Things To Do In & Around Hilo, HI
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Crater Floor Hike Volcano Tour
by Vavoom Volcano ToursThis is a tour that takes you past the mere tourists when experiencing Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Along with a visit to the Thurston Lava Tube, this tour continues past the hoards of sightseers and descends to the very floor of the crater that was the site of the most spectacular eruption in Hawaii’s history. The hike is not for the strolling or lagging, but requires the physical ability to conquer a challenging two and a half to three hour hike at altitudes of nearly 4100 feet. Along with rainforests, native birds, flora and fauna, the trail offers a multitude of surreal views along with moon-like surfaces of pahoehoe and a’a lava. It descends 400 feet past volcanic steam vents and cinder cones. It is well marked and maintained with steep and rocky terrain. On a good day it is sunny and cool, on other days it can be wet and windy, but either way, the experience is simply not to be missed. Highlights Visit the Thurston Lava Tube and descend into the Kilauea Iki Crater. Crater floor visit takes you beyond other sightseeing tours. View rainforests, native birds, flora and fauna, as well as pahoehoe and a’a lava. Refreshing stops at Volcano Village or Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Farm. Children up to age 4 are free. Children 5 – 12 pay partial rate. This six-hour tour begins in Hilo at 8:30am and returns at 2:30pm. Getting to Your Activity Pick-up and return is available anywhere in Hilo with prior arrangement.
$127 USD Per Person (13-54) -
Waterfalls and Volcano Tour
by Vavoom Volcano ToursIt’s a day on the “Hilo side” that will bring lifelong memories to all Hawaii visitors. A wonderful combination of the best the windward side of the Big Island. This combo tour is a crowd pleaser for those who want to do it all. The tour begins in the beloved bay side town of Hilo and immediately heads up to the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The ride is a journey though small plantation towns, upland Hawaiian rain forests filled with a variety of flora and fauna some perhaps familiar and some only found in the area. The park gets closer as the air gets cooler and before you know it, you’ll be at the gateway to a collection of volcanoes like no other in the world. There will be ample time to visit the Jagger Museum, Kilauea Outlook, the Thurston Lava Tube and Sulphur Banks before heading down the mountain toward the beauty of Akaka Falls, Rainbow Falls, and Kahuna Falls. A proper visit to Akaka and Kahuna Falls requires a manageable hike along a hand-railed walkway that climbs through a canopied rainforest and crosses bridges to provide an up close and personal view of one of the longest waterfalls in Hawaii. Highlights Combo tour for those that want to do it all. Guided tour of exciting Hawaii Volcanoes National Park home of the worlds most active volcano. Visit the Thurston Lava Tube, Kilauea Iki Crater, the Jagger Museum, and Sulphur Banks. Then enjoy a rainforest hike to Akaka and Kahuna Falls, one of the longest waterfalls in Hawaii. Children up to age 4 are free. Children 5 – 12 pay partial rate. Six hour tour – begins in Hilo at 8:30am and returns at 2:30pm. Getting to Your Activity Pick-up and return is available anywhere in Hilo with prior arrangement.
$147 USD Per Adult (13-54) -
Bicycle to Kilauea’s Amazing Lava Flow
by Volcano Bike ToursHawaii’s Big Island is growing larger everyday as Kilauea’s lava pours into the Pacific. You can be on hand to witness this unique experience, all from the comfortable seat of a bike! Your journey takes you through lush, postcard-perfect Hawaiian rainforests, along a coastal back road where you’ll spot genuine Hawaiian farms, sensational ocean views, and areas where lava has marched its way through the rainforest. Your interpretive guide will escort you to the village of Kalapana, which was overwhelmed by devastating lava and offer you a local’s awareness of Kilauea’s power that’s hard to achieve from a guide book alone. No doubt that all the excitement and thrill of cycling Hawaii has you well prepared for your hot dinner. Once you’re fueled up, and the sun begins its decent behind the horizon of the Pacific, it’s the perfect time to journey toward the dynamic glowing flow of lava. Due to your guide’s familiarity with the current lava flow path, you’ll waste little time tracking Madame Pele down. Grab your camera; you’ll want to remember this! Highlights Ride to adventure on this bicycle tour of Kilauea Volcano’s east rift zone and the active lava flow. Two mile roundtrip hike to view the lava. Stop for dinner in the lava devastated village of Kalapana. You will bicycle a total of about 10 miles of fairly level road. You’ll have about 30 minutes to view the lava. This tour begins at 1pm and finishes at 8pm. Time subject to change according to sunset. Getting to your Activity This activity departs from the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel located in downtown Hilo.
