Private Shore Excursion Hilo Volcanoes National Park Up To 10 Ppl

Fabulous experience for my family. Super easy pick up from the Pride of America and off we went to the volcano national park. Our guide Jodi was amazing. We had so much fun at the park exploring the different areas. Everything about this adventure was fantastic for my family and I highly recommend!

This was an amazing tour. We thoroughly enjoyed everything, Jodi is so engaging and knowledgeable. We had adults and teenagers and everyone enjoyed our tour. She customized to what we did and didn't want to do, timed it so we beat the crowds and buses. Highly recommend

The tour takes you to all of the best spots in VNP. Rob showed us the sites, managed time perfectly, and educated us during the adventure. He knows so much about it that it truly enriched the experience. The vehicle is modern, comfortable, and easy to see out of. We had an excellent lunch at the lodge before returning to the pier. Lots if photos too, which I haven’t yet been able to see. But, I’m confident there are many keepers. This is a top notch experience when in Hilo.

My family of 9 was traveling together (age 2 - age 91) to Hilo for a day stop. Rob, our Big Island VIP guide, picked us up at the port and we got an early start to the day. We missed seeing the lava flow by about 9 hours, but still had a full day of touring around Volcanoes National Park. It is a very large park and one could probably spend several days touring, but Rob condensed the must see sights for us. He is an encyclopedia of knowledge about the park and took lots of photos for us so all 9 of us would be in them. We had good weather that day, but Rob was prepared with umbrellas and lots of snacks. We stopped for lunch in the park and were returned back to the ship on time.

Amazing day with Rob. Everything was top notch. Highly recommend booking with VIP. Super comfortable van. Videos on board were a nice touch as well.

Fantastic day trip. We were met at the cruise port & had the most enjoyable day. Would highly recommend

Wow!!! Exceptional tour of Volcano National Park. Jodi was very knowledgeable about all aspects of the park, volcanos, lava, vegetation…. Just about any topic. She took photos for us along the way which made it easier for us to just focus on what we were seeing. They were provided to us at the end via email.

The best trip ever. Rob was great , very knowledgeable . Supplied snacks , water, rain jackets etc. thank you to his wife for letting us know the volcano is erupting and he turned around.

Ron was a great guide! Very knowledgeable and personable. The vehicle was top notch and saw all the highlights including an eruption. Highly recommend the services of Big Island VIP!

Our van ride was very convenient and comfortable. Mr Rob was very friendly and knowledgeable of our surroundings and covered a lot of sights. Highly recommend!

We visited Volcanoes National Park on a cruise port call. The four of us rode in a clean comfortable Mercedes Van. Our guide, Skylar, was well spoken and very knowledable about the local geology, flora and fauna . He was very flexible in our itinerary. The van played an interesting movie about the eruption history of the area and pleasantly filled the ride. We were very spacious with 4 and I’d say 8 would be fine. The lunch at the lodge overlooking a crater was great. The local fish and chips was very tasty and service quick. Overall, a fantastic tour with a fantastic guide.

We had the private tour in Mercedes van. Skylar was a great tour guide. They had the best snacks, the tour was spot on. It was fabulous.

Jodi was an awesome tour guide! Very knowledgeable about the park and the volcanoes. The pictures were a nice touch as well! Thank you Jodi for taking such good care of us!

Skylar drives, photographs, and guides all day! He makes it look easy, but it is a lot of work. After some great photos with our cruise ship and banyan trees in the background, we headed straight up to the national park. During the ride, there's an option to watch a Nova episode about a massive eruption that occurred in 2018 which illustrates how powerful and complex Kīlauea can be and how challenging it can be for the people who coexist with it. Once at the park, Skylar helps you take in so much. The volcanoes are stunning, but there are so many other things to see in the park. There's an option to eat lunch overlooking Kīlauea's crater which is so memorable. Keep in mind, Skylar is photographing and explaining the whole time, so you can devote your attention to the scale of what's around you. After the park, you head down to Hilo. While we were there, we saw a stunning waterfall, a gorgeous black sand beach, and a candy factory! We happened to arrive at the beach when members of one of the canoe clubs were present. Skylar had prepped us to respectfully steer clear of the canoes because they are very valuable and culturally significant, but the club members invited us to look at their canoe, and they explained a lot about the canoe and their races. Skylar was so flexible and let the paddlers take the lead. It was a really special moment in an already amazing day!

