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title: Hawai'i's Volcanoes National Park from Hilo Only
lang: en
type: tour
city: Big Island
country: United States
price: 210
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.88
reviews: 212
duration_minutes: 240
duration_max_minutes: 300
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 27 of 44 (Volcanoes National Park Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-07
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/hawai-i-s-volcanoes-national-park-from-hilo-only/
---

# Hawai'i's Volcanoes National Park from Hilo Only

**Guidekin's take:** A local driver takes you to Hawai'i's Volcanoes National Park, with later starts to accommodate cruise arrivals. Fees and taxes are included; departures are from Hilo only. 4.88 from 212 reviews at €210 per person for 4h–5h.

In our comparison: #27 of 44 in Volcanoes National Park Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Get the most of your time in Hilo. Have a local driver get you to the most popular attractions on Hawai'i Island. The best scenes of Hawai’i’s active volcano. Ask any questions and have a new friend by the end of the day.

We welcome National Park pass holders to bring your card for entry admission. 

If arriving by cruise line, we will accommodate a later start time (ex. If your cruise ship arrives at 9am, the tour will start at 9:30am)

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 09:00: one departure a day
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €210 per person
- Duration: 4h–5h
- Rating: 4.88/5 from 212 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Malahini Tours
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 09:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07

## Reviews

4.88 from 212 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 206 of 212.

- 5 stars: 200 (94%)
- 4 stars: 6 (3%)
- 3 stars: 1 (0%)
- 2 stars: 2 (1%)
- 1 star: 3 (1%)

## What's included

- All Fees and Taxes

## Itinerary

1. **Lili'uokalani Gardens** (15m) - Popular Japanese Gardens.
2. **Rainbow Falls** (15m) - Easily approached waterfalls (no hiking). Be lucky to catch the rainbows while visiting.
3. **Hawaii Volcanoes National Park** (2h; admission included) - Take a hike out to Halema’uma’u crater overlook. Walk through famous Thurston Lava Tube (Nahuku). And experience a personal facial at the steam vent attractions.
4. **Big Island Candies** (20m) - A taste of Hilo awaits at the Big Island Candies flagship store. View the art of these chocolate delicacies. Stock up on chocolate covered nuts and shortbread cookies.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Good to know

- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Volcanoes National Park Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #27 of 44** | €210 | 4h–5h | 4.88 (212) | shared |
| [Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day Tour](/usa/big-island/tours/hawaii-volcanoes-waterfalls-beaches-hilo-highlights-day-tour/?format=md) | €170 | 6h | 5.0 (657) | shared |
| [Private Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Eco Tour](/usa/big-island/tours/private-tour-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-eco-tour/?format=md) | €182 | 3h | 4.98 (333) | private |
| [Big Island in a Day-Explore Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & more](/usa/big-island/tours/big-island-in-a-day-explore-volcanoes-waterfalls-beaches-more/?format=md) | €223 | 9h | 5.0 (206) | shared |

Ranked #27 of 44 in Volcanoes National Park Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €127 to €537, median €181; typical length 6h. 8 of 44 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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