Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Banyan Drive, Island of Hawaii, HI
Drive through quaint Hilo Town along magnificent Banyan tree-lined streets along Hilo's coastline known as the "Hilo Walk of Fame".
Stop At: Volcano National Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI
Home to Hawaii's active volcanoes, Kilauea and Mauna Loa.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Chain of Craters Road, Island of Hawaii, HI
Chain of Craters Road is a 19-mile (31 km) long winding paved road through the East Rift and coastal area of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the island of Hawaii. Some areas are inaccessible.
Stop At: Kilauea, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI
Active shield volcano housed in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Last erupted in September 2021 when vents spewed lava from within Halema'uma'u, a pit crater in the volcano's summit caldera.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Steam Vents, 1 Crater Rim Drive, Pahoa, Island of Hawaii, HI 96778
See and feel the power of the volcano through the steam vents, where ground water seeps into volcanic rock.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI 96718
Tropical forest area featuring a long, subterranean cave formed by ancient flowing lava.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Akaka Falls State Park, End of Akaka Falls Road Off Hwy 220, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96728
Beautiful waterfall, easily viewable from a lookout point and surrounded by a verdant jungle.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Hilo, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii
Drive through historic Hilo Town, where tsunamis in 1946 and 1960 caused cataclysmic damage and forced the town to be rebuilt further inland. Today, wooden storefronts remain in the laid-back, town that manages to keep the country vibe alive.
Pass By: Lili'uokalani Gardens, 189 Lihiwai St #151, 49 Banyan Drive Adjacent To The Hotels And Along Hilo Bay, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720-4680
Renowned for it's lush Japanese gardens.
Stop At: Rainbow Falls, Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720
Witness rainbows forming in the mist at one of Hilo's most magnificent waterfalls.
Duration: 20 minutes
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1: Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, 300 Rodgers Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96819, USA
2: Hilo International Airport, 2450 Kekuanaoa St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
12 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Passengers must provide date of birth and gender at the time of booking per TSA requirements
Not wheelchair accessible
Once reservation is made, tour is non-refundable and non-changeable
Stroller accessible
The interisland airfare may fluctuate based on flight availability. Additional fees may be required to be paid by the customer in these cases.
Service animals allowed
Passengers with asthma and other respiratory problems should please consider other tour offerings to avoid potential health problems resulting from exposure to fumes
Lava sightings not guaranteed
Infants must sit on laps
IMPORTANT: The name you enter at the time of booking must exactly match what appears on your valid government-issued I.D. photo I.D. that you will use during travel. This is a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and FAA requirement and there is no flexibility with this policy. A valid government-issued ID (passport for non-US citizens) is required on the day of travel. If a passenger is denied boarding, there will be no refund.
Special Needs requests must be called in to the local supplier AT LEAST 1 week prior to tour date.
Interisland flight times and routes are subject to change
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 23 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Gibson-Diamond
An absolute must do if you've time. Now, keep in mind one can't control the weather. It was cloudy and misting when we visited Kīlauea but we still got some good pictures. Due to seismic activity, we were unable to drive Chain of Craters Road. (I was really hoping for an eruption!)
As the day progressed the weather got better, as is usually the case on the windward side. ʻAkaka Falls, Rainbow Falls, Thurston Lava Tube and many other sites were on the tour. Our tour guide, Dexter, grew up on the island and I truly believe he knew every plant, animal and sight on the island. We really enjoyed our tour that much more with him guiding us. Kudos to Polynesian Adventure for finding Dexter!
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Posted On : 2024-05-04
Posted By : ambercS1704UT
Albert was a great driver and tour guide. Beautiful scenery and pleasant ride…it was a fun expedition. Albert tells good stories.
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Posted On : 2024-05-02
Posted By : georgecA8596VG
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Good tour. Albert is very knowledgeable, provided lots of information. Would recommend
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Posted On : 2024-04-30
Posted By : H6036POalexm
Able to fit in a lot of different activities and locations without feeling too rushed. A good mix of entertainment and education. The van was very comfortable with spacious seats and outlets.
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Posted On : 2024-04-15
Posted By : 745hansottob
Very friendly and helpful, drives excellent and careful waits for the people and shows different places and tells stories over Hawaii
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Posted On : 2024-04-11
Posted By : terrip770
Albert was the best guide I would love to go on any tour he does. This tour gave me everything I was expecting and more I would do it again with Albert.
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Posted On : 2024-04-02
Posted By : Stay32707490840
We took the Hilo Explorer tour today. Albert was our tour guide today. He was terrific and so knowledgeable about the area. I was traveling with my mother in law who was in a walker and helped us feel so comfortable. Aloha Albert! Mahalo!!
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Posted On : 2024-04-02
Posted By : robyn232
Albert was an excellent tour guide. We loved his personality and stories about Hawaiian culture. We enjoyed every minute of our day, and the Big Island Candy store was a perfect grand finale!
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Posted On : 2024-03-26
Posted By : 515richardsonm
We booked a Volcano National Park bus tour. Karli was amazing tour guide for Hilo, HI. very informative and provided a great experience.
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Posted On : 2024-01-29
Posted By : synthesiss
We went on the Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) POA Volcano National Park. Albert was our bus driver and tour guide. He did a great job of educating and explaining to us the Hawai’i way of life, culture, and landscape. We got great views of the steam vents and volcanic crater.
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Posted On : 2024-01-02
