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Vavoom Volcano Tours

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 30 attractions in Hilo
Traveler Description:
Be shown the absolute best highlights of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park by our experienced local tour guide. She'll share with you the Hawaiian... more » Be shown the absolute best highlights of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park by our experienced local tour guide. She'll share with you the Hawaiian legends, history and geology as you are driven around the crater rim and given the opportunity to stroll along the steam vents, peer down Halema'uma'u and Kilauea Iki Craters, see the amazing Sulfur Banks and enjoy lunch at historic Volcano House. We'll do the driving and all you have to do is be amazed by one of the world's most active volcanoes! « less
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Attraction type: Tour
Address: P.O. Box 4761 Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720-0761
Tel: 808-966-8858
Fax: 808-966-8858

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Reviews of Vavoom Volcano Tours

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5 of 5 stars
Herts England
Aug 30, 2008

This was a brilliant tour. There was just myself, my husband and 10 year old son on the tour, and we all loved it. As other reviews say Lori is a lovely person, and very knowledgeable. We arrived in Hilo an hour early but Lori was still able to meet us then. We walked across the Volcano Crater, gave an... more

Aug 19, 2008

This trip was an awesome experience and a must if you are on the Big Island. Lori picked us up at the airport and was very friendly. We (me, wife, & son) got a private tour since no one else was on the tour that day. Lori was very knowledgable about plants, the valcano, Hawaiian culture & legends, and even... more

Aug 18, 2008

My family of 4 loved this tour. Lori Alana owner and tour operator was very knowledgeable about the volcanoes and other attractions in Hawaii. Her tour is packed full of information in a fun and intimate way. We went away from the tour feeling like we had just made a new friend! My twin 13 year olds were very interested... more

Aug 8, 2008

We did the day trip to the summit and loved it, especially as the volcano looked very impressive with the sulfur dioxide bellowing out of it. Lori was a great guide, she was enthusiastic and had a wealth of knowledge. She told us a few Hawaiian legends which helped to make our experience all the more Hawaiian. We drove from... more

5 of 5 stars
Mississauga, Ontario
Jul 29, 2008

Let's start by saying that seeing a real, live, active volcano was always a dream of mine. I never got to see real lava flowing (as you need to see that at night), but what I did see, courtesy of Vavoom Volcano Tours and the very knowledgeable Lori Alana, tour guide guru, will stay with me forever! There was a... more

5 of 5 stars
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Jul 27, 2008

We joined the full-day crater rim tour, which began at 8:30 am and ended around 2:30 pm. With eight participants, it was a good-sized group that fit comfortably in Lori's bus/van --- more participants may have made the ride a bit cramped. The general feel of the tour was more "road trip" rather than formal tour --- it was casual,... more

5 of 5 stars
Nor-Cal
Jul 23, 2008

We went on Vavoom Volcano tours on our trip this July and had a great time.Our tour owner Lori picked us up from Hilo airport and dropped us off to catch our return flight without a hitch.She was wonderful and gave us not only a look into a live volcano but Hawaiian culture as well -a very knowlwdgeable guide to... more

5 of 5 stars
orlando
Jul 3, 2008

Vavoom Volcano Tours was our highlight on our cruise through Hawaii. Lori Alana was a great host and great tour guide. She will tailor your tour to what you want to see and make sure everyone has a memorable time. We were traveling as two families with two kids each, ages 6 to 10. She made them feel very envolved... more

Management response from
HawaiianTigerlily, tour guide

Glad to hear your kids still talk about their trip with us here at Vavoom Volcano Tours. We love kids and I think our family oriented business shows in our product - a great fun way to spend a family day of adventure at one of the world's most spectacular volcanoes! Thanks for the compliments and a big ALOHA to...

Jun 29, 2008

My family (includes 2 teenage girls) went on a tour of the active volcano on the Big Island with Vavoom tours. Lori was very knowledgeable about the volcanoes, flora and community. She was also very fun! Walked across the volcano, saw lots of great sites, including a lava tube. Really fun! more

5 of 5 stars
Trinity Florida
Jun 20, 2008

Sometimes thinking out of the box makes you realize how much we miss in life. My wife and I have planned this trip for six months. We saw this company on trip advisor and it had rave reviews, and we decided to take the plunge. What a fantastic experience. Lori is the owner/operator, and she personalizes the experience. We elected... more

Reviews of Vavoom Volcano Tours

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Vavoom Volcano Tours Address

P.O. Box 4761, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720-0761
Tel: 808-966-8858 Fax: 808-966-8858