The Big Island is the home of Hawaii's active volcanos. While in the islands make sure to spend a day or two exploring the Big Island and the unique landscape of the Volcano National Park. Aloha Vacations has been sending people to the Volcano for over 20 years. We have a variety of tours and packages to offer depending on your objectives, time and budget. Call a volcano specialist at 800.874.9300 ext.1.

Volcano Tour Options -

1) One Day Guided Tour - Day Trip from Oahu or Maui

This is a special tour for people who would like to be on a guided tour and spend more time at the volcano park. After flying on jet service from Honolulu the tour originates in Hilo for a scenic tour past waterfalls and beautiful gardens before climbing up to "Pele's playground" (the Hawaiian fire goddess) on this in-depth tour of Volcanoes National Park. During the day we also visit a Macadamia Nut factory and the beautiful Rainbow Falls Friendly, knowledgeable local drivers conduct tours on comfortable air-conditioned mini-buses.

This tour can be taken from the Big Island out of Hilo as a ground tour or from Maui & Oahu as a one day tour.

2) Fly Drive Big Island Volcano - Day Trip from Oahu or Maui

The Fly Drive package lets you explore Hilo and the Volcano area on your own. This package gives you the most flexibility in your day as well as allowing you the best chance to see the active lava flow. We reccommend the Fly Drive Package for the adventurer at heart and families. Hilo and the Volcano National Park are very easy to drive and we can help plan your day.

This package can be taken from Oahu, Maui & Kauai.

3) Fly Drive Helicopter Combo - Day Trip from Oahu or Maui
Combine a 50 minute Helicopter ride with a fly drive package. This garuntees you to see an active lava flow. On the helicopter flight you will see waterfalls, the active lava flow and see where the lava is flowing into the sea. This will be a trip you will remember for the rest of your life.

This package can be taken from Oahu, Maui & Kauai.

4) Volcano Helicopter Rides

Take a ride out of Hilo or the Kohala Coast and see the Volcano by air. Various flights to choose from.

This tour can be arranged from all islands.

5) Volano Overnighter Special - Spend the night on the Big Island

Take your time exploring Hilo, the volcano area and the entire island. Spend two days and one night in the volcano area. This gives you the time to see the flow during the day and night, a chance to explore Hilo and the Volcano National Park. Package includes inter island roundtrip air fare, one night hotel (more nights can be arranged) and two days rent-a-car.

This tour can be arranged from all islands and the Mainland.

VOLCANO INFORMATION AND LINKS

US Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory

http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

http://www.nps.gov/havo/home.htm

Lava Conditions and Viewing Safety Tips

http://www.nps.gov/havo/visitor/lava.htm