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Volcano Adventure: Explore Hawaii's Dynamic Terrain
4.9
235 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.
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:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - Embark on an exciting journey with our National Park Certified Guides through the newly transformed and striking landscape of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Witness the significant changes to Kilauea Volcano following the historic collapse of the Halemaumau Crater.
- Hilo - Explore a sprawling 1,000-acre…
- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - Embark on an exciting journey with our National Park Certified Guides through the newly transformed and striking landscape of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Witness the significant changes to Kilauea Volcano following the historic collapse of the Halemaumau Crater.
- Hilo - Explore a sprawling 1,000-acre Chocolate and Tropical Fruit Farm and discover the fascinating chocolate-making process, from tree to chocolate.
- Rainbow Falls - Be captivated by the breathtaking 80-foot waterfall of Rainbow Falls, surrounded by a lush tropical setting.
What's Included
- Hawaiian juices, flavored sparkling waters, refillable filtered water
- National Park Certified Interpretive Guide
- Sunscreen and bug repellent
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Park and Chocolate Farm access fees
- Central meeting locations for pick-up
- Walking sticks
- Hawaiian juices, flavored sparkling waters, refillable filtered water
- National Park Certified Interpretive Guide
- Sunscreen and bug repellent
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Park and Chocolate Farm access fees
- Central meeting locations for pick-up
- Walking sticks
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
- Bottled water
Additional Information
Experience Hawaii’s ultimate volcano adventure! Accompany our National Park Certified Guides on an exploration of the newly transformed and dramatic scenery of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Discover the impact of the significant Halemaumau Crater collapse on Kilauea’s landscape. Engage in an interactive journey from cacao tree to chocolate at a…
Experience Hawaii’s ultimate volcano adventure! Accompany our National Park Certified Guides on an exploration of the newly transformed and dramatic scenery of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Discover the impact of the significant Halemaumau Crater collapse on Kilauea’s landscape. Engage in an interactive journey from cacao tree to chocolate at a sprawling 1,000-acre Tropical Farm, and visit the breathtaking Rainbow Falls in Hilo.
- During this comprehensive park tour, the interpretive guide will shed light on the historical events that have permanently altered the landscape of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
- Delight in exploring the Park’s most dynamic terrain
- Tour a 1,000-acre Chocolate and Tropical Fruit Farm and discover the chocolate-making process, from tree to chocolate.
- Be amazed by the magnificent 80-foot Rainbow Falls, surrounded by a lush tropical setting
- 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 6 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
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
Ka'upulehu Drive
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
(235 Ratings)
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Sandra_g
Jul 13, 2025
Enjoyable day trip to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - We had a very enjoyable day with an excellent, friendly guide. I would have liked to hike more in the park, but we did see Kilauea after its recent eruption, saw a pit crater, walked through the lava tube, and had lunch out on the pahoehoe (smooth lava rock). The waterfall was just OK--it was pretty and gave us a break from the bus. The last stop at the cacao farm was very interesting, and included little samples of different types of chocolate!
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Tiptoesva
Jul 5, 2025
Great tour - We had an amazing trip with Willie! He was so knowledgeable and friendly. We learned things that we never would have known if we had gone to the park on our own. He took us to different sites in the park and then we did the chocolate farm and the Falls park. The chocolate farm was a great experience! We learned about the whole process. Highly recommend this tour and this company!!
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Z6968ewallisonw
Jun 17, 2025
Amazing Volcano Tour! - We had such a great time exploring Volcanoes National Park with Hawaii Forest & Trail. Our guide, Mel, was fantastic—super knowledgeable, easy to talk to, and made us feel totally comfortable. It was just us and one other family, and she really made it feel like we were all on a trip together, not just a tour. Mel was so attentive and genuinely passionate about what she does. We didn’t want the day to end. Would absolutely recommend this experience!
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Dwgsp
May 29, 2025
A Wonderful Day with Hawaii Forest & Trail - When my wife and I were planning our trip to the Big Island, two of our priorities were to 1) visit Volcanos National Park and 2) visit a chocolate farm. We accomplished both by taking the Volcano, Chocolate, and Waterfalls tour with Hawaii Forest & Trail. The tour started with an early morning pick up near our condo at the Waikoloa Beach Resort, followed by a drive across the island on the Saddle Road. Following a short stop in Hilo to pick up more customers, we made a short drive to Rainbow Falls for photos. From there we headed to Volcanos National Park, where we had lunch (diet restrictions were handled perfectly!), took a walk in a several years old lava field, walked through a lava tube, and then visited Volcano House where we were able spend several minutes taking in the close-up view of the Kilauea caldera (unfortunately the volcano was not erupting that day). After leaving the National Park, we were driven back to Hilo where we visited a chocolate farm / factory. The entire chocolate growing process from tree to finished product was fascinating (and the chocolate samples were very tasty!). Throughout the day, our knowledgeable guides did an excellent job explaining the various landscape features and plants, as well as discussing the history of the areas that we visited. There were plenty of restroom breaks. We highly recommend Hawaii Forest & Trail to everyone!