Skylar is a fantastic guide. Our group thoroughly enjoyed our excursion and would highly recommend!! We had a great day learning about the volcanoes and the big island!

Very professional, well prepared, comfortable ride! Skylar was very knowledgeable, interesting and patient with our group of six. Well worth the time and $$.

Skylar was an amazing tour guide. Super knowledgeable and was super nice and helpful! The van was super clean and spacious which was a nice bonus. 10/10 would recommend to anyone coming to Hilo!

Skylar was a wealth of information. He also knew good timing to avoid crowds so we saw a lot. We are excited to see all the photos he took.

Skylar was an amazing guide There were 10 of us and we all enjoyed his explanations, bring all together in one vehicle alone (private) And his laid back vibe

Jodi was so helpful in her suggestions and arranging/booking our tour. We enjoyed our day immensly with Rob in Hilo. His knowledge of all things volcano is amazing. He made the tour so interesting with his expertise of the area & he kept us entertained & amused. He was very accomodating & we highly recommend Big Island Vip to anyone looking for local tours on the Big Island.

Big island VIP gave us an amazing personalized tour through the park along with other beautiful stops along the way. The driver was a photographer and took many amazing photos at each spot. So much more than we ever expected! I highly recommend them!

Skylar was great. The detailed explanation he provided made the whole experience fulfilling and even more interesting. The photos he took was great; something we would not have been able to do ourselves.

A cool experience in Hilo. Skylar was our guide & he was very kind, knowledgable & professional. We enjoyed our time Volcanos National Park (volcanic craters, steam vents & lava tubes!), Rainbow Falls, then a stop at Mauna Loa macademia nut factory (yummy ice cream). Skylar took photos of us the entire day with his nice camera then we got access to them for free.

What a memorable experience with our tour guide, Skylar. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable about the island, the tour was truly custom, and we got to see lava!! We were ages 47 - 80 years old. It was just the right mix of experience, history, activity, education, and fun. This was truly one of my favorite excursions! We will definitely be back to Hilo.

Jodi was our tour guide and she was exceptional! We all learned so much, experienced so many views of the waterfalls, black sand beach, lava tubes and an amazing lunch at the Volcano park! She took so many pictures that are memorable!

We had a wonderful day yesterday and felt we couldn’t have chosen a better tour. Skylar, our guide, was friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. He exudes the spirit of aloha! The van was clean and well kept. We thoroughly enjoyed learning about volcano national park, seeing fissure cracks, pit craters, and lava bombs. Highlights were rainbow falls and walking through the lava tube. All our tour needs were met: Skylar offered snacks and water at just the right times, provided bathroom breaks as necessary, shared binoculars and flashlights as needed, and suggested a perfect lunch recommendation. Stops at the nut shop and candy store were icing on the cake and no problems returning to the ship on time. The unexpected value-add was that Skylar had his camera and told us not to worry about taking pictures throughout the day. He uploaded hundreds of amazing pictures for us by the time we went to bed. Hilo was our first stop on this cruise and this tour is going be hard to beat! Thank you Skylar!

Our family of 8 including 4 young children had 1 day in Hilo and we spent it with Rob touring Rainbow Falls and Volcanoes National Park. Rob was absolutely fantastic with his knowledge, friendliness, and insight for a great day. He was really good with the children and this is by far the best experience I've ever had touring Volcanoes National Park in all my times going there. Well done Rob! I highly recommend this tour for anyone...couples, families, friends, everyone!!

Skylar was an amazing guide! We all had so much fun and learned so much it was a perfect experience!

our family of 5 - ages 70-18 - did this excursion and it was an excellent way to see Volcano National Park. Skylar picked us up at the cruise ship building, and we were off to see a couple landmarks in Hilo then up the mountain to visit Volcano National Park. Best part was that we had the entire van to ourselves - no awkward conversations with people we didn't know, and we got to decide what parts of the excursion to lengthen or shorten. Skylar was an excellent guide: informative and easy to talk to.

The day was fantastic. Jodi, our tour guide and driver, was waiting to whisk the six of us off to the volcano. She shared her knowledge of the island in a fun and very enjoyable way. The van was extremely comfortable. In addition to the volcano area, we visited Rainbow Falls, drove through Liliʻuokalani Gardens, named after Hawaiʻi's last reigning monarch.

