Hawaii Volcanoes National Park: In-Depth Volcano Experience
4.9
209 Ratings
Kailua-Kona
Embark on an in-depth volcano experience at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Explore the dynamic terrain, witness volcanic formations, and gain exclusive access to Kauhi Cavern.
Duration:
11 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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What's Included
- Hawaiian juices, flavored sparkling waters, refillable filtered water
- National Park Certified Interpretive Guide
- Sunscreen and bug repellent
- Snacks, lunch, and dinner provided
- Central meeting locations for pick-up
- Walking sticks
- Park and Private Cave access fees
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Bottled water
Additional Information
Embark on a comprehensive exploration of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to experience the phenomenal spectacle of an erupting volcano. Your Accredited Guide will enlighten you with a blend of natural and cultural aspects of Hawaii’s origination, revealing the narratives behind the ever-evolving topography of the Big Island. Grab this once-in-a-lifetime chance to witness Kilauea Volcano in a unique and unprecedented way!
Key Points
• Your Explanatory Guide will deliver a thorough interpretation of the volcano by revealing historical incidents that permanently transformed the landscape
• Relish the opportunity to traverse through the park’s most vibrant and diverse terrains handpicked by your knowledgeable guide based on the day’s circumstances
• Get an intimate look at volcanic features like magma tubes, vapor vents, and craters
• Obtain privileged entry to Kauhi Cavern, a private magma tube famed for its vibrant yellow and golden walls
- Guests on this tour should not be physically challenged or unable to walk short distances of up to 2 miles on uneven terrain.
- Must be 8 years old or older to participate
- It is required to wear comfortable, closed toe walking shoes, sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen and a light sweatshirt or jacket. Bring or wear long pants.
- Due to unpaved & bumpy road conditions to the private lava tube, this tour may not be suitable for guests who are prone to motion sickness
- We are unable to accommodate cruise ship guests on this adventure, due to timing restrictions
Location
Hawaii Forest & Trail Kona Headquarters
Olowalu Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Basile341
Mar 27, 2024
A Tour That Is Worth Every Dollar!! - This was our first time on the Big Island. The Forest and Trail tour was the highlight of our stay! At first we thought it was a bit pricey, but it was worth every dollar! It was a long day, from 8am to 8pm, and a lot of riding. Our tour guide Adam was amazing! He was very informative about the history of the island, the flora and fauna, and the volcanos. He took us to some places that we would have never found on our own and kept us well fed with multiple snacks, beverages, and meals. Would definitely recommend this all day adventure of a lifetime! Next time we will sign up for the star gazing. Thank you Hawai'i Forest and Trail. And a special thank you to Adam!!
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Jan_r
Feb 14, 2024
A Can’t Miss Experience! - This was the 2nd tour we did thru Hawaii Forest and Trail because they do such a great job. Our guide, Tracy, was extremely knowledgeable and shared many interesting facts and tidbits throughout the day. We saw and did many things that we wouldn’t have on our own, the most impressive being the lava tube! For me, this alone is worth the price of admission.
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B800zielaineh
Jan 18, 2024
Excellent tour…totally awesome. - Our guide Tracy was excellent. She worked really hard and her knowledge was very extensive. We learned about geology, plants, Polynesian culture,local customs and history. The lava tube was incredible. Tracy was very personable and funny at times. She answered many questions that we all had. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Deborahjune
Jan 17, 2024
Full Day Wonderful Experience - This was a fabulous tour. We met at their office which was a short drive from our hotel. Our tour guide was very friendly and efficient. She was very knowledgeable about the entire island and answered all our questions. We made a few stops along the way to the national park and so we were able to get an overview tour of this beautiful island. We did a few short hikes in the park and stopped into the visitor centre where we had a wonderful view of the crater at night. Since we don't like driving in the dark this was a perfect tour for us. It was a full day with a stop for a light dinner, which was provided and was totally delicious and filled us up! Would highly recommend this tour!
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Eddie
Jan 16, 2024
Tour Guide Tracy was Incredible! Learned more about Hawaii and history of volcanoes than I thought was possible! A+++ - We absolutely loved this tour experience. Our tour guide Tracy was fantastic and provided insights and learnings all along the way. The lava tube that this tour has as a “special experience” was truly remarkable and breathtaking inside. The care the tour company provided through Tracy with snacks, lunch, and a lite dinner excellent. At the volcano site we felt like we were on another planet. Really impressed and one of the best and most insightful tours we have been on. Well Done!
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Andrea_l
Jan 9, 2024
Amazing! - Guava Jon was the best guide - super passionate and knowledgable. Saw and learned so much about the Big Island and its history and volcanoes.
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Bckaren97
Dec 24, 2023
Amazing trip, amazing guide - A very long day but worth every minute. Our guide (Tracy) knew absolutely everything and enjoyed sharing info & stories. Seeing calderas, craters, lava tube and learning about the big island's different climates, plants and animals was great.
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Bruceb707
Dec 3, 2023
A "Do not miss" tour - We arrived on a cruise ship and were immediately met by our guide. We were provided a place to sit while others joined us. Together we saw some of the most spectacular sights in the world and received a comprehensive education on volcanoes as well. This was not my first tour here but it was one of the best. I was very impressed by our guide Felix. His unique insights really made the tour come alive. You will be very happy to have chosen this tour.
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Stephaniegeeze
Oct 13, 2023
Amazing experience - Our guide Guinevere made the tour an incredible experience. She was knowledgeable about everything we went to, and everything we drove by.
The company has their own lava tube we got to explore, which was a very cool, unique experience. Walking around the lava remnants was like walking on the moon, probably as close as you can get on earth. Rain coats and walking sticks were available, as well as water and snacks. A simple picnic lunch and dinner were included. We initially planned to drive ourselves to the park, but I'm so glad we went with a guided tour. We wouldn't have seen 90% of what we did, or learned so much about volcanoes and the area. Definitely a must do.
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Mobile573865
Dec 21, 2023
Interesting Tour that could be better for value received - Mattheo was an engaging and knowledgable guide.
PROS: Lava tube was unique and entertaining to explore. Volcano Park tour was interesting, including: caldera, crater and lava fields. Dinner was a little salty, but tasty.
CONS: Bus ride was very very long. We watched several of your videos before booking this tour and expected a 2-3-mile hike would be part of the day, perhaps of the crater. It felt like all we did was sit on a bus for 12 hours. Value for this experience was over-priced and we would not recommend this trip to others staying in Kona. It is noteworthy that the current Canada-US exchange rate inflates the cost by almost 1.5x. Lunch was not very good. Sandwiches were 80% bun and 20% poor-quality content.
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