Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour
See rare black sand beaches, visit the famous Kona Coffee Farm and the magnificent Volcanoes National Park including Thurston Lava Tube, Chain of Craters Road, and past lava flow. Finish the adventure with stargazing near Mauna Kea. Experience the Big Island’s most spectacular natural splendors on this small-group tour with a professional local guide sharing knowledge of the history, cultures, and geology of the island. Lunch and Dinner included in the tour.
About this activity
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Pick up from all major hotels and resorts in Kona and Kohala Coast. In addition to the locations below: Charley's Thai Cuisine at Queens' Marketplace (69-201 Waikoloa Beach Dr, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738) Foodland Farms at The Shops at Mauna Lani ( 1330 Mauna Lani Dr, Waimea, HI 96743 ) The supplier will send you a confirmation email with the exact pickup location and time. Please call the supplier if you didn't receive an email.
Additional Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children under 5 years old are not allowed to participate
- Vegetarian or gluten free meals are available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Some walking on uneven ground is involved
- Itineraries may change, and refunds will not be given for closures and itinerary changes out of our control. Tours run rain or shine.
- Not possible for travelers require walkers/wheelchairs
Includes
- Picnic Lunch and Restaurant Dinner
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Beverages and snacks
- Luxury Mercedes Sprinter Van Transportation
- Use of Rain and Warm Jacket
- Small-group tour lead by a professional guide
- Gratuities
Special Instructions
Itinerary
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Estimated Time : 60 minutes
Take a tour of a Kona Coffee Farm to learn about the harvesting and milling process while sampling Kona Coffee and Tea. Enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the beautiful Kealakekua Bay.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 30 minutes
Taste famous Hawaiian sweet bread and malasadas at this local favorite bakery
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 40 minutes
Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach : Relax and take it all in at Punalu’u Black Sand Beach, a great place to spot marine life from the shore, like Hawaii’s green sea turtles.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 180 minutes
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park : Various stops are made to view magnificent volcanic eruptions during the day and twilight, as well as past lava flow sites and craters, condition permitting. In addition, your certified tour guide provides an educational and insightful narrative about the volcanoes as you visit steam vents, Kilauea Crater Lookout, a portion of the Chain of Craters Road, and the crater rim trail.
Admission Ticket Included
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Estimated Time : 30 minutes
Thurston Lava Tube (Nahuku) : Walk along a bridge that gives you a literal inside look at Hawaii, as you follow it to the eerie Thurston Lava Tube, a 600-foot-long (183-meter) cave formed hundreds of years ago by an underground river of magma.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 30 minutes
Saddle Road (Hawaii Route 200) : Your guide will take you to a secluded and ideal location for stargazing. Depending on weather condition, you will observe stars, planets, galaxies, moon, and much more while your guide shares interesting legend and lore of the sky.
Free Admission