Big Island Volcano Tour - 1 Day Tour From Oahu

Tour ID: AVH-01
Duration: 12 Hours
Location: Big Island, Hawaii
Departs from: major hotels on the island

The Big Island Volcano Tour is a special tour for those who would like to spend more time at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on a guided tour. You will fly on jet service from Honolulu, landing in Hilo where you will be picked up in an air-conditioned mini bus. Your knowledgable driver will then take you on a scenic tour through historic Hilo town , past the beautiful Rainbow Falls and lush Hawaiian gardens before climbing up to ''Pele's Playground''. (Pele is the Hawaiian Fire Goddess) On this in-depth tour, you will spend approximately 4 hours in the Volcanoes National Park, which includes:

Jagger Museum

Volcano House (where we will stop for lunch)

Thurston Lava Tube

Kilauea Iki Crater

Kilauea Observatory

You will also make stops at the Macadamia Nut Factory, and an Orchid & Antherium Nursery. This one day tour to the Big Island of Hawaii features the closest approach to the recent lava flows allowed by the Civil Defense. If conditions permit, you may be able to go right to the edge of a molten lava flow! Again, how close you get depends on the condition of the lava flow. A sweater and comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Tour Details & Booking Information:

Itinerary:

Hotel Pick Ups: 6:00 - 7:00 AM

Hawaii Volcano Tour: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Approximate return time: 7:30 PM

Lunch:

Bring money for lunch at the Volcano House. Menu prices range from $6 - $15

Child Age: 3-11 Yrs.

Note: All passengers must present government issued, photo ID for airline check-in. Hawaii Volcano Adventure participants are required to sign a release of liability form and should wear covered, sturdy, walking shoes. Children under 2 are free. Children 2 years old are required to pay for the airfare and ride in the lap of an adult in the vehicle. We cannot predict weather or lava viewing conditions. Lava viewing features can change hourly. WE DO NOT GUARANTEE SIGHTING OF ACTIVE LAVA FLOWS. Surface lava may be present but may not be viewable due to environmental condtions or time constraints. When lava enters the ocean, intense heat can produce a plume cloud with dangerous and potentially life threatening toxic gases, super heated steam and hydrocloric acid. Airborne particles are a hazard to your eyes and lungs. Leave area at once. If inland flows are present, and you use caution you may have an opportunity to view fresh lava up close. Follow marked routes and your guides instructions. Molten lava is 2000 degrees F. Keep a safe distance and never go into areas where your escape route may be cut off. Do not throw objects into lava as this can cause burns from spattering lava or eye injuries from airborne volcanic glass. BE AWARE, STAY ALERT, USE CAUTION, DO NOT TAKE CHANCES.