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Kilauea Volcano Tour: Luxury Kona Coast Adventure
4.9
629 Ratings
Kailua-Kona
Embark on a luxurious small-group volcano experience in Hawaii with Kailani Tours. Explore Kilauea, indulge in premium services, and savor unique meals for an unforgettable adventure.
Embark on a luxurious small-group volcano experience in Hawaii with Kailani Tours. Explore Kilauea, indulge in premium services, and savor unique meals for an unforgettable adventure.
Duration:
11 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Greenwell Farms - Begin the day with a visit to Greenwell Farms, where you can savor the rich flavors of Kona coffee beans and discover the art of brewing the perfect cup. Enjoy the fresh mountain air as you relax into your day and indulge in a deli-style picnic lunch.
- Punalu’u Bake Shop - Situated at the southernmost point in the United…
- Greenwell Farms - Begin the day with a visit to Greenwell Farms, where you can savor the rich flavors of Kona coffee beans and discover the art of brewing the perfect cup. Enjoy the fresh mountain air as you relax into your day and indulge in a deli-style picnic lunch.
- Punalu’u Bake Shop - Situated at the southernmost point in the United States, this bakery is a must-see destination. Watch as bakers bustle around while locals and visitors gaze into the display cases filled with fresh malasadas, sweet bread, and other baked delights—be sure to try one!
- Punalu’u Black Sand Beach - This renowned spot on the southern tip of the Big Island boasts the most famous black sand beach on Hawaii Island. The beach features black sand made from basalt, formed by lava flowing into the ocean. Punaluʻu is a popular spot for endangered hawksbill and green turtles, often seen basking on the black sand.
- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - Marvel at the breathtaking views of a crater that has endured thousands of earthquakes, numerous explosive rockfalls, and the draining of Kilauea Caldera’s massive lava lake. Kailani Tours’ guides offer an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the park that guests cannot experience alone. These park-certified guides ensure an exceptional guest experience as they showcase their favorite spots in the park.
- Kilauea Lodge and Restaurant - Conclude your day of exploration and breathtaking sights with a well-earned three-course dinner at the renowned Kilauea Lodge’s restaurant, located in the town of Volcano on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi. The dishes are crafted using fresh, local ingredients and innovative flavor combinations that will delight your palate.
What's Included
- Small-Group Tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Light Jacket
- Cold beverages, hot coffee/chocolate
- Snacks
- Binoculars
- Dinner
- Catered Picnic Lunch
- Small-Group Tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Light Jacket
- Cold beverages, hot coffee/chocolate
- Snacks
- Binoculars
- Dinner
- Catered Picnic Lunch
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Experience luxury and comfort with Big Island’s leading tour provider, Kailani Tours. Journey along the picturesque Kona coastline en route to Hawaii’s most active volcano, Kilauea! Enjoy Kona coffee, visit the stunning Punalu’u Black Sand Beach, and discover the many attractions of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. This tour offers first-class beverage…
Experience luxury and comfort with Big Island’s leading tour provider, Kailani Tours. Journey along the picturesque Kona coastline en route to Hawaii’s most active volcano, Kilauea! Enjoy Kona coffee, visit the stunning Punalu’u Black Sand Beach, and discover the many attractions of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. This tour offers first-class beverage and towel service, exquisite food options, and the expertise of our highly knowledgeable guides. Travel in style with our luxury Mercedes Sprinters. This premium tour showcases Kilauea, highlights several of the island’s natural wonders, and offers guests an indulgent touring experience. This distinctive and memorable tour delivers the most thorough exploration of Kilauea Volcano’s history, present, and future.
- Children under 5 years old not permitted on this tour
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Lunch and dinner is included. Please let us know in the Special Requirements section if you have any specific dietary restrictions or food allergies.
- Meal options (Regular, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free, & Lactose-Intolerant)
- Those with any mobility limitations should contact Kailani Tours before booking. Easy to Moderate Difficulty
Location
Thrifty Car Rental - Kona International Airport
Kupipi Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(629 Ratings)
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Peteymac
May 13, 2026
Derek the tour guide Rocks‼️ - The tour was amazing. Derek our tour guide was so easy to get along with. The whole day went according to plan. Derek took his time and explained a lot of Hawaiian history and culture. I would recommend Derek as a tour guide every time. The restaurant for dinner was on point. The group size was small and manageable. The atmosphere was as family like. Very cool tour.
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Kimberlybh2679eb
Apr 16, 2026
Great experience - We had a great time on this tour! Derek was a great guide, very knowledgeable and energetic. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a great excursion on Kona/Kailua!
