What's Included
- Get up to $20 cash back per person when you book with us
- All taxes included
- An in-depth exploration of Volcanoes National Park, including scenic Chain of Craters Road and Thurston Lava Tube
- Stops at famous sites including a Kona coffee farm & Punalu'u Black Sand Beach
- Observe stars, planets, & galaxies under the pristine night sky with stargazing near Mauna Kea
- Gourmet local style picnic lunch
- Delicious sit-down dinner at a local restaurant
- A professional guide sharing knowledge of the history, cultures, & geology of the island
- Pick up from all resorts & hotels in Keauhou, Kona, Waikoloa, & Kohala, with transport in a luxury & spacious Mercedes van
- Small groups only so you get a higher quality, personalised experience
Where we Visit:
- A Kona Coffee Farm
- South Point,
- Kealakekua Bay
- Punalu’u Black Sand Beach
- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
- Chain of Craters Road
- Thurston Lava Tube
- Halema’uma’u & Kilauea Iki crater lookouts
- Mauna Kea
What to Expect
Experience the Big Island’s most striking natural splendours on this small-group tour with a professional local guide sharing knowledge of the island's history, cultures, and geology.
Enjoy a fully narrated adventure that starts with a stop at a Kona Coffee Farm. Walk through the orchards with your guide learning about the harvesting and milling process while sampling a warm cup of Kona-grown coffee. Then, continue the leisurely drive and pass the scenic view of the Kealakekua Bay and South Point, the southernmost point of the United States.
Enjoy a moment to relax and take it all in at Punalu’u Black Sand Beach, a great place to spot marine life from the shore. In addition to the stunning black sand (which is actually lava fragments), this beach is also famous for the population of the endangered Hawksbill turtles and green turtles basking in the sun.
Stop for a local style picnic lunch consisting of teriyaki chicken, fish, sweet potato, and steamed rice with assorted juices, snacks, and bottled water. You'll be re-energised and ready to continue the adventure.
In the afternoon, visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with a trip around the Chain of Craters Road, for the “mountain to sea” experience. Various stops are made to view magnificent volcanic eruptions and flow sites of the past, the beautiful park coastline, and the remarkable Thurston Lava Tube formed hundreds of years ago. In addition, your certified tour guide provides an educational and insightful narrative about the volcanoes as you visit Kilauea Iki Lookout, steam vents, Halema’uma’u Crater, and crater rim trail.
After enjoying a sit-down dinner at a local restaurant near the park, your guide will take you to a secluded and ideal location for stargazing near Mauna Kea. Depending on weather conditions, you will observe stars, planets, galaxies, the moon, and much more while your guide shares fascinating legends and lore of the sky.
Frequently Asked Questions
We will have a couple of easy hikes over a short distance on this tour. The total distance is no more than a mile.
Due to the dynamic nature of active volcanoes, lava viewing conditions change daily or even hourly. The best viewing of current eruptive activity is on our Twilight Volcano Tour. We will do our best to get you to the closest viewing area providing it is safe and legal.
Wear comfortable clothing in layers as temperatures vary from warm to cool. We recommend bring a light jacket and wear covered walking shoes.
Our tours will operate in wet weather. Rain is common in certain areas of the island which is why we always provide rain gear for your convenience. We only cancel when the weather makes transportation hazardous and/or there are road closures.
Policies
- Minimum numbers are required for the tour to operate
- Red molten lava and volcanic activity changes constantly and cannot be guaranteed
- The itinerary may change, and refunds will not be given for closures and itinerary changes outside of the Operator's control
- The tour runs rain or shine
- Full price will be charged for cancellations and “no shows” unless the Operator receives prior notice as follows: One to five guests – 24 hours; Six or more guests – 48 hours.
- All tours cancelled due to low participation are eligible for a full refund at the time of cancellation. In the event a tour must be cancelled, the Operator is happy to offer different times or dates that will confirm the excursion will take place
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