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Hilo Lava Field Walk Tour 5.5 hr

TourTruth score 7.7 out of 10

GoodTop 31% in Big Island of Hawaii

12 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Big Island of Hawaii
  • 5 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Walk fresh lava fields, explore Thurston Lava Tube, and see Hilo’s waterfalls and black-sand coast on a small-group island tour.

About this tour

Explore Hilo’s volcanic landscapes on a small-group tour that pairs fresh lava fields with waterfalls, a lava tube, and a black-sand shoreline. With a certified local guide and a group capped at seven, you’ll have room to take in the scenery and hear about the island along the way.

Visit Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, walk across new lava fields, and explore Thurston Lava Tube, also known as Nāhuku. The route also takes in Rainbow Falls, Richardson's Black Sand Beach, and a drive-through of Japanese Gardens. Water and local juice are provided, and the tour’s logistics are arranged for you. Rainbow Falls has a separate $5-per-person entry fee.

The schedule is designed for cruise ship passengers, with a guaranteed on-time return to the Port of Hilo. Pickup time varies with ship arrivals, and your guide will confirm the details the day before. Hotel guests and travelers arriving by air can adjust the start time to suit their plans. Discover Hilo Lava Field Walk Tour for a personal look at the Big Island’s volcanic scenery.

Highlights

  • Walk across fresh lava fields in a landscape still taking shape
  • Explore Thurston Lava Tube, formed around 500 years ago
  • Admire Rainbow Falls and visit Richardson's Black Sand Beach
  • See Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park with a certified local guide
  • Enjoy a small-group outing planned around your ship's schedule

What's included

Included

  • Certified local guide
  • Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park visit and fee
  • Thurston Lava Tube visit
  • Rainbow Falls visit
  • Richardson's Black Sand Beach visit
  • Drive-through Japanese Gardens
  • Bottled water
  • Local juice
  • All logistics handled

Not included

  • Rainbow Falls entry fee: $5 per person
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional fresh poke bowl and donuts

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Important information

  • Designed for cruise ship passengers, with a guaranteed on-time return to the Port of Hilo
  • Pickup time varies with ship arrival; the guide confirms the time and location the day before
  • Hotel guests and travelers arriving by air can adjust the start time to fit their arrival and departure
  • Meeting point: outside the Hilo Port
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health
  • Comfortable shoes, sunscreen, rain gear, a long-sleeved shirt, cash, a camera, and binoculars are recommended

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts approximately 5.5 hours.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet outside the Hilo Port.

Is the tour suitable for cruise ship passengers?

Yes. The schedule is designed around cruise ship arrivals, with a guaranteed on-time return to the Port of Hilo.

What is the maximum group size?

The small group is limited to 7 guests.

Is there an extra fee at Rainbow Falls?

Yes. The Rainbow Falls entry fee is $5 per person.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 5.00 on Viator and 5.00 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

How the score works and rating distribution in Big Island of Hawaii
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.7. Top 31% in Big Island of Hawaii means it ranks in the top 31% of tours in Big Island of Hawaii by this score.

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