Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour
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Big Island of Hawaii, USA
- 12 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Pack in some of Hawaii’s most mesmerizing sights during this Big Island full-day and twilight volcano tour. Sample Kona-grown coffee from a local coffee farm, taste Hawaiian sweet bread at Punalu’u Bakery, and look for sea turtles at Punalu'u Black Sand Beach. Then, explore Volcanoes National Park before ending your experience by stargazing in a secluded location—perfect for taking in views of the night sky.
- See the night sky from one of Hawaii's best locations for stargazing
- Look for old and new lava flow at Volcanoes National Park
- Indulge in an included picnic lunch and dinner along your tour
- A small-group tour ensures a more personal experience
What's Included
- Bottle Water and Hawaiian Juice
- Picnic Lunch and Restaurant Dinner
- Use of Rain and Warm Jacket
- Kona/ Kohala Coast area hotel pickup and drop-off
- Small-group tour lead by a professional guide
- Luxury Mercedes Sprinter Van Transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Tour Guide Gratuities / Tips
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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Pickup details
Pickup is only from all major hotels and resorts on the Kona and Kohala Coast between 9:30 am and 10:30 am. If you are staying at a vacation rental in Kona, you will be directed to the nearest hotel for pickup. If you are staying at a vacation rental in Kohala Coast or near Hilo, you will be directed to one of the locations below for pickup The back parking lot by the two yellow umbrellas at Queens' Marketplace in Waikoloa Foodland Farms at The Shops at Mauna Lani ( 1330 Mauna Lani Dr, Waimea, HI 96743 ) The supplier will send you a confirmation email with the exact pickup location and time. Please call the supplier if you don't receive an email.
Start time.10:00 am
Itinerary
Your journey begins with pickup from your hotel or resort in Kona or Kohala Coast. If your hotel is not listed, you will be picked up at the nearest meeting point.
Begin your journey with a visit to Bay View Farm, a Kona Coffee Farm, where you'll learn about the coffee harvesting process while sampling Kona coffee and tea. Enjoy a picnic lunch.
Next, savor the flavors of Hawaiian sweet bread and malasadas at Punalu'u Bake Shop before relaxing at Punalu’u Black Sand Beach, known for its marine life, including Hawaii’s green sea turtles.
Then, head to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, where you'll witness volcanic eruptions, lava flow sites, and craters. Explore the Thurston Lava Tube, a 600-foot (183-meter)-long cave formed by ancient magma flows, before driving along Saddle Road to reach a secluded stargazing location to observe celestial objects
After an adventure-filled day, your tour concludes at your original departure point.
Begin your journey with a visit to Bay View Farm, a Kona Coffee Farm, where you'll learn about the coffee harvesting process while sampling Kona coffee and tea. Enjoy a picnic lunch.
Next, savor the flavors of Hawaiian sweet bread and malasadas at Punalu'u Bake Shop before relaxing at Punalu’u Black Sand Beach, known for its marine life, including Hawaii’s green sea turtles.
Then, head to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, where you'll witness volcanic eruptions, lava flow sites, and craters. Explore the Thurston Lava Tube, a 600-foot (183-meter)-long cave formed by ancient magma flows, before driving along Saddle Road to reach a secluded stargazing location to observe celestial objects
After an adventure-filled day, your tour concludes at your original departure point.
1
Bay View Farm
1 hour 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Paradise Meadows
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Punalu'u Black Sand Beach
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
5
Nahuku - Lava Tube
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Saddle Road
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Children under 5 years old are not allowed to participate
- Vegetarian or gluten free meals are available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Some walking on uneven ground is involved
- Itineraries may change, and refunds will not be given for closures and itinerary changes out of our control. Tours run rain or shine.
- Not possible for travelers require walkers/wheelchairs
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
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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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Featured review
Dreu, our awesome Tour Guide. made this experience well worth the cost. Sharing his expansive knowledge and passion for the Hawaiian culture was educational and extremely thoughtful. Our group was so fortunate to see and experience above and beyond what we were expecting - seeing the lava glow in the crater and stargazing at the same time was Perfect!!! We would recommend requesting Dreu for an outstanding experience. Be prepared for weather changes because that is part of the experience. Mother Nature is So Amazing!!!
