
Private Tour: Experience Active Kilauea Volcano & Hilo Rainbow Falls
- Private
Private Tour: Experience Active Kilauea Volcano & Hilo Rainbow Falls is an adventure excursion in Hilo, booked through Viator. It takes 5 hours 30 minutes. From $2,256. Starts 8:00 am, 8:30 am, 9:00 am, 9:30 am and 11:30 am. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
About this excursion
Treat yourself to an exclusive private tour of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Hilo's tropical beauty.
Travel to the summit of Hawaii Island's youngest and most active volcano, Kilauea. If the timing is right you may witness the incredible show of an eruption! Experience the steaming Kilauea caldera, misty rainforest of Nahuku (Thurston lava tube), and the Chain of Craters Road. Enjoy short hikes along the way as you learn about past and present volcanic eruptions, different lava formations, and the history and Hawaiian culture of the area.
As a private tour, you will have the option of spending the duration of your tour in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with optional hiking or heading down to Hilo with stops at the majestic Rainbow Falls, Liliuokalani Gardens and a local chocolate factory.
The Hilo & Volcano private tour begins in Hilo. If you choose the Volcano Only private tour, you may opt to meet in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
What’s included in this excursion
- National park entry fee
- Private transportation
- Island chips
- Help protect our island environment and bring your own refillable water bottle!
- Professional guide
- We are sorry there are no options for meal purchases along the way. You are welcome to bring your own snacks for the trail, however we do not allow eating in our vans.
- Gratuities
- We DO NOT provide transportation from Kona or Waikoloa. Please meet us in Hilo or Volcano.
Know before you go
Accessibility
- This tour cannot accommodate guests with wheelchairs, scooters or oxygen tanks.
Is it suitable for children?
- Youth ages 10 years and older only are allowed on this tour. All participants must have a paid seat. We do not allow children under the age of 10 years old.
Health & fitness
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What to bring
- Covered walking shoes are required and a jacket is highly recommended.
Other
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Operates in all weather conditions (be prepared for sun, wind and rain).
- We do not guarantee you will see molten lava on this tour.
- If you are staying outside of Hilo, please plan to meet at the Hilo Mo'oheau Bus Terminal (please confirm at time of booking).
- For a one DAY TRIP to the Big Island, please make your travel arrangements to and from the HILO AIRPORT.
- Schedule your flight arrival a minimum of 30 minutes prior to the tour start time AND provide your flight details at time of booking.
- Kilauea volcano is an active volcano, you may be exposed to volcanic gas on this tour.
Where this excursion starts
- HOTEL pick-up is offered for select HILO HOTELS ONLY.
- CRUISE SHIP passengers, we pick-up directly at the PORT OF HILO and will adjust the tour time as needed to accommodate your ships time in port.
When it runs
Runs every day. Starts 8:00 am, 8:30 am, 9:00 am, 9:30 am and 11:30 am.











