Overview
Escape to another Hawaiian island for a day on this all-inclusive tour. Hop on an inter-island flight from Honolulu on Oahu to Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii for a once-in-a-lifetime, comprehensive Volcano Adventure Tour. Discover Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the sights of Hilo Town.
Your expert driver-guide will share with you the legends and cultural significance of famous sites and point our numerous scenic wonders along the way.
Also available with an optional helicopter tour based on availability.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Tour narration by a professional driver/guide
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Interisland R/T airfare (airfare overage charge may apply)
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park admission fee
Gratuities
Transportation to and from Honolulu Airport
Airline flight overage charges
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Please meet at the airport at 5:00 AM for your interisland flight on Hawaiian Airlines and promptly check at the Hawaiian Airlines Ticket Counter or Self-Service Kiosk. Make sure to check in for all flights (round trip) and then proceed to the designated gate for departure.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Thank you for booking your one-day tour with Polynesian Adventure. In order to process your reservation, we need the following mandatory information.
Full name indicated on your state/driver license or foreign passport including your middle name or initial (if any) and your date of birth and gender for TSA regulations.
Adult passengers 18 and over must show valid identification at the airport checkpoint in order to travel. A list of acceptable identification as required by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) can be reviewed at (https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification).
IMPORTANT NOTE: Inter-island airfare costs tend to fluctuate daily and as a result may be subject to an overage charge per ticket. The overage charge will be collected at least 72 hours prior to the tour date.
After you book and receive a confirmation from Viator, please give us a call at 1-800-322-6011 from 7:30-5 weekdays and 7:30-4 weekends (Hawaii Standard Time) or email sales@polyad.com.
Once we speak to you, we'll send confirmed all the required travel information and then book your inter-island flight. You'll then receive a confirmation to the email you have provided upon booking that provides your Hawaiian Airlines' record locator number and flight information.
You'll meet at the departure airport at the designated meeting time and check-in at the Hawaiian Airlines Ticket Counter or the Self-Service Kiosk on your own. If you don't receive the confirmation email, please contact us.
What to expect
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Banyan Drive
Drive through quaint Hilo Town along magnificent Banyan tree-lined streets along Hilo's coastline known as the "Hilo Walk of Fame".
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
2 hours
Home to Hawaii's active volcanoes, Kilauea and Mauna Loa.
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Chain of Craters Road
2 hours
Chain of Craters Road is a 19-mile (31 km) long winding paved road through the East Rift and coastal area of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the island of Hawaii. Some areas are inaccessible.
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Kilauea
20 min
Active shield volcano housed in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Last erupted in September 2021 when vents spewed lava from within Halema'uma'u, a pit crater in the volcano's summit caldera.
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Steam Vents
20 min
See and feel the power of the volcano through the steam vents, where ground water seeps into volcanic rock.
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Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube
20 min
Tropical forest area featuring a long, subterranean cave formed by ancient flowing lava.
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Akaka Falls State Park
20 min
Beautiful waterfall, easily viewable from a lookout point and surrounded by a verdant jungle.
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Hilo
20 min
Drive through historic Hilo Town, where tsunamis in 1946 and 1960 caused cataclysmic damage and forced the town to be rebuilt further inland. Today, wooden storefronts remain in the laid-back, town that manages to keep the country vibe alive.
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Lili'uokalani Gardens
20 min
Renowned for it's lush Japanese gardens.
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Rainbow Falls
20 min
Witness rainbows forming in the mist at one of Hilo's most magnificent waterfalls.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Pacific/Honolulu).
Additional Information
- Interisland flight times and routes are subject to change
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 14 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Day Trip from Oahu to Hilo: Active Volcanoes
Can I cancel Day Trip from Oahu to Hilo: Active Volcanoes for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 12 hours.
Where does it start?
Please meet at the airport at 5:00 AM for your interisland flight on Hawaiian Airlines and promptly check at the Hawaiian Airlines Ticket Counter or Self-Service Kiosk.
What's included?
- Tour narration by a professional driver/guide
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Interisland R/T airfare (airfare overage charge may apply)
- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park admission fee
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Transportation to and from Honolulu Airport
- Airline flight overage charges
Which places does it visit?
It visits Banyan Drive, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Chain of Craters Road, Kilauea, Steam Vents, Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube, Akaka Falls State Park, Hilo.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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