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Long day—with extreme temperature changes and elevations but worth it!
Jason was a great guide. He was most concerned with the quality of our experience and was also a wealth of knowledge.
Went with my daughter, we stopped at shops, farms, parks the volcano the lava tube a restraunt & Todd the driver even brought his telescope out and let us look through it!
The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. We saw everything that was listed on the tour description,
We had a great time on our tour! Dean was funny and entertaining as he shared information about the island, the people and the sites we visited.
Jason was a fantastic tour guide. Would highly recommend. We even got to see volcano activity. Food was excellent.
Be prepared for one of the best small group tours you will ever go on! It is an all day (and night) affair, about 13 hours, but well worth the time. Todd was a great driver and extremely knowledgeable and personable guide. We were lucky to see Kilauea spewing lava, despite the foggy and rainy weather, which miraculously cleared up when we went back to halemau’mau crater after dinner. All told it was an unforgettable experience well worth the time and money!
This was one of the most amazing tours I have ever been on. Todd was fantastic guide and we came away from the experience with more knowledge and enriched!
What a great day! Tour guide very efficient to ensure we completed all the promised adventures. Tasted coffee at scenic Bayview Coffee farm, ate delicious masaladas at bakery, visited black sand beach, walked through lava tube, saw Kīlauea in daylight, visited Volcanos National Park gift shop, ate delicious dinner at Kīlauea Lodge (available Mondays only), returned to park after dark to see glow of volcano, and did some star gazing. Drew did great job of entertaining us and provided education on Hawaiian history, culture and coffee farms. Well worth the time and money!
The trip was amazing! From start to finish to notch. The duaghter and I decided we wanted a chill day on the island and decided to go on this adventure. We had Felix as our guide and he was the best. From the first minute he picked us up til the end. He allways made sure everyone was taken care of and his knowledge of the island was second to none. If we every make it back to the island would do this again!!
Our tour guide, Aaron, was an absolute pleasure to spend time with. He’s remarkably knowledgeable, weaving together history, local culture, geography, and even astronomy into every stop along the way. Listening to him felt like watching a beautifully produced National Geographic documentary; his command of language and pacing was masterful, each story flowing seamlessly into the next. He even paired his narration with background music, adding a wonderfully immersive touch to the whole experience. Genuinely one of the most engaging and enjoyable guides we’ve ever had. Highly recommend!
Felix was phenomenal! Our tour ran on time all day. The information that he provided really sewed the trip together as we traveled from our first stop at the Kona coffee farm through the stargazing in multiple locations. The clean fans were very comfortable for our small group tour. Felix make sure that we were well hydrated and had plenty if snacks. I’m sure the other tours were good that day, but if you didn’t have Felix, I’m sure that you were missing something.
It was truly breathtaking seeing and being on an active volcano. Felix was an very informational guide made the day fun.
It is much more than just an amazing volcano park and star gazing tour. They break up the trip from Kona with well placed stops featuring best of local spots. Our our guide Felix gave us wonderful insights about the Big Island all along the way.
The tour guide was great. He was very knowledgeable about the island and its geology and the history.
Our guide Henry was excellent. He did is best with a less than an exciting group. He was a wealth of information and took us to the best sites on the island. After the tour if we had more time on the island I know we would have visited more areas again.
It is a long day, but filled with great experiences. Ample time at the various stops along the way. Good meals. Aaron was very knowledgeable about the stops and the island of Hawaii in general. Kilauea did not cooperate to give us a lava fountain but the return at twilight to see the glowing lava was special! The stargazing portion was informative as well.
What a great time my wife and I had on our tour, Our tour guide was very friendly and informative., Be prepared for a long adventure, The tour company thought of everything from bottled water to windbreakers and jackets
Felix is very knowledgeable and the tour is a lot of fun! I learned a ton about volcanoes and the history and legends of the island. Definitely worth it! The stargazing was a great way to end the day, and we were well fed all day. He even brought chews to help make sure no one got car sick, and the ride was comfortable and safe. Definitely recommend this one!
