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The 15 Best Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tours

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Kilauea is the reason most people fly to this island, and a good guide turns a long drive into the day of the trip. These are the best Volcanoes National Park tours: which ones catch the crater glow after dark, which add lava tubes and steam vents, what each costs, and which reach the park from Kona versus Hilo.

Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History

Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History - Kona Coffee Farm and the Black-Sand Turtle Search

1.Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,569 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $264Our pick

Small-group Big Island day tour from Kona: coffee farm, black-sand turtles, Akaka and Rainbow Falls, Volcanoes NP, lava tube, lunch.

“It is a full day, very informative, amazing visual experience. I would highly recommend, the guide was excellent and well versed on a whole slew of subjects and articulates it amazingly his name was Kavika and he comes extremely highly recommended.”

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Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park & Black Sand Beach

Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park & Black Sand Beach - Hilo quick stops and the Japanese garden detail (plus the June 1 swap)

Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour

Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour - Volcanoes National Park: lava features and crater stops in twilight conditions

3.Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,619 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $297

Kona coffee, sweet bread, black-sand turtles, Volcanoes National Park, and stargazing in one long, well-paced twilight adventure.

“This tour was a long day, but 1000% worth it. We were so lucky to see the volcano erupt and have clear conditions. Our tour guide, Felix, was awesome - very knowledgeable and took great care of us. Definitely do this tour!”

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Big Island Highlights: Coffee, Volcano, Black Sands & Waterfall

Big Island Highlights: Coffee, Volcano, Black Sands & Waterfall - Greenwell Farms coffee: why this stop is more than a tasting

4.Big Island Highlights: Coffee, Volcano, Black Sands & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,054 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $299

Big Island highlights in one day: Kona coffee, Punalu’u black sand turtles, Volcanoes National Park lava tube, Rainbow Falls. Lunch included.

“This was an awesome tour. We were able to see so much of the island. Dave was excellent guide, and the two families that were with us made the trip even more enjoyable!!”

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Deluxe Volcano Experience with Restaurant Dinner

Deluxe Volcano Experience with Restaurant Dinner - Price and What You Actually Get for $341.79

5.Deluxe Volcano Experience with Restaurant Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 620 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $341

A small-group Big Island volcano day with Kona coffee at Greenwell Farms, Punalu’u black sand turtles, guided Hawaii Volcanoes NP, and a 3-course dinner.

“Paul was a great guide. Long trip though. The restaurant Kīlauea Lodge was not so great. Food was mediocre. Black sands beach was magical.”

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Big Island: Fat Tire E-Bike Tour through Volcanoes National Park

Big Island: Fat Tire E-Bike Tour through Volcanoes National Park - How these e-bikes handle hills, speed, and comfort

6.Fat Tire E-Bike Tour through Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 546 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $199

Fat-tire e-bikes guide you through Volcanoes National Park with geology stops, open-air views, and snacks for $199 in 3 hours.

“Is was a great experience. A fun and informative ride through the Volcanoes National Park. It was our first time for my husband & I riding an E bike. Our guide, Bill, was a great & patient instructor. He gave us a lot of interesting information.”

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Big Island, Hawaii: Volcanoes National Park Safari

Big Island, Hawaii: Volcanoes National Park Safari - The 55-minute flight: how your time usually gets spent

7.Big Island, Hawaii: Volcanoes National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 545 reviews · 55 minutes (approx.) · from $379

Helicopter from Hilo Airport over Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park for a 55-minute volcano-and-lava aerial tour with live narration.

“Cookie and the rest of the staff is great. Jim our pilot was very professional and had tons of knowledge on the area. Disappointing not getting to go up to the top due to weather conditions but still so much see with all the great coastlines, previous eruptions, macadamia farms and waterfalls.”

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Big Island: Volcanoes, Waterfalls, & Coffee Farm Day-Trip

Big Island: Volcanoes, Waterfalls, & Coffee Farm Day-Trip - Waipio Valley and the Hamakua Coast: the morning’s wow factor

Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour

Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour - Volcano National Park: the day’s backbone (and why timing matters)

9.Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 412 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $202

Full-day Hilo volcano adventure with lava tube walking, steam vents, Akaka and Rainbow Falls, lunch, and an optional helicopter add-on.

