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Hilo Volcano Tour 6 hr

TourTruth score 6.2 out of 10

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  • Big Island of Hawaii
  • 6 hrs
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Explore Hilo’s historic waterfront and lava-shaped Kalapana with a certified guide, plus dinner and beverages on this six-hour volcano tour.

About this tour

Explore the landscapes shaped by Kilauea on this six-hour Hilo Volcano Tour. Begin with a drive through quaint Hilo, following its historic waterfront before continuing to Kalapana, an old fishing village transformed by lava. Along the way, a National Park Service-certified guide brings the scenery to life with stories of the volcano’s geology, history, and changing lava flows.

See the area where lava destroyed Kalapana and the adjacent beach at Kaimu, while learning about the plants and wildlife that thrive across the volcanic landscape. Dinner and beverages are included, making this a rewarding evening outing for travelers drawn to Hawaii’s natural history. Wear closed-toe walking shoes and bring a light rain jacket, as the tour operates in all weather. Book your Hilo Volcano Tour for an informative look at the powerful forces that have shaped the island.

Highlights

  • Explore historic Hilo and its waterfront
  • Visit Kalapana, a fishing village destroyed by lava
  • Hear about Kilauea’s geology, history, and lava flows
  • Learn about local flora and fauna from a certified guide

What's included

Included

  • Dinner
  • Beverages

Not included

  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather; dress appropriately
  • Closed-toe walking shoes required
  • Bring a light rain jacket
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.49 on Viator and 4.66 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 6.2.

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