Travel Hilo Hawaii

TOUR DESCRIPTIONS

HILO, HAWAII

VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK & RAINBOW FALLS

Approximate Duration: 6 1/2 hours Level 1, Guests with Disabilities, Meal

Your tour begins with a short drive to Wailuku River State Park and Rainbow Falls. The 80-foot falls cascade into a circular pool in the Wailuku River and, as they hit the water below, rainbows are often flung into the mist. Your tour continues to the spectacular Nani Mau Botanical Garden before an approximate 60-minute drive to Volcanoes National Park, where 70 million years of volcanism are on display. Admire the remarkable view of Kilauea Volcano, earth's most active volcano, as you enjoy a buffet lunch. Then get ready for a fascinating drive along the 11-mile Crater Rim to enjoy a unique view of this volcanic landscape and learn about Madame Pele, Hawaii's Goddess of Fire. Then trace the birth of the Hawaiian Islands when you visit Hawaii Volcano Observatory and the Jaggar Museum. You will also have the opportunity to walk through the Thurston Lava Tube before a visit at Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory, where the tasty nut can be found coated in everything from chocolate to Kona coffee.

Note: Some walking on uneven ground is required. While at Volcanoes National Park, you will not see molten lava. Thurston Lave Tube is not wheelchair accessible due to uneven pathways and steps.

VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK ODYSSEY

Approximate Duration: 4 3/4 hours Level 1, Guests with Disabilities