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The 15 National Park Trips in Hawaii That Earn Their Price

58 tours  ·  from $120 a head

Good national park trips fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park & Black Sand Beach - Rainbow Falls and the early photo stop
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Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park & Black Sand Beach

1.Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park & Black Sand Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,338 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $159Our pick

From Hilo Pier, you’ll visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, walk through Thurston Lava Tube, search for turtles at Richardson Black Sand Beach, and stop for macadamia treats. Guides such as Robert, Jess, Donna, and Hannibal are praised for clear stories and local insight. The route can change with weather, volcanic activity, and park closures.

“This was a good tour. Boarding for the tour was unorganized and resulted in delays in beginning the tour.”

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Big Island: Fat Tire E-Bike Tour through Volcanoes National Park - The lava tube walk and a short break from the saddle
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Big Island: Fat Tire E-Bike Tour through Volcanoes National Park

2.Fat Tire E-Bike Tour through Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 546 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $199Top rated

Meet Nicole, Derek, Tyler, Scott, or Bill at Kilauea Lodge for a safety briefing and guided ride into Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Fat-tire e-bikes make the hills manageable as you visit forest paths, a lava tube, crater viewpoints, and possibly seaside overlooks. Expect about 3 hours, 12 to 15 miles, a small group, and cool, changeable weather.

“My husband and I took this bike tour and it was one of the highlights of our trip! Bill & Scott were excellent guides and very knowledgeable about the National Park. We would 100% recommend this tour!”

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Maui: Haleakala National Park Sunrise Tour - The overnight start and ride up the mountain
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Maui: Haleakala National Park Sunrise Tour

3.Haleakala National Park Sunrise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 545 reviews · 9 hours · from $219

Ride from your Maui hotel to Haleakalā before dawn with Skyline Hawaii. Guides such as Marlon, Trevor, Glenn, and Michael share island history, park ecology, and cultural context before sunrise at 10,023 feet. Jackets are available, and breakfast at Cafe O'Lei follows the summit visit.

“We did the Haleakala National Park Sunrise Tour, and while the tour itself was wonderful, the sunrise was disappointing. About 20 minutes before sunrise, a giant cloud consumed the side of the mountain we were on and lasted well into the sunrise, making it impossible to see the sunrise. Once the sun had fully risen, the cloud dissipated and it was really pretty, but that was 15-20 minutes after sunrise. It was so disappointing to wake up at 1:30 AM and spend 2 hours driving to the summit for that to happen. That being said, it wasn't the fault of the tour or our tour guide, Michael, at all! He…”

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Big Island, Hawaii: Volcanoes National Park Safari - What happens during the 55-minute flight
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Big Island, Hawaii: Volcanoes National Park Safari

4.Big Island, Hawaii: Volcanoes National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 545 reviews · 55 minutes (approx.) · from $379

Fly from Hilo Airport for about 55 minutes over Volcanoes National Park, lava fields, craters, waterfalls, orchid farms, and native forest. Pilots such as Drew, Jim, and Andrew provide live narration on geology, Hawaiian history, and island culture. Weather can change the route, and seating and weight rules matter.

“The ground team was thorough and discussed the possibility of not being able to go over the volcano due to weather. Our pilot Jim advised us in the air that he would take us over. Jim was very friendly and gave us details about what we were flying over. It’s a must do activity on the Big Island.”

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Small-Group Big Island Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Kona Coffee Farm - Kona coffee among the trees at Greenwell Farms
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Small-Group Big Island Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Kona Coffee Farm

5.Small-Group Big Island Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Kona Coffee Farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 343 reviews · from $209

Travel from Kona or Waikoloa to Greenwell Farms, Punalu’u Beach, and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. You’ll sample Kona coffee, look for green sea turtles, walk through Thurston Lava Tube, and visit steam vents and Halema’uma’u Crater. Guides such as Katie add local stories, island history, and practical help throughout the long day.

“Katie was super helpful and informative! This memorable experience was one of a kind! A full day of learning about volcanoes and the history of Hawaii!”

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Volcano National Park Adventure From Kona - Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach and possible sea turtles
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Volcano National Park Adventure From Kona

6.Volcano National Park Adventure From Kona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 339 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $259

Spend about 11 hours crossing the Big Island from Kona with a small group of up to 14 people. Guides such as David, Dan, Erik, and Zane explain volcanoes, island history, plants, and changing terrain. The day includes Kona coffee, Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach, Volcanoes National Park, lunch at Volcano House, lava flows, Hilo, and Saddle Road.

“Tour was excellent. David was fantastic and very personable. David is very knowledgeable and had great recommendations at several of our stops. We had a fantastic day.”

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Private Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Eco Tour - Thurston Lava Tube: a short walk with a useful lesson
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Private Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Eco Tour

7.Private Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Eco Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 276 reviews · 3 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $160

Walk through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with a private guide such as Erik, Jay, Michelle, or Tyson. Expect volcano science, Hawaiian culture, native plants, lava tubes, steam vents, and flexible hiking or driving over three to six hours. You provide your own transport and pay the $30 vehicle entrance fee.