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Green Sands Beach Tour
by Vavoom Volcano ToursThis tour is the most physically demanding of any tour on the menu. An all day affair begins in the charming bay side town of Hilo with the destination being the only green sand beach on the planet. Known as Papakolea to islanders, the area is rich in culture and historical significance. The green sand is the result of erosion of the headland containing green semi-precious olivine. The beach is located in a dry, hot and remote location and only accessible by a five mile roundtrip hike after a long ride from Hilo. Yes the drive is long but it is very enjoyable and provides an excellent opportunity to experience the many micro climates that make up the Big Island. The drive will begin on the windward side where there is an abundance of lush greenery and climb to an elevation of just under 4100 feet to upland native Hawaiian forests and then begin a descent down the eastern flank of the volcano toward Ka Lae also known as the southernmost point in the United States of America. The tour ends back at Hilo at sunset with an appreciation for the less traveled areas of Hawaii’s Big Island and the experience of enjoying a beach made of semi-precious gems. Highlights Visit Papakolea, the unique green sand beach. Five miles of remote hiking gets you off the beaten track and away from the hordes. This is a challenging hike, so is not suitable for those with pre-existing health issues asthma or previous surgeries (e.g. skeletal or cardiac) or chronic conditions. This 10-hour tour departs Hilo at 8:30am. Getting to Your Activity Pick-up and return is available anywhere in Hilo with prior arrangement.
$199 USD Per Adult (13-54) -
Mt. Kilauea Volcano Evening Eco Excursion
by Discover Hawaii ToursJust as the sun begins to conceal itself behind the vast blue Pacific, you’ll be on your way to a truly unique experience; watching hot lava spill into the relatively cool ocean, creating an exciting site that’s genuine Hawaii! Mt. Kilauea on Hawaii’s Big Island boasts a remarkable place in Hawaiian history, and has been erupting continuously for nearly 30 years. You’ll learn about several intriguing facets of the volcano, visit hardened lava fields, view active steam vents, and be awestruck by the greatness of the Halema’uma’u Crater. Because you’ll have the benefit of a skilled driver and guide, there’s no hassle of navigating curving roads and reading literature. Just sit back and enjoy the rareness of this very special location. You’ll also experience other must-see Big Island sites, such as stunning black sand beaches, serene Rainbow Falls — which spill over an ancient legendary Hawaiian cave and down 80 feet into a series of pools — and tranquil Liliuokalani Gardens, one of the largest Edo-style gardens of its kind outside of Japan. Highlights Black Sand Beach and the world famous Kilauea Volcanic Steam Vents. Volcanoes National Park admission. Hilo Town’s Rainbow Falls and the Kilauea Overlook. This full-day tour includes a stop for lunch and dinner, but cost of meals is not included in tour price. This tour provider operates 25 passenger deluxe mini-coach tour buses, complete with huge viewing windows, air-conditioning, state of the art sound systems, and plush reclining captain’s chairs. Their mini-tour buses are relatively small in size, allowing stops at less accessible locations. Getting to Your Activity The Mt. Kilauea Volcano Evening Eco Excursion tour departs at 10:30am and returns at 7:30pm. This tour offers complimentary Hilo hotel pick-up and return. Please be prepared for pick up 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick up time. If you have children two and under traveling with you, please call us to book.
