Volcanoes, Lava Tubes, and Petroglyphs

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Overview

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park In-Depth Adventure

Book an unforgettable private tour that will take you into the heart of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. From all the main highlights within the park to the lesser seen areas, your tour will go far beyond any experience with the bigger companies. We offer 2 options for this tour. A full day tour starting at 9am, stays till dark, and offers more time in the Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park and a half day tour starting at 8am for those that are looking for a shorter experience but still being able to see the main highlights of the Park.

Highlights:

  • Witness the spectacular eruption in Halema‘uma‘u Crater during the day and still till night on our Full Day Tour!
  • Experience breathtaking Punalu‘u black sand beach
  • Visit the southernmost bakery in the United States, famous for their delicious malasadas and sweet breads.
  • Enjoy guided interpretation throughout the day as you learn all about the park’s natural wonders, endemic wildlife and rich cultural history.
  • Experience a massive 600-foot long lava tube that is over 20 feet tall in places.
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by the beauty of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
  • Explore Chain of Craters Road in its entirety from top to bottom. (Full Day Tour)
  • Appreciate one of the largest petroglyph fields in the Hawaiian Islands with over 23,000 images. (Full Day Tour)
  • Participate in a guided interpretive hike of your choice through the park’s lesser seen areas. (Full Day Tour)
  • Relax with a sit down dinner in the town of Volcano just outside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. (Full Day Tour)

 

Customization

Upon booking, we'll contacted you to go over custom options for your tour - IT'S ALL ABOUT YOU! And we want you to have the best tour possible!

Additional Information

Park activities for this tour are weather dependent. Dining options may be modified depending on tour customization by guests.

What's Included in your Reservation:

Gear

  • Patagonia Rain Jacket and Nano Puff
  • Nikon Prostaff binoculars
  • Headlamps

Food

  • Punalu‘u Bake Shop - Coffee, tea and malasadas
  • Lunch: Picnic style lunch surrounded by the beauty of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
  • Snacks: trail mix, fruit snacks, Clif bars, beef jerky, chips, chocolate
  • Dinner: Sit, relax and enjoy a meal sourced with local products and Hawaiian infused cuisine in the town of Volcano just outside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (Full Day Tour)
  • All non-alcoholic beverages: water, juice, soda, hot tea, coffee and hot chocolate

Inclusions

  • Admission into all parks and venues
  • Fully guided naturalist tour with educational materials and commentary provided by our top-of-the-line tour guides.
  • Complementary Photo package: 20-25 professional, edited photos shared via Adobe Cloud for easy access while traveling.

What To Bring and Wear

  • Reusable water bottle
  • Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses
  • Comfortable walking/hiking shoes
  • Camera
  • Warm layers for the time in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Tour Requirements

  • Tours can be adapted to accommodate all ages and abilities. Please let us know at the time of booking if you have specific needs.
  • Assuming no modifications for this tour, guests should be able to walk at least 0.5 - 3 miles with some steps included.
  • Guests must be able to walk on uneven or rocky terrain and we may encounter cool, wet, or muddy conditions.

What to bring


What to expect

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