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Big Island · SAFARI

Top 4 Volcano Safaris on the Big Island

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Big Island, Hawaii: Volcanoes National Park Safari

Big Island, Hawaii: Volcanoes National Park Safari - The 55-minute flight: how your time usually gets spent

1.Big Island, Hawaii: Volcanoes National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 545 reviews · 55 minutes (approx.) · from $379Our pick

Helicopter from Hilo Airport over Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park for a 55-minute volcano-and-lava aerial tour with live narration.

“Cookie and the rest of the staff is great. Jim our pilot was very professional and had tons of knowledge on the area. Disappointing not getting to go up to the top due to weather conditions but still so much see with all the great coastlines, previous eruptions, macadamia farms and waterfalls.”

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Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcano Safari Lava Caves & Black Sand

Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcano Safari Lava Caves & Black Sand - Hilo Quick Stops: Tsunami Lessons and the Japanese Garden Swap

2.Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcano Safari Lava Caves & Black Sand

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 363 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $154Best value

Hilo shore excursion to lava caves, black sand beaches, and Kilauea’s damage zones, with pickup and expert guide stories for a 6-hour day.

“Ellen was a phenomenal tour guide! I loved all the stops we made, specially the cave & waterfall. If you are going to explore the cave, I definitely recommend that you bring sneakers so you can explore as the rocks are slippery.”

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Kaimana Ocean Safari

Kaimana Ocean Safari - Your 4 hours on the water: how the wildlife search usually plays out

3.Kaimana Ocean Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 265 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $200Top rated

Kaimana Ocean Safari: a 4-hour small-group snorkeling trip from Kona, searching for manta rays, dolphins, whales, and turtles.

“The crew were great! They were enjoyable, helpful and fun to be with. They seemed to enjoy doing the tour and we will take this tour if we ever come back to this Island.”

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Offshore Wildlife Safari and Reef Snorkel

Offshore Wildlife Safari and Reef Snorkel - Reef snorkeling expectations: required for offshore, optional to stay onboard

4.Offshore Wildlife Safari and Reef Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $190

Small-group Kona offshore wildlife safari with reef snorkeling, light snacks, and a real shot at manta rays, turtles, dolphins, sharks, and whales.

“This offshore safari was the highlight of our whole trip! We were headed towards a pod of pilot whales when Brandon got word of a whale shark sighting. He got us quickly and safely to the site and after some waiting, the magnificent whale shark resurfaced. All in all, we got to swim / snorkel with the whale shark for almost one hour. We felt completely safe as did our kids (9 & 11). Monet got some incredible videos for us. We even spotted an oceanic white tip shark in the distance. Overall this was an experience of a lifetime. Highly recommend Eco Ocean Tours!! We also did the night…”

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