Kleine Gruppe Big Island Twilight Vulkan und Sternenbeobachtungstour

Had a great experience with Wasabi Tours! Todd was a very knowledgeable and personable guide. I learned a lot even as someone who grew up on O’ahu and have taken multiple trips to the Big Island before. The pickup logistics were convenient and seamless. Group size was small enough for a more personalized experience. The stops were all great and time management was great; we spent the appropriate amount of time at each stop. Highlight was seeing volcanic activity during one of Kilauea’s episodes.

This was a wonderful trip led by Derek, one of the best tour guides we have had the pleasure of knowing. All of the stops were interesting and fun. It was a treat to see and photograph the Milky Way during the Saddle Road stop. Derek was very knowledgeable about everything on the tour and has a great sense of humor. He also cheerfully went out of his way to help me when I was in a difficult situation. I would go on one of his tours again.

We booked this full-day volcano tour as a family of four, paying more than $300 per person. While our guide had some knowledge to share, the overall experience fell well short of what was promised and what we paid for. The biggest issue: we were explicitly promised longer time at key stops, but our guide Felix repeatedly rushed us through them — then made us feel like we were the ones causing delays. The lava tubes were one of the highlights we were most looking forward to — unique to this place and unlike anything else on the tour. He hardly was at the spot for 10-15 minutes , when the listed time was 30 mins . When we took a few minutes to photograph and take in the experience, he accused us of “dilly dallying.” We were making memories at one of the most extraordinary natural landmarks on the planet. That’s not dilly dallying — that’s exactly why people book this tour. When we raised concerns, his deflection was that he was “doing us a favor” by adding extra stops not on the itinerary. That’s not a favor if you’re cutting short the stops we actually paid for. His attitude was unprofessional. He made condescending remarks about our fitness, rolled his eyes, and volunteered that he’s 66 but still fit — clearly meant as a dig. He also stared at us after these episodes , which added to the discomfort. Every member of our party felt he was being unreasonable — this wasn’t one person’s impression. The volcano and lava tubes are truly spectacular. This guide made the experience far less enjoyable than it should have been. Future guests — especially those who want time to actually absorb what they came to see — should be aware before booking.

We did the absolutely magical Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour with Felix as our guide. I knew we were in for an excellent day as soon as we met Felix. He is a sensational guide and wonderful person. He answered all our questions, was crazy knowledgeable, and kept us laughing the entire tour. I learned and saw and experienced so, so much during this adventure! I can't cover it all in a review, but here are some things that are worth noting: The van was clean, comfortable, and had chargers at every row of seating. Make sure you bring a charge cable, because my phone battery was really put to the test with how many pictures I took over the 12-ish hour tour. Felix did have a few extras for guests who forgot their cables. He also had ginger chews for those who might get a touch of motion sickness, plenty of water bottles during the tour, raincoats, and warm jackets. We felt incredibly pampered. And, yes, we DID need the raincoats and jackets at different points during the tour! I had read a few reviews about the weather and brought sweatpants to throw on under my sundress for the night portion of the tour - this turned out to be a GREAT idea. The sites are honestly magical. It was our first time seeing a black sand beach, wild sea turtles, an active volcano, lava tubes, Pele's hair, cute green geckos, and so many other things that you can only find in Hawaii. Volcanoes National Park is otherworldly in its beauty. Felix even made time to swing by the NP gift shop for us - we had asked at the beginning of the day if it was possible to get our stamp and some stickers. The shop also has really cosy hoodies! Felix is the BEST. There was no eruption during the day while we were in the park, but during dinner we could see her starting to go off on the live webcam from the NPS that the restaurant keeps on the TVs. Felix took us back to multiple viewing sites after dinner and we saw the glow of the lava at night! Beyond amazing. I almost had to be dragged away. Both lunch at the Bay View Coffee Farm and dinner at the Lava Rock Cafe were very good! Quality portions, excellent ambiance. I was also surprised by how much I enjoyed the coffee tasting at the farm. Bakery had some fun treats but was pretty packed. Unfortunately, stargazing was a bit of a dud due to the full moon. Still way more stars than you could see from a city, but not the views of the Milky Way that I was hoping for. Felix showed me pictures from other nights on his phone and, holy cow, totally insane views on a lesser moon kinda night. Overall, completely brilliant tour. I wish I'd had time for one of their combo tours. Maybe next time. HIGHLY recommend!

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.

We had an amazing day on our private tour with Derek; his knowledge and genuine enthusiasm are seemly limitless! It was a very comfortable, safe ride and we packed a lot in! Even though we've been coming to the Big Island for years, we learned and saw things we wouldn't have if not for the tour. We generally don't do touristy things and are not "tour people" but we really enjoyed this experience and highly recommend.

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 😉