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Hilo Volcano and Waterfall Tour

TourTruth score 9.3 out of 10

ExcellentTop 2% in Big Island of Hawaii

173 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Big Island of Hawaii
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Kīlauea, walk through a lava tube, enjoy lunch, and visit a black sand beach on this guided Hilo island adventure.

About this tour

See the Big Island unfold from cascading water to volcanic landscapes and a turtle-frequented black sand shore on this Hilo Volcano and Waterfall Tour. Along the way, enjoy fresh local fruit, cultural artifacts, and stories that bring the island’s places to life.

Begin at Rainbow Falls, then pass through Hilo’s Liliʻuokalani Gardens before heading to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Take in views of Kīlauea crater, its smoking caldera, and steaming vents, then walk through Nāhuku, the Thurston Lava Tube. A locally inspired lunch in Volcano Village offers a welcome pause before the drive past lava fields, coffee farms, and macadamia nut farms to Punaluʻu Beach Park. Look for sea turtles resting on the black sand.

With Hilo-area pickup and drop-off, this guided Hilo Volcano and Waterfall Tour makes it easy to experience a remarkable range of island scenery in one outing. Bring your U.S. National Park pass if you have one, and come ready to explore from summit to sea.

Highlights

  • Admire Rainbow Falls and drive through Liliʻuokalani Gardens
  • Explore Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and view Kīlauea crater
  • Walk through Nāhuku, the Thurston Lava Tube
  • Savor a locally inspired lunch in Volcano Village
  • Spot sea turtles at Punaluʻu’s black sand beach

What's included

Included

  • Hilo-area pickup and drop-off
  • Fresh locally grown fruit samples
  • Cultural artifacts
  • Lunch at a restaurant in Volcano Village, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options
  • Guide

Not included

  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Pickup and drop-off outside the Hilo area

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Important information

  • Meet in the parking lot beside Kamehameha Avenue at Hilo Bayfront Beach Park
  • Tour includes about 2.5 hours of driving between destinations
  • Moderate walking and climbing, including about 15 stairs at the lava tube
  • Not wheelchair accessible
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  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Infant seats are available
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Nearby public transportation is available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Bring your U.S. National Park pass if you have one

Frequently asked questions

Where is pickup available?

Pickup and drop-off are available in the Hilo area only, including the port, airport, hotels, Airbnbs, and bus station.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet in the parking lot beside Kamehameha Avenue at Hilo Bayfront Beach Park.

Is lunch included?

Yes. Lunch is served at a restaurant in Volcano Village, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

No. The tour includes moderate walking and climbing, including about 15 stairs at the lava tube.

How much driving is involved?

Expect about 2.5 hours of driving between destinations.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.99 on Viator and 4.95 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 9.3. Top 2% in Big Island of Hawaii means it ranks in the top 2% of tours in Big Island of Hawaii by this score.

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