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Devilsdoor
Mar 27, 2026
Great Day Tour and Lunch - My wife and I had a wonderful day tour with Kailani Tours leaving from Kona Hawaii and heading south. We stopped at a local cafe for coffee, a wonderful bakery, black sand beach where we saw sea turtles, then up to Volcanoes National Park for a crater rim walk and a great lunch included with the tour. From there we went to Hilo where we saw Rainbow Falls, stopped at Big Island Candies (great shortbread and chocolate), a local farmers market then back to Kona on the Saddle Road. The tour van was comfortable and our tour guides very informative regarding local scenery, geology and history. On the way back to Hilo we did unfortunately experience a flat tire on the tour van but the tour guides made sure we remained comfortable while they replaced the tire and got us back on our way. I definitely recommend Kailani for tours on the Big Island.
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Nanr111
Mar 1, 2026
Incredible - The best money I spent on Hawaii, an incredible day!!
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Joely8916rz
Feb 27, 2026
Volcano Tour - Tour was very good. Derrick was an excellent guide. Explained everything very well. Safe driver. Van very comfortable. Provided plenty of restroom breaks. Restaurant dinner was very good. Could have used some mustard or mayonnaise on sandwiches for picnic lunch. Could have used a second video on ride home. Otherwise it was an awesome experience.
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Anonymous
Feb 16, 2026
Just do it, not in your Nikes, but in a comfortable Sprinter Van - Get ready for a fun adventure.
I received a call from Laurie, I call her the office queen, who had me in stitches as she took care of business about our meals and pick up information. I was disappointed that she couldn’t have made the trip with us. Professional with some old fashioned humor thrown in. Thanks for your help Laurie . (Please forgive me if I got your name wrong, old people have lousy memories 😁)
It is a long drive from Kona on a winding road. My brother had always driven and didn’t see much but the road. This was an entirely different experience for all of us. Getting some history and backstories that only a resident can bring had us looking at things differently.
Lunch at the coffee farm was tasty and then on our way.
The bakery stop was disappointing because of the remodeling and I’m sorry for the people who hadn’t been there before. It has always smelled so good with yummy treats.
Apparently Grant had notified the turtles to show up at Black Sand beach. And they sure did, I can relate to their laying in the sand relaxing. What a sight.
We had visited the state park near the volcano several times, but this was the best trip ever. Thank you Grant for that experience. Pointing out where to look and what we were seeing. . It added another layer to our volcano experience. Unfortunately Grant couldn’t make the volcano explode while we were there, but enjoyed it on the Two Pineapple website 48 hours later.
Dinner was good and the drinks I paid for were worth it. But the ‘surprise’ dessert, maybe we should have asked for the dessert menu instead of the drink menu. But that wasn’t the reason for our trip.
The reason was for an experience we hadn’t really had before driving ourselves. Information we probably only absorbed half of that was presented with facts we sure hadn’t researched. And lucky Grant didn’t have to research because he’s lived it and was gracious to share.
Make the reservation, we sure were not disappointed.
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Stalbansroamer
Mar 9, 2026
Nice tour, good driver/guide, pity it was overcast and we saw only a smidgeon of lava - Just a few comments…
Plus points
1. Nice tour, good driver/guide (Derek), comfortable van, relaxed vibe
2. Restaurant meal was good although the alcoholic drinks were expensive and the service was unexceptional
3. Walking through the amazing lava tube at nighttime
Minus points
1. The volcano chose to be pretty inactive on the day we visited
2. The sky was overcast so we didn’t get dark-sky star viewing
3. Unresponsive customer service from the tour company prior to the trip - outsourced to the Philippines, it seems
Overall good, but we’d probably hire a car and do it ourselves next time
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Audreysa2045er
Feb 15, 2026
A great island overview, not quite deluxe - Derek was an excellent guide- never rushed, and very knowledgeable. He went above and beyond to ensure we got to see the volcano erupt, even leading us through the woods at night in the rain to a private lookout. So so grateful we got to travel through the park with him!
Outside of Derek’s great work, itinerary was great and van is lux. And $300 is pretty good for a 12hr day including 2 meals.
We were disappointed the tour did not have all that was promised… no hot towel service, no all day snacks/drinks (just water). Lunch was an inedible sandwich and a bag of chips, and the 3 course restaurant dinner was a small house salad, an okay entree, and a slice of white cake. Restaurant also didn’t overlook park/volcanoes, though they didn’t say it would.
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Dream12497572092
May 8, 2026
HORRIBLE- SCAM! - DO NOT USE Kailani Tours! They are a SCAM!! They cancelled our tour the day before. Took over a week to reach. FRAUD! THEY CANCELLED. NEVER REFUNDED. Still fighting for refund five months later. Stressful. Business going under.
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Robinm1903
Feb 3, 2026
Vey poor - Very poor! Our excursion was cancelled by the company on January 5th. Per their policy we were entitled to a full refund. 5 weeks later we have not received any refund. Been told it’s under review. Paid $1180.24 4 months in advance. Unfortunately being forced to seek legal action for non-payment. Will not recommend ever going with this company. I paid in good faith and expected to be treated the same.
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