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Hilo Bike Tour to Kilauea Volcano
by Nui Pohaku Big Island Adventure ToursAre you ready to explore one of the world’s most active volcanoes from the seat of a bike? This tour begins with a narrated drive to the Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, learning about the geology, history, legends and lore of the Big Island. Once you arrive, you’ll have time to get comfortable on your 21 speed mountain bike, and then your bicycling exploration around the rim of Kilauea begins. Discovering Kilauea from the seat of a bike offers you a very personal interaction with the legendary volcano. Cruise through vibrant rainforest and past centuries-old lava, steam vents and craters, enjoy mini hikes to investigate a lava tube and scenic overlooks. You’ll also have the opportunity to visit the popular Jaggar Museum to learn more about the workings of this wondrous volcano. Just when you need it, lunch is served! Enjoy a specialty picnic-style lunch, complete with island-fresh fruit, macadamia nuts and drink. Highlights See more of the volcano on this bicycling exploration around the rim of Kilauea. Along the way you’ll cruise past centuries-old lava, steam vents and craters. Enjoy mini hikes to investigate a lava tube and scenic overlooks. Visit the popular Jaggar Museum. A picnic lunch is provided, just in time to refresh you. Suitable for ages 12 and up. The Bike Exploration of Kilauea Volcano will pick you up from the Hilo area between 9:30am and 10:30am and return you approximately six hours later. Getting to your Activity This tour has two central pick up locations: one in Kona and one in Waikoloa.
$135 USD Per Adult (12+) -
Hilo to Gourmet Kilauea Volcano Tour
by Nui Pohaku Big Island Adventure ToursAll of your senses will come alive on this tour that features a visit to Kilauea volcano paired with Hawaiian coffee and wine tasting. Your driver and naturalist guide navigates the scenic, winding back roads of Hawaii as you travel to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. You’ll make an early morning stop to sip fresh, hot, 100% Hawaiian grown coffee. Thanks to volcanic rock and ideal growing conditions, Hawaiian beans take on an extraordinary flavor that will surely impress your palate and serve as the perfect kick-start your day of Hawaiian exploration. Next stop is Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, where you’ll enjoy narrated short hikes through rainforests that sing with native birds, flourish with dynamic foliage and give off an unforgettable aroma. Explore a lava tube, take in stunning views offered by a number of perfectly positioned overlooks, and investigate the Jagger Museum to learn more about the workings of one of the world’s most active volcanoes. Then you’ll recharge with a fresh picnic style lunch, and more sensory stimulation awaits; a journey to the Volcano Winery to sample a variety of uniquely crafted wines made with exotic island fruits. Highlights Coffee. Volcano. Lunch. Wine. What more could a sophisticated adventurer ask for? You’ll make an early morning stop to sip fresh, hot, 100% Hawaiian grown coffee. Explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, with narrated short hikes through rainforests, investigate a lava tube, take in stunning views offered by a number of crater overlooks, and visit the Jagger Museum. Break for a picnic lunch including specialty wraps, island-fresh fruit, macadamia nuts, assorted snacks, aloha fruit drinks and bottled water. Visit the Volcano Winery to sample a variety of uniquely crafted wines made with exotic island fruits. Given that there is some walking involved, it is recommended that guests be at least 8 years old. Minimum age is five years old. This tour will pick you up from the Hilo area between 9:30 and 10:30am and return you approximately 6 hours later. Getting to your Activity This tour will pick you up at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel.
