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Adults$309.00 + tax & feesAges 12 and above
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Children$299.00 + tax & feesAges 5-11 years old
Deluxe Volcano Experience
10 Hour
5 yrs+
Hotel pick up and drop off from Kona resorts
About this tour
The joy of being in Hawaiʻi is on full display throughout this expertly crafted full-day tour of geological wonders and fresh dining experiences. From a Kona coffee farm to the majestic black sands of the Kona coastline, your passionate guide is there to ensure exceptional service and experience. Take a gentle hike along ancient lava fields in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park before arriving at Kilauea Lodge for a three-course dinner, where the wait staff orchestrate a perfectly timed procession of Hawaiian-infused dishes, each carefully decorated with locally sourced ingredients. This isn’t any tour of the Big Island — this is a celebration of Mother Nature and the chance to connect with her while creating life-changing memories.
- See Hawaii Volcanoes and More
- Stops For Lunch & Dinner (on your own)
- Pickup In Kailua-Kona & Waikoloa Resort Areas
- 10 Hour Circle Island Tour To See Volcanoes & Stars
- Stop At Farms & Bakeries For Local Items Including Kona Coffee
- Visit a Black Sand Beach
- Go Inside A Lava Tube
- Stroll Through A Native Rainforest
- Enjoy Watching The Night Sky At A Dark Site
- Check Out Rainbow Falls & Historic Hilo
On this tour, you’ll get to experience some of the best that the island of Hawaii has to offer. We will pick you up at your Kona location and travel south through Kona Coffee Country, making stops at a farm, multiple overlooks, and a bakery. You’ll take in expansive views of the Kona coastline as you make your way to sample some of the island’s finest homegrown coffees and purchase some locally made Hawaiian sweetbreads and malasadas.
A stop at Punalu’u black sand beach is a great place to dip your toes in the water and grab some pictures of Hawaiian sea turtles in their natural environment. Next, our tour climbs 4,000 feet to visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. At the park, you’ll see some of the world’s most unique geological landscapes, including the active volcano Kilauea. We will explore lava tubes, see some exhibits at the visitor center, and check out a few different short walks through various rainforest and native forest environments.
The tour continues to wrap around the island and we visit the historic town of Hilo, making a stop for dinner (purchased on your own) and checking out some waterfalls, including Rainbow Falls. The beautiful walks, gardens, landscape, and people are shaped by the volcanic events over the centuries that occurred around Mauna Loa and plentiful rain. We have umbrellas and towels for your use!
After dinner, your guide takes you up over the mountain for some epic viewing of the stars. We will find a dark, beautiful patch of sky (when conditions allow) and allow you to enjoy the view for a little while. Take some night pictures with help from your guide and you will get some beautiful memories. You won’t believe what is out there!
The tour concludes back at your Kailua-Kona hotel or Waikoloa Resort drop-off.
*We encourage our guests to purchase food, souvenirs, and other items directly from the many families and family businesses that we utilize on our tours.
Meals are not included in our deluxe and luxury tours. Your guide will provide a menu of options and will purchase some special items for you to try along the way as well. You may purchase extra, on your own tab, outside of what the guide orders on your behalf.
Our vehicles contain coolers with cold canned, non-alcoholic drinks for our guests. We don’t provide plastic water bottles but we do have clean, great-tasting water for refilling your own water bottle.
For our guests, during stargazing, we have hot water to make some tea, instant coffee, or hot chocolate to help keep you warm.
Depending on the group, we may make stops at Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Plantation, a honey farm, Hilo’s Farmer’s Market, food truck lots, or other locations. Your guide will choose the best spots for that day.
Punalu’u Bake Shop – $15 / per person lunch
Deli option with a drink or plate lunch option
Located in the southernmost town, is a bakery that makes Hawaiian sweet bread from a traditional family recipe. All sweetbreads are made without preservatives and wrapped in bright, tapa-print packaging. Try at least a sample and you will be hooked. The settings and outdoor cafe make for a wonderful stopping point to enjoy a lunch meal.
- Deli & Hot Sandwiches On Sweet Bread
- Soups & Salads
- Plate Lunches With Rice & Mac Salad
- Baked Goods
- Teas
- Espresso Bar
- Ice Cream
- Pies & Cakes
- Fruit Smoothies
Kuhio Grille – $25 / per person dinner
Shared appetizers, entree & drink
The family history starts in the 1900s when Japanese immigrants moved to Hawaii to work in the sugar plantations. They soon began farming and selling taro as well as the leaves. Grandma would make laulau to feed the family and friends, fresh meat wrapped and cooked in taro leaves. It became so popular they opened a restaurant to feed everyone, that was over 25 years ago.
- Laulau & Combo Plates
- Fried Rice, Saimin & Locos
- Seafood & Steak Entrees
- Tempura, Udon, & Katsu
- Burgers & More
- All-Day Breakfast
- Kona & Waikoloa resort area pickup
- Stops for lunch & dinner (on your own)
- Entrance to Volcanoes National Park
- Short, guided hikes with knowledgeable guide
- Binoculars, towels & umbrellas for your use
- Cooler with non-alcoholic canned drinks & cold water refills (Please bring your refillable bottles as we do not provide water in plastic bottles.)
- Numerous stops at points of interest
- Local expert guide providing a narrated tour
- Sanitary, motion, and first-aid supplies for your safety
- Comfortable seat in a small group tour vehicle
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Frequently asked questions
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Do You Accommodate Wheelchairs?
We do! Although we don’t have a lift for fixed wheelchairs, we have storage for collapsible wheelchairs only. We may be able to make further accommodations for private tours and for shared tours with our partner transportation companies. Please call for details.
