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Hilo Big Island Volcano Day Tour

TourTruth score 8.2 out of 10

Very goodTop 20% in Big Island of Hawaii

121 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Big Island of Hawaii
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Fly from Honolulu to Hilo for a guided day of volcanic landscapes, waterfalls, and Big Island coastal sights.

About this tour

Fly from Honolulu to Hilo for a day among the Big Island’s volcanic landscapes, waterfalls, and rugged coastline. This guided Hilo Big Island volcano day tour combines round-trip inter-island airfare with ground transportation and visits to signature sights.

Explore Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, where steaming vents, massive craters, and lava-sculpted terrain reveal the island’s volcanic character. Follow Chain of Craters Road past dramatic coastal cliffs, then visit Rainbow Falls, a black sand beach, and a sea turtle lagoon. A professional guide leads the day, and bottled water and an air-conditioned vehicle are included. Waikiki-area hotel pickup is available, while the small group usually has 2–12 travelers and may reach 24 depending on demand.

Flight schedules can shift tour times and the order of stops, and Sunday departures and returns run later than listed. Lava sightings are not guaranteed. Bring identification that exactly matches your flight booking, and dress for changeable conditions with a light jacket. Choose this Hilo Big Island volcano day tour for a convenient way to experience the island’s striking natural contrasts from Oʻahu.

Highlights

  • Explore Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and its dramatic volcanic landscapes
  • Drive along Chain of Craters Road past craters and rugged coastal cliffs
  • Visit Rainbow Falls, a black sand beach, and a sea turtle lagoon
  • See steaming vents and lava-sculpted terrain
  • Travel from Oʻahu to the Big Island with round-trip airfare included

What's included

Included

  • Bottled water
  • Round-trip hotel pickup in the Waikiki area only
  • Round-trip inter-island airfare from Honolulu to Hilo
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Admission to Rainbow Falls
  • Admission to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
  • Professional tour guide

Not included

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller; infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, poor cardiovascular health, or those who scuba-dived the day before
  • A lightweight rain jacket or light jacket is recommended
  • Provide each passenger’s full name, date of birth, and gender when booking flights
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  • The booking name must exactly match a government-issued ID or passport; bring valid ID on tour. Non-U.S. citizens need a passport to board
  • Flight boarding and waiting times are part of the tour; itinerary and tour times may change with flight schedules or weather
  • Sunday tours depart and return later than listed
  • Lava sightings are not guaranteed; park construction or maintenance may cause closures or itinerary changes
  • Reservations are non-refundable and non-changeable; if flights cannot be booked, the tour is canceled and fully refunded
  • Airfare costs may vary with availability, and additional payment may be required
  • Travelers not using pickup should arrive at the airport at least one hour before their flight

Frequently asked questions

Is round-trip airfare included?

Yes. Round-trip inter-island airfare between Honolulu and Hilo is included.

Is hotel pickup available?

Yes. Round-trip hotel pickup is available in the Waikiki area only.

Are lava sightings guaranteed?

No. Lava flows are not guaranteed, and weather or park conditions may affect the itinerary.

What identification is required for the flight?

Bring valid government-issued ID or a passport, and ensure the booking name matches it exactly. Non-U.S. citizens need a passport to board.

Can I cancel or change my reservation?

Once booked, the tour cost is non-refundable and non-changeable. If flights cannot be booked, the tour is canceled and fully refunded.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.83 on Viator and 4.79 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 8.2. Top 20% in Big Island of Hawaii means it ranks in the top 20% of tours in Big Island of Hawaii by this score.

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