$135 USD Per Adult (12+) -
Hilo to Kilauea Volcano Bike and Lava Combo
by Nui Pohaku Big Island Adventure ToursIf bicycling around the rim of an active volcano, exploring a lava tube, strolling a black sand beach and witnessing molten lava spill into the ocean sounds like Hawaiian fun, then jump in the van; a full day of adventure awaits. Your day begins at Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, where you’ll cycle around the rim of the Kilauea Volcano and down a portion of the famous Chain of Craters road. You’ll explore lush rainforest, view the core of Kilauea exploding at Halema’uma’u Crater and walk through a lava tube. A stop at the Jagger Museum offers the chance to see seismographs at work, and the opportunity to learn more about this dynamic volcano. Refresh and recharge with a fresh picnic lunch before you head off to your next island adventure. Next, you’ll enjoy a most scenic van ride through remarkable rainforest and along stunning oceanside cliffs. Your toes have the chance to be tickled by a gorgeous black sand beach before you head off to search for the amazing scene of molten lava making its journey to the sea. It’s sunset, and there is no better time to watch the drama of glowing lava against the backdrop of an incredibly dark sky. Highlights See more of the volcano on this bicycling exploration around the rim of Kilauea and down the Chain of Craters road. Cruise past centuries-old lava, steam vents and craters. Enjoy mini hikes to investigate a lava tube and scenic overlooks. Visit the popular Jagger Museum. A picnic lunch is provided, just in time to refresh you. Ride in the van through the scenic Puna District to the ocean where you’ll walk on a black sand beach. Search for molten lava from the Pu’u O’o vent. Enjoy a light dinner toward evening and island fresh fruit, macadamia nuts and other assorted snacks and drinks will also be served during the tour. This moderate tour is suitable for people aged 12 and up. This tour will depart Hilo between 9:30am and 10:30am and return approximately 10 hours later. Getting to your Activity This tour will pick you up at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel.
$209 USD Per Adult (12+) -
Hilo to Volcano and Lava Tour
by Nui Pohaku Big Island Adventure ToursExploring Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park under the care of an experienced naturalist guide offers you an expansive understanding of this active volcano and a peek at its active lava flow. Your day begins at the Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, where you’ll explore lush rainforests, catch dynamic views from hidden overlooks, enjoy short leisurely hikes through vibrant foliage and investigate a lava tube. After you’ve toured the volcano, you’ll visit the Jagger Museum, where you’ll have the chance to watch eruption footage, study real time seismographs, and learn more about Kilauea’s impressive history. From the park, you’ll head down the ultra scenic “Red Road,” toward the black sand beach at Kaimu. Letting your toes explore a black sand beach is a Big Island must-do! Then, as the sun begins to hide behind the sea, it’s the ideal time of day to begin your quest for molten lava. With flashlight in hand, you’ll hike over remote lava fields to watch molten lava descend down the mountain from the Pu’u O’o vent. The sight of glowing lava against the remarkably black sky is a scene well worth capturing, so don’t forget your camera. Highlights Enjoy mini hikes in Volcanoes National Park to investigate a lava tube and scenic overlooks. Visit the popular Jagger Museum. A picnic lunch is provided, just in time to refresh you. Descend to sea level and walk the black sand beach at Kaimu. Search for molten lava from the Pu’u O’o vent. Enjoy a specialty picnic style lunch of wraps, island-fresh fruit, macadamia nuts, assorted snacks, aloha fruit drinks and bottled water. Light dinner. There is about 1.5 miles of walking in this tour. It’s recommended that guests be at least 8 years of age. Absolute minimum age is five years old. This tour will pick you up from Hilo between 9:30am and 10:30am and return you approximately 10 hours later. Getting to your Activity This tour picks you up from the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel.
$169 USD Per Adult (12+) -
Hilo to Zip Line and Waterfall Hike Adventure
by Nui Pohaku Big Island Adventure ToursThe Rainforest Zip Line and Waterfall Adventure surrounds you with paradise; offering you an entirely fresh Big Island perspective. You’ll zip through rainforest canopy, hike to amazing waterfalls, and traverse a suspension bridge that cuts through dense jungle — and your day has just begun! First, you’ll enjoy a ride along the amazingly scenic Hamakua Coastline. Your driver and guide provide you with a bit of history and insight into this region of the Big Island, and welcome your questions about island life. Soon enough you’ll arrive at your zip line adventure. Stunning tropical landscape envelop you as you whiz through lush canopy on your seven-stage zip line course. As you meander down a pathway from course to course, you’ll hear the unmistakable sound of waterfalls and enjoy the aroma of vibrant island flowers. After you’ve completed your tropical zip line adventure, you’ll head off to relax in a gazebo set amongst streams and thriving foliage. Here you’ll be served a well deserved picnic lunch, and have time to chat with your family or newly acquired friends about your amazing tree-top experience. Highlights Go for a scenic drive along the Hilo/Hamakua Coastline. Experience a seven-stage zip line course in the World Botanical Gardens, where you’ll encounter waterfalls and wildlife as you fly through the forest canopy. Hike over suspension bridges and through lush jungle as you travel from zipline to zipline. Stop for a picnic lunch. To take part in this tour, participants must be able to walk short to medium distances on well maintained trails, walk up approximately 40 trail stairs and have an adventurous attitude about soaring to heights of over 200ft. Participants must be at least 10 years old. This tour will pick you up from Hilo between 9:30am and 10:30am and return you approximately 5 hours later. Getting to Your Activity This tour will pick you up at the Hilo Hawaiian Hotel.
