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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Kilauea Volcano is a magnificent presence on the Big Island of Hawai'i and this small-group, or exclusive private tour focuses primarily on Kilauea and Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. Because of Kilauea's diverse landscapes, stunning beauty, and vast, almost unending site seeing potential; we have decided to dedicate an entire day to exploring Kilauea volcano. All the way from her amazing summit, to her ever-growing shores.
Hotel/Airport pickup and drop-off
Picnic lunch
Bottled water
Snacks
Transport by private vehicle
Dinner (Guests are taken to a restaurant of their choice to purchase dinner for themselves)
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Traveler pickup
Keahole Airport, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States
The Volcano Van Private Tours, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States Discover Hawaii's most breathtaking natural sights on a small-group van tour that's brimming with towering volcanoes, lush rainforests, and magnificent coastlines. Experience the islands' many microclimates and environments during a tour that exposes you to a little bit of everything.
After convenient pickup from your hotel, travel to the lush rainforests found in great abundance on the island's east side. Make your way to Hilo via Saddle Road, reaching an elevation of almost 6,800 feet (2,072 m). Along the way, pass through many of the microclimates that make the Big Island among the most exceptional places in the world.
As you approach Hilo, glance inside a once-scorching conduit of molten rock from the Mauna Loa Volcano as your guide enlightens you to the significance of lava tubes to Hawaii's creation. After a quick trip into the nearby Kaumana Caves, check out Waianuenue, also known as Rainbow Falls. This stunning 80-foot (24-m) drop has beckoned generations of visitors to Hilo.
After lunch at Hilo Sharks Coffee, visit the village of Pahoa and drive along the famous Red Road, which follows the Puna Coast on the southeast flank of Kilauea volcano. This beautiful stretch of paradise showcases some of the island's youngest and most scenic coastline. Lush rain forests give way to black cliffs, rocky coastlines, and crashing waves. Your journey along this road ends at Kalapana, a town that was mostly buried by lava in 1990.
Next up is Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and the summit of Kilauea volcano. Gaze into Kilauea's vast summit caldera, formed 500 years ago. The drive takes you past pit craters, scorched earth, steaming ground, and lava flows old and new. Enjoy plenty of opportunity to stop, look around, and learn about what's going on both above and beneath the ground. 540 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Conditions subject to change.
Please bring along close-toed shoes.
A maximum of 6 people per booking.
A minimum of 2 people per shared and 1 per exclusive is required.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Jon_C
02 Nov 2024
If you are visiting the big island, this trip is essential!
Opportunity to tick off all the must do locations in a small very personal group!
Scott was amazing with incredible knowledge. Talking us through the coffee farm, black sands, many volcanoes and rainbow falls all in one day!
Turtles and rainbows were an added bonus ????
Mahalo Scott a day we will never forget and the perfect ending to our trip to the big island!
Laura J
30 Oct 2024
What a fantastic tour! Scott was very knowledgeable and was an amazing guide! We learned a lot and every stop was great! Everything was just what we had hoped it would be! Highly recommend!
Louise_W
08 Sep 2024
The whole day was an incredible experience! Scott was an exceptional tour host and was knowledgeable in all things volcano! It’s impossible to say what our favourite part of the day was- too many memorable moments! Scott made we sure everyone was looked after and all questions were answered. Thank you!
This tour in
Hawaii
is organized by
The Volcano Van
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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