Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Exploration Tour

Explore the worlds most active volcano with one of our professional, award winning guides - get away from the big bus and van tours and get out into the field to visit areas that few visitors get to see while visiting Hawai'i island!
No gift shops, no restaurants, no long drives around the island in a van to visit areas you can explore on your own. No gimmicks and no frills - all of our time is spent exploring the amazing active volcanoes of Hawai'i island! We offer only active, education based explorations that focus on topics such as Geology, native flora and fauna, and the amazing Hawaiian culture that still thrives on the volcano today.

Our tours are family friendly, easy to book and leave our guests with a deepened understanding of the science and the culture of Kīlauea. See the best of the volcano with several moderate walks throughout the day. Our National Park tours allow guests the convenience of using their own vehicle as opposed to a large bus or van.

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Meeting Point

1 Crater Rim Drive

1 Crater Rim Drive, Pāhoa, HI 96718, USA

It will be easy to find your guide a located inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Your guide will be standing at the covered area right outside the Volcano House Hotel, and you will be provided with your guides cell phone number as well. Text messaging is preferred.

What's included:

• All taxes, fees and handling charges
• Private tour
• Professional guide

Not included:

• Food and drinks, unless specified
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Transportation to/from attractions
• National Park Entrance Fee (USD $30/vehicle)

What to expect:

Duration: between 3 hours and 6 hours

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Volcano National Park, 96785, Hawaii

Your private tour starts at the historic Volcano House hotel, located inside the National Park. Walk to the steam vents and sulphur banks to feel the heat of the volcano coming out of the ground. Walk thru the native rainforest to the devastation trail. Explore the Chain of Craters road to find volcanic landscapes of the past and rare rock formations.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube

96718, Hawaii

Explore a 500 year old lava tube with detailed discussion on how lava tubes are formed and the features inside. Walk thru a old growth native forest to get to the tube!

15 minutes

Halemaumau Trail

Hawaii

Walk along the historic Halemaumau trail with one of our professional guides for excellent views of the summit caldrea! Along the way enjoy in-depth discussion on native plants, native birds, geology specific to Hawaii and the amazing Hawaiian culture that still thrives on the volcano today.

15 minutes

Steam Vents

1 Crater Rim Drive, Pahoa, 96778, Hawaii

Explore the steam vents inside the National Park with one of our professional guides and feel the geothermal heat! Great photo opportunities!

15 minutes

Sulphur Banks

99-165 Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii

Walk thru this unique area with one of our professional guides with in-depth discuss of geochemistry. And learn about the unique adaptations of native plants to resist the volcanic gases! This area is safe to explore due to low concentration of gas.

15 minutes

Kilauea Iki Trail

Crater Rim Drive, 96778, Hawaii

Hike the most popular trail in the National Park with a professional guide and discuss the 1959 eruption, which included the highest lava fountaining event in recorded history. This hike feels like walking on the moon!

15 minutes

Devastation Trail

Hawaii

Explore this unique area where the native rainforest was buried in volcanic debris in 1959. Find Peles tears, olivine crystals and other unique rock formations!

30 minutes

Chain of Craters Road

Hawaii

Explore the incredible Chain of Craters road with one of our professional guides! With stops like Lua Manu, discuss pit craters and their significance on Kilauea volcano.

45 minutes

Keanakako'i Overlook

Pāhoa, HI 96778, USA

The best location to see the active summit eruption when lava is visible! Get an up close look with your professional guides binoculars and/or spotting scopes.

15 minutes

Kilauea Visitor Center

1 Crater Rim Drive, Volcano, 96785, Hawaii

If you prefer, take a quick stop at the Visitors Center for the chance to get some Hawaii Volcanoes National Park or a great local book on the volcano or Hawaiian culture. This is also where we pick up the Junior Ranger programs for our guests with younger children. Your guide will help your child complete the program and get an official Junior Ranger badge at the end of the tour!

5 minutes

Holei Sea Arch

Chain of Craters Road, 96778, Hawaii

Take a easy walk along the coastal areas of the volcano for a great photo of the Holei Sea Arch! Also, discuss native sea birds.

5 minutes

Volcano Art Center Gallery

Hwy. 11, , 96785, Hawaii

Check out this unique art gallery, and see the original Volcano House Hotel - the oldest hotel in the state!

5 minutes