Hilo Shore Excursion: Safari Lava Caves, Falls and Highlights

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Duration:6 hours (approx.)
Location: Big Island of Hawaii, Hawaii

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Approx 6 hr long. Explore the places less traveled among Hawaii's back roads of Kilauea volcano. Explore exciting Lava Caves, waterfalls, and Lava trees in a lush volcanic rainforest. See the 2018 lava destruction and the newly formed Black Sand Beach just created. A truly amazing experience!

Cruise Ship Guests: We have special permits to pick up directly from Hilo port of call. Departure times may be adjusted to fit your ship's arrival & departure.

Hilo Hotel Guests: Meeting location Hilo Hawaiian Hotel

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Liliuokalani Gardens
This is the largest Japanese garden outside of Japan donated by Queen Liliʻuokalani in 1917. Throughout the gardens are stone lanterns, gazebos, and torii gates, recalling the Japanese immigrants who came to Hawaii.
2. Hilo
Drive through the historical downtown Hilo as you will learn about the devastating tsunamis of the past
3. Rainbow Falls
Breathtaking 80 ft waterfall, Rainbow Falls. These beautiful falls get their name from the rainbow that is often visible in the mist that rises as the water cascades to the rocks 80 feet below.
4. Kaumana Caves Park
Time to explore lava caves is next! We walk you down into a lava cave through a skylight, also locally known as a lava tube. Kaumana Caves was created by one of our largest volcanoes, Mauna Loa. The guide will explain how molten lava makes these spectacular lava tubes and the fascinating colors inside.
5. Pahoa
On our drive we will drive through a quaint town called Pahoa. Once a booming plantation town and now a laid-back hippie town with old school artistry charm and wood-plank boardwalks. You will see the current lava flow that nearly wiped this town off the map.
6. Lava Tree State Park
We will walk a trail among lava trees that looks somewhat of a petrified forest and look down into a deep fissure. This unusual volcanic sight is one stop that shouldn’t be missed.
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WALK ON THE NEWEST BLACK SAND BEACH IN HAWAII!! is truly an amazing creation by Kilauea’s lava flow. Let us show you the newest created black sand beach. Once in this location was the old boat harbor and ramp that you can still see and has now been cut off from the creation of a large black sand beach. There is no swimming at this location
8.
VOLCANICALY HEATED HOT POOL If conditions permit, as a special highlight we will be walking a small trail to a volcanicaly heated hot pool where you can feel the warm water as the guide explains how it is heated volcanically. This small hot pool is quite special since the last lava flow as wiped out all other volcanicaly heated hot ponds. After this wonderful experience enjoy the sights back to port. There is no swimming at this location
9.
Several earthquakes cracked open the roads, lava fountains started spewing lava 300 ft into the sky and nearly 2,000 residents we evacuated. This amazing force even evaporated Green Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake in Hawaii. We will be showing you areas of mass destruction from Kilauea Volcano.

ADDITIONAL INFO

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Moderate tour - Involves walking over relatively unlevel terrain, possible gravel, lava, uneven ground and steep steps. Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately; light rain jacket or poncho
• A stop is made to purchase food
• Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
• Exact departure time may vary depending on the cruise ship's disembarkation time
• We will ensure your timely return back to the ship in Hilo Pier for this activity. If your ship does not come into port , your money will be refunded. If is is delayed we will adjust our departure time to the ships itenerary. See our terms and conditions for full details
• Not recommended for those who cannot walk over uneven ground or with poor health
• Lava Tube: The steps to get into the lava tube are steep and the ground is uneven. You do not have to go into the lava tube if you feel it is too much for you.
• We are NOT able to accommodate customers with walkers or wheel chairs.

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Posted By : Morgan_W
We enjoyed seeing so many different parts of the island. The driver was friendly and helpful with any questions we had.
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Posted On : 2024-05-08 14:03:13

Posted By : ET1862
Ernesto is a great driver. Very mindful and just feel that you are family ohana.
I would highly recommend this company. Very safe.
Thank you
Great company
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Posted On : 2024-05-07 21:13:27

Posted By : John_K
Our driver junior was fantastic with lots of details about each highlight trips along the way and we really did enjoy every sightseeing . Found witnesses of the lava flow harden on the road side . Very interesting story. Gladly we went - was very worthwhile trips
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Posted On : 2024-05-05 21:47:54

Posted By : David_L
Lori, our guide, was very knowledgeable. She took us to all the places we wanted to see. Would recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-05-04 13:32:33

Posted By : Elizabeth_W
The lava cav was so cool- but hard to walk through. You definitely need the right shoes/ but the walking stick and head lamps were a big help. Also- it was so interesting seeing the destruction and aftermath of the volcanoe. Karen did a great job explaining life on the island and the volcanoes impact.
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Posted On : 2024-05-03 18:43:12

Posted By : Leslee_U
Really enjoyed our driver Ellen. She had a lot of information to share and kept us laughing. Great driver and really enjoyed the sites too.
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Posted On : 2024-04-30 23:20:13

Posted By : W6626ZLchrisc
Ernie is awesome, very informative. We went to many places around the island, and saw some very amazing things. Also learned alot about the history amd landscape of the island. We had a great time. And I would recommend this tour
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Posted On : 2024-04-30 21:42:20

Posted By : Maria_C
Excellent tour with Karen our tour guide who really knew her stuff and was clearly passionate about her Island home.Seen so much of Hilo
Would definitely recommend
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Posted On : 2024-04-29 20:46:23

Posted By : Debbie_F
The tour was fine but the mode of transportation was not. We were expecting a smaller size tour bus but a taxi arrived instead. We were in the very back seat of an 8 passenger mini van. It was very difficult to get in and out of. Other passengers were inconvenienced as well because they had to be out of their seats so we could be in and out. It was very cramped and uncomfortable. We would not have signed up for this tour if we were told it would be a taxi. 6 of the 7 passengers were retired and most over 70. The trip itinerary indicated a stop for lunch on our own. There was no lunch stop. Only a snack stop of chips and cookies.

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Posted On : 2024-04-29 00:45:35

Posted By : Randi_M
Junior was very knowledgeable about each location and, being a local, could also answer questions about Hawaii’s culture. The sites we were able to visit, being in a small group of 6, were amazing!
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Posted On : 2024-04-28 12:48:26