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Reviews
Best tour, best guide
The Fords
Small Bus Excellent Driver
Big Phil
Overview
Oahu
15.5 - 17 hour(s) incl. transportation
Available Mon, Wed, Fri
Pick-up available
Not Accessible
What to expect
Have a sightseeing adventure through the beautiful scenic sites of the Big Island's volcanic wonderland.
Overview
Schedule
Check-in at Honolulu Airport & Pick-up from Waikiki Hotels
Hilo Airport arrival at 8:30 a.m.
1 hr
See the tremendous Halemaumau Crater and Kilauea Iki Crater. Stroll down Devastation Trail and drive along the Chain of Craters Road to visit Pu'u Pua'i Crater.
Enjoy a breakfast buffet at the only restaurant with a panoramic view of Kilauea caldera. (*Meal not included with tour price). The nearby Kilauea Visitor Center includes a gift shop and curated exhibits.
Stop at Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory & Big Island Candies to try Hawaiian macadamia nuts, Big Island cookies, and other local treats.
Take a short walk on the Akaka Falls hike, a paved footpath to this famous waterfall that plummets 442-feet into a stream-eroded gorge.
Witness the deafening sound of the 80-foot Rainbow Falls as it rushes into a large pool below, almost 100 feet in width. This waterfall is named for the rainbows that magically form in its mist.
Drive through historic Hilo town. Visit the King Kamehameha statue and Shinmachi Tsunami Memorial.
Cruise along Banyan Drive, known as the “Hilo Walk of Fame”, where you can see a scenic view of lined Banyan tree along the Hilo coastline.
The park site was originally donated by Queen Liliuokalani. Now the park is renowned as a beautiful, lush Japanese-style gardens, the largest of its kind outside of Japan.
Visit one of Hawaii’s famous black sand beaches, featuring amazing spring-fed tidepools.
Check-in at Hilo Airport
Return to Honolulu Airport & Drop-off at Waikiki Hotels
Location
Pick-up/Check-in Time & Location
Drop-off/Check-out Time & Location
Location
05:15-05:30
- Hawaiian Airlines, Lobby #3
Location, direction and description
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Meet a Polynesian Adventure Tours Representative by the escalator wearing blue Aloha Shirt with pink flowers.
21:30-22:00
Notes
Restrictions
- Guests may not fly within 24 hours of a two-tank scuba dive due to the high risk of decompression sickness.
- Guests who are pregnant are not permitted to participate in this activity.
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- Due to health hazards associated with exposure to volcanic fumes, this tour is generally not recommended for persons with asthma
- No changes can be made to Hawaiian Airlines bookings after the reservation has been made.
Other requirements
- For all island flights or day trips, the name should appear as it is on picture ID (license or passport). The airlines will deny boarding if the passenger's legal name, as shown on their valid government-issued ID does not match the name on their E-Ticket. If a passenger is denied boarding, there will be no refunds.
Required items to bring & attire
- A valid government-issued photo ID
- Passport required for non-US
nationals
Additional notes
- The activity schedule is subject to change or cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
- This tour company cannot guarantee the viewing of active lava flow. Often, hiking over rough, uneven lava surfaces is required to view lava. Volcanic fumes (VOG) are hazardous to your health. Persons with breathing and heart difficulties, pregnant women, infants, and young children are especially at risk should not consider this tour to avoid potential health problems from exposure to fumes.
- We will not extend financial reimbursement to compensate for flight or traffic delays beyond reasonable control of the activity provider, or disappointment if circumstances make it impossible to provide services as intended. Examples may include, but are not limited to: unexpected closure of the lava viewing area, rain, or road closures.
- Tour dates may be fully booked at the price listed due to the limited availability of airline tickets. However, the date may be available for an additional fee. Additional fees vary depending on availability and are subject to change without notice.
Reviews
Best tour, best guide
This was by far the best tour we have ever been on! Anthony was so knowledgeable and entertaining we learned so much about the culture and the flora and fauna of the big island.
Small Bus Excellent Driver
There were only 7 of us on a bus built for 12. We were not rushed at the sites and the driver/tour guide paced our group appropriately. Driver was very smart and continually pointed out plants/trees and sites as we drove...
moreAwesome! Educational! Fun!
Our Volcano tour was great. John, our driver/guide was very knowledgeable of the area partly due to living in the area fir 20 plus years. We got to see 2 waterfalls, a little of Hilo, and a black beach! We would go it ag...
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Payment / Cancellation Policy
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- Any cancellations made after the booking confirmation date will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
- No name or date changes will be honored once booking is confirmed. Name or date changes after booking has been made will be assessed a change fee of up to $200 per person.
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Payment / Cancellation Policy
Payment Methods
- Credit card payment
Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made after the booking confirmation date will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
Change Policy
- No name or date changes will be honored once booking is confirmed. Name or date changes after booking has been made will be assessed a change fee of up to $200 per person.
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