Private Big Island Kona Volcanoes and Waterfalls Tour

Big Island of Hawaii, USA

8 to 9 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Pick up and Drop off
Bottled Water
Local Guide
Air-conditioned vehicle

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

The tour guide will call an hour before pick up. Free Pick up and drop off

Itinerary

Punalu'u Black Sand Beach

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube

35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Banyan Drive (Pass By)

Rainbow Falls

35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kailua-Kona

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infant seats available
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Not wheelchair accessible

Most travelers can participate
Not recommended for pregnant travelers with due date within 2 months
Safe for all age groups
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.4

based on 14 reviews

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Awesome tour guide!

Michelle_J, Jan 2026

Our guide LJ was an unbelievable wealth of knowledge. He knew all the plants and animals and told a plethora of interesting stories. The drive from Kona to Volcanos National Park seemed like a blink due to LJ's story telling. He gave us plenty of time at each stop. I would absolutely book a private tour with this awesome guide any day!

A truly memorable experience

Ines_L, Dec 2025

Our guide LJ had curated a perfect day of activities for my family. He was engaging, patient, and super knowledgeable - delivering an ideal amount of content/fun facts for us to takeaway. Definitely recommend!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Hi Ines Levy, We're delighted to hear that Linas created a memorable experience for your family. His expertise and ability to tailor the tour to your needs are greatly appreciated. Thank you for your recommendation, and we're pleased to know you enjoyed your day with us. Best Regards, Khitish BarbilTours/Platformpoints LLC

It was ok. It would have...

Cherry_R, Sep 2025

It was ok. It would have been better if we had a cleaner car. It was so dirty. But Micheal, our guide was ok.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Hi Cherry Reyes, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We apologize for the cleanliness issue with the car, which didn't meet our usual standards. We'll make sure to pass on your comments to our team to improve our vehicle maintenance. We're glad to hear that Michael, your guide, was okay, and we'll continue to work on exceeding our guests' expectations. Your input is valuable to us, and we appreciate your honesty. Regards, Khitish(BarbilTours)

Perfect Day - Conquer Kona to Hilo

Thomas_K, Apr 2025

We enjoyed Kona to Hilo with our fantastic guide Don! We stopped at every beach, black sand included, saw sea turtles and 100s of dolphins. We explored Volcano National Park, played in Steam Vents and Lava Tubes. We explored the town of Hilo and Wailuku River State Park to climb trees, walk in the river and observe the massive waterfall! We stopped at Punalu’u Bake Shop for incredible Malasadas. The entire day was scenic and Don was a fantastic resource and conversationalist.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Hi Traveller, Thank you for your wonderful review! We truly appreciate your feedback and are excited to have had the chance to serve you. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you again in the future! Best regards, Khitish Helpdesk Team(Barbil Tours)

Not as advertised

Lauren_P, Jan 2025

Guide was friendly and knowledgeable but the tour was not as advertised. Did not include tour of black sand beaches or Volcanoes National Park. Very disappointing and not worth the cost

Kona excursion is really Hilo

Maurizio_M, Aug 2024

Black sand beach, rainbow falls, lava tubes and volcano are not located in Kona but instead Hilo, which is over two hours away. This was a significant inconvenience for several reasons. First, the lengthy commute to Hilo meant we had only a limited amount of time to explore the area. With over two hours spent traveling each way, it left us with barely enough time to enjoy the sights before we had to start the long journey back. This made the experience feel rushed and left us feeling like we barely scratched the surface of what Hilo has to offer. Moreover, the timing of the excursion was particularly stressful given that we were on a cruise. With the need to get back to the ship on time, the tight schedule added a layer of anxiety that detracted from the overall enjoyment of the tour. It felt like there was little room for error, which is never ideal when you're on vacation. To sum up, while Hilo is a beautiful place with much to offer, this tour did not meet our expectations based on its description. If you’re planning to join this excursion, be prepared for a long journey and a compressed visit. For a more relaxed experience, consider looking for tours that align better with your port of call or offer more time at your destination. If you are on a cruise, do this while in Hilo not Kona. This was a wasted day for us.

Amazing tour and must do if you are first timer in Big Island

Mayavan9, Jul 2024

This is definitely a trip worth doing if you are visiting big island for the first time as you get a overview of what the big Island offers. Our tour guide Michael Connors alias Maddy was excellent very knowledgeable and provide us a lot of insight on Island, History and also key points to Visit. We were a family of 4 from Sunnyvale California and went on a private tour. Michel was very flexible. Would recommend this tour to anyone planning a visit.

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