Polynesian Adventure Tours – Big Island Volcano Adventure (From Hilo)

You leave Hilo behind and wind through emerald rainforests toward Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, where steaming vents and vast lava fields create a landscape unlike anywhere else on Earth. Along the way your guide weaves legends of Pele and local history into the drive, adding depth to every dramatic view.

At Wahinekapu Steam Vents you watch clouds of vapor rise where cool groundwater meets hot volcanic rock. A short ride brings you to the overlook for Halema'uma'u Crater, its broad expanse revealing the sheer power hidden below. You then follow the scenic Chain of Craters Road and step into Nāhuku Lava Tube, walking the path once carved by a river of molten rock.

After a picnic lunch from Millie's Deli enjoyed in the fresh park air, the journey continues to Hilo's Banyan Drive and Lili'uokalani Gardens, then on to two of the island's most photogenic waterfalls. Rainbow Falls delivers misty cascades that often live up to its name, while towering Akaka Falls plunges through a bamboo filled gorge for a breathtaking finale.

Tour Highlights

• Guided visit to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with admission included
• Halema'uma'u Crater viewpoint
• Wahinekapu Steam Vents and Kilauea Caldera overlook
• Walk through ancient Nāhuku Lava Tube in a lush rainforest
• Scenic drive past Banyan Drive and Lili'uokalani Gardens in Hilo
• Stop at Rainbow Falls to watch water plunge into a misty pool
• Explore Akaka Falls surrounded by orchids, bamboo and hanging ferns

Tour Inclusions

• Choice of Turkey Wrap, Vegan Wrap or Vegetarian Wrap boxed lunch
• Round-trip transportation from Hilo
• Professionally narrated tour with a knowledgeable local guide