Volcano National Park Adventure From Kona
Description
We are a small company started by a Geologist that has the drive and inspiration to teach Hawaii's geological past along with all the other forms of this islands beauty. We have included David, Grant and Kawika to the team, guides with passion, drive and more experience
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Itinerary
Visit an award winning 100% Kona Coffee Farm, with exclusive access, tasting and tour.
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 Hawaii. Located on the southeastern Ka'u coast, Punaluu Black Sand Beach is one of the most famous black sand beaches in Hawaii. Located between the towns of Pahala and Naalehu in Ka'u, Punaluu 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.
We start with a wonderful lunch of your choice at the Rim Restaurant at the Historic Volcano House overlooking Kilauea's caldera! Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park protects some of the most unique geological, biological, and cultural landscapes in the world. The park encompasses the summits of the world's most active volcano. Tour the Park and the entire Chain of Craters Road from Summit to Sea.
Saddle Road, Hawaii, is considered among the most spectacular roads in the world. This is 55-mile drive of a chance of a lifetime experience. Hawaii’s Route 200 goes through all four of her climates – tropical forests, arid desert, lush grasslands and misty mountaintop fog. Between miles 19 and 23, you’ll see a few places with lava flows and young vegetation and trees. But just after Saddlehouse Road, you’ll see the ridges that show where a 1936 flow slowly came to a stop 2 miles away. Near the road you can see where lava thickened and left the telltale mounds of a slowing flow. From here, you’ll continue through the volcanic aftermath of hundreds of thousands of years of lava activity as you head toward Belt Road, where you’ll eventually descend into Kona or Waikoloa.
See and experience it for yourself how Big Island Candies has earned the reputation for excellence and innovation. For over 45 years, they have made their cookies, chocolates and confections by hand, using only the finest of ingredients.
Drive through Historic town of Hilo.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
This is for KONA pickups only not WAIKOLOA: If you are in WAIKOLOA, please choose the Adventure from Waikoloa booking! MUST Pick Hotel Location for Pickup: CALL TO DISCUSS OPTIONAL PICK UP LOCATIONS FOR VRBO AND AIRBNB - 7:45 Kona Village - 7:45 Four Seasons Resort at Rosewood - 7:50 Target Parking Lot (Optional) - 7:55 Pacific 19 / Seaside Hotel - 7:55 Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach - 7:50 Holiday Inn - 8:00 Royal Kona Resort - 8:00 Kona Reef Resort - 8:05 Wyndham- WorldMark - 8:05 Wyndham- Royal Hawaiian Resort - 8:00 Kona Islander - 8:05 Royal Sea Cliff - 8:05Aston by the Sea - 8:10 Kona Bali Kai - 8:15 Kona Coast Resort - 8:15 Keauhou Shopping Center - 8:15 Kanaloa at Kona - 8:15 Wyndham - Mauna Loa Village - 8:15 Outrigger Kona Resort - Old Sheraton
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(352)
I just finished this tour and I am so happy I signed up for this trip. What a great tour of the Big Island! First of all, communication with Eric the day was perfect - plans had to change to due the impending storm and early closures. I can’t say enough about our guide Dave - he was a great driver and an excellent tour guide - very friendly and knowledgeable. Big Island Candies is a nice, local stop. Volcano National Park is always a great destination to visit. Lunch at Volcano House and the view was absolutely amazing. (A decent lunch and admission was included in the price.) Spending time at the Black Sand Beach and the coffee farm were nice stops to end the trip. I highly recommend and I would do this trip again on a future visit to the Big Island.
Thank you so much for working with us Brian! I'm so glad Dave was able to get this tour in considering the conditions. Dave is actually from Naalehu where the storm hit hardest and is now unable to drive out of his home, as both sides of his access road have been washed out! This is a trying time for Dave and Hawaii Geo Tours. The belt road you drove on has also been washed out so our southern tour route has been changed as well. Wish us the best as we support Dave and work through this tough time. Erik
Our tour guide David was outstanding. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. His experience, knowledge, and insight on where to stop along the tour to get great photo opportunities added to our tour experience. The van was very comfortable and provided a smooth and enjoyable ride. Even though it is a long tour, 11 hours, it went by quickly and was very enjoyable. The lunch at the Rim of the Volcano restaurant was very good. My wife and boys had the cheese burger & fries and all said it was very good. I had the flatbread pulled pork pizza and it was also very good. Our entire family enjoyed the tour and all highly recommend it to all.
Thank you so much the review! We pride ourselves in what we do and hopefully it always shows through. Our lunch at the Rim Restaurant is also something that really sets us apart from the other tour companies so its really fantastic to hear you truly enjoyed it! Mahalo, Erik
Our guide was great, fun, informative, knowledgeable! He was attentive & helpful. Gave us good information on expectations to make the experience worthwhile! Great overall!
Thank you so much! Were so happy you had a great day with us!
We traveled with Geo tours & our guide was Grant! Highly recommend he was not only knowledgeable but enthusiastic as well. Lots of fun! 5 stars
It's so great to hear this and so happy you had such a great day with Grant! I hope the rest of your time here is just as much fun. Erik
The tour guide is super nice and shared many stories to us, not just the history but also names of the plants. That’s really impressive.
Thank you so much. We try and teach a little along the way too. Erik
Definitely go see this spectacular national park. We did it over two days. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and take water. Kilawaeu wasn’t spewing forth lava but there was lots of steam coming out so looked impressive. We also did the crater walk. It was easy and really scenic. Get there early because it gets hot and there’s no cover on the crater and the parking gets full quickly. The lava tube was also interesting. We also drive the 19 miles down to the ocean. Stop and see the petroglyphs ( stone carvings) , either going or coming, very interesting. The whole volcanic landscape is awe inspiring. At the roads end you can see the sea arch. It was worth the drive. But remember , you then have to drive all the way back. The park was about an hours drive from Hilo. Stop in at the small village of Volcano for something to eat at either the brewery or the garden centre. A great place to visit.
Thank you so much for your review. Were so glad you had a great time! Erik
Volcanoes National Park was one of the highlights of our trip. The park is incredibly clean and well maintained, which made it really enjoyable to explore. Everywhere you go, there are amazing views, from vast lava fields to scenic overlooks that don’t even feel real. One thing I’d definitely recommend is giving yourself plenty of time. The park is much bigger than we expected, and there’s a lot to see if you want to do it right. We could have easily spent another half day exploring more areas. We just missed an eruption by a few days, which was a little disappointing, but even without it, the experience was still absolutely worth it. There’s something really special about being there and seeing the landscape up close. If you’re visiting the Big Island, this is a must-do, just make sure you don’t rush it.
David was an amazing guide. David was a wealth of knowledge. He made the tour feel like a field trip with a geologist.
Great to hear! David has learned an immense amount of knowledge over the many years he has been touring. Thank you so much for the review, Erik
Excellent way to see a lot of the Island and Volcano National Park from Kona without all the driving. David Human, our tour guide was fantastic and incredibly knowledgable. We learned a lot more than you could learn on your own or a self guided Tour. Really great day.
It's go great to hear people say having a guide truly makes the experience that much better then just driving yourself! Thank you so much and hope to see you and your friends in the future! Erik
Our guide David was extremely knowledgable and personable. We learned a lot about Hawaii, not just information about the stops on the tour.
Having the right guide can make all the difference when experiencing an island on tour! Thanks for your review! Erik
