Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour from Hilo with Rainbow Falls

Overview

The Malahini Tours Hilo Volcanoes National Park tour is a 4.5-hour van tour from Hilo hotels or the cruise pier that stops at Liliuokalani Gardens, Rainbow Falls and Big Island Candies and spends 60 to 90 minutes in the park, from about $190 with the entrance fee. It suits cruise passengers. The biggest drawback: all sales are final.

Highlights

• Pickup 9:00 to 9:15 AM from Hilo hotels, Hilo Airport or the cruise ship pier, drop-off 1:30 PM (VELTRA listing, October 2026); Greetwell lists the tour at 5.5 hours.
• Stops: Liliuokalani Gardens (15 min), Rainbow Falls (20 min), Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (60-90 min), Big Island Candies (20 min).
• Transportation, a local guide and the park entrance fee are included; gratuity is not.
• $189.99 per person on VELTRA; $221.99 adult and $210.89 child on Greetwell; private van charters $1,499.99 for 1-5 guests or $1,759.99 for 6-10.
• Operator describes itself as a Native Hawaiian woman-owned company founded in 2018 (Greetwell).
• No refunds after booking except when the operator cannot run the tour.

What to Expect

1. The van collects you between 9:00 and 9:15 AM at your Hilo hotel, the airport or the cruise pier; the standard tour takes up to 12 guests per booking.
2. You drive along Banyan Drive and stop 15 minutes at Liliuokalani Gardens on Hilo Bay.
3. The route passes downtown Hilo and the Kamehameha Statue before a 20-minute stop at Rainbow Falls.
4. The guide drives up to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park for 60 to 90 minutes of viewpoints; stops depend on volcanic activity and park conditions, and removing rocks or sand is forbidden.
5. On the way back you stop 20 minutes at the Big Island Candies factory store.
6. Drop-off at your pickup point around 1:30 PM.

What to Bring

• Walking shoes and comfortable clothing
• Sweatshirt or light jacket for the cooler park elevation
• Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and camera

Restrictions and Requirements

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Children of all ages may join
• Maximum 12 participants per booking
• Runs rain or shine; stops may change with volcanic activity

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final: cancellations after booking confirmation are charged 100%. Refunds are given only if the operator halts operations and the tour cannot start. Checked October 2026 on hawaiiactivities.com and Greetwell.

Location

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Hilo, Big Island, Hawaii

Meeting Point

Pickup at Hilo hotels, Hilo International Airport or Hilo Cruise Ship Pier

Check-In

Be ready 15 minutes before the 9:00 AM pickup window

Parking and Getting There

Not applicable with pickup

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