$179 USD Per Adult (10+)
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Volcano Tours
Tour Kilauea volcano by foot, by bike, via a comfortable air conditioned van, or from the perch of a state of the art helicopter. Any way you choose to explore Kilauea, the vibe is undeniable. Bicycle tours offer you the opportunity to peddle along the edge of Kilauea, hiking tours take you off the beaten path to hidden lava tubes, vehicle excursions make your tour extra comfortable and helicopter tours give you an awe-inspiring bird’s eye view. A Kilauea tour is sure to educate, enliven and enthrall you.
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Bicycle Tours
Bicycling east Hawaii means one thing: a pedalling excursion around one of the most active volcanoes in the world, Kilauea. Exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park by bike offers you an intimate understanding of Kilauea’s magnitude and its microclimates. You’ll cruise the famous Crater Rim Road, dotted with fascinating steam vents, a massive crater, and sections of unexpected lush terrain. Then hop off your bike and a mini hike leads to you to a lava tube and impressive scenic overlooks. There are lots of surprises waiting at Kilauea volcano!
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Hiking
There is no shortage of vivid landscapes to explore on the Big Island. Volcanoes National Park is about a 45-minute drive from Hilo, and some companies offer tours that incorporate more hiking into their visits. Rainbow Falls, located on the edge of Hilo, is also a popular hiking destination, and Akaka Falls State Park is only a short drive northwest of town.
Starting at $179 USD
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Vavoom Volcano Tours
Located in the historical town of Hilo on the eastern shore of the Big Island of Hawaii, this intimate and personal tour company specializes in fun and exciting tours. Fully licensed in the State of Hawaii as a transportation company, they are a member of the Hawaii Visitor’s and Convention Bureau and have been in business since 2007. Vavoom Volcano Tours offers experiences that will satisfy the adventure driven, the laid back traveler and everyone in between.
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Volcano Bike Tours
Volcano Bike Tours of Hilo, Hawaii specializes in offering bicycling excursions to the Kilauea Volcano. Experiencing one of the most active volcanoes in world from the seat of a bike enables you to capture the experience in a truly interactive, personal way. Cruise downhill past steam vents, hike through a lava tube, experience a variety of microclimates, and stand amazed as you watch glowing lava pouring right into the Pacific. This is bicycling Kilauea! Riders can select from a variety of volcano bicycling tours, including a tour that leads to an active lava flow areas, one that culminates with winery stop, and even custom tours that include airfare.
Starting at $105 USD
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Historic Hilo is nestled along a stunning crescent shaped bay, on the east side of the Big Island of Hawaii. Don’t let its quaint setting fool you; Hilo has a lot to offer! A helicopter tour grants you a panoramic view of Hawaii’s dramatic east coast; winding coastal roads beg for a leisurely bike ride; picture perfect waterfalls reward you after a nature hike, and it’s just a short jaunt to the active lava flows of Kilauea volcano. Sightseeing tours guide you to spectacular coastal cliffs, vivid rainforests that blossom amazing tropical plants, and less travelled back roads that hide traditional Hawaiian eateries and delightful shops. Hilo is an ideal sightseeing headquarters, so get exploring!