Well organized itinerary, very friendly and knowledgeable guide, family friendly, worth it and would recommend!
Aloha! I think our guide would better be described as an artist. From the moment he picked us up until he dropped us off 13 hours later, he created an experience not just a tour. He started with sharing about the districts each of us were staying in, allowing us to each be characters in the adventure he designed. We learned about the eruptions from the past and present, how the people, culture, and roads have been affected, and we tasted and saw so much of the island. He was incredibly timely, allowing for us to hit everything planned, even adding in a second stop at the active volcano because it became more active after we left for dinner. There are so many little things he did throughout the day that added to the fullness of the adventure, I don't want to spoil the surprise by describing them all. But along with the Monday volcano tour, you could also schedule his Wednesday waterfall tour, things to consider... Best guide on the island! Hands down worth the cost!
Our family of 5 thoroughly enjoyed the entire day. Our guide, Todd, was friendly and extremely knowledgeable of all relevant aspects of the island including the geological/volcanic, history, language, agriculture/coffee, and astrology. We had some tough weather in the National Park but Todd helped us get the most out of the day. The stops along the way were enjoyable and well timed. The food was quite good.
I would recommend this excursion for anyone interested in a full day of fun, education and experiences.
Absolutely amazing you get to see so much of of the island. Learned about the culture, history, and folklore, and nature. Stargazing was amazing! It is definitely a must do!! And our tour guide was so informative, funny and accommodating. Worth every penny. Book in advance for this tour tends to sell out. And if you can request Henry that was our guide he just makes so enjoyable 😉
Felix was an outstanding tour guide—professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly thoughtful. He went above and beyond to make this long day tour enjoyable and fun from start to finish.
Some examples of his exceptional service: he thoughtfully brought ginger candies to help with motion sickness. During dinner, we noticed flames visible from the crater, and he took the group back out so we could experience this amazing sight. Another highlight was the stargazing session. Felix’s passion and knowledge of the night sky made it truly memorable as he pointed out different constellations and the Milky Way.
His enthusiasm, attention to detail, and genuine care for his guests made this long tour memorable. Highly recommended!
Its an experience of a lifetime. Our guide Derick was exceptional , explaining all the aspects of the volcano park and guiding us to all the major sites- lava tube, crater rim and the steaming volcano . In addition, it was well organized where you have a very tasty lunch and later a dinner, and plenty of stops in between- including a bakery with tasty treats. Finally, after seeing a wonderful views of red glow of the volcano We caped it all off with a beautiful night sky full of stars and planets- memory of a lifetime. Thank you!
One of a kind. Great day. Long day but great. Food was delicious. We saw an actual volcano eruption.
This tour is fantastic. Felix was wonderful and full of energy and knowledge! Wear layers and comfy tennis shoes. It’s a long day so pace yourself. Also, use the bathroom whenever the opportunity presents itself!
Great experience, our tour guide Felix was fantastic! We enjoyed learning about the history of the island, the human, plant & wildlife. We enjoyed every stop including the coffee farm where we were educated about the entire process, sampled varieties and shopped for souvenirs & even purchased some specialty Peaberry coffee to be shipped to us when it is processed. The Black Sand Beach was unique and we were happy to see resting sea turtles. The highlight of the 12 hour trip was off course the volcano tour. Kīlauea was not erupting sadly but we still were amazed to see an active volcano and loved being able to walk through previous lava river, experience the beauty and resilience of ʻōhiʻa lehua tree and the opportunity to get to walk through the lava cave. We are hoping to get to return to the island our next trip in February/March and we'd love to plan another excursions, such as the island circle tour and would hope to get to see an experience many more exciting and beautiful sites.
It is a long day! But it is well worth it! Aaron was our tour guide and phenomenal! He was very knowledgeable and a fun tour guide.
It was amazing. Todd was our driver he added so much value to our trip. His knowledge and engaging with all of us passengers was extremely fantastic
Such a fun and informative trip! Derek our guide was outstanding and made it so much fun. We had a mixed group from my children (5 & 8) to my father in law (80) and it was fun and engaging for everyone! We loved the time in volcano and the mix of experiences for everyone!
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