The 4 Best Hilo Volcano Tours

1.Hilo: Mauna Kea Summit, Sunset, & Stargazing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 629 reviews · 390 - 450 minutes · from $289Our pick

Ride from Hilo to Mauna Kea with guides such as Val, Tay, John, and Jess. See sunset near the summit, learn about Hawaiian astronomy and the observatories, then stargaze with a telescope at high elevation. Parkas, gloves, snacks, hot chocolate, and emailed night photos are included.

“Do NOT miss this Mauna Kea Summit tour. Jess and Rob were incredible guides and the evening was so well planned/efficient. It was the highlight of our entire vacation. Everything was OUTSTANDING from the transportation to the sunset to the seeing the stars with a telescope to taking a picture with the night sky. Rob was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Jess was so patient and absolutely lovely. My family and I had an incredible time. DO NOT MISS THIS EXPERIENCE with this company.”

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2.Big Island: Volcanoes, Waterfalls, & Coffee Farm Day-Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 414 reviews · 11 hours · from $264

Spend a full day crossing Big Island climate zones with guides such as Kawika, Mia, Chris, or Henry. Visit Waipio Valley, Akaka and Rainbow Falls, Volcanoes National Park, Punaluʻu Beach, and Bay View Farm, with lunch, snacks, park fees, and Kona coffee tasting included.

“It was perfect! From start of the trip to the very last stop. Everything was well planned and we even got to see the gorgeous sunset at Waipi’o Valley. The most active volcano erupted the day after the tour but it was still amazing to see Volcanoes National Park. Our guide, Dreu was very informative. We had a really great time and I’m so glad I did this tour on my first day on the Big Island. Such a lovely experience seeing two sacred spots in one day, enjoying the beauty around the island sipping coffee, having yummy malasadas, chasing waterfalls and OH, THE CUTEST 6 HONU!!! that showed up…”

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3.Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 412 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $202

Spend about 10.5 hours exploring Hilo, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Thurston Lava Tube, steam vents, Akaka Falls, and Rainbow Falls. A professional guide such as Dexter may lead the day, with an optional helicopter ride offering views of craters, waterfalls, coastline, and forest from above.

“This was a very interesting trip and Dexter was very informative. I would recommend this trip plus the lunch was great”

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4.Hilo Shore Excursion: Active Volcano, Lava Tube, Waterfall and Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 393 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $187Best value

Spend 5.5 hours with Mauka Makai Adventures visiting Kilauea, steam vents, Halema'uma'u Crater, Thurston Lava Tube, Chain of Craters Road, Rainbow Falls, Big Island Candies, and Lili'uokalani Gardens. Guides such as Jill and Josh add local stories and practical help. Pickup is available in Hilo and at the port.

“Our guide Josh was very informative of not just the volcanoes, but of the island as well. Very convenient pickup up from Port, and also brought us back after the tour. Big van with plenty of room, and he even had water and snacks. Would definitely recommend!”

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