Volcano Eruption Update
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is open. We are closely monitoring volcanic activity and your safety is our top priority. Please be assured we only operate in areas deemed safe by the national park and local county government. Volcanic activity changes frequently and we reserve the right to adjust or cancel tours to ensure the safety of all our guests. The proposed tour itinerary is subject to change as public access is allowed. We do not guarantee that you will see active lava on this tour.About the Tour
Experience the active Kilauea volcano, feel the heat from volcanic steam vents, traverse an ancient lava tube, and stroll through a Hawaiian rainforest.
This Big Island volcano tour is not to be missed… a true treasure of Hawaii Island!
Hilo Shore Excursion
This tour is highly recommended for cruise ship passengers arriving in Hilo.
What We'll Do
Witness the raw power of the volcano and the beauty and destruction that it leaves behind!
Explore volcanic formations and impressive lava fields of Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes. Feel the heat of the steaming bluffs while taking in extraordinary views of Kilauea caldera. Learn of the dramatic changes the island landscape endured from the recent 2018 volcanic eruption and past historical events. Enjoy hikes and Hawaiian cultural interpretation throughout Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with your certified national park guide.
Visit the highlights of Hilo including Rainbow Falls, Big Island Candies for chocolate and coffee tasting, and views of Hilo Bay from Liliuokalani Gardens. Finish off your tour on a beautiful black sand beach, home to Hawaiian green sea turtles.
7 Hours
Picnic Lunch
(fresh local deli
sandwiches included)
$150 per Adult
$100 per Child
(15 & under)
What People Said About the Tour
"Everything was right on time and we found Josh to be an informative and pleasant person. He was very careful to make sure that we saw everything we wanted to see but never rushed us. He kept the hike and conversation on a nice pace. Our lunch was prepared by locals and it was fresh and delicious. We really felt like we got to know Josh and the countryside. Having a local’s perspective was a plus. This day was a highlight of our trip. Thanks Josh!"
"There was tour that was leaving from the boat that had over 100 people on it. We had a small intimate group which was so lovely. Jill provided lots of information and told wonderful stories. We spent a large amount of our time there. On this tour we also went to an orchid farm for lunch, rainbow falls, a chocolate factory and a black sand beach with turtles."
"Josh was super knowledgeable and we learnt so much about the country, volcanoes, the agriculture and knew all the spots to hit. The Hawaiian stories of their gods was super interesting too! It was truly one of the best experiences we had in Hawaii. We wouldn't hesistate to recommend their business to anyone else! We managed to see so much in the one day with our limited time on the Big Island. Lunch was super tasty too!"
"Josh was fantastic - he somehow managed to avoid all of the crowds, and got us up close to the attractions, and he was so knowledgeable about all of the islands...So much better than the big buses that some tour companies use. I would highly recommend Mauka Makai to anyone who is visiting the Big Island. We had previously scheduled a tour on Kona with the cruise line, but really wished that we had also scheduled that with Josh as well!"
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