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
In demand: 40 of the next 60 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 21.
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.
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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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Volcano National Park Adventure From Kona lasts about 11 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
Prices start at $259 per person for this Big Island of Hawaii experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 7:00 AM and 7:30 AM.
It can: 40 of the next 60 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. 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 Pickup points include Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel, Kona Islander Vacation Club.
The experience is available in EN, EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 13 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 355 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Hawaii Geo Tours.
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Grant was great. Very informative, really enjoyed the day. Reached out the day before with updated time and was on time the day of tour,
Thank you Kathleen. We work on making sure everyone knows exactly where and when to be picked up for a smooth start to the day. Come back again next time you're here! Erik
Such an amqzing experience to see the volcanoes. It is a long day and worth it! Our guide Dave was amazing. He was so knowledgeable and a cool guy to hangout with for 12 hours. It was an incredible experience!
Thank you so much! Dave really loves what he does and it truly shows when he's touring. I'm so glad to see what a wonderful day you had! Erik
Went on a tour with this company a few days after Hurricane Lala, so many sites were either altered or closed. However, our guide Grant made sure we had the best time. We rode around the top perimeter of the island and was able to see Rainbow Falls, stop in Hilo for specialized gifts and candies, have a wonderful lunch, and go into Kilauea to see the crater and hike the crater rim. Grant is an absolute blast! He entertained us with many stories of Hawaiian history and lore, having lived there for the past 50 years. We covered a large part of the island and drove back on the saddle. I would highly recommend this tour and tour company!
Thank you so much Heather! We've had a rough time with the storms but we do whatever it takes to make it the best tour possible. Fortunately the island is big enough we can choose another route and show a different side of the island! Were a small company trying hard to make it so thank you so much for letting everyone know what you experienced! Erik
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.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volcano National Park Adventure From Kona | 11 hours | 4.9 (355) | $259 | |
 Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour | 12 hours | 4.9 (1,756) | $309 | View |
 Hawaii Volcano National Park Shore Excursion | 6–7 hours | 4.8 (144) | $139 | View |
 Volcano National Park and Rainbow Fall in Hilo, Hawaii | 6–7 hours | 4.6 (88) | $175 | View |
 Big Island Volcano Adventure from Kona: Small Group | 8–9 hours | 4.9 (279) | $247 | View |
 Ultimate Volcano National Park Tour | 5 hours | 4.9 (32) | $181 | View |
 Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park: Volcano Experience & Connection | 3 hours | 5.0 (21) | $149 | View |