See both personalities of the volcano in one exciting day!

This popular combination tour is an amazing way to see both personalities of the volcano in one day. The day will start with a scenic drive between the two majestic volcanoes that make up the bulk of Hawaii Island, Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea. Look for surface outbreaks and ocean entries while the black, smoking landscape changes right before your eyes as the sun sets.

From dramatic black lava flows and lush native rainforests to the breathtaking sight of the volcano at night, you’ll experience everything that Hawaii Island’s volcanoes have to offer. This popular combination tour is an amazing way to see both personalities of the volcano in one day. Join our Park Ranger-trained guides and make the spectacular Hawaii Volcanoes National Park your daylight destination. The day will start with a scenic drive between the two majestic volcanoes that make up the bulk of Hawaii Island, Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea.

A continental breakfast will be served en route with baked goods and fresh Kona coffee. Continuing to the National Park, let your guide share the unique wonders of the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Hawaii. Enjoy several interpretive walks in the Park including visits to active volcanic craters and steam vents, a walk through the famous Thurston Lava Tube, and a visit to the fascinating Jaggar Museum. The rich history of the Park makes for a fascinating narrative as only our guides can tell it. Leaving the Park behind, we’ll take you on an evening discovery of Kilauea Volcano. We will continue on to the Puna District on the East-side of the Big Island, our home and home to the best lava viewing locations. Your guide will prepare a Hawaiian-style barbecue dinner at our private macadamia nut and honey farm complete with choice of complimentary beverage including sodas, juice and bottled water.

Our exploration continues to the heart of the volcano with a scenic drive along the geo-thermally charged Puna Coast to Kalapana where we will take a walk across the lava to visit the site of the most beautiful black sand beach in the world, Kaimu, entombed since 1990 under 75 feet of lava. Entering the lava viewing area, we will drive as close as we safely can before setting off on foot. Look for surface outbreaks and ocean entries while the black, smoking landscape changes right before your eyes as the sun sets. Skylights in the lava tube system and surface flows suddenly glow bright red as the crackle and hiss of escaping gasses and liquid rock changing to solid seems to grow louder as the lava slowly marches to the sea. New land is being created and added to the Big Island right before your eyes, just as these islands have been created for millions of years! The return drive to Kona is along the Hamakua Coast under the cover of darkness.

Highlights
Saddle Road between Mauna Loa Volcano and Mauna Kea Volcano
Mauna Kea State Park
Kaumana Lava Tube Cave (continental breakfast)
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with lunch (may include Kilauea Iki, Thurston Lava Tube, Devastation Trail, Pu`u Pua`I Overlook, Pauahi Crater and East Rift Zone, Holei Sea Arch, Alahui Kahako Lookout, Kealakomo Lookout, Steam Bluffs, Kilauea Overlook, Hawaii Volcanoes Observatory, Jaggar Museum)
Japanese Gardens at Queen Liliuokalani Park
Pohoiki and Puna Girl Macadamia Nut and Honey Farm (dinner)
Puna Coastline
Kalapana Lava Fields
Kalapana Lava Viewing Area
Return via Hamakua Coast


Order of itinerary may change, itinerary may be altered due to weather or volcanic activity and alternate locations may be substituted including an exclusive substitution for the lava viewing area should the area be closed.

Molten lava will not be seen. Volcanic activity changes constantly and cannot be guaranteed. Comfortable walking shoes required. We’re happy to accommodate special dietary needs and restrictions, including children’s meals, with advance notice. Order of itinerary may change. 72 hour notice required to cancel tour for full refund less 10% (click here to contact us for details). Tour runs rain or shine.

Don't miss one of these tours! These are the finest Hawaii adventure tours, volcano tours, and zipline tours on the Big Island of Hawaii. These are incredible adventure tours featuring the amazing formations of the Kilauea volcano, lush rainforests, breathtaking waterfalls and the stunning natural beauty and grace found on the Big Island of Hawaii. These tours were born out of a desire to explore the natural beauty of Hawaii first-hand, and then share this knowledge with guests. These Hawaii adventure tours and volcano tours truly provide a unique, exciting and intimate experience that you will remember for years to come!

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What To Know

Pickup Locations: This tour begins with pickups at designated locations in Hilo.

Duration: Approximately 16 hours depending on pick up and drop off locations.

What to Bring: Video and/or still cameras, government issued ID, and tour vouchers.

What to Expect: Moderate air temperatures at sea level with cooler temperatures at the higher elevations of the drive from Kona to Hilo and some parts of the Park, occasional rain showers, walks across uneven, rocky terrain including the recent black lava flows, tour locations created just for KapohoKine Adventures’ guests, unique locally produced gifts and products available for purchase at Puna Girl Farms, red lava cannot be guaranteed on this tour, drive from Kona to Hilo is approximately 2.5 hours with stops along the way.

What to Wear:Comfortable clothes, shorts are fine, light jacket or sweater, sunglasses and hat, comfortable closed-toe shoes (sandals and flip-flops will not be accepted).

What Tour Includes:Umbrellas, walking sticks, camera tripod to share, mosquito repellant, sunblock, snacks and beverages (water, juice, soda) all day, continental breakfast served en route with baked goods and Kona coffee, deli-style lunch (dietary requirements and restrictions accommodated on request with advance notice), Hawaiian-style barbecue dinner (dietary requirements and restrictions accommodated on request with advance notice), all entrance fees and access to private locations.

Destinations: Saddle Road between Mauna Loa Volcano and Mauna Kea Volcano, Mauna Kea State Park, Kaumana Lava Tube Cave (continental breakfast), Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with lunch (may include Kilauea Iki, Thurston Lava Tube, Devastation Trail, Pu`u Pua`I Overlook, Pauahi Crater and East Rift Zone, Holei Sea Arch, Alahui Kahako Lookout, Kealakomo Lookout, Steam Bluffs, Kilauea Overlook, Hawaii Volcanoes Observatory, Jaggar Museum), Japanese Gardens at Queen Liliuokalani Park, Pohoiki and Puna Girl Macadamia Nut and Honey Farm (dinner), Puna Coastline, Kalapana Lava Fields, Kalapana Lava Viewing Area, return via Hamakua Coast, order of itinerary may change, itinerary may be altered due to weather or volcanic activity and alternate locations may be substituted including an exclusive substitution for the lava viewing area should the area be closed.

Restrictions: Molten lava will not be seen. Volcanic activity changes constantly and cannot be guaranteed. Comfortable walking shoes required. We’re happy to accommodate special dietary needs and restrictions, including children’s meals, with advance notice. Order of itinerary may change. 72 hour notice required to cancel tour for full refund less 10% (click here to contact us for details). Tour runs rain or shine.

Guests should be able to negotiate stairs and walk for 20 minutes unassisted, all ages can be accommodated with the following restrictions:

* Weight limitations are 22 pounds minimum and 275 pounds maximum

* State law requires child safety seats for all guests under 4 years of age (we’re happy to supply seats at no charge with advance notice)

* Booster seats required for all guests between ages 4 and 7 and under 4 feet 9 inches tall and 80 pounds weight (we’re happy to supply seats at no charge with advance notice)

* Comfort seat available for purchase for guests over 275 pounds

* Guests under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult

* Volcanic emissions, including sulfur gas, may affect those with respiratory concerns

* Participants should be prepared for immediate evacuation in accordance with directions given by County, State and/or Federal officials.

*Waikiki.com shall not be liable to any individual utilizing these tour/activity programs for delays, injury, loss, accident or damage to persons or property beyond its control. Natural phenomena are random and out of the control of the tour provider. Prices, features and/or menu are subject to change without notice.