Hilo Volcanoes National Park Adventure Excursion

Description

• Round-trip transportation from your Hilo cruise pier area!
  
• Air-conditioned, fully licensed, and insured transportation!
  
• English-speaking certified guides!
  
• Visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park!
  
• See the Halemaumau Crater, Steam Vents, and Kilauea Iki Overlook!
  
• Sampling local candies!
  
• Escape the cruise ship shore excursion crowds and enjoy the unique sights of Hilo and the surrounding area!
  

Here's your chance to see some of Hilo's volcanoes up close and from a safe distance on this fun Volcanoes National Park Adventure Excursion.

You'll meet your guide at your Hilo cruise terminal where you'll board your air-conditioned transportation to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Once at the park, you'll have the opportunity to use the facilities for the Visitors. The park is filled with active volcanoes, bio-diversity, and past and present Hawaiian culture. Take a walk to Volcano House, an 1846 hotel seated on the edge of Kilauea's Halemaumau crater. Even though volcanic activity temporarily closed the park in 2018, this excursion is very safe with no concerns or issues for guests. Relax and enjoy this unique and educational opportunity.

As you continue with your adventure, you'll be driven through the Steam Vents. The steam is created by groundwater seeping down to the hot volcanic rocks. The next drive-through is at Kilauea Iki Overlook where you'll see a crater that's a mile long, 3000 feet across, and 400 feet deep. 60 years ago it was a lava lake being fed by a lava fountain 1900 ft high. It took 30 years to solidify. A crater wall collapse in May 2018 doubled its size. According to the religious traditions of Hawaii, it's the home to Pele, the goddess of fire and volcanoes. 

Your last stop is a sweet one. You'll visit Big Island Candies where you can walk through and watch the candy being made through windows overlooking the production floor.  Renowned for its gourmet Hawaiian chocolates, cookies, and candies, including Macadamia Nut Chocolate Dipped Shortbread. Sample some of the goodies and purchase your favorites to take home.

Take home some marvelous photos of the Hawaiian volcanoes and some delicious memories. At the end of this marvelous day, you'll be driven back to your Hilo cruise terminal.

What is included?

• Round-trip transportation from your Hilo cruise pier area
  
• Air-conditioned, fully licensed, and insured transportation
• English-speaking certified guides
  
• Visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
  
• See the Halemaumau Crater, Steam Vents, and Kilauea Iki Overlook
• Sampling local candies
  
• Escape the cruise ship shore excursion crowds and enjoy the unique sights of Hilo and the surrounding area

Excursion Notes

• Lunch is not included in the price. Guests on special diets or eating schedules may wish to bring along a snack.
  
• We suggest you have cash on hand for refreshments, excursion staff gratuities, shopping, etc.
• Comfortable, cotton clothing is suggested at lower elevations. Long pants and a lite sweater or jacket are recommended at higher elevations.
  
• Lava can be dusty. Wear something that is washable.
• Closed-toe, rubber-soled walking shoes that support the ankle are highly recommended for walking over lava.
• Please note that there is a minimum of 4 guests required to operate this excursion. If the minimum is not met, the excursion will be canceled but your payment is refundable.

Where we meet

For this Hilo Volcanoes National Park Excursion, you will meet your local shore excursion guide inside your Hilo cruise pier terminal. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• This excursion uses ADA-accessible vehicles. Several stops on the excursion have limited access though.
• Wheelchairs must be standard width and fold up for storage.
• Guests must be able to step into and out of transportation.
• Guests must be able to walk over paved, gravel, and uneven lava surfaces, some on inclines.
• There are steps required to enter several of the sites as well as some steep curbs.
• Please note that even though there is no current volcanic activity, volcanic fumes are present and can be hazardous. This excursion is not recommended for visitors with heart or breathing problems, infants, young children, and pregnant women.
• This excursion is for NCL cruise ship guests only.
• This Hilo Volcanoes National Park Adventure Excursion may involve risks. We suggest you check with your elected person of choice to see if these possible risks might affect you.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
  
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.