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Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcano Safari Lava Caves & Black Sand

4.8 · 451 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 94% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Big Island Operated by C Big Island Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Likely to sell out
Duration
6h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
15 start times between 07:45 and 13:30 · Hotel pickup included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Follow the back roads of Kilauea volcano to lava caves, lava trees and Black Sand Beach.

Port or hotel transfers in Hilo, water and guiding are included; lunch costs extra and the walking covers uneven ground. 4.76 from 451 reviews at €131 per person for 6h.

In our comparison: #39 of 44 in Volcanoes National Park Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Options and prices

3 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Hilo Cruise Ship PassengerThe page priceCruise Ship Passenger: We are a SHORE EXCURSION company. We have permits to pick you up directly from the Hilo port. Starting point: Port of Hilo, 80 Kuhio St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA Pickup included€131
Hilo Hotel Pick up Hilo Hawaiian Hotel : Meeting location Hilo Hawaiian Hotel 71 Banyan Dr. Hilo, HI 96720 Starting point: Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, a Trademark Collection by Wyndham, 71 Banyan Dr, Hilo, HI 96720, USA Pickup included€131
Holland America 10:30 amHolland America Koningsdam: Special departure 10:30 am for this ship Starting point: Port of Hilo, 80 Kuhio St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA Pickup included€146

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 7 November 2026.

Included and not included

  • Bottled water
  • Professional guide
  • Port pickup and drop-off / Hilo Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Souvenirs
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch- Stop made by local vendor for customers to purchase

Reviews

4.8
451 ratings
Viator 267 · Tripadvisor 184

94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 423 of 451

Star breakdown of all 451 ratings

5 stars
391 · 87%
4 stars
32 · 7%
3 stars
15 · 3%
2 stars
6 · 1%
1 star
7 · 2%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
HOTEL GUESTS: Castle Hilo Hawaiian Hotel located at 71 Banyan Dr. Hilo HI . Please wait in lobby for pick up. The lobby also has a cafe lounge if needing something to drink., CRUISE SHIP CUSTOMERS: Check in time 15 min before the scheduled departure time.  LOOK FOR SIGN #1 When departing the ship, you will enter a large terminal building. Please look for your guide, who will be holding a sign with the number 1 on it.
Departure
15 start times between 07:45 and 13:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
C Big Island Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Approx 6 hr long. Explore the places less traveled among Hawaii's back roads of Kilauea volcano. Explore exciting Lava Caves and Lava trees in a lush volcanic rainforest. See the 2018 lava destruction and the newly formed Black Sand Beach just created. A truly amazing experience!

Cruise Ship Guests: We have special permits to pick up directly from Hilo port of call. Departure times may be adjusted to fit your ship's arrival & departure.

Hilo Hotel Guests: Meeting location Hilo Hawaiian Hotel

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Moderate tour - Involves walking over relatively unlevel terrain, possible gravel, lava, uneven ground and steep steps. Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
  • Not recommended for those who cannot walk over uneven ground or with poor health
  • Lava Tube: The steps to get into the lava tube are steep and the ground is uneven. You do not have to go into the lava tube if you feel it is too much for you.
  • We are NOT able to accommodate customers with walkers or wheel chairs.

Good to know

  • Food not included Lunch- Stop made by local vendor for…

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Volcanoes National Park Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #39 of 44€1316h4.76 (451)shared
Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day Tour€1706h5.0 (657)shared
Private Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Eco Tour€1823h4.98 (333)private
Big Island in a Day-Explore Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & more€2239h5.0 (206)shared

Ranked #39 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. Compare all 44 Volcanoes National Park Tours

From €131 per adult · Hilo Cruise Ship Passenger