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This shared day tour on the Big Island covers Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, several Hilo-area waterfalls, a black sand beach, and a handful of Hilo town stops, all in a single outing. Pickup is available at Hilo Airport, a cruise ship terminal, or a hotel. At the national park, stops include the Kilauea lookout at Halemaumau Crater, steam vents, sulfur dioxide fissures, Kilauea Iki Crater, the Nahuku lava tube, and the visitor center. The tour also visits Rainbow Falls in Wailuku River State Park, Liliuokalani Gardens, Big Island Candies for samples, and historical Hilo Town for lunch.
Makaio Tours Hawaii LLC provides snack baskets, beverages, rain gear, umbrellas, flashlights, and items to ease car sickness. Wear hiking-appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes, as the national park requires them. Bringing a light sweater is a good idea, since temperatures drop at higher elevations. A pair of sandals is handy for the beach. Private tour options are available for those who prefer to travel without other guests.
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Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day Tour - Shared Tour lasts about 6 hours 30 minutes.
Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day Tour - Shared Tour costs $186.67 per person.
The minimum age for Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day Tour - Shared Tour is 1 years old.
Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day Tour - Shared Tour meets at Pickup at the Hilo Airport, Cruise ship or Hotel.
Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day Tour - Shared Tour includes Snack baskets, Beverages, Umbrellas, Flashlights, Gear for all weather conditions, Rain gear, and Items to help with car sickness/nausea.
Customers will receive a full refund or credit with 24 hours notice of cancellation.
Wear comfortable hiking clothes and closed-toe shoes, which are required at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Because temperatures vary between higher elevations and the coast, bring a light sweater or jacket. You may also want to pack sandals for the black sand beach stop. You do not need to worry about packing extra gear. Makaio Tours Hawaii provides snack baskets, beverages, umbrellas, flashlights, and other weather-related items, as well as remedies for car sickness or nausea. Just bring yourself and a camera if you would like to capture the sights along the way.
This tour is generally suitable for children and seniors, with guests aged 1 to 120 welcome on the shared tour. However, the tour is not recommended for newborns or guests with serious mobility ailments, and the vehicles are not equipped with wheelchair lifts or extra storage for collapsible wheelchairs. The tour vehicles do have low steps, which makes boarding easier for most guests. If you have specific accessibility concerns or special requests related to comfort or bathroom stops, the operator recommends calling ahead directly so your guide can be made aware and plan accordingly.
Personal cameras are welcome throughout this Hilo day tour, but drones are not permitted inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. If photography is important to you, plan to capture drone footage at other stops on the itinerary rather than inside the park. The tour visits several highly photogenic locations beyond the national park, including Rainbow Falls, Liliuokalani Gardens, the black sand beach, and Hilo Town. Bringing a dedicated camera or ensuring your phone is charged before departure will help you make the most of these stops.
This Hilo day tour operates in wet weather, and rain gear is provided for all guests as part of what the tour includes. The tour is only canceled when weather makes road transportation hazardous or road closures prevent safe travel to destinations on the itinerary. Lava viewing conditions at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park can change daily or even hourly due to the nature of an active volcano. The operator cannot guarantee lava viewing, but guides will make every effort to bring guests to the closest safe and legal viewing area. For the most current eruption conditions, the operator recommends calling ahead before your tour date.
Booking this shared Hilo day tour as early as possible is strongly recommended, since popular tours can sell out days in advance. Reserving your spot early ensures you can join the tour on your preferred date rather than missing out due to limited availability. The shared tour accommodates a group size of up to 14 guests, which means spots can fill quickly during busy travel periods. If your travel dates are flexible, booking early also gives you more options. Private and custom tour versions are available for groups that want more flexibility, and those can be arranged by contacting the operator directly.
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