When fire meets water paradise is born
One of the prettiest (and private) drives right along the coastline
Rainbow Falls
The colors of Hawai'i's scenery are magical
Next to Kilauea Caldera lies dried-up craters that are walkable (see the well trodden path in the middle?)
Hilo is on the windward GREEN side of The Big
Kilauea has been very active past two years, and the priority when Pele's wrath is erupting!
Banyans are plentiful in Hawai'i
New life begins in fire
The Rainbow State
Local sweets raised and packaged in Hilo
Selfie opportunities abound in Paradise.
Banyan trees seem like Avatar movie sets, unreal!
Life abounds on the lush, windward side of the Big!
Sunrises and Sunsets are awe-inspiring in Hawai'i
Waterfalls feed lush jungles all over the windward side!
Wait, another set of waterfalls? Yep!
Your own private cove (The Big has much fewer people and therefore many more private adventures)
Banyan trees right out of an Avatar movie set, but these aren't CGI
Hilo's waters are teeming with ocean life
Every angle at all times of the day make for great selfies in Paradise
We always yield for pedestrians crossing ... or laying-out
Returning rain to the ocean from whence it came
Hilo Town
Rainbows beckon Hilo cruisers and visitors, alike
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AM: Volcano & Waterfalls (5.5 Hours)

5 hours and 30 minutes

Easy

5.0

Fiery Volcanoes, Cavernous Caves, Cascading Waterfalls and Local Sweets

Allow Big Hawai'i Tours to give your private group the most immersive, intimate and unique all day experience of the Big Island.  Our van and service offer premium-level comfort, so you can sit back, relax and let us reveal all the best of Hawai'i's  windward side.  

Since you're purchasing our exclusive service, we can curate your experience to cover some/all of the usual sites outlined in our AM/PM tours but also  add-in stops that are too far-flung or off the beaten path that we simply don't have time to cover in our morning/afternoon routes.  Let us fashion the day to meet your needs and desires.  This won't be your typical bus or van tour ... this will be YOUR day on the BIG!  Once you've booked your day, reach out to us, directly, with any special requests, including alternative pickup/drop-off locations not listed in our standard checkout.

If the day you desired was booked/unavailable, please drop us a note with your desired date and we may be able to accommodate you in our luxury van: fred@bighawaiitours.com 
What's included?
  • National park entrance fee
  • Parking fees
  • Entry or admission fee
Exclusions
  • Tip or gratuity
  • Food & drinks

We do provide water bottles, but no meals (but we'll have you back in time for on-board lunch)

Please note
  • Infants must sit on your lap
  • Accessible for those with limited mobility
  • Animals or pets allowed

Whether you're a toddler or a senior or an active adult, this morning tour will be stress and strenuous free.  However, we will provide plenty of opportunities for more adventurous types to get off the beaten path.  When Kilauea is erupting, we prioritize the trip to the national park for this once in-a-lifetime experience.  When Madame Pele is calm and volcano dormant, we will cover less crowded volcanic sites and black sand viewing that only the locals get to appreciate.

Please Note: All of our trips must have at least 4 passengers; in the unlikely event we do not reach that threshold, your booking may be cancelled with a full/100% refund.

What to bring

    The lush windward side of the Big Island can be occasionally rainy, so a poncho and/or umbrella is advisable. Walking shoes are better than sandals (save the flip-flops for our afternoon tour), but no strenuous hikes are necessary.