Take full advantage of your time while on the beautiful island of Hilo and prepare to explore Hawaii’s back roads among the volcanic eastern rift zone and journey to the land of frozen fire! Travel in a small group of no more than fourteen guests at a time, making for a very personal and intimate tour opposed to the large and overcrowded large bus options.

Your adventure starts with a scenic drive through the historical downtown Hilo area as you learn about the devastating tsunamis of the past. Make a stop at one of the best and well-known waterfalls on the Big Island, Rainbow Falls. The waters of this 80ft. waterfall cascade beautifully over a lava cave where picturesque photo opportunities abound so have your cameras ready and cell phones fully charged for Insta-worthy snaps.

Up next, time to explore lava caves! Walk down into a lava cave through a skylight, also locally known as a lava tube. Kaumana Caves was created by one of the island’s largest volcanoes, Mauna Loa. Your local, expert guide will explain how molten lava makes these spectacular lava tubes and the fascinating colors inside.

Continue from here into the Hawaiian countryside of the Nanawali Rainforest and the area of recent destruction from the 2018 Kilauea volcanic eruption. Several earthquakes cracked open the roads, lava fountains started spewing lava 300ft. into the sky and nearly 2,000 residents were evacuated. This amazing force evaporated Green Lake, the largest, natural freshwater lake in Hawaii. You will be shown the areas of mass destruction from the Kilauea Volcano.

Along the drive, you will arrive at the quaint town called Pahoa. Once a booming plantation town and now a laid-back hippie town with old school artistry charm and wood-plank boardwalks. See the current lava flow that nearly wiped this town off the map. Next, walk a trail among lava trees that looks something like a petrified forest and look down into a deep fissure. This unusual volcanic sight is one stop not to be missed on the island.

By now you will have worked up an appetite, so a lunch stop we will be given as you are taken to a local Hawaiian favorite, Uncle Roberts, located in Kalpana which survived the last volcanic eruption (lunch is at your own expense). After a delicious and local taste of the island find next door a gallery of local-made blown glass, crafts, paintings and more.

The next stop is a truly amazing creation by Kilauea’s lava flow. View the newest created black sand beach where once was an old boat harbor and ramp that you can still see and has now been cut off from the creation of a large black sand beach.

As a special highlight, you will be walking a small trail to a volcanically heated hot pool where you can feel the warm water as your knowledgeable guide explains how the water is heated from the volcano. This small hot pool is quite special since the last lava flow wiped out all other volcanically heated hot ponds.

After a full day of an incredible journey experiencing mother nature and her wonders, it’s time to return to the port area as you enjoy the panoramic sights along the entire way and reminisce about your unforgettable day spent while in Hawaii.

Explore the rich heritage of Hilo as you travel Old Hawaii’s charming backroads and scenic byways to visit historic landmarks, beautiful waterfalls, and a local cacao farm.

The guide will lead your small group on a trip back through time while you taste the bounty of a Hawaiian cacao farm and their “tree to bar” chocolate creations. Enjoy a locally-made lunch that includes a sandwich (choice of turkey, ham, tuna, or veggie) or macadamia nut salad, chips, a sweet treat, sodas and juice drinks in a beautiful outdoor setting.

Cap off the day with a swim under a private 120-foot waterfall. If you have just a few hours and want to soak up the very best of Hilo’s beauty and rich heritage, join us for this fun, informative and tasty journey through Hilo’s tropical paradise.

Join us on this magnificent Volcanoes National Park tour. This tour highlights some of the Big Island’s most precious gems, such as rainforest waterfalls, orchids, black sand beaches, craters, lava tubes, and much more!

First pass through the historic town of Hilo and stop by a breathtaking 80 ft waterfall, Rainbow Falls. Then make your way to the summit of Kilauea volcano at the Volcanoes National Park, the most highly regarded and revered volcanic area on Earth. The park dramatically displays the results of 70 million years of volcanism, migration, and evolution – processes that thrust a bare land from the sea and clothed it with unique ecosystems, and a distinct human culture. The park highlights two of the world’s most active volcanoes, Kilauea and Mauna Loa, and offers insights on the birth of the Hawaiian Islands and views of dramatic volcanic landscapes.

At the park, you will stop at the Visitor Center, see the highly acclaimed Jaggar Museum, and witness the spectacular Thurston Lava Tube, steam vents, sulfur banks, and fascinating scenic lookouts. No trip to Hawaii is complete without a trip to Volcanoes National Park.

Your next stop will be the Akatsuka Orchid Garden, which displays more than 500 orchids. Some are valued at more than $20,000 US! Hawaii is one of the largest producers of macadamia nuts, and you will get to drive through the orchard and visit the farm. Here you can see the production and taste of many different types of flavored macadamia nuts.

The last stop is the Richardson Black Sand Beach, where sea turtles are usually spotted. The Black Sand Beach is a local favorite and is a great way to see how the ocean and volcanoes make fine black sand. You will enjoy the spectacular views on your drive back to the port.