BIG ISLAND · COAST
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The 10 most popular volcanoes national park tours on the Big Island. What they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Volcanoes National Park and black-sand beach shore day from Hilo with Kilauea steam, a lava tube walk, turtles, and macadamia tastings.
“I will not use them again, the let us sit and wait in the terminal building for one hour without information, before they finally came with a bus and on top they cut the trip with half and hour.”
Small-group Big Island volcano day with Kona coffee, black sand turtles, Volcanoes National Park, and a 3-course dinner at Kilauea Lodge.
“From the time we were picked up from our hotel until drop off, the experience was first class. We made all stops on time. We were well taken care of along the way.”
Snorkel Kealakekua Bay for 30–40 minutes, then ride past sea caves and lava tubes from Kailua-Kona. Small group, snacks, great wildlife odds.
“Very friendly crew. Saw dolphins, whales and dolphins came in to Captin Cooks cove and swam with us. Was one of the high lights of the trip.”
Ride fat-tire e-bikes through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with small-group guides, snacks, and stops for craters, lava tube, and sea views.
“Nicole & Derek were excellent guides…They made us comfortable with our E/bike. I had only ridden a standard bike but my husband was familiar with both & we were comfortable. They kept us safe & informed us about the plants, animals & landscape. It was fun meeting other travelers in our group of 12. We…”
A short helicopter safari from Hilo to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, with lava views, forests, and pilot narration, priced for real time in the air.
“It was a great tour. The volcano wasn’t as active as we had hoped but the pilot, Andrew, did a great job describing what we were seeing along with giving a description and history of everything we saw from the volcano to the waterfalls. He also answered any and all questions.”
A full-day Big Island tour from Hilo to Kilauea, the Thurston Lava Tube, and top waterfalls, with optional helicopter views.
“While we had a very wet day…But Dexter shared a lot of information about the Island and made the trip enjoyable!”
Hilo shore excursion to Kilauea, Thurston Lava Tube, and Chain of Craters Road with pickup, snacks, and park admission included.
“Very scenic, rainy but delightful thanks to the trip person who commandeered the van and provided wonderful perspective historically and locally.”
A one-day Big Island loop with Kīlauea area stops, Hilo Farmers Market, Rainbow Falls, gardens, black sand turtles, and candy tastings.
“Makaio Tours Exploring Hawaii was the absolute best tour experience!! Justin, the tour guide, is very knowledgeable, a people person: and went the extra mile several times through out the day to make our day special!!! Totally recommend taking the tour, so fun!!”
Hilo half-day Volcano Safari with lava caves, black-sand beaches, warm springs, and Kilauea flow history, with port pickup included.
“The guide was informative and knowledgeable and was accommodating to the whole group by adding extra stops that we were all interested in. Highly recommend!”
Small-group Big Island day trip from Kona: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Punalu'u turtles, Kona coffee farm, and a lava tube hike.
“We had so much fun and found small peridot rocks everywhere. I was excited because the peridot is my birth stone! I learned about the different types of Lava.”
