On this tour from Kona to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, experience some of the Big Island’s best sights in a small group capped at 14 people. In addition to stopping at Punalu’u Beach Park to walk down a black-sand beach, you have the chance to sip Kona coffee on the plantation right where it’s grown, as well as hike through a lava tube that was formed by Kilauea volcano.

Day trip to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park from Kona or Waikaloa
See turtles basking on the black sand of Punalu’u Beach
Enjoy a picnic lunch and taste freshly brewed Kona coffee

Small-group tour limited to 14 people ensures a more personalized experience

What To Expect

Kailua-Kona

Drive through historic Kailua-Kona with beautiful coastal views.
• Admission Ticket Included

Greenwell Farms

Enjoy coffee samples and a coffee farm tour among the coffee trees
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Captain Cook

Drive through the village of Captain Cook and learn about the historic arrival of the British explorer.
• Admission Ticket Free

Mauna Loa

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.
• Admission Ticket Free

Punalu’u Black Sand beach

Walk on the black sand beach and look for the green sea turtles. Perfect picture spot.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

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.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Steam Vents

Watch the steam rise from the vents in the ground fueled by hot magma below.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Halemaumau Trail

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.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Nahuku – Thurston Lava Tube

Discover a 500-year old lava tube where a river of 2000 °F (1093 °C) lava once flowed.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
• Admission Ticket Free

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 4 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Minimum age is 6 years
Not wheelchair accessible
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
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

Include

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Fees included
Lunch, dinner, water, and snacks
Black sand beach with potential to see the green sea turtles
Two short optional hikes
Kona coffee farm tour
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off from Kailua-Kona, Waikoloa, Kohala Coast (personal pick-up time varies)

Exclude

Gratuities