DELUXE VOLCANO EXPERIENCE

Explore the Volcanoes of Hawai‘i Island

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Join us on this deluxe volcano experience on the Big Island that takes you to some of the best sight-seeing locations on all of Hawai‘i. One of our first big stops is a farm where you can sample some of the finest homegrown coffee. Then we go to a black sand beach where you can dip your feet in the water and relax.

After that, we visit Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park so you can see the world's most unique landscapes, the aftermath of nature altering the very landscape. We end the day with a tour of Hilo and a stop for dinner before heading head back to Kona under the stars of the Milky Way. Don't miss this opportunity to see where Madam Pele does her work, adding to our island.

Starting At
$618 USD
Age
5 yrs+
Duration
10-hour
Location
Kailua-Kona, Big Island, Hawai’i

What's Included
- Kona and Waikōloa resort area pickup
- Stops for lunch and dinner
- Entrance to Volcanoes National Park
- Short, guided hikes with knowledgeable guide
- Binoculars, towels and umbrellas for your use
- Cooler with non-alcoholic canned drinks and cold water refills
- Numerous stops at points of interest
- Local expert guide providing a narrated tour
- Sanitary, motion, and first-aid supplies for your safety
- Comfortable seat in a small group tour vehicle

From: $309^.00

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10-Hour Deluxe Circle Island Stargazing Tour From Kona Resorts

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$309^.00
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Adults Ages 12 yrs+

$ 309^.00

Children Ages 5-11 yrs

$ 299^.00

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Any hotel or accommodations not part of Kona the assigned Pickup Area is always: Target Store: 74-5455 Makala blvd Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 (Meet near McDonald’s).
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Deluxe Volcano Experience Tour Features

Bigisland Deluxe Volcano Experience Tour Feature Lucky Guests Caught A Rainbow On Volcanoes National Park

Bigisland Deluxe Volcano Experience Tour Feature A Once In A Lifetime Experience To See Kilauea

Bigisland Deluxe Volcano Experience Tour Feature Volcano National Park Kilauea Iki Visitor At Overlook

Bigisland Deluxe Volcano Experience Tour Feature Volcano National Park Kilauea Iki Overlook

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

We travel over the wild landscapes of the active Kilauea Volcano to witness the primal process of creation and destruction in this ancient and powerful place. Feel the heat of steam vents rising from cracks in the earth and take a short hike through the Thurston Lava Tube. If the lava is flowing, we’ll time our adventure so you can see it in the best possible location.

Bigisland Deluxe Volcano Experience Tour Feature Visitors Travel Over Wild Landscapes Of The Active Kilauea Volcano

Bigisland Deluxe Volcano Experience Tour Feature Travel Over Wild Landscapes Of The Active Kilauea Volcano

Bigisland Deluxe Volcano Experience Tour Feature The Lehua Blossom A Symbol Of Hawaiian Resilience And Nobility

Bigisland Deluxe Volcano Experience Tour Feature Animals

Family-Friendly and Nature Filled Experience

Throughout the tour day, we will stop at various overlooks and take in scenic drives, including a cruise down Ali‘i Drive in Kailua Kona and a short stop for our guests staying in Waikoloa. We will make stops at craters and lava flows of various styles and areas. Each with its own history, much of that being fairly recent. We will stop for snacks, great plants, trees, and native Hawai‘ian forest views as well as stopping in quaint and historic towns.

Bigisland Deluxe Volcano Experience Tour Feature Coffee Berries

Bigisland Deluxe Volcano Experience Tour Feature Punaluu Black Sand Beach

Bigisland Deluxe Volcano Experience Tour Feature Wise Turtles At Punaluu Black Sand Beach

Bigisland Deluxe Volcano Experience Tour Feature Coconut Trees In Punaluu Black Sand Beach

South Kona Coffee and Black Sand Beach

Breathe in the fresh mountain air and catch the scents of nature. The Kona coffee belt produces exceptional coffee due to volcanic soil, ample rain, high elevations, and the perfect amount of sunshine. Then, we will dip our toes in the water at the incredible Punalu‘u Black Sand Beach – home to many nesting Hawai‘ian sea turtles.

