Private Big Island Kona Volcanoes and Waterfalls Tour
8 hours and 30 minutes
About this experience
Explore enchanting sights on the Big Island during this shore excursion exploring Volcanoes National Park, waterfall, black sand beach, and more You'll make stops at Kilauea Crater and Thurston Lave Tube, plus Rainbow Falls and several other Hawaii highlights. Whether you're a first-time visitor or returning to the Big Island for another look, this tour is right for you. Layers of lava stretch over moonscapes, collect in calderas, and put on an awesome show. A guide, park entrance fees, and round-trip port transport are included.
- Experience type
- Day tour or activity
- Duration
- 8 hours and 30 minutes
- Booking in advance
- Book at least 4 hours in advance. Before the tour starts.
- Guide
- English
- Live tour guide
- English
- Categories
- Shore excursions · Day trips and excursions · Layover tours · Atv or quad tour · Luxury and special occasions · Bus or minivan tour
What's included
Pick up and Drop off Bottled Water Local Guide Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not included
Gratuities Tip or gratuity
Please note
• Infants must not sit on laps • Not stroller accessible • Not wheelchair accessible • Not recommended for pregnant travelers with due date within 2 months • Safe for all age groups • • The tour guide will call an hour before pick up. Free Pick up and drop off Infant seats available Animals or pets allowed Public transportation nearby
Itinerary
- 1Day 1
Punalu'u Black Sand beach
Ninole Loop Rd, 96777 Pahala
Start the adventure towards Hawaii Volcanoes National Park driving to Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach. Have you ever seen a beach with black sand? Because of constant volcanic activity, you'll find white sands and black sands on the island of Hawaiʻi. Located on the southeastern Kaʻū coast, Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach is one of the most famous black sand beaches in Hawaiʻi. Located between the towns of Pāhala and Nāʻālehu in Kaʻū, Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach's jet black shores are an unforgettable sight. Coconut palms fringe the upper edge of sand and you may also discover large honu, (Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles), basking on the beach. Although it may be tempting, do not touch these protected turtles and do not remove any black sand from the beach. 90 minutes drive plus 30 minutes in the beach
- 2Day 1
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii
Born of Fire, Born of the Sea Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park protects some of the most unique geological, biological, and cherished cultural landscapes in the world. Extending from sea level to 13,680 feet, the park encompasses the summits of two of the world's most active volcanoes - Kīlauea and Mauna Loa - and is a designated International Biosphere Reserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will then make our way to the summit of Kilauea volcano at the Volcanoes National Park, the most highly regarded and revered volcanic area on Earth. The Park highlights two of the world's most active volcanoes--Kilauea and Mauna Loa--and offers insights on the birth of the Hawaiian Islands and views of dramatic volcanic landscapes. At the park, you will stop at the Visitor Center, witness the spectacular collapsed caldera, steam vents, sulfur banks, and fascinating scenic lookouts. No trip to Hawaii is complete without a trip to Volcanoes National Park.
- 3Day 1
Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI 96718, 96718
The Nāhuku lava tube is one of the few accessible lava tubes in the park and is considered to be the most popular destination in the park, besides the summit of Kilauea. Walking through a tall tunnel formed by a 500-year-old river of lava is an incredible and memorable experience .To think that the vacant space was once a fast-moving torrent of molten rock from Kilauea volcano can be hard to fathom. Equally astonishing is that Nahuku is accessed by a gorgeous, easy trail surrounded (by a) verdant native rainforest. Towering tree ferns, ohia trees, and rare Hawaiian plants thrive where this massive flow once dominated the landscape.
- 4Day 1
Banyan Drive (
Island of Hawaii, HI, Hilo
Start the adventure towards Hilo driving through the historical Banyan Drive- a tree-lined street at the shoreline of Hilo, Hawaii. It is known as the "Hilo Walk of Fame" for the banyan trees planted by celebrities. These trees have withstood several tsunamis that have devastated the town on the Big Island of Hawaii. The trees, which still bear the names of the planters, honor movie stars, religious leaders, political leaders, famous authors, adventurers and local Hawaiians.
- 5Day 1
Rainbow Falls
Waianuenue Avenue, , 96720 Hilo
Rainbow Falls is an awe-inspiring waterfall that tumbles 80 feet into the Wailuku River that gushes below. Surrounded by lush tropical rainforest, this waterfall is easily reached from downtown Hilo as itʻs just a 5-minute drive away. Known as Waiānuenue in Hawaiian language, the name translates to “rainbow [seen in] water” and is befitting for these falls, as the rising sun commonly ignites a dazzling rainbow in the mist. Visit Rainbow Falls to experience the home of Hina, the ancient Hawaiian moon goddess, that is said to live within a lava cave encapsulated behind the falls. This peaceful oasis is a fantastic place to visit in the early morning to view the falls and explore the stunning natural environment that surrounds them.
- 6Day 1
Kailua-Kona
Kailua-Kona
Drop the guest back to pick up place and stop for a drive through lunch. 2 hours drive time
Pick up
Pickup available
Pickup 45 minutes before departure.
Waiakea Villas 400 Hualani Street, , 96720-4378 Hilo
Dolphin Bay 333 Iliahi St, , 96720-2399 Hilo
Hilo Bay Hotel 121 Banyan Dr, , 96720-4603 Hilo
Hilo Hawaiian Hotel 71 Banyan Drive, , 96720-4693 Hilo
Arnott's Lodge 98 Apapane Rd, , 96720-4907 Hilo
SCP Hilo Hotel 126 Banyan Way, , 96720 Hilo
Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a DoubleTree by Hilton 93 Banyan Dr, , 96720-4632 Hilo
Kailua Pier Kaahumanu Pl, 96740 Hawaii County Kailua-Kona
Keahole Airport 73-200 Kupipi St, 96740 Kailua-Kona
Cancellation policy · Private tour 1-5 persons
Standard Viator policy
- Cancellation 0–24 hours before departure: 100% cancellation fee.
- Cancellation 24–24000 hours before departure: 0% cancellation fee.
Cancellation policy · Private Tour 1-3 Persons
Standard Viator policy
- Cancellation 0–24 hours before departure: 100% cancellation fee.
- Cancellation 24–24000 hours before departure: 0% cancellation fee.
Cancellation policy · Private Tour up to 7 persons
Standard Viator policy
- Cancellation 0–24 hours before departure: 100% cancellation fee.
- Cancellation 24–24000 hours before departure: 0% cancellation fee.
Good to know
Operated by BARBIL TOURS and sold by AGORA. Your voucher and booking reference arrive by email straight after payment.