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Join us on this deluxe volcano experience on the Big Island that takes you to some of the best-kept secrets of Hawaii. 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 Hawaii 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.
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.
Throughout the tour day, we will stop at various overlooks and take in scenic drives, including a cruise down Alii 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 Hawaiian forest views as well as stopping in quaint and historic towns.
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 Punaluu Black Sand Beach – home to many nesting Hawaiian sea turtles.
Many of our visitors live in large cities, so seeing the stars like they are in Hawaii is a very special experience. The skies above Hawaii 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.
See Hawaii Volcanoes and More
Stops For Lunch & Dinner Included
Pickup In Kailua-Kona & Waikoloa Resort Areas
10 Hour Circle Island Tour To See Volcanoes & Stars
Stop At Farms & 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 & Historic Hilo
On this tour, you'll get to experience some of the best that the island of Hawaii 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 Hawaiian sea turtles in their natural environment. Next, our tour climbs 4,000 feet to visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. At the park, you'll see some of the world's most unique geological landscapes, including the active 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 (purchased on your own) 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 Waikoloa 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.
10-Hour Deluxe Circle Island Stargazing Tour From Kona Resorts
| AdultsAges 12 yrs+ | $309.00 |
| ChildrenAges 5-11 yrs | $299.00 |
* 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.
Meals are included in our deluxe and luxury tours. Your guide will provide a menu of options and will purchase some special items for you to try along the way as well. You may purchase extra, on your own tab, outside of what the guide orders on your behalf.
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.
For our guests, during stargazing, we have hot water to make some tea, instant coffee, or hot chocolate to help keep you warm.
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 - $15 / per person lunch
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.
Kuhio Grille - $25 / per person dinner
Shared appetizers, entree & drink
The family history starts 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.
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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