Bigisland Deluxe Volcano Experience Tour Feature Free Photos

Bigisland Deluxe Volcano Experience Tour Feature Kea Milkyway Night Sky Big Island

Bigisland Deluxe Volcano Experience Tour Feature Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area Pic

Bigisland Deluxe Volcano Experience Tour Feature Free Photos Orionggalay

Big Island Stargazing and Skywatching

Many of our visitors live in large cities, so seeing the stars like they are in Hawai‘i is a very special experience. The skies above Hawai‘i are known to be crystal clear most of the year, making it the perfect place to take some time to check out the sky. Your guide will stop in a dark site area above Kona so you can enjoy some time under the stars. Check out the constellations, plants, and even the Milky Way on moonless nights.

Deluxe Volcano Experience Tour Details

Highlights

See Hawai‘i Volcanoes and More
Stops For Lunch And Dinner
Pickup In Kailua-Kona And Waikōloa Resort Areas
10 Hour Circle Island Tour To See Volcanoes & Stars
Stop At Farms And Bakeries For Local Items Including Kona Coffee

Visit a Black Sand Beach
Go Inside A Lava Tube
Stroll Through A Native Rainforest
Enjoy Watching The Night Sky At A Dark Site
Check Out Rainbow Falls And Historic Hilo

Description

On this tour, you'll get to experience some of the best that the island of Hawai‘i has to offer. We will pick you up at your Kona location and travel south through Kona Coffee Country, making stops at a farm, multiple overlooks, and a bakery. You'll take in expansive views of the Kona coastline as you make your way to sample some of the island's finest homegrown coffees and purchase some locally made Hawaiian sweetbreads and malasadas.

A stop at Punalu’u black sand beach is a great place to dip your toes in the water and grab some pictures of Hawai‘ian sea turtles in their natural environment. Next, our tour climbs 4,000 feet to visit Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. At the park, you'll see some of the world's most unique geological landscapes, including the volcano Kilauea. We will explore lava tubes, see some exhibits at the visitor center, and check out a few different short walks through various rainforest and native forest environments.

The tour continues to wrap around the island and we visit the historic town of Hilo, making a stop for dinner and checking out some waterfalls, including Rainbow Falls. The beautiful walks, gardens, landscape, and people are shaped by the volcanic events over the centuries that occurred around Mauna Loa and plentiful rain. We have umbrellas and towels for your use!

After dinner, your guide takes you up over the mountain for some epic viewing of the stars. We will find a dark, beautiful patch of sky (when conditions allow) and allow you to enjoy the view for a little while. Take some night pictures with help from your guide and you will get some beautiful memories. You won't believe what is out there!

The tour concludes back at your Kailua-Kona hotel or Waikōloa Resort drop-off.

*We encourage our guests to purchase food, souvenirs, and other items directly from the many families and family businesses that we utilize on our tours.

Price & Availability

10-Hour Deluxe Circle Island Stargazing Tour From Kona Resorts

AdultsAges 12 yrs+	$309^.00
ChildrenAges 5-11 yrs	$299^.00

Itinerary

9:30 AM - Pickup In Kohala and Waikōloa Resort Area
10:30 AM - Alii Drive - Kailua-Kona Pickups
1:00 PM - Overlooks Of Southern Lava Fields
1:30 PM - Kona Country Farm
2:00 PM - Bakery For Lunch
3:30 PM - Punulu‘u Black Sand Beach
3:30 PM - Volcanoes National Park
- Visitor Center
- Jagger Museum Overlook
- Steam Vents
- Kilauea Iki Overlook
- Thurston Lava Tube
- Volcano House Gift Shop
5:30 PM - Hilo Town / Rainbow Falls
6:00 PM - Stop For Dinner
6:50 PM - Leave Hilo Area
7:40 PM - Stargazing amd Astrophotography
8:00 PM - Return To Kona
8:30 PM - Arrive At Waikōloa Resorts
9:30 PM - Arrive In Kailua-Kona

* The guide may alter and change the itinerary route based on the group's desires, timing, road construction, or weather conditions. We will alter this tour as well when major lava flows occur.

