Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Nature Tour

This 12 hour nature tour offers an in-depth look at Hawaii’s youngest and largest island. Explore the diverse landscape and natural wonders, including a visit of the Volcanoes National Park, walk through rainforests to soaring waterfalls and stroll black-sand beaches as you scan the horizon for green sea turtles. This family-friendly tour requires easy walking and introduces people of all ages to the island, and includes lunch, snacks, refreshments, and park entrance fees.

What's included:

• Bottled Water
• Small Group Tour Lead by a Professional Guide
• Luxury Mercedes Sprinter Van Transportation
• Kona/ Kohala Coast area hotel pickup and drop-off

Not included:

• Gratuities

What to expect:

Duration: 11 hours

Kohala Coast

Hawaii

Pick up guests from resorts along the Kohala Coast while enjoying a narrated tour with unique landscape and scenic view.

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Kailua Pier

75-5660 Palani Rd, , Kailua-Kona, 96740-3612, Hawaii

Drive through the historic Downtown Kona, home to the summer palace of Hawaiian royalty and oldest church in Hawaii.

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Bay View Farm

83-5249 Painted Church Rd, , Honaunau, 96704-8316, Hawaii

Take a tour of this Kona Coffee Farm to learn about the harvesting and milling process while sampling Kona Coffee and Tea.

40 minutes

Punalu'u Black Sand Beach

Ninole Loop Rd, Pahala, 96777, Hawaii

Dip your toes in the sand at Punalu’u Black Sand Beach and scan the horizon for green sea turtles on the shore

35 minutes

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Volcano National Park, 96785, Hawaii

Explore the wonders of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, including steam vents, the Halema’uma’u and Kilauea Iki crater lookouts, past lava flow sites, and take a short hike along crater rim trail and lava tube.

1 hour, 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube

96718, Hawaii

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.

20 minutes

Hilo

Hilo, Hawaii

Drive through historical Downtown Hilo, the largest city on the island.

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Rainbow Falls

Rainbow Drive, , Hilo, 96720, Hawaii

This 80-foot falls plunges over a natural lava cave and into the Wailuku River below. On a sunny day, rainbows appear in the mist of the falls, making for a magical view.

20 minutes

Akaka Falls State Park

Hilo, 96728, Hawaii

This towering 442-foot (135-meter) waterfall plummets into a lush ravine at the center of a state park. You’ll enjoy a short walk through the vegetation for an up close view and plenty of photo ops.

35 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Waipi'o Valley

96727, Hawaii

The views stop you in your tracks at the Waipio Valley lookout, where a dramatic backdrop of lush cliffs drops into the sparkling blue ocean

20 minutes

Parker Ranch

66-1304 Mamalahoa Hwy, , Waimea, 96743-7503, Hawaii

Driver through the scenic green pasture of Parker Ranch, home of the Hawaiian cowboys and one of the largest ranches in the US.

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