Volcano National Park Excursion: Small Group Geology Tour from Kona with Expert Guides
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255 Ratings
Holualoa

We are a petite team of two dedicated Geologists, passionately motivated to impart the geological history of Hawaii alongside its numerous other exquisite features. We’ve welcomed David to our group, a seasoned guide with almost a decade’s experience on the big island, who is profoundly knowledgeable and enthusiastic about all facets of this island.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Heavenly Hawaiian Kona Coffee Farm Tours & Konalani Coffee Bar - Visit an award winning 100% Kona Coffee Farm, with exclusive access, tasting and tour.
  • Punalu’u Black Sand beach - Have you ever seen a beach with black sand? Because of constant volcanic activity, you’ll find white sands and black sands on the island of Hawaii. Located on the southeastern Ka’u coast, Punaluu Black Sand Beach is one of the most famous black sand beaches in Hawaii.
    Located between the towns of Pahala and Naalehu in Ka’u, Punaluu Black Sand Beach’s jet black shores are an unforgettable sight. Coconut palms fringe the upper edge of sand and you may also discover large Honu, (Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles), basking on the beach.
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park protects some of the most unique geological, biological, and cultural landscapes in the world. The park encompasses the summits of the world’s most active volcano, KÄ«lauea. The only comprehensive Park Tour available. Tour the Park and the entire Chain of Craters Road from Summit to Sea.
  • Saddle Road - Saddle Road, Hawaii, is considered among the most spectacular roads in the world. This is 55-mile drive of a chance of a lifetime experience. Hawaii’s Route 200 goes through all four of her climates – tropical forests, arid desert, lush grasslands and misty mountaintop fog. Between miles 19 and 23, you’ll see a few places with lava flows and young vegetation and trees. But just after Saddlehouse Road, you’ll see the ridges that show where a 1936 flow slowly came to a stop 2 miles away. Near the road you can see where lava thickened and left the telltale mounds of a slowing flow. From here, you’ll continue through the volcanic aftermath of hundreds of thousands of years of lava activity as you head toward Belt Road, where you’ll eventually descend into Kona or Waikoloa.
  • Rainbow Falls - On sunny days, rainbows appear in the mist of the 80-foot falls, making for some pretty magical views. The broad waterfall — nearly 100 feet in diameter — plunges over a natural lava cave and into the river below.

When it rains, (which it often does in Hilo), the engorged Wailuku River makes the falls wider, muddier and louder. On these days, you won’t see the rainbows for which this spot is named, but the sheer volume of water and the accessibility of this spot for all ages make it a fun, quick and easy excursion.

  • Hilo - Drive through Historic town of Hilo.
What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Tea and coffee
  • Water and drinks
  • Coats, raincoats, and umbrellas
Location
Heavenly Hawaiian Kona Coffee Farm Tours & Konalani Coffee Bar
78-1136 Bishop Rd,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Mackenna_m
Mar 13, 2024
Five Stars - Had a great time thanks to our kind and experienced tour guide. Would recommend to anyone who wants to learn more about the island and relax while doing so!
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525angusr
Feb 14, 2024
A great day! - Zane was a fantastic tour guide! He was so knowledgeable and answered every question we threw at him, broadening our knowledge so much! Not only this, he kept the day fun and interesting - and we had a great lunch ! Definitely recommend
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Phyllis_l
Feb 13, 2024
Strongly recommend this tour! - Dave is a treasure, knowledgeable on many topics, great storyteller whose enthusiasm and passion is contagious. Never felt rushed and it was a long day but still felt relaxing. Nice to leave the driving to someone else!
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Jzelonka
Dec 30, 2023
Must do tour - David, our amiable and professional tour guide, offered an engaging and enlightening tour. His extensive knowledge enriched our experience as he adeptly responded to numerous questions. The tour encompassed diverse stops like a coffee plantation, volcano, lava tube, waterfall, and black sand beach, culminating in a scenic lunch atop the volcano. His deep insights into Hawaiian culture and history were invaluable. I wholeheartedly recommend both David as a tour guide and the overall experience, suitable for all ages. My husband and I relished every moment of this enriching excursion.
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Keyou_w
Dec 9, 2023
Great tour to explore the Big Island - The tour is great. The guide Erik is very nice and knowledgable. The Volcanoes National Park is magnificent. It is a good way to explore the Big Island!
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S916visusann
Nov 14, 2023
Lava tubes - It was a rainy and overcast day when we went. It was also a long drive from Kona. But we had a great time. Highlight was the lava tubes.
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Middy12
Nov 1, 2023
Wonderful Island Tour - This is the tour I was looking forward to during my trip to Hawaii, and it did not disappoint. It was a fabulous day. David, our tour guide, was great to spend the day with. I loved the stories of the Big Island that he shared with us. He was knowledgeable about the geological wonders of the island. I loved all the stops of the tour. My favorites were riding through Volcano National Park to where the lava met the ocean and walking through the lava tube. The included lunch was one of the best meals I had on the Big Island. And FYI, for a full day tour, the restroom stops came at good intervals.
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505ashleym
Oct 29, 2023
The Highlight of our Trip - Our guide was knowledgeable and took us to some great spots! Volcano National Park was the highlight of our trip!
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L6441qumarys
Oct 27, 2023
Kona trip - David was an excellent guide. Funny and very knowledgeable. We completely enjoyed ourselves while learning so much about the island. The included lunch was delicious.
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Bjia34
Jan 14, 2024
Well Worth A Visit - Wonderful views of current and former volcanoes. The park guides and staff are extremely helpful. You can do a quick tour or a longer one based on your interests. We toured on our own and used an app called GuideAlong which helped us understand the park more. I’d recommend it too.
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