Hawaii Volcanoes Private Guided Adventure Tour

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.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and an International Biosphere Reserve, this iconic park is a must see while in Hawaii. Experience two of the world’s most active volcanoes, critically endangered wildlife and some of the most unique geological, biological and cultural landscapes on earth.

Your exceptional naturalist will provide guided interpretation during your entire tour experience.

Upon booking your tour, one of our guides will contact you to discuss custom options we have available for your tour. Whether you’d like to spend more time star gazing, enjoy more time at our private waterfall location, or enjoy an extended guided hike, we’re here to make this experience memorable and most importantly – ALL ABOUT YOU!

What's included:

• Fully guided naturalist tour with educational materials and commentary
• Admission into all parks and venues
• Gear - Patagonia Rain Jacket and Nano Puff, Nikon Prostaff binoculars, Headlamps
• Complementary Photo package: 20-25 professional, edited photos shared via Adobe Cloud

What to expect:

Duration: 12 hours

Punalu'u Bake Shop

Route 11, Naalehu, 96772, Hawaii

As you begin your tour, you’ll travel south along the Kona coast and absorb the breathtaking views of lush vegetation and coastline. Listen to your guide describe the cultural history of the area as well as the local flora and fauna. Arrive at the southernmost bakery in the United States. World renown for their sweet breads, malasadas (Portuguese fried dough aka “donut”) and other delicious treats. Enjoy a complementary coffee or tea and choose a malasada before heading on to explore the most beautiful black sand beach on the island.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Punalu'u Black Sand beach

Ninole Loop Rd, Pahala, 96777, Hawaii

One of the prettiest black sand beaches in all of the Hawaiian Islands. The jet-black volcanic glass sand here was formed from the rapid cooling of basaltic lava hitting the ocean water then shattering into tiny fragments. Enjoy the relaxing feeling of black sand under your toes while listening to the wind move through the palms and across the water. Your guide will keep a look out for green sea turtles and endangered hawksbill sea turtles that frequent the beach.

40 minutes

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Volcano National Park, 96785, Hawaii

This iconic park encompasses the summit of two of the world’s most active volcanoes and extends from sea level up to the summit of Mauna Loa at 13,677 feet. It’s home to critically endangered wildlife and some of the most unique geological, biological and cultural landscapes on earth. You’ll spend the majority of your tour here in the park taking in all the natural wonders.
Your tour will explore the main attractions in the park including: the Thurston Lava Tube, Chain of Craters Road, Pu‘ulao Petroglyph field and many other lesser known locations within the park.

Enjoy a guided 2-3 mile hike and marvel at the incredible views of the current eruption inside Halema‘uma‘u Crater during the day and “the glow” at night.

6 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Volcano

Volcano, Hawaii

Enjoy a three-course dining experience sourced with local ingredients and Hawaiian infused cuisine at a top of the line Kilauea Lodge just outside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Depart Volcano and head back to your place of lodging feeling happy, full and filled with exciting new memories.

1 hour, 30 minutes