Volcanoes National Park & Rainbow Falls Tour

Visit Top Hawaii Island Sites

Get ready for a dramatic shore excursion on the Big Island, where fire and water combine for an unforgettable day. Explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home to Kīlauea—one of the world’s most active volcanoes—as you discover craters, lava tubes, steam vents, and interpretive exhibits that bring the landscape’s ancient power and evolving geology to life.

Then, relax in the emerald beauty of Hilo, visiting Liliuokalani Gardens followed by the breathtaking Rainbow Falls, an 80-foot cascade named for the vivid rainbows often seen in its rising mist. With local stories, panoramic vistas, and an expert guide, this excursion blends natural wonder, Hawaiian heritage, and awe-inspiring scenery into a must-experience tour.

Tour Highlights

(* indicates a stop on the tour, not just a drive-by)

• Liliuokalani Garden – The park’s site was donated by Queen Liliuokalani. Built in 1917 – 1919, they’re the largest such gardens outside Japan.
• Rainbow Falls State Park* – A majestic waterfall that cascades 80 feet over a lava cave and where rainbows are often seen in the rising mist
• Hawaii Volcanoes National Park* – Home to Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, volcanic craters, and more
  • Steam Vents Lookout* – Feel the heat as you witness volcanic steam seeping out of fissures in the ground along the Kilauea Caldera.
  • Visitor Center* – Features exhibits covering the park’s environment, history and culture.  Here you will learn about the volcano and volcanic activity.
  • Halema’uma’u* – Halema’uma’u is a pit crater within the much larger Kilauea Caldera at the summit of Kilauea volcano.