The Pele Express PRIVATE EXCLUSIVE Tour
Overview
Discover the dynamic beauty of the Big Island on a private tour showcasing Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and the charming town of Hilo. Witness the Kīlauea Caldera, stroll through the Thurston Lava Tube, and marvel at stunning Rainbow Falls. This immersive adventure combines cultural insights with breathtaking views, ensuring a unique connection to the land. Enjoy the convenience of a private group setting with a certified local guide who shares expert knowledge of the area. Perfect for travelers aged 8 and up, this tour accommodates a maximum of 7 guests and includes a pick-up within 3 miles of Downtown Hilo.
- Duration: Approximately 5.5 – 6 hours
- Private group tour with a maximum of 7 participants
- Visit highlights like Rainbow Falls, Richardson’s Black Sand Beach, and the Kīlauea Caldera
- Optional local flavor add-on for a taste of authentic Big Island cuisine
What's Included
- Carbonated beverages Local Juice
- Bottled water
- Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park
- Rainbow Falls
Meeting Location
Richardson Ocean Park
2355 Kalanianaole St, Hilo, Hawaii 96720, United States
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Richardson Ocean Park
15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Liliʻuokalani Gardens
5 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Coconut Island
1 minute Admission Ticket Included
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
3 hours Admission Ticket Included
King Kamehameha Statue
5 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (HST).
- Carbonated beverages. Local Juice.
- Bottled water.
- Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park.
- Rainbow Falls.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the The Pele Express PRIVATE EXCLUSIVE Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Pele Express PRIVATE EXCLUSIVE Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Carbonated beveragesLocal Juice
- Bottled water
- Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park
- Rainbow Falls
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
