Big Island Volcano National Park Tour

Book an unforgettable private tour that will take you into the heart of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. From all the main highlights within the park to the lesser seen areas, your tour will go far beyond any experience with the bigger companies.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site and an International Biosphere Reserve, this iconic park is a must see while in Hawaii. Experience two of the world’s most active volcanoes, critically endangered wildlife and some of the most unique geological, biological and cultural landscapes on earth. Your exceptional naturalist will provide guided interpretation during your entire tour experience.

We offer two versions of this tour. Our Full Day version leaves at 10am, stays till dark, and offers a more in-depth experience at Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, and a Half Day version leaving at 9am for those looking for a shorter adventure but still being able to see the main highlights of the Park.

On this in-depth tour of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park you’ll experience the park’s main attractions:

• Witness the spectacular eruption in Halema‘uma‘u Crater during the day and stay till night on our Full Day tour! 
• Experience breathtaking Punalu‘u black sand beach.
• Visit the southernmost bakery in the United States, famous for their delicious malasadas and sweet breads.
• Enjoy guided interpretation throughout the day as you learn all about the park’s natural wonders, endemic wildlife and rich cultural history.
• Experience a massive 600-foot long lava tube that is over 20 feet tall in places.
• Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by the beauty of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
• Explore Chain of Craters Road in its entirety from top to bottom. (Full Day tour)
• Appreciate one of the largest petroglyph fields in the Hawaiian Islands with over 23,000 images. (Full Day tour)
• Participate in a 2-3 mile guided interpretive hike of your choice through the park’s lesser seen areas. (Full Day tour)
• Sit, relax, and enjoy a meal sourced with local ingredients and Hawaiian infused cuisine at a local restaurant just outside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. (Full Day tour)

 $195 per Additional Guest (up to 7 total)

• Punalu‘u Bakery: As you begin your Big Island Volcano National Park tour, you’ll travel south along the Kona coast and absorb the breathtaking views of lush vegetation and coastline. Listen to your guide describe the cultural history of the area as well as the local flora and fauna. Arrive at the southernmost bakery in the United States. World renown for their sweet breads, malasadas (Portuguese fried dough aka “donut”) and other delicious treats. Enjoy a complementary coffee or tea and choose a malasada before heading on to explore the most beautiful black sand beach on the island.
• Punalu‘u Black Sand Beach: One of the prettiest black sand beaches in all of the Hawaiian Islands. The jet-black volcanic glass sand here was formed from the rapid cooling of basaltic lava hitting the ocean water then shattering into tiny fragments. Enjoy the relaxing feeling of black sand under your toes while listening to the wind move through the palms and across the water. Your guide will keep a look out for green sea turtles and endangered hawksbill sea turtles that frequent the beach.
• Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: This iconic park encompasses the summit of two of the world’s most active volcanoes and extends from sea level up to the summit of Mauna Loa at 13,677 feet. It’s home to critically endangered wildlife and some of the most unique geological, biological and cultural landscapes on earth. You’ll spend the majority of your tour here in the park taking in all the natural wonders. Your tour will explore the main attractions in the park including: Halema’uma’u Crater, the Thurston Lava Tube, Wahinekapu Steam Bluffs.
• On our full day tour, explore Chain of Craters Road from top to bottom, Pu‘ulao Petroglyph field, many other lesser known areas of the Park, and stay till dark marvel at the incredible views of the current eruption inside Halema‘uma‘u Crater at night. Each of these sights will leave you breathless.
• The Pu’ulao Petroglyph field features carvings made by Hawaiians who pecked images on the surface of hardened lava. This Big Island petroglyph site is the largest such field in the state and contains over 23,000 images, including circles, representations of humans, canoe sails, and more. Your guide can share interpretations of the petroglyphs to deepen your understanding of the concerns and values of the people who made them.
• Our private and all-inclusive Big Island Volcano National Park tour provides you with an intimate experience of Hawaii. Experienced naturalist guides give you insight into this area’s culture, history, and ecology.
  
• We equip all tour members with high-quality gear, including Nikon Prostaff binoculars. High-definition image delivery and a wide field of view enhance your exploration and ensure you don’t miss a thing.
  
• Volcano Dinner: Sit, relax, and enjoy a meal sourced with local ingredients and Hawaiian infused cuisine at a local restaurant just outside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Depart Volcano and head back to your place of lodging feeling happy, full and filled with exciting new memories.

• Admission into all venues and parks
• Pick up and drop off at place of lodging 
• Fully guided naturalist tour with educational materials and commentary provided by our top of the line tour guides
• Complementary Photo package: 20-25 professional, edited photos shared via Adobe Cloud for easy accessibility while traveling.

We offer different food and beverage options depending on tour start time:

• Patagonia rain jacket and puff
• Nikon Prostaff binoculars
• Headlamps

Upon booking your tour, one of our guides will contact you to discuss custom options we have available for your tour. Whether you’d like to spend more time star gazing, enjoy more time at our private waterfall location, or enjoy an extended guided hike, we’re here to make this experience memorable and most importantly – ALL ABOUT YOU!