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A National Park certified interpretive guide leads the tour in a private, air-conditioned Mercedes van reserved exclusively for the group. Stops include the Kilauea Volcano Overlook, Halema'uma'u Crater, and Steam Vents, with the guide covering topics such as native plant life, lava flows, and turtles along the way.
Park fees are covered, and the operator supplies bottled water, snacks, trekking poles, binoculars, ponchos, umbrellas, and complimentary photos of the group. Lunch is not included, so plan accordingly. Wear shoes suitable for walking, and bring a light raincoat for the rainforest sections. Those with a handicap parking pass should bring it to reduce walking distance.
The operator provides boosters for qualifying children at no extra charge, following Hawaii State Law on child passenger safety.
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Private Shore Excursion up to 11 Passengers lasts about 6 hours.
Private Shore Excursion up to 11 Passengers costs $1445.
The minimum age for Private Shore Excursion up to 11 Passengers is 5 years old.
Private Shore Excursion up to 11 Passengers meets at Hilo, Hawaii.
Private Shore Excursion up to 11 Passengers includes Free photos of you and your family/group, Park fees, and Boosters for 4-years-old and over.
Customers will receive a full refund with 24-hour notice before the start of the tour.
The tour covers the best highlights of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, including the Kilauea Volcano Overlook, Halema'uma'u Crater, and the Steam Vents. Your certified guide also shares information about turtles, native plant life, and lava flows throughout the six-hour experience. The park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is ranked among the top 10 national parks to visit. Because the tour is fully private, your group of up to 11 people travels together in an air-conditioned Mercedes van with a National Park Certified Interpretive Guide dedicated entirely to your party.
You should wear suitable shoes for walking and consider bringing a light raincoat for the rainforest areas of the park. If anyone in your group has a handicap parking pass, bringing it along can help reduce the amount of walking required. Most gear is already provided, including bottled water, snacks, trekking poles, binoculars, ponchos, and umbrellas. The operator also supplies hand sanitizer and wipes, and free photos of your group are included, so you do not need to worry about capturing every moment yourself.
It is important to note that if you arrive without the proper child seats required by law, the tour will not proceed and a refund will not be issued. Contacting the operator ahead of time to confirm your child seat needs will help ensure your group departs without any issues.
You can cancel this tour for a full refund or credit as long as you provide at least 72 hours notice before your scheduled departure. The operator will also issue a full refund or credit if they cancel due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Cruise ship passengers receive additional protection - if your ship cancels due to a Force Majeure event, you will receive a full refund. However, no-shows are charged the full price, and groups who arrive without legally required child seats will not receive a refund. Cancellations must be made by phone or email.
Park entrance fees are included in the tour price, so you do not need to budget separately for admission to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Lunch, however, is not included, and you will want to plan accordingly for a six-hour outing. The operator does provide snacks such as trail mix, chips, and granola bars, along with bottled water, to help keep your group comfortable throughout the day. These provisions, combined with the included ponchos, umbrellas, trekking poles, and binoculars, mean you can travel light and focus on the experience.
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