Small-Group Big Island Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Kona Coffee Farm
Journey to the Big Island's Hawaii Volcanoes National Park from Kona or Waikoloa on this exciting day trip! See turtles basking on the black sand of Punaluu Beach and enjoy lunch from a local bakery and taste freshly brewed Kona coffee. This tour offers hiking through a native rain forest, feeling hot steam from the volcano’s vents, and seeing the different craters in the always changing Hawaii Volcanoes National Park! Enjoy the narration of your guide and learn more information about the sites you visit and relax aboard the comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. This small-group tour is limited to 14 people, ensuring you'll receive personalized attention from your guide.
About this activity
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Your morning pick-up time depends on your hotel location, the volcanic conditions, and the time of the year. The booking system always shows 8 AM but your personal pick-up time varies. Please provide your hotel information at least 48 hours before the tour date. We will contact your party the day prior to the tour with a personalized pick-up time and instructions. Please do not book any other activities for your tour day.
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 6 years
- Please note that the tour may change due to weather, traffic, volcanic conditions, vehicles, and availability
- A small amount of walking is involved (please bring comfortable walking shoes)
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress in layers and bring a rain jacket
- Bring money if you would like to buy coffee or souvenirs
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Kailua-Kona, Waikoloa, Kohala Coast (personal pick-up time varies)
- Kona coffee farm tour
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Fees included
- Black sand beach with potential to see the green sea turtles
- Lunch, dinner, water, and snacks
- Two short optional hikes
Itinerary
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Kona (Kailua-Kona) : Drive through historic Kailua-Kona with beautiful coastal views.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 30 minutes
Enjoy coffee samples and a coffee farm tour among the coffee trees
Free Admission
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Drive through the village of Captain Cook and learn about the historic arrival of the British explorer.
Free Admission
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Kau Scenic Byway - The Slopes of Maunaloa: Offering the longest stretches of unspoiled, spectacular natural scenery to be found in the inhabited Hawaiian Islands. Enjoy sweeping vistas of majestic lava fields as they unfold into the deep blue Pacific Ocean.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 30 minutes
Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach : Walk on the black sand beach and look for the green sea turtles. Perfect picture spot.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 120 minutes
Experience the world famous Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park - a designated International Biosphere Reserve and a World Heritage Site. Walk in the native forest and listen to the native birds.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 5 minutes
Watch the steam rise from the vents in the ground fueled by hot magma below.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 60 minutes
This trail will bring you to the edge of the crater to enjoy the views of the crater that has been collapsing after the 2018 eruption.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 10 minutes
Kilauea Volcano : Enjoy the spectacular views from the crater rim of the youngest and most active volcano in Hawaii, and one of the busiest in the world.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 20 minutes
Thurston Lava Tube (Nahuku) : Discover a 500-year old lava tube where a river of 2000 °F (1093 °C) lava once flowed.
Free Admission
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Chain of Craters Road : The road leads through spectacular native rain forests passing a group of craters (for which the road is named) and crosses multiple lava flows from previous eruptions.
Free Admission