You may be lucky enough to visit while an active eruption is occurring. Right now, you can see lava spewing from the crater at the summit of Kilauea. Explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on this tour and learn all about how Big island continues to grow.
Visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Explore Thurston Lava Tube
Enjoy Lunch At The Volcano Lodge Restaurant
Explore Historic Hilo
Visit Rainbow Falls
See A Black Sand Beach
Walk On Lava Flows
See The An Active Volcano
Stop At Volcanoes Visitor Center
This is a fabulous day of adventure starting with pickup at the hotel in the morning and an exploration through historic Hilo to Rainbow Falls State Park. We might be able to even spot the rainbow in the falls at this time in the morning. From there we head up the highway towards the town of Volcano and the National Park.
Within the national park we will make stops at the visitor center, Thurston Lava Tube, Kilauea Overlook and various other short stops.
We enjoy a sit-down lunch overlooking the crater at the Volcano Lodge.
We head out to see a black sand beach at Punaluu and maybe see some turtles up on the shore.
We head back into the park for some evening volcano glow before heading back into Hilo and your hotel.
Hilo
| Guests | $229.00 |
There is a 72-hour cancellation policy, prior to the start of the biennial event for the optional tours. You must cancel your optional tour by October 6th to qualify for a cash refund. There are no refunds for no shows.
See lava spew from an active volcano (not guaranteed) and the effects of the continuous eruptions that have occurred here for thousands of years. Kilauea is one of the most studied and active volcanoes in the world.
Descend into the native forest of Hawaii into a hidden tunnel at the bottom of a ravine after a winding path. You will love every aspect of this stop. Head all the way through the tunnel and pop out to the sounds of the forest birds.
One of the most southern-most places in the United States, this black sand beach is large with crashing waves. On most days an area is blocked off where the resting Hawaiian green sea turtles have a rest on the warm sand.
We head through different parts of the city so you can see where Kamehameha The Great moved a prophesied stone and a waterfall that catches rainbows. This historic town is full of great murals, little shops and curious parks and buildings.
International Palm Society Biennial 2022
Visit Honolulu on Oahu and Hilo on Big Island during a 2 island, 8 day and 7 night Hawaiian Palm Society Biennial Event. Transportation, hotel, banquets, social gatherings and garden tours included on both islands.
International Palm Society 2022 Maui Pre Tour
Experience the island of Maui prior to the start of the IPS Biennial and see gardens of east Maui open by invitation only. The Merwin Conservancy hosts you in a palm forest, visit Jerry and Robin Welch private palm garden, and see Tom Sewell Art Estate. Relax on the world-famous beaches on this 3-night trip. Enjoy a banquet too.
International Palm Society Local Package
IPS Members who are residents of Hawaii can join some biennial events at a special price. Join the group on Oahu, or attend one or all banquets and lectures in Hilo.
Kona Cloud Forest & Ouer Garden with Picnic Lunch
Spend the day seeing a different side of Big Island. Head over “the Saddle” into Kona and experience Bezona Cloud Forest and Ouer Palm Garden.
Hamakua Coast Sightseeing Tour With Lunch
Explore up and down the Hamakua and Hilo coastlines looking for waterfalls, palms in the rainforest, beautiful flowers and wonderful tropical fruit. Your guided tour will take you all the way up to Waipio Valley and back.
Palm Society Oahu Vacation Nights
Enjoy extra nights on the island of Oahu prior to the start of the Biennial Event. Give yourself time to enjoy more of the island and take some time to visit the Pearl Harbor, Polynesian Cultural Center or the North Shore.
