Vavoom Volcano Tours

Watch most recent videos of Kilauea eruptions by clicking streaming videos below!

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Accept No Imitations!

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Vavoom Volcano Tours specializes in personalized hiking/walking tours at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. We can customize the tour to include special areas of interest, such as waterfalls, and we can also suit your level of desired physical challenge. Just want to do light walking? No Problem! Would you like to do a multi-mile hike across the crater floor? No Problem! Although we can visit other points of interest in the Hilo area, our specialty is the active volcano, Kilauea. Our goal is to be masters of this specific tourist site.We really see the park as the premier attraction of East Hawaii and make it our business to earn your respect in that regard.We are also out to earn your business and will try to accommodate you. So call us today for more information.

Eruption!

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The last eruption of Mauna Loa occurred in 1984.
However, Kilauea caldera has been erupting continuously
since 1983, making it the longest lasting eruption in
recorded history.

Take A Hike!

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Take a hike down a live volcano
and live to tell the tale

Pick up Points

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We pick up ANYWHERE in ...

Hilo (e.g. Hilo International Airport,Cruise Ship Dock at Hilo)
Volcano Town

Kona visitors drive to Hilo Town and check out the lovely Hamakua Coast on the way. Then they park at the free Park and Ride lot on Bay Front Drive across from the soccer field. A printable map of the Park and Ride lot will be posted here shortly.

Air-conditioned 15 passenger vans with surround sound Hawaiian music....it's a sweet ride!

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What To Bring

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Water Bottle
Please wear comfortable clothes and layers in case it is chilly. (sweater, jacket)
Wear comfortable walking shoes preferably with socks.
Sunscreen,sunglasses and hat are recommended. Binoculars and/or camera are a plus.

In the event of rain, we have raingear available (both ponchos and umbrellas) but we recommend you bring your own if you have it.

Vavoom Volcano tours

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Coming from Kona?

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What to do: Get on Route 19 and head east to Hilo. On this drive, you will view the lovely Hamakua Coast. It's a breathtaking drive! (Famed in many a Hawaiian song) Once in Hilo, park at the unlimited Free Park and Ride as marked on the map shown here. Hint: Turn right at the Gazebo. Make another right. Park in any of the free Park-n-Ride lots near the Bus Depot. And keep your cellphone charged and on.
Need a printable map? We recommend www.mapquest.com
Use Pauahi Street as the intersecting street -- it spills right over to the free Park-n-Ride lots.
On Board Driver's Celll number: (808)345-6618
See you there!!

What is the Sheldon Chubbs Group Discount?

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The Sheldon Chubbs Group Discount, established on February 15, 2008, is a special discount tour rate. This was won by the unreserved and consummate bargaining skills of officer Sheldon Chubbs of the HMCS Vancouver. The Sheldon Chubbs Discount hereforth applies to special groups such as military, non-profit organizations, college fraternities and sororities,senior groups and other organizations who engage in philanthropic or goodwill efforts. The minimum number of attendees is nine people. Please call (808)966-8858 or email us for more information or to book your reservation.

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Full Day Tour passengers enjoy lunch at delicious Cafe Ono (shown below) or Volcano House:

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photo by J.D. Griggs

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photo by J.D. Griggs