Included

Kona & Waikoloa resort area pickup
Stops for lunch & dinner
Entrance to Volcanoes National Park
Short, guided hikes with knowledgeable guide
Binoculars, towels & umbrellas for your use
Cooler with non-alcoholic canned drinks & cold water refills (Please bring your refillable bottles as we do not provide water in plastic bottles.)
Numerous stops at points of interest
Local expert guide providing a narrated tour
Sanitary, motion, and first-aid supplies for your safety
Comfortable seat in a small group tour vehicle

Food & Drink

Meals are included in our deluxe and luxury tours. We will stop at the appropriate restaurants according to the group.

Our vehicles contain coolers with cold canned, non-alcoholic drinks for our guests. We don't provide plastic water bottles but we do have clean, great-tasting water for refilling your own water bottle.

Depending on the group, we may make stops at Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Plantation, a honey farm, Hilo's Farmer's Market, food truck lots, or other locations. Your guide will choose the best spots for that day.

Punalu'u Bake Shop
Deli option with a drink or plate lunch option

Located in the southernmost town, is a bakery that makes Hawaiian sweet bread from a traditional family recipe. All sweetbreads are made without preservatives and wrapped in bright, tapa-print packaging. Try at least a sample and you will be hooked. The settings and outdoor cafe make for a wonderful stopping point to enjoy a lunch meal.

Deli & Hot Sandwiches On Sweet Bread
Soups & Salads
Plate Lunches With Rice & Mac Salad
Baked Goods
Teas
Espresso Bar
Ice Cream
Pies & Cakes
Fruit Smoothies

Kuhio Grille
Shared appetizers, entrees & drink

The family history started in the 1900s when Japanese immigrants moved to Hawaii to work in the sugar plantations. They soon began farming and selling taro as well as the leaves. Grandma would make laulau to feed the family and friends, fresh meat wrapped and cooked in taro leaves. It became so popular they opened a restaurant to feed everyone, that was over 25 years ago.

Laulau & Combo Plates
Fried Rice, Saimin & Locos
Seafood & Steak Entrees
Tempura, Udon, & Katsu
Burgers & More
All-Day Breakfast

Instructions

We will no longer provide car seats for children on our Big Island tours. Guests traveling with young children must bring their own car seats.

Cancellation

We do not refund tour prices due to weather-related reasons. We will promise an incredible volcano or stargazing experience but unfortunately cannot control the weather. Guests will be charged 100% of the tour price for cancellations made within 72 hours of the scheduled tour.

A combined minimum of 4 guests is required for a tour to operate. Should a tour not meet the tour minimum, customers will have the option to reschedule or receive a full refund. Advance notice will be provided at least 12 hours before the start time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Do I Need To Wear?

For all tours, we recommend comfortable walking shoes. For hiking tours, ankle support is important but not necessary. You’re more than welcome to wear slippers (flip-flops) for comfort, but sneakers are really the way to go without worry. We are unable to swim while on tour at the beach or in a waterfall, so a towel is not necessary. However, you’re more than welcome to bring a towel if you decide to dip your toes at the black sand beach.
What Should We Bring? Can I Bring A Drone?

We’ll provide stops for meals, canned drinks, and water to refill your bottles (no plastic water bottles available). While cameras are welcome, drones are not allowed in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. We will also provide chairs, blankets, umbrellas, and towels for your use. Our tour vehicles are equipped with health and sanitary supplies, plus motion sickness candies, pain medicines, and a first aid kit.
Are There Bathrooms Onboard Your Vehicle?

There aren’t any facilities on board. However, we plan to make frequent restroom stops throughout the tour. We know where all the clean bathroom stops are.
Do You Accommodate Wheelchairs?

We do! Although we don’t have a lift for fixed wheelchairs, we have storage for collapsible wheelchairs only. We may be able to make further accommodations for private tours and for shared tours with our partner transportation companies. Please call for details.

Will I See Lava Flowing?

Active lava flow is unfortunately never guaranteed. In most cases though, visitors can view some lava flow up close from lava viewing access points.