“Jay was so knowledgeable and funny. Made my first visit very special! Definitely recommend Jay! I’ll be back.”

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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Hilo Highlights Small Group Tour - Thurston Lava Tube is the most unusual walk
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Hilo Highlights Small Group Tour

8.Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Hilo Highlights Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 260 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $187

This 5.5-hour Hilo tour visits Liliuokalani Gardens, Rainbow Falls, Thurston Lava Tube, Kilauea, and Chain of Craters Road. Guides Jill, Josh, and Julie share local stories, Hawaiian culture, and volcano lore in a van limited to 12 people. Park entry, water, snacks, and pickup are included.

“Josh, our driver, was very proud of his "born and raised" Big Island heritage. The Hilo area is very working-class and not touristy at all. After brief stops at the local waterfront park and Rainbow Falls, we made our way to Kilauea. At our first overlook, we experienced steam vents and saw, at a distance, evidence of a recent eruption, with silvery cooling lava flowing down the edge of the crater. We went to the Lodge for souvenirs and bathrooms only to find everyone rushing outside to the porch to photograph an active flow of bright orange lava! Although it was some distance away, the charcoal smell and some heat…”

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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience Departing from Oahu - Greenwell Farms brings Kona coffee to life
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience Departing from Oahu

9.Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience Departing from Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 240 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $589

Fly from Honolulu to Kona, then spend a full day exploring the Big Island with guides such as Mel, Henry, Brandon, or Jim. Visit a Kona coffee farm, black sand beach, bake shop, native forest, and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Airfare, park entry, transport, and local narration are included.

“My family spent most of our vacation based in Oahu with a few days in Maui. We wanted to be able to see the Big Island without the hassle of planning flights, repacking all of our suitcases, switching hotels and getting another rental car —— this day-trip tour was the perfect fit. Aloha Sunshine Tours did a great job of booking our flights promptly, communicating what to expect, where to meet, etc. I can’t think of anything that they could improve upon. Our tour guide Brandon was awesome. He was very friendly, knowledgeable, and humorous. He provided safety precautions, cultural insights and geological background. Our tour group was small; just…”

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Volcano National Park Adventure from Waikoloa - Kona coffee with a farm visit and tasting
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Volcano National Park Adventure from Waikoloa

10.Volcano National Park Adventure from Waikoloa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 216 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $259

Spend a full day crossing the Big Island from Waikoloa to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. You’ll visit Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach, a Kona coffee farm, Hilo, Chain of Craters Road, Rainbow Falls, Big Island Candies, and Saddle Road. Guides may include David, Zane, Eric, or Scott. Lunch, snacks, and drinks are included.

“What an incredible day! Our guide was amazing and we even got to see the volcano erupting! Highly recommend.”

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Hilo: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Flight - From Hilo to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
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Hilo: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Flight

11.Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 212 reviews · from $379

Take a one-hour Safari Helicopters flight from Hilo with an English-speaking pilot and up to six people aboard. You’ll see Kilauea’s caldera, Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō, old and new lava fields, black sand beaches, jungle waterfalls, Mauna Kea, and Mauna Loa. Routes change with weather, so the exact views are never guaranteed.

“Great way to see the entire island. Knowledgeable pilot. A must do if you are in the island.”

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Private Guide Meet In Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - Meeting at Kilauea Visitor Center
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Private Guide Meet In Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

12.Private Guide Meet In Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 181 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Rob or Jodi guides your private three-hour visit to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, with stops at the Visitor Center, Thurston Lava Tube, steam vents, and Chain of Craters Road. The route adapts to your group, weather, and volcanic activity. A comfortable van, water, ponchos, and digital photos are included.

“Our tour of HVNP was great. Our guide was so knowledgeable of the park and all the thing’s you normally pass in the park and just don’t know the history or science of it all. Jodi pointed out so many things we would have just passed by without a moments thought. From the lava types to the wildlife and flora, she was truly the reason our first visit to this park was so special.”

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Maui: Sunrise & Breakfast Tour to Haleakala National Park - The pre-dawn pickup requires planning
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Maui: Sunrise & Breakfast Tour to Haleakala National Park

13.Sunrise & Breakfast Tour to Haleakala National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 170 reviews · 8 hours · from $254

Start before dawn with hotel pickup, ride through Upcountry Maui, and reach Haleakala’s summit for sunrise above the clouds. Your English-speaking guide, such as Preston or Al, shares local culture and geology, then takes you to a charming restaurant for a full breakfast. Coffee, tea, water, and local treats are included.

“Truly once in a lifetime experience, our guide, Preston, was punctual, knowledgeable and kind enough to give us wind breakers and gloves because we were SURELY underdressed. We had layers on but that wasn’t even enough. Be sure to BUNDLE it is FREEZING - but well worth it! After sunrise we went to a beautiful little restaurant for a delicious breakfast. Cannot say enough good things about this experience. Book it. You won’t regret it !”

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Hawai'i's Volcanoes National Park from Hilo Only - Rainbow Falls without a hike
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Hawai’i’s Volcanoes National Park from Hilo Only

14.Hawai’i’s Volcanoes National Park from Hilo