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Private Shore Excursion Hilo Volcanoes National Park up to 11 PPL
Big Island of Hawaii, USA
From $1,495.00
per group (up to 6)
Select Date and Travelers
up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
- 6 hours
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
This fully narrated tour is ideal for families and small groups, thanks to a maximum size of 11 people. Explore Volcanoes National Park with an expert guide and experience the excitement of the number one tour on the Big Island. You'll make stops at Jaggar Museum, Kilauea Crater and Thurston Lave Tube, plus Rainbow Falls and several other Hawaii highlights. Whether you're a first time visitor or returning to the Big Island for another look, this tour is right for you!
- Private Tour: Volcanoes National Park and Waterfall VIP Mercedes Tour
- Visit Halema’uma’s Crater, steam vents, Thurston Lava Tube and Rainbow Falls State Park
- Enjoy a fully-narrated adventure
- Experience the number one tour in Hawaii
- Ideal for families and small groups
What's Included
- Mercedes Benz Sprinter van 10 Passenger Dual Air Conditioning
- Water & Snacks
- Umbrellas
- Lunch
- Gratuity
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We will text Customers with US & Canadian Cell Phones - We pick up in the Hilo Port for cruise ship passengers. - For hotel pick up we pick up in Hilo. If meeting us in Hilo and driving over from Kona/Waikoloa we meet at the Hilo Target/Safeway. - We pick up at the HIlo Airport (ITO). If you are flying in we pick up at whatever time your plane lands, just give us the flight number. The earlier your flight the better. Please be aware this tour is 6 hours, and there is nothing to do in the Hilo airport after we drop you off.
What To Expect
Rainbow Falls
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Liliuokalani Gardens (Pass By)
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Chain of Craters Road
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Steam Vents
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Big Island Candies
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- minimum drinking age is 21 years
- Stroller accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Operated by Big Island VIP
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Melissa_F, Apr 2024
Very professional, well prepared, comfortable ride! Skylar was very knowledgeable, interesting and patient with our group of six. Well worth the time and $$.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you, Melissa! Mahalo nui to you and your family!
Joshua_S, Apr 2024
Skylar was an amazing tour guide. Super knowledgeable and was super nice and helpful! The van was super clean and spacious which was a nice bonus. 10/10 would recommend to anyone coming to Hilo!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you Joshua! We appreciate you booking us so we can show you some of the Big Island!
Phyllis_S, Mar 2024
Skylar was a wealth of information. He also knew good timing to avoid crowds so we saw a lot. We are excited to see all the photos he took.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Aloha Phyllis! Thank you so much! I will send those photo links right now. Mahalo!
Ellen_M, Feb 2024
Skylar was an amazing guide
There were 10 of us and we all enjoyed his explanations, bring all together in one vehicle alone (private)
And his laid back vibe
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Mahalo Ellen! We are glad you saw some of the wonders of the Big Island!
Lori_N, Nov 2023
Big island VIP gave us an amazing personalized tour through the park along with other beautiful stops along the way. The driver was a photographer and took many amazing photos at each spot. So much more than we ever expected! I highly recommend them!
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Thank you so much Lori! The Volcano has not started erupting. I hope you all had a great time in Kona and on the rest of your cruise! Mahalo!
Jong_L, Nov 2023
Skylar was great. The detailed explanation he provided made the whole experience fulfilling and even more interesting. The photos he took was great; something we would not have been able to do ourselves.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Thank you so much! It was our pleasure! Mahalo and a hui hou!
TriciaN_C, Oct 2023
A cool experience in Hilo. Skylar was our guide & he was very kind, knowledgable & professional. We enjoyed our time Volcanos National Park (volcanic craters, steam vents & lava tubes!), Rainbow Falls, then a stop at Mauna Loa macademia nut factory (yummy ice cream). Skylar took photos of us the entire day with his nice camera then we got access to them for free.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thank you so much! We hope you enjoyed your cruise!
Traci_M, Sep 2023
What a memorable experience with our tour guide, Skylar. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable about the island, the tour was truly custom, and we got to see lava!! We were ages 47 - 80 years old. It was just the right mix of experience, history, activity, education, and fun. This was truly one of my favorite excursions! We will definitely be back to Hilo.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Thank you so much Traci! You were so lucky! That eruption was very short. There is so much to see in the National Park.
Amy_O, Jul 2023
We had a wonderful day yesterday and felt we couldn’t have chosen a better tour. Skylar, our guide, was friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. He exudes the spirit of aloha! The van was clean and well kept. We thoroughly enjoyed learning about volcano national park, seeing fissure cracks, pit craters, and lava bombs. Highlights were rainbow falls and walking through the lava tube. All our tour needs were met: Skylar offered snacks and water at just the right times, provided bathroom breaks as necessary, shared binoculars and flashlights as needed, and suggested a perfect lunch recommendation. Stops at the nut shop and candy store were icing on the cake and no problems returning to the ship on time. The unexpected value-add was that Skylar had his camera and told us not to worry about taking pictures throughout the day. He uploaded hundreds of amazing pictures for us by the time we went to bed. Hilo was our first stop on this cruise and this tour is going be hard to beat! Thank you Skylar!
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Aloha Amy! Thank you so much!
BRUCE_H, Jul 2023
Our family of 8 including 4 young children had 1 day in Hilo and we spent it with Rob touring Rainbow Falls and Volcanoes National Park. Rob was absolutely fantastic with his knowledge, friendliness, and insight for a great day. He was really good with the children and this is by far the best experience I've ever had touring Volcanoes National Park in all my times going there. Well done Rob! I highly recommend this tour for anyone...couples, families, friends, everyone!!
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Thank you so much Bruce! I'm so glad you had a great time!
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