“We took the helicopter ride. Everyone from the ground crew to the pilot were very nice, professional, organized. The ride was almost one hour long and the views were amazing, things that you could not see from the ground, waterfalls, the vegetation, the cost lines, the craters. The weather helped, it was clear the views were crystal clear and then we had a brief drizzle and boom! the most amazing rainbows around the helicopter. Just unexpected and unforgettable. Then we continue the rest of the day on the ground in a small group in an A/C bus. Dexter was the pilot. He went the extra mile to make people feel…”

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Hilo Shore Excursion: Active Volcano, Lava Tube, Waterfall and Gardens

Hilo Shore Excursion: Active Volcano, Lava Tube, Waterfall and Gardens - Getting picked up smoothly in Hilo

10.Hilo Shore Excursion: Active Volcano, Lava Tube, Waterfall and Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 393 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $187

Hilo volcano shore tour: Kilauea caldera and steam vents, Thurston lava tube, Chain of Craters, Rainbow Falls, gardens, chocolate.

“You’ll get your money’s worth on this one! And even more if Jill is your tour driver! Though there was a time scheduled for each stop, we never felt rushed. If you are or were a science teacher, the amount of detail and descriptions will make it memorable for you!! Can’t emphasize more how wonderful Jill was and how comfortable vehicle for 12 felt!”

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Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day Tour

Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day Tour - Getting Picked Up: Makaio Tours Van Comfort and Small-Group Control

Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcano Safari Lava Caves & Black Sand

Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcano Safari Lava Caves & Black Sand - Hilo Quick Stops: Tsunami Lessons and the Japanese Garden Swap

12.Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcano Safari Lava Caves & Black Sand

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 363 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $154Best value

Hilo shore excursion to lava caves, black sand beaches, and Kilauea’s damage zones, with pickup and expert guide stories for a 6-hour day.

“Ellen was a phenomenal tour guide! I loved all the stops we made, specially the cave & waterfall. If you are going to explore the cave, I definitely recommend that you bring sneakers so you can explore as the rocks are slippery.”

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Small-Group Big Island Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Kona Coffee Farm

Small-Group Big Island Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Kona Coffee Farm - Kona Coffee at Greenwell Farms: A Real Tasting, Not a Gift-Shop Pitch

13.Small-Group Big Island Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Kona Coffee Farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 343 reviews · from $209

Kona coffee, black-sand turtles, and Kilauea’s fiery night views on a small-group Big Island day trip with lunch and dinner included.

“Katie was a great guide. The day was well planned and well timed. She gave a great overview of the island history and related it all to modern day. She was a wealth of knowledge in the flora and fauna. Katie clearly loves being a tour guide and loves showing the island off. Plus, the food was good!”

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Volcano National Park Adventure From Kona

Volcano National Park Adventure From Kona - Stop 1: Kona coffee farm with exclusive tasting time

14.Volcano National Park Adventure From Kona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 339 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $259

Geologist-led Kona day trip: Kona coffee farm, black sand beach, 4 hrs at Hawaii Volcanoes NP, plus Saddle Road views.

“We had a great time on this tour! Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable, sharing fascinating insights about the history, geology, and culture of the Big Island. From the stunning black sand beach to the intriguing lava tube, we covered a lot of ground and got to see a wide variety of landscapes and landmarks. The itinerary was well thought out, and we seemed to spend a decent amount of time at each stop. However, the overall pace felt a bit rushed at times—there were moments where I would’ve appreciated just a little longer to soak things in. One area that could use improvement is the lunch options. As…”

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Private Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Eco Tour

Private Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Eco Tour - Halemaʻumaʻu Trail: caldera views plus culture and biology talk

15.Private Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Eco Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 276 reviews · 3 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $160

A private, guide-led walk through Kīlauea’s most iconic zones, including a lava tube, caldera views, and cultural stops on the Big Island.

“Great guide. Very personable and knowledgeable. But we had to drive which negated one of the purposes of a tour, being able to look around. This is in the detailed description. But I overlooked this. The price also does not match the difference in doing the tour yourself or with a guide.”

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