Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience

Here is your chance to visit Hawaii’s only active volcano and see the youngest of the Hawaiian Islands. On this one day tour, you’ll visit the town of Kona, sites like Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Punalu’u black sand beach and discover the life of the Hawaii’s most active volcano.

This exciting tour to Hawaii’s most distinct feature is sure to highlight your vacation. Book your tour today and witness the power of Kilauea volcano and the Big Island.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

EXPERIENCE KILAUEA VOLCANO

• Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park
• Volcano visitors center
• Pristine native rainforests
• Kilauea Iki lookout
• Active steam vents
• Thurston Lava Tube
• Halema‘uma‘u Crater & Kilauea Caldera
• Walk through extinct lava fields

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What you’ll do

Discover one of Hawaii’s last active volcanoes on the sloped of Mauna Loa, on the southern half of Hawaii island. Kilauea Crater is located in the heart of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and is the most active volcano in the world, erupting continuously since 1983! This incredible tour will get you so close to the volcano you will be able to see the earth smolder and the Volcanic Steam Vents in action!

Learn about the different types of lava and see the many stages of re-growth as you pass lava flows from the 1800’s through present time. Learn the scientific reasons why the Hawaiian chain of islands continues to grow to this day with over 500 acres of new land added since the latest eruption began 30 years ago.

Your expert guide will pick you up from your hotel or the airport on the Big Island and take you on a phenomenal tour of discovery. Hawaii Island, or the Big Island, is larger than all of the other Hawaiian Islands combined, you will have plenty to see and do on this fantastic tour.

You will walk across black sand beaches, see the incredible Kilauea Iki Crater, see and smell the volcanic steam vents spewing sulphur, walk through an underground lava tube, and more … all located within the world-famous Hawaii Volcanoes National Park! Witness the sites of the Kilauea cauldron’s creation, including the Halema’uma’u Crater Overlook, Kilauea Iki Overlook, Thurston Lava Tube, and so much more.

Discover the devastation of nearly 30 years of volcanic eruptions and the see timeline of the volcano’s history at the National Park Visitor Center. There is nowhere else on Earth where you will see an active volcano this up-close and personal. An opportunity like this should not be missed. Book your Hawaii Volcano Tour today, your vacation deserves it.

• Location: Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
• Difficulty Level: Easy

Conditions

• Volcanic fumes (VOG) may be hazardous to your health
• Walking over rough, uneven surfaces may sometimes required

ENJOY THE FAMOUS KONA COFFEE BELT & BLACK SAND BEACH:

• Manuka State Park
• Punalu’u Sweet Bread Bakery
• Punalu’u Black Sand Beach

What you’ll do

Drive through the famous Kona Coffee belt, along the slopes of Hualalai volcano and Mauna Loa volcano. We will take you up to see the famous Punalu’u sweet bread bakery near the southern most part of the Big Island, and for a walk on Punalu’u Black Sand Beach with a opportunity to see the native Hawaiian green sea turtles.

• Location: Kona, Hawai‘i
• Difficulty Level: Easy

Conditions

• Subject to rain

WHAT TO BRING

Comfortable Clothes & Footwear, Camera, a Light Jacket, Sunscreen

MEAL OPTIONS

No-host lunch at local restaurant.
Water, soda, juice and snacks are available during the tour.

OUR TOUR GUIDES: HAWAII’S AMBASSADORS OF ALOHA

Our unrivaled customer service comes from our hand selected professional tour guides. Each Ambassador of Aloha must demonstrate three core qualities:

• Expertise of Hawaiian history
• Friendly, Professional Attitude
• Embodiment of the Aloha spirit

At Discover Hawaii Tours, our expert local guides are the key to an enjoyable experience. Chosen for their friendly “Aloha” spirit, each guide has an amazing grasp of all things Hawaiian–from Language to Island Trivia only a “local” would know. Recognizable by their bright red shirt, Discover Hawaii Tour’s guides are eager to bring the spirit of the islands to your vacation through story telling and captivating tales.

Of course, safe driving is a hallmark of Discover Hawaii Tours and our Drivers are carefully chosen and trained in professionalism, courtesy, knowledge and discretion. They receive ongoing training to maintain our highly strict standards.

OUR FLEET

Discover Hawaii Tours adheres to the highest standards of vehicle quality and maintenance with exceptional service, featuring an immaculately clean fleet of luxurious and well-equipped vehicles. Reclining seats and powerful air-conditioning provide maximum comfort on all tours.