Dash was the best! He knew the island that He had grown up on with local insight and love. He made our day memorable.

Our tour guide, Dash, was an excellent tour guide. He had a passion for the volcano national park that was very evident. His humor, insights, and overall knowledge made for a memorable tour for our entire family.

This tour was absolutely PERFECT and I can’t think of a single thing that would have made it better. My family had been planning our trip to Hawaii for nearly a year… we were aboard the Pride of America Cruise Ship in celebration of my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. There were six of us, ranging in ages from 14 to 71. Some of us had already done a similar tour many years ago, but some had never been before. The last time some of us visited was 2018 so it was a lot different and not many areas were accessible. As for this tour… I can say enough positive things and even this review won’t do it justice. To start, Jodi was amazing with communicating ahead of time and she even sent info on things to do while in Kona (our next cruise stop) which was fantastic because we had left that day open. Even though my dad had been to Kona a few times before, he was able to find something of interest from the list Jodi sent that he wouldn’t have known about otherwise. This is the kind of thing that really makes a company shine.. when they go above and beyond. My dad kept raving about how much he appreciated all the info (him and I are detail-oriented people haha). On the day of the tour Skylar picked us up right from the cruise port, he was inside waiting with a sign for us. We piled into the very comfortable van and Skylar took us to some area highlights before heading to Volcanoes National Park. In the planning stages of our trip my dad had communicated that he would prefer skipping one stop in order to have more time at the top. They were fabulous with allowing us to “customize” in this sense, although in the end I’m sure we still would have had enough time at VNP. We never felt rushed. Skylar was absolutely amazing.. full of so much knowledge and was able to answer all the questions posed by our family. I highly recommend this tour. At first the cost might seem scary, but I did my homework and you really can’t do better. If we had booked through the cruise ship it would have cost us much more for all members of our family and they offer NO flexibility, not to mention they typically just drive you to the various stops and let you get out and explore on your own. With this tour, Skylar was with us every step of the way… and he took so many photos that we have memories for a lifetime. Skylar was wonderful, making sure we were all comfortable in the van and getting in & out. This tour was appropriate for all ages and even kept our teenager engaged and interested! Heck, he even got photos with her smiling (those with teens will get it) Thanks Jodi and Skylar for the fantastic tour.

Despite the bad weather we had a great day on the tour. Skylar was excellent, he took loads of pictures, even leaving us in the van whilst he got soaking wet to get us some photos. He has a great knowledge of the park and made the day really interesting. The weather stopped us seeing the best of the volcano itself but we were still in awe of the larva tubes and the larva field towards the sea. The van was very comfortable and we were given plenty of drinks and snacks. Thoroughly recommend this trip , just prey for good visibility at the top.

Rob was fantastic. Very informative, knowledgeable and personable. We were a group of 8 adults plus 2 year old with a car seat. Vehicle very clean and comfortable; plenty of room to stretch out. Rob allowed us to customize the trip to our preferences and even had suggestions for additional stops. My husband left his credit card at one stop and Rob backtracked to get it, so we did not have to go thru hassle of canceling card while on vacation. Highly recommend using Rob as your tour guide. Photos a plus.

We had a day out with Jodi! It was a super day seeing lava, new black sand beach, steam vents, waterfall, volcano etc. We are s family of 5, 3 young kids, we all enjoyed the day with Jodi so much.

Robert Kitsell is knowledgeable and an excellent tour guide. We viewed an active volcano and desert area, lush tropical forests and water falls. It was a great day and well worth the cost. Don't hesitate, do it. We also met some great people on tour with us. Robert also takes photos and gives you access. Great value.

Hilo was one of our cruise ship visits and we booked Rob for the day. We were a party of four. What a great day it was! We saw active volcanoes, beautiful country-side and "almost turtles" as we walked along a black sand beach. it was a weekend so there were a lot of people on the beach. Rob explained so much to us. His energy and enthusiasm and love of the Big Island gave us an appreciation of this lovely place. I would highly recommend Rob to travellers to Hawaii. thank you so much for your expert tour, Rob. kindest regards Rick and Sue Todd(Mollydog on Trip Advisor)