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Private 2.5-hour Hilo tour of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with Kilauea Caldera, lava tube, steam vents, and key overlooks.

2.5 hours
Max 14 guests
Private Tour
Easy
From $495 per group
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Tour Highlights

  • Private Kilauea Volcano tour with local guide
  • Nahuku (Thurston Lava Tube) and rainforest walk
  • Kilauea Caldera and Kilauea Iki Overlook
  • Steam vents and volcanic landscapes
  • Mauna Ulu lava field (1969–74 eruption site)
  • Easy 1–2 miles of walking on park trails
  • Hawaiian history and cultural storytelling

About This Tour

Private 2.5-hour Hilo tour of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with Kilauea Caldera, lava tube, steam vents, and key overlooks.

Explore the Big Island's natural landscapes with experienced local guides who share their knowledge of the area's geology, ecology, and history.

Itinerary

Sample stop

Nahuku (Thurston Lava Tube)

Explore an ancient lava tube in the rainforest.

Sample stop

Kilauea Caldera + Kilauea Iki Overlook

Crater viewpoints and sweeping volcanic panoramas.

Sample stop

Steam Vents

See hot gases escaping through the ground.

Sample stop

Mauna Ulu Lava Field

Visit the site of the 1969–74 eruption.

Itinerary order may vary based on conditions and guest preferences.

What's Included

  • Expert local guide
  • Private transportation (minivan for 1-6 guests, high-top 14-passenger van for 7-14)
  • Bottled water and light snacks
  • Hiking sticks, flashlights, and rain ponchos (as needed)

What's Not Included

  • Lunch
  • Transportation to the park (can be added for a fee)
  • Park entrance fees
  • Gratuities

Important Information

What to Bring

  • Comfortable closed-toe walking shoes
  • Light layers (mornings can be cool)
  • Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses)
  • Camera
  • Personal medications

Meeting Point

Hotel pickup is available only for hotels along Banyan Drive in Hilo. For other locations, we use convenient central meeting points. Airport pickup is not available.

Park Entrance Fees

Park entrance fees are included. If you have a national park pass, let us know and we can adjust the price accordingly.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 15 days before the tour starts. Full refund if cancelled at least 15 days in advance.

Book This Tour

From $495 per group

1-6 guests: $495 per group (minivan)

7-14 guests: $895 per group (high-top 14-passenger van)

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Quick Facts

Duration
2.5 hours
Group Size
Max 14 people
Tour Type
Private
Difficulty
Easy
English
Pickup Included
Yes (Hilo/Kona areas)

Questions?

Our team is here to help!

📞 +1 (808) 640-1351 ✉️ ellen@dpahawaii.com

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Join us and experience the true spirit of aloha on the Big Island