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Hilo Volcanoes National Park Tour 6 hr
Very goodTop 19% in Big Island of Hawaii
25 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Big Island of Hawaii
- 6 hrs
- Updated November 1, 2026
Explore volcanoes, waterfalls, gardens, and black sand shores on a small-group Hilo cruise-day tour with park admission included.
About this tour
See Hilo’s volcanic landscapes, waterfalls, gardens, and coastline on a six-hour small-group outing designed for cruise visitors. At Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, explore crater viewpoints, steaming vents, native rainforest, and Nāhuku Lava Tube as your guide shares stories about the island’s dramatic terrain. Park admission is included, and the day continues with a visit to Rainbow Falls, where admission is also covered.
The route adds a taste of local life at Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Visitor Center and Big Island Candies, plus a peaceful walk through Liliʻuokalani Gardens. At Richardson Ocean Park, take in the striking black sand shoreline. Travel between stops in a clean, comfortable 2025 Ford Transit, with water, chips, and drinks provided. The small-group setting leaves room for questions and photos along the way.
Your Hilo Volcanoes National Park tour picks up at Bay #5 inside Hilo Cruise Port and is planned around your ship’s schedule, with a return before all aboard. Weather, closures, and ship timing can affect stops, and lava sightings are not guaranteed. Choose this Hilo Volcanoes National Park tour for a varied day exploring the Big Island beyond the harbor.
Highlights
- Explore crater viewpoints, steaming vents, rainforest, and Nāhuku Lava Tube
- Admire Rainbow Falls and stroll through Liliʻuokalani Gardens
- Take in the black sand coastline at Richardson Ocean Park
- Sample island flavors at Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Visitor Center
- Browse Big Island Candies and travel in a comfortable Ford Transit
What's included
Included
- $15.00 national park ticket
- $5.00 Rainbow Falls admission
- Transportation in a clean, comfortable 2025 Ford Transit
- Water, chips, and drinks
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5.00 / 5 · 25 reviews
Important information
- Pickup is at Bay #5 inside Hilo Cruise Port; check Viator messages for updates
- Text Rae by WhatsApp or phone and look for a message before the tour
- The tour is planned around your ship’s schedule, with return before all aboard
- Stops and park features may change due to weather, closures, or ship schedules
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- Lava sightings are not guaranteed
- Service animals are allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Frequently asked questions
Where is pickup?
Pickup is at Bay #5 inside Hilo Cruise Port. Check Viator messages for updates and look for a text from Rae.
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts 6 hours.
Are National park and Rainbow Falls tickets included?
Yes. The $15.00 national park ticket and $5.00 Rainbow Falls admission are included.
Will we see Lava?
Lava sightings are not guaranteed.
What should I know about the stops?
Stops and park features may change due to weather, closures, or ship schedules.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 25 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in Big Island of Hawaii
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- 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 19% in Big Island of Hawaii means it ranks in the top 19% of tours in Big Island of Hawaii by this score.
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