025 1:23:39 AM
Excellent. Our guide Evelyn was so knowledgable, entertaining. The volcano was slightly scary but loved it
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Vehicle: 12-14 passenger van or mini bus max 25 pass mini bus
- HOTEL : You can meet us at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel to join this tour.
- CRUISE PASSENGERS : We have special permits to pick up directly from Hilo port
- We will ensure your timely return back to the ship in Hilo Pier for this activity. If your ship does not come into port , your money will be refunded. If is is delayed we will adjust our departure time to the ships itenerary. See our terms and conditions for full details
- DEPARTURE TIMES: Because we are a shore excursion company we schedule our departure times around a ships arrival and departure.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Easy tour - Involves walking over relatively level terrain, possible gravel or uneven ground in some areas. Lava tube is .4 of mile long with descending and ascending steps. Comfortable walking shoes & light jacket recommended
- WHEELCHAIR / WALKER or SCOOTER ? We must know prior to the tour date if you are bringing a mobility device in order to accommodate. (Please add note to comments box) The mobility unit must not exceed 45 lbs. For various reasons our guides cannot assist with mobility units. Guests must have someone with them to move the mobility device in and out of the vehicle. Our vehicles do not have a lift, so any mobility device must be collapsible to fit through the mini bus doors which is 32” wide.
- Mobility Restrictions: Mobility devices cannot go into the lava tube, a trail to the crater is dirt path. Trail to black sand beach in ok but the beach is sand. Customers can stay in the vehicle at any time if they wish. Call us if you have further questions.
Departure point
HOTEL GUESTS: Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel located at 71 Banyan Dr. Hilo HI There is free parking at this hotel. Please wait in lobby for pick up. The lobby also has a cafe lounge if needing something to drink.Return details
Cruise Ship Guests: We have special permits to pick up directly from Hilo port of call. Departure times may be adjusted to fit your ships arrival & departure. Hilo Hotel Guests: Meeting location is Hilo Hawaiian Hotel Tour grade: Easy Highlights of this tour include Black Sand Beach, Rainbow Falls, Liliuokalani Japanese Garden, Drive through Down Town Hilo, Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Farm Volcanoes National Park - Steam Vents, Sulfur Banks Thurston Lava Tube, Kilauea Visitor Center & Exhibits Kilauea Crater lookout. The visitor center in National Park is currently closed for renovation. Lunch: Stop will be made by a local vendorRedemption
The order and timing of stops may be adjusted to ensure the best experience. Update: Visitor center at Volcano National Park is currently closed for renovation. ⏰CRUISE SHIP GUESTS: CHECK IN: 15-20 min before departure time We do not require a printed-off voucher or ticket. Check-in with name ⚠️LOOK FOR SIGN #5 When departing the ship, you will enter a large terminal building. Please look for your guide, who will be holding a sign with the number 5 on it. If you have exited the terminal building, you’ve gone too far. ⏰ Please note: Tours must depart at the scheduled time, we are unable to wait for late passengers unless there is a verified delay caused by the ship. ⚠️TRAVELING TOGETHER: if you are traveling with another group that has booked separately, please contact your tour supplier before your tour date to ensure that you can be seated together in the same vehicle 1-800-901-0468. HOTEL: We ask all guests to please plan to be at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel located at 71 Banyan Dr. Hilo HI 96720 10 minutes before the PICK UP time listed above. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHEELCHAIR / WALKER or SCOOTER ? We must know 48 hr prior to the tour date if you are bringing a mobility device in order to accommodate. Otherwise, there is no refund for customers that arrive at check-in and we cannot accommodate .The mobility unit must not exceed 45 lbs. For various reasons, our guides cannot assist with mobility units. Guests must have someone with them to move the mobility device in and out of the vehicle. Our vehicles do not have a lift, so any mobility device must be collapsible to fit through the minibus doors which are 32” wide. Restrictions: Mobility devices cannot go into the lava tube, a trail to the crater is dirt path. Trail to black sand beach is ok but the beach is sand. Customers can stay in the vehicle at any time if they wish. Call us if you have further questions. --------------------------24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund