From Kona, Big island - Enchanting Volcanoes & Waterfall Tour

About this experience

Explore enchanting sights on the Big Island during this shore excursion exploring Volcanoes National Park, waterfall, black sand beach, and more You'll make stops at 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. Layers of lava stretch over moonscapes, collect in calderas, and put on an awesome show. A guide, park entrance fees, and round-trip port transport are included.

Experience type

Day tour or activity

Duration

8 hours and 30 minutes

Booking in advance

Book at least 4 hours in advance. Before the tour starts.

Live tour guide

English

Categories

Day trips and excursions · Shore excursions · Atv or quad tour · Bus or minivan tour

What's included

pickup and drop-off Local Guide National Park fees Bottled water Food and drinks

What's not included

Gratuities We will stop to buy lunch Tip or gratuity Food and drinks

Please note

• Infants must not sit on laps • Not suitable for pets • Not wheelchair accessible • • The tour guide will call an hour before pick up. Free Pick up and drop off Infant seats available Public transportation nearby Stroller or pram accessible

Itinerary

1. 1
   Day 1

   Greenwell Farms, 81-6551 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kealakekua, Island of Hawaii, HI 96750

   81-6551 Mamalahoa Hwy, 96750 Kealakekua

   Start the adventure towards Hawaii Volcanoes National Park driving to Greenwell Farms. When we arrive at the oldest coffee farm in Hawaii's history you'll sample 10 different roasts of coffee and afterward be taken on an optional tour of the farm.

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   Day 1

   Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii

   US

   Born of Fire, Born of the Sea Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park protects some of the most unique geological, biological, and cherished cultural landscapes in the world. Extending from sea level to 13,680 feet, the park encompasses the summits of two of the world's most active volcanoes - Kīlauea and Mauna Loa - and is a designated International Biosphere Reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will then make our way to the summit of Kilauea volcano at the Volcanoes National Park, the most highly regarded and revered volcanic area on Earth. 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, witness the spectacular collapsed caldera, steam vents, sulfur banks, and fascinating scenic lookouts. No trip to Hawaii is complete without a trip to Volcanoes National Park.

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   Day 1

   Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii

   96718

   The Nāhuku lava tube is one of the few accessible lava tubes in the park and is considered to be the most popular destination in the park, besides the summit of Kilauea. Walking through a tall tunnel formed by a 500-year-old river of lava is an incredible and memorable experience .To think that the vacant space was once a fast-moving torrent of molten rock from Kilauea volcano can be hard to fathom. Equally astonishing is that Nahuku is accessed by a gorgeous, easy trail surrounded (by a) verdant native rainforest. Towering tree ferns, ohia trees, and rare Hawaiian plants thrive where this massive flow once dominated the landscape.

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   Day 1

   Banyan Drive, Island of Hawaii, HI

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   Start the adventure towards Hilo driving through the historical Banyan Drive- a tree-lined street at the shoreline of Hilo, Hawaii. It is known as the "Hilo Walk of Fame" for the banyan trees planted by celebrities. These trees have withstood several tsunamis that have devastated the town on the Big Island of Hawaii. The trees, which still bear the names of the planters, honor movie stars, religious leaders, political leaders, famous authors, adventurers and local Hawaiians.

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   Day 1

   Liliuokalani Gardens, Banyan Drive, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI

   Banyan Drive, 96720-4680 Hilo

   Blink and you may think you’re in Japan as you stroll through peaceful Liliʻuokalani Gardens, named after Hawaiʻi's last reigning monarch, Queen Liliʻuokalani. Located on Hilo's Banyan Drive, this authentic, 24.67-acre Japanese garden was dedicated in 1917 as a tribute to Hawaiʻi's first Japanese immigrants who worked in the island of Hawaiʻi's sugar cane fields. This beautifully landscaped park features arching bridges over fishponds, rock gardens, pagodas, Japanese stone lanterns and a teahouse. Views of Hilo Bay and Mokuola (Coconut Island) enhance this peaceful setting. With so much to see, this is a popular park for families to explore while they’re visiting the Hilo area.

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   Day 1

   Rainbow Falls, Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI

   Waianuenue Avenue, , 96720 Hilo

   Rainbow Falls is an awe-inspiring waterfall that tumbles 80 feet into the Wailuku River that gushes below. Surrounded by lush tropical rainforest, this waterfall is easily reached from downtown Hilo as itʻs just a 5-minute drive away. Known as Waiānuenue in Hawaiian language, the name translates to “rainbow [seen in] water” and is befitting for these falls, as the rising sun commonly ignites a dazzling rainbow in the mist. Visit Rainbow Falls to experience the home of Hina, the ancient Hawaiian moon goddess, that is said to live within a lava cave encapsulated behind the falls. This peaceful oasis is a fantastic place to visit in the early morning to view the falls and explore the stunning natural environment that surrounds them.

7. 7
   Day 1

   Kailua-Kona

   Drop the guest back to pick up place and stop for a drive through lunch

Pick up

Pickup available

Pickup 45 minutes before departure.

Custom pickup available.

PACIFIC 19 Kona 75-5646 Palani Rd, 96740-1619 Kailua-Kona

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona 75-146 Sarona Road, 96740-3725 Kailua-Kona

Club Wyndham Kona Hawaiian Resort 75-5961 Alii Dr, , 96740-1333 Kailua-Kona

Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel 75-5660 Palani Road, , 96740 Kailua-Kona

Kona Tiki Hotel 75-5968 Alii Dr, 96740-1324 Kailua-Kona

The Sea Village 75-6000 Alii Dr, , 96740-2310 Kailua-Kona

Uncle Billy's Kona Bay Hotel 75-5739 Alii Dr, , 96740-1736 Kailua-Kona

Royal Kona Resort 75-5852 Alii Drive, , 96740-1310 Kailua-Kona

Kailua Pier Kaahumanu Pl, 96740 Hawaii County Kailua-Kona

Kona International Airport 73-200 Kupipi St, 96740 Hawaii County Kalaoa

Keahole Airport 73-200 Kupipi St, 96740 Kailua-Kona

Cancellation policy · From Kona, Big island - Enchanting Volcanoes & Waterfall Tour

Standard Viator policy

• Cancellation 0–24 hours before departure: 100% cancellation fee.
• Cancellation 24–24000 hours before departure: 0% cancellation fee.

Good to know

Operated by BARBIL TOURS and sold by AGORA. Your voucher and booking reference arrive by email straight after payment.