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Marvintm009
May 23, 2025
Fantastic Experience - This by far was the best experience we've had on a tour. Being a very visual person Mel's explanations were so spot on that everyone understood her presentation & explanation s c!early. The time she spent with the group & individuals gave us the feeling of a personalized tour which we loved so much. Mel's knowledge & experience is top notch & will definitely book another tour with Mel at the helm. Loved the integration of hiking with this tour made the time & experience more enjoyable.
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Shihsl
Apr 5, 2025
Unforgettable and a must-do! - Signed up for the all-day Volcanos Unveiled tour (Volcanoes National Park, visit to cacao farm and chocolate tasting, and Rainbow Falls), and it exceeded our expectations. Melanie picked us up at our hotel (Kona Village) right on time at 8:20 am in a very new-looking and nicely painted Mercedes Sprinter. We had one other traveler in our group (I believe they need at least 4 to run the tour but can accommodate up to 14). From the start, Melanie was friendly, funny, and enthusiastic. She connected with our kids (ages 14 and 10) immediately and made it a point early in the tour to find out what everyone's relevant interests were and what each of us were hoping to get out of the day---and then she was able to tailor her talking points, how much time we'd spent at various spots, how much hiking we'd do, etc accordingly. The day was very well thought-out and planned, with appropriate breaks for restrooms, snacks, etc. And Melanie was *incredibly* knowledgable about volcanoes, the history of Hawaii, and everything pertaining to the Big Island. Her enthusiasm about teaching us was infectious, and we all learned so much and had fun doing so. We unfortunately missed seeing lava fountains and flows by just a few hours, but honestly I don't feel as though we missed much because the day was so fun and fulfilling. We loved visiting the cacao farm and tasting not only the various chocolates they had but also raw cacao fruit and learning about the chocolate-making process. And getting to snap photos in front of Rainbow Falls was truly memorable. I cannot recommend Hawaii Forest & Trail more. Exceptional experience!
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Odyssey486615
Mar 30, 2025
Big Island exploration, Volcano=Hawaii! - Melanie, our guide for volcano, chocolate and waterfall tour today pulled together a disparate group of 13 into a tribe of folks with intimate knowledge of volcanos. Volcanos, we learned were integral to the Hawaiian archipelago, and her explanations were pithy, down to earth and super funny. She was sharing and caring, which inspired the same in all of us. The trail to the volcano floor was not too rigorous but the trail up was fairly steep if short. The waterfall seemed to be the favorite for many, even as a short stop, which included the waterfall "hallucination". My favorite was the cacao, lychee, orange, orchard also with native hawaiian canoe species, brought by ancient Polynesians. Highly recommend! Thank you Melanie.
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Larry_k
Feb 12, 2025
Great volcano, falls and cacao tour. - Tour was great. Tour guy Jon was better. Great scenery from coastline to mountains. Jon explained all about volcanoes and dates of eruptions. Lunch and snacks provided. Island history and native narrative was great. Enjoyed story about Hawaiian culture and palace buildings.
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Steelhorse65
Feb 10, 2025
Highly recommend Hawaii Forest and Trail! - Terrific tour of the Big Island! Our tour guide Mel was so knowledgeable and helpful. She answered all of my many questions and tailored the tour for our group. I learned a LOT about the unique geology, flora, fauna and the first settlers to reach Hawaii. I enjoyed the cacao farm, the waterfall visit and especially our time in Volcano National Park. Highly recommend this tour!
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Jevandc
Feb 5, 2025
Great tour - packed loads in. Great guide, small group. We loved it - We totally loved our day with Deborah and the small group that joined the tour. It’s a long day but we saw so much and learned so much. Deborah is a great guide - really knowledgeable, really interesting and lovely to everyone. We had a lovely group which really helped. The volcano national park was a highlight - but also enjoyed the other bits of the tour too. I would highly recommend this tour. Would also be good for families.
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