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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(297 Ratings)
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Braden_g
Mar 29, 2025
Nice van with phone... - Nice van with phone chargers. The tour guide was good and knowledgeable. The pick up time was very accurate and the drop off time was only slightly later than estimated.
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Brian_b
Mar 17, 2025
Such diverse environments! - Saw so many things, from black sand beaches, to recent lava flows, to the National Park, and rainforests! Group travel is always risky, with personalities, etc., but our guide was knowledgeable, and entertaining, and it was a good group. There was a lot of time in the van, but unavoidable, given how much is seen. From desert to rainforest and back!
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Eugene_w
Feb 26, 2025
Volcano trip - Be ready to do allott of walking. Some areas you need good footwear. Other than that Be ready for plenty to see.
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Buongiornobella
Feb 26, 2025
Great tour! - Highly recommend this tour! Zane was our guide/ knowledgeable, generous, entertaining and a great driver. Small group, clean and comfy Mercedes van, snacks, lunch, great weather. Learned and saw so much—thank you Zane and Hawaii Geo Tours!
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James_l
Feb 25, 2025
Wonderful day of exploring the Big Island - We had a wonderful day touring touring the Big Island with Erik as our guide. He was a fount of knowledge about the geology and the history of the island and its people and cultures. I highly recommend Hawaii Geo Tours.
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Duluthian57
Feb 24, 2025
Informative, Fun, and Engaging Tour of the Volcanoes! - Loved this whole experience! Zane was extremely knowledgeable about volcanoes, plant life, the island’s history, and he was also funny and engaging. He did a nice job of connecting with all nine of us on the tour, and was attentive to our needs e.g., bathroom breaks, water, hunger, etc.). The Mercedes van was extremely comfortable for all eleven hours of the tour.
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Raymondd736
Feb 16, 2025
Thanks Eric - Eric made it fun. Good to have choices but it would have been good to have had them laid out at the beginning ..a list of popular spots within our stops. I think the banyan ave in Hilo would have been worth a 20 min stop to walk around them Thank you Eric
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55leroyc
Feb 15, 2025
Great tour and even better guide. Ask for Zane when booking. - Zane was our tour guide and was great! The day started a little rough with a couple being late (not their fault) and one of the vans broke down. But Zane handled it like a pro and went on our way after about a hour delay. We saw the Tree of Life, a beautiful waterfall, and the volcano during the day and at night. We had a great lunch and dinner at the Lava Cafe after visiting the gift shop! The night view was incredible!! Zane’s expertise in geology really paid off. His knowledge of the area made the drive easy and quick. This is a must see when in the Kona area!!!
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Harold_m
Jan 31, 2025
A fantastic day trip! - This was just an awesome experience! The driver and tour guide, Dave, was just the best! He was professional, friendly, and extremely entertaining. The activities were great and not just limited to seeing a volcano. We saw so much more than that: A coffee plantation; huge stretches of lava fields, seaside sights, Rainbow Falls, a sweet shop, and incredible landscapes in all directions. Definitely a do not miss experience!
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David_h
Jan 2, 2025
Dave and the Big Island - I felt in good hands with Dave and the tour was handled very professionally from start to finish. He was engaging and when things didn't go as planned he was able to adjust and keep everyone positive and happy. The many parts of the island that might have taken me days to see and plan were all covered in one day trip and I'm glad to have left all the driving to him.
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From $259
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).