Itinerary
There has not been an eruption since September 2023, but one can happen at any time. We can not control whether you will or will not see lava. We want everyone to see lava. With this tour, we meet you in the Park. You can also leave the driving to us and book our Kona Volcano with a pickup on the west side of the island. We made the 5 AM start a different tour because lava changes.
In this action-packed 3-hour tour we drive for only about 45-55 minutes, we have many stops and show you the best of the Park.
This Park is a World UNESCO Heritage site. Get the most out of your visit to this treasure. On this tour, you will learn about Hawaii's volcanoes, walk through lava fields, see video footage of eruptions, learn about native plants and birds. We do a minimum 1-mile walk on a paved path, we are happy to recommend trails after the tour.
You will see steam vents, lava tube, lava trees, fissure cracks, pit craters, caldera. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is the size of Oahu and has some amazing and unique scenery.
**Dress code: Closed-toe shoes and it can be COLD sometimes. Dress in layers. Please ensure children are not COLD, and dress accordingly.**
Stop At:
• Halemaumau Trail, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI
• Kilauea Volcano, Island of Hawaii, HI
• Devastation Trail, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI
• Chain of Craters Road, Island of Hawaii, HI
• Kilauea Iki Trail, Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI 96785
• Sulphur Banks, 99-165 Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI
• Volcano National Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI
• Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI 96718
See Availability.
Kīlauea Visitor Center, National Park, 1 Crater Rim Drive, Volcano, HI 96785, USA
3 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Most travelers can participate
After entering the Park, and passing the booths, the first building on the right is the Visitor Center, look for a Mercedes van that says Big Island VIP. https://goo.gl/maps/7oNjFwvdZbFWQ1np8
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Lawrence_T
Skylar was awesome! He called us on our way to make sure we were clear on the meeting place and took time to say hello to each of us. He had tons of information about the park, the island and culture of the area. He provided umbrellas, ponchos, snacks and drinks as we went into and out of rain over the course of the tour. He took time to answer questions and made sure we saw the best parts of the park even with the weather. Thank you so much for the amazing trip that my family will always remember!
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Posted On : 2024-05-17
Posted By : Catherine_B
the trip was fun, Just on day of the weather was extremely foggy and rainy and you couldn't see the Mt at all , But the guide did his best to make it a fun day
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Posted On : 2024-04-29
Posted By : Jenny_W
This tour gave us the highlights of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park within a well paced 3 hours, perfect for a family with members ages 3 to 81. Skylar was THE BEST guide, we learned a ton and he took so many photos of the group for us to remember this experience. Snacks and water were provided and the transportation was comfortable. Highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-04-22
Posted By : Ling_W
Our guide Skylar is very knowledgeable and professional. We learned a lot about the volcanoes and the park during the drop. Would recommend to anyone.
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Posted On : 2024-04-21
Posted By : Marcia_V
Our experience with Skylar was fantastic! My family couldn’t stop talking about the great day and how it wouldn’t have been the same without his knowledge. He shared so much about the island and the Park and kept the day exciting. He was also great with my 83 year mom and took great care of her at all the stops ensuring she was safe. I can’t say enough about this tour! Well worth the money! Excellent!!!!!
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Posted On : 2024-04-11
Posted By : Coastal354135
What a great way to start our vacation on the Big Island. The van comfortably fit my family of 5 plus my elderly mother and in-laws. The tour guide was friendly, informative, and accommodating of our group's different needs and desires (kids wanting to run and climb and explore, grandparents needing to take it much slower). It was so nice to be able to sit back and relax and get driven around in a comfortable vehicle while we learned all about the park, making multiple stops to explore.
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Posted On : 2024-04-02
Posted By : Rachel_L
This was such an incredible afternoon! We did the short tour with Skylar, our tour guide. We were with my four boys ranging from 10-14 and Skylar did such an amazing job keeping things interesting for them. He was very engaging and it was the perfect amount of time to spend in the park with the kids. We learned so much and Skylar also took hundreds of pictures that will be available for us to download. Honestly, as the resident family photographer, this was such an added bonus as I didn’t have to worry about “getting the pictures” and I could just enjoy myself. I loved driving down the chain of craters road, seeing the lava river bed and the views were stunning. At the end of the tour, we saw the most incredible rainbow that was dipping down into the large crater behind the volcano house. Unbelievable! Also, Jodi, the owner of the tour company, was incredibly kind, giving some suggestions of hikes in the park. The whole experience was easy to plan and incredible to do. One of the highlights of our trip on the Big Island!
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Posted On : 2024-03-28
Posted By : Roxanne_L
Our guide, Skyler, was great. So knowledgeable and well prepared with ponchos, umbrellas and snacks. We had a fantastic time.
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Posted On : 2024-03-16
Posted By : Matthew_C
Fantastic experience visiting Volcanoes National Park. Our guide did a great job making the most of the 3.5 hours in the massive park. Our kids (and adults) appreciated the videos he played in the van betweens tops to give us more context and background knowledge on what we were seeing. Great day overall
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Posted On : 2024-02-27
Posted By : Pam_S
This was a great overview tour of the Park. Skylar is an outstanding tour guide. He answered all of our questions fully and tailored the tour to what we wanted to see and learn about.
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Posted On : 2024-02-25
