Private tour in Hilo Don S

Land of Frozen Fire Tour

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Don S.

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My name is Don I am a licensed tour guide. I started to drive school bus, and city bus after I got my cdl from Robert's Hawaii Tours in 2009. I received hundreds of hours of drivers safety training. Then I drove for Jack's Tours driving tour busses. I have been selling rare 🌴 palms, and cycads for over 30 years. I also grow fruit to sell at the farmers market. I am veteran that built my own house, and lived in hawaii over 20 years. I enjoy meeting people from all over the world while doing tours. I was trained by the park rangers, and volcanologists for 10 hours once a year for 8 years. I learned about history, mythology, native birds, plants, animals, and 🌋 volcanology. I learned over the past 15 years of doing tours is that if the wives are happy the husbands are happy. I will customize your tour, and ask if anyone wants to stop for certain things along the way. I like to keep a fast pace fun tour with lots of stops. I don't waste time with boring things like feeding pigeons in the park. I like traveling the scenic routes and avoid traffic lights. I time my tours so I can show you as much as possible. I treat others as I want to be treated. I treat you like family!

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Overview of your Hilo tour

First stop is fissure 8 that destroyed the 780 homes in 2018. We will exploring a lava field and fissures looking for colorful glass called peacock lava. Then we will go to Kalapana which is called the Land of Frozen Fire. We will listen to Gary a photographer talk about history, and see photos of volcanic eruptions.

Your Hilo tour itinerary

First stop is fissure 8 that destroyed the 780 homes in 2018. We will explore a lava field looking for colorful glass called peacock lava. I will take pictures of you at the fissure 8. Off to the base of the 🌋 volcano to see the land of frozen fire, where Gary a well known photographer will give you a presentation. You will see rare photos of volcanic eruptions that you can buy. Gary will tell you history, and explain volcanic activities.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Van

It is 2011 Ford 15 passenger van, with low milage, and cold a/c.

What's included
Private Guide
Tickets: Fissure 8
Private Transportation
What's not included
Food Drinks Snacks
Other: Personal Expenses
Meeting location

Hilo, Hawaii, 96720, United States

Hilo airport or Hilo hotel.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
City Highlights
Day Trip
Shopping
Tour reference number
1380512
Languages
English
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

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Who is this private tour in Hilo best suited for?

This private tour in Hilo is perfect for travellers who are fascinated by volcanic landscapes and want to explore the unique geological features of Hawaii. It's also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly, and for those who prefer a moderate level of activity. Additionally, cruise ship passengers can enjoy this tour as a shore excursion.

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