Best of Big Island and Volcanoes National Park

special offer banner Best of Big Island and Volcanoes National Park (Kilauea and Mauna Loa, Jaggar Museum)
Excursion Highlights:
  • Witness Kilauea volcano in Volcanoes National Park and the Thurston Lava Tube
  • Look for sea turtles at Richardson Black Sand Beach
  • Feel the spray of 80-foot-tall Rainbow Falls near Hilo
  • Try macadamia nut candies and cookies at Big Island Candies
  • Reflect in the lush Liliuokalani Japanese Garden
Price: $209.00   Sale Price: $169.00   Save: $40.00
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Small
Shore Excursion Type Scenic, Cultural
Shore Excursion Duration 6 Hours
Activity Level ? Moderate
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? Cruise Ship Pier
Food/Beverage Provided Beverage Included
Recommended Dress We recommend wearing casual clothes, comfortable shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen and a light sweater or jacket as there might be cooler temperatures at the volcano park.
Restrictions Due to minimum storage space,the vehicle can store a collapsible wheelchair/walker (each must weigh less than 35 pounds) with advance notice. Without prior notice, space for collapsible wheelchairs or walkers cannot be guaranteed.

Best of Big Island and Volcanoes National Park

Join us on this magnificent Volcanoes National Park tour. This tour highlights some of the Big Island's most precious gems, such as rainforest waterfalls, black sand beaches, craters, lava tubes, and much more!

The first stop is at the Richardson Black Sand Beach, where sea turtles are usually spotted. The Black Sand Beach is a local favorite and is a great way to see how the ocean and volcanoes make fine black sand.

Next, you will pass through the historic town of Hilo and stop by a breathtaking 80 ft waterfall, Rainbow Falls. Once you leave Rainbow Falls, you will head over to the Liliuokalani Japanese Garden, where you will enjoy the pleasant scenery and trails.

Your next stop will be Big Island Candies, which was established in 1977. Big Island Candies manufactures and markets fine quality macadamia nut candies and cookies, using 100 percent Hawaii-grown macadamia nuts, Kona coffee, island eggs, real butter and high-grade chocolate. Since its founding, Big Island Candies has continuously introduced new and imaginative products that "wow" both the eyes and taste buds of its growing legion of fans.

You will then make your way to the summit of Kilauea volcano at the Volcanoes National Park, the most highly regarded and revered volcanic area on Earth. The park dramatically displays the results of 70 million years of volcanism, migration, and evolution - processes that thrust a bare land from the sea and clothed it with unique ecosystems, and a distinct human culture. The park highlights two of the world's most active volcanoes, Kilauea and Mauna Loa, and offers insights on the birth of the Hawaiian Islands and views of dramatic volcanic landscapes.

At the park, you will stop at the Visitor Center, see the highly acclaimed Jaggar Museum, and witness the spectacular Thurston Lava Tube, steam vents, sulfur banks, and fascinating scenic lookouts. No trip to Hawaii is complete without a trip to Volcanoes National Park.

5 Stars4.8 / 5  |  113 ReviewsReview This Tour
We did it all!
October 21, 2023
This shore excursion was better and cheaper than the one my cruise ship offered! Very thorough and informative, comfortable and fun! Our guide was great! I highly recommend!
Reviewer: Kim Thompson
5 Stars
Very spectacular
October 20, 2023
Volcano National Park was breathtaking. The Japanese garden nice and the rest OK.
Reviewer: Roger M.
4 Stars
super great and professional tours
September 12, 2023
We had 8 people in Hawaii cruise and odered a few tours as a group, this shore excrusion team was so great and ontime and providing professional service to us, I enjoy three different tours in islands, and so enjoyful! we booked a few tours again from them for the coming cruise next week to south Carribean. Thanks a lot for your great service, highly recomend this excursion company to cruisers.
Reviewer: Fannie Fan
5 Stars
Great view into Caldera.
September 06, 2023
We enjoyed the park, the waterfalls,the steam vents, and most of all the great views of the active volcano and lava lake. We even felt an earthquake.
Reviewer: Robin Harding
5 Stars
Best Tour of Big island
September 01, 2023
So glad we booked this tour. It was well worth the money. The driver was informative and thoughtful (he even lent me his umbrella when it started to rain). The tour itself stopped at many diverse places and gave a real flavor of the island and its many faces. I especially enjoyed the beautiful Japanese Garden and the stop at the volcano. Kudos for providing this opportunity to enjoy Hawaii.
Reviewer: Angela Ellis
5 Stars
Best of Big Island and Volcanoes National Park
July 17, 2023
We had an awesome time. We visited the volcano site one weeks prior to the eruption. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable in the history and culture of the Big Island, and the views were amazing! The tour bus was very clean and the ride to and from the park was very pleasant. I would definitely recommend.
Reviewer: Tamika Anderson
5 Stars