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

We are a small company started by two Geologists that have the drive and inspiration to teach Hawaii’s geological past along with all the other forms of this islands beauty. We have included David to the team, a guide of almost ten years on the big island, who has a wide breadth of knowledge and passion about all aspects of this island.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
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…
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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Bruce_k
Jul 6, 2025
Julia erupted!!! - Our guide Zane was very knowledgeable. We happened to have a smaller group (5) and Kiliauia was erupting ! Our guide allowed us to slightly change the agenda to spend more time at Volcano National Park. It was incredible!!
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Hannah_r
Jun 24, 2025
This tour was AMAZING! It... - This tour was AMAZING! It covers more than half of the island and the sites were fantastic. Aside from that, our tour guide Dave, made the experience unforgettable. He was the best guide we could have had and made the day so fun. This was our favorite day out of our 5 days on Hawaii. This tour is a must! If you are lucky enough to have Dave as your tour guide, you will understand the rave reviews. Thank you so much!!
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Curious174851
Jun 7, 2025
5 stars is not enough! - Zane is amazing! We were on a tour arranged by our Resort. We were educated about volcanos, the landscape,and so much more.The amount of knowledge Zane has is unbelievable. He was never dry or boring and his love for geology was apparent which made it so much more enjoyable. Thank you Zane. I highly recommend this company!
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Intwinedumela
Jun 5, 2025
Bucket list to a Volcano! - Bucket list item to see a live volcano checked off! I was able to witness one of the most majestic things I'll ever see, Kīlauea erupting into thousand foot columns of fire and lava! And all thanks to Zane who accurately predicted the timing of the event! He knows his stuff! I couldn't recommend him highly enough!
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Karenkiyoko_b
May 29, 2025
The absolutely best tour!... - The absolutely best tour! We went on this tour a year ago and we still talk about it and recommend it to friends going to the Big Island. The drive up to the telescopes was amazing and the sunset up there was breathtaking! But the best part was the study of the astounding constellations! If you are in the Kona or Hilo areas, this tour is a must!
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Ericka_b
May 28, 2025
An experience out of this world - The tour was incredible. The views are indescribable, something out of AI. David, our tour guide gave us such an amazing description of every place that we visited. The tour bus was impecable and he even gave us lunch and snacks. I came with family, two adults and two teenagers; we all loved every minute of it.
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Lisass4258io
May 28, 2025
The BEST way to experience the VNP with limited time! - We were on the Big Island for only 1 full day and wanted to make the most out of our time there. If you are in the same boat - this tour is for you! We were able to tour an adorable coffee farm, check out a black sand beach (we did see turtles!), tour the Volcanoes National Park with a lunch overlooking Kilauea crater, walk on lava flow out to the ocean, explore a lava tube, stop at Rainbow Falls, and visit a candy shop. What made the tour the most memorable was our guide, David. David was phenomenal! We never would have learned as much as we did doing the park on our own. David was knowledgeable, humorous, and kind. We couldn't have asked for a better day! Highly recommend this tour to anyone with limited time on the Big Island who's wanting to see a little bit of everything!
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Tjnels
May 17, 2025
Great NP - Great national park that is much different than others. Fascinating landscapes all over. Trails are not always well marked but we had a great time here.
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Priyanka_s
Jun 17, 2025
A Memorable Tour with Some Room to Improve - We had a great time on this tour! Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable, sharing fascinating insights about the history, geology, and culture of the Big Island. From the stunning black sand beach to the intriguing lava tube, we covered a lot of ground and got to see a wide variety of landscapes and landmarks. The itinerary was well thought out, and we seemed to spend a decent amount of time at each stop. However, the overall pace felt a bit rushed at times—there were moments where I would’ve appreciated just a little longer to soak things in. One area that could use improvement is the lunch options. As a vegetarian, the only choice available was a salad, which was quite limiting for a full-day tour. It would be great to see a few more inclusive meal options in the future. Overall, it was a memorable experience and a great way to explore the island. With a few small adjustments, it could be even better!
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Coco_j
May 31, 2025
One-sided cancellation less than 24 hours before the tour starts - If you do not want to be surprised by a one-sided arbitrary cancellation of this tour by the tour agency communicated via text messages less than 24 hours before the tour starts, and if you do not want to experience the feelings of being left on Kona with no plan for tomorrow and no apologies by the tour group made, do not book this tour. You do not want to engage with irresponsible people who cancel something carelessly at the last minute when you are already in Kona.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).