Big Island Volcano and Waterfalls Tour

On this best of the Big Island adventure, visit these amazing destinations:

• Rainbow Falls, Wailuku River State Park
• Pe’epe’e Falls/Boiling Pots  (Full Day Tour) 
• Akaka Falls State Park  (Full Day Tour)
• Onomea Scenic Route  (Full Day Tour)
• Lunch in historic downtown Hilo  (Full Day Tour)
• Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park
• Guided interpretation throughout the day as you learn all about the natural wonders, endemic wildlife, and rich cultural history.
• Enjoy a sit-down dinner in the town of Volcano just outside Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park

$195 per Additional Guest (up to 7 total)

• After pickup from your place of lodging, travel over Saddle Road between two of the largest volcanoes on Earth, Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, to the lush east coast of the Big Island. During the winter, snow caps the summits of these two stunning volcanoes.
• Visit iconic Wailuku River State Park and take in the majestic beauty of Rainbow Falls. A rainbow often forms in the waterfall’s mist in the early morning hours. Rainbow Falls cascades over a cave that legend states is the home of the goddess Hina, mother of the demigod Maui.
• Enjoy the lush rainforest and rugged coastline as you cruise along Onomea’s scenic route. This is the most famous scenic road on the Big Island, and you’ll enjoy beautiful views as the drive unfolds. Stop for photos and views at beautiful waterfalls along the way. (Full Day Tour)
• Take a guided tour of Akaka Falls State Park. As you travel through the park, your naturalist will tell you all about the rich botanical life found there. You’ll also have the opportunity to view two spectacular waterfalls. Akaka Falls, cascading 442 feet down a vertical cliff face carpeted in vibrant green, is truly an incredible site to behold on a volcano and waterfall tour of Big Island Hawaii. (Full Day Tour) After working up an appetite, stop at a local restaurant for a delicious locally sourced lunch. (Full Day Tour)
• Continue to Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. This iconic park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an International Biosphere Reserve, boasts the summit of two of the world’s most active volcanoes. It extends from sea level up to the summit of Mauna Loa at 13,677 feet. See critically endangered wildlife and some of the most unique geological, biological, and cultural landscapes you can find on Earth.
• Upon entering the park on our crater hike and Hilo waterfalls tour, enjoy a walk along the rim Halema‘uma‘u Crater for unique views of the current eruption. Collapses at Halema’uma’u in 2018 nearly doubled the crater’s size. The crater is the legendary home of Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of fire and volcanoes.
• See the natural steam vents at Wahinekapu Steaming Bluff. Here, heated groundwater escapes from cracks in the earth as steam.
• Our guided lava and waterfall tours of the Big Island will allow you to experience the massive Thurston lava tube which is 600 feet long and over 20 feet tall in some places.
• Additional stops in the Park can include: Ha’akulamanu sulphur banks, Maunaulu lava field, Pauahi crater, Holei sea arch, Pu’uloa petroglyph field. These fascinating locations are fun to explore in your Big Island volcano and waterfalls tour.
• At sunset, hike out to the best lava viewing location along the rim of Halema’uma’u crater to witness the active eruption as the sun goes down and gets dark.
• Sit and relax, and enjoy a meal with locally sourced ingredients and Hawaiian infused cuisine dinner in the town of Volcano before departing back to your place of lodging feeling happy, full, and filled with exciting new memories.

• Admission into all venues and parks
• Pick up and drop off at your place of lodging 
• Fully guided naturalist tour with educational materials and commentary provided by our top of the line tour guides
• Complementary Photo package: 20-25 professional, edited photos shared via Adobe Cloud for easy accessibility while traveling

We offer different food and beverage options depending on tour start times:

• Patagonia rain jacket and puff
• Nikon Prostaff binocular
• Headlamps

Upon booking your tour, one of our guides will contact you to discuss custom options we have available for your tour. Whether you’d like to spend more time star gazing, enjoy more time at our private waterfall location, or enjoy an extended guided hike, we’re here to make this experience memorable and most importantly – ALL ABOUT YOU!

We look forward to taking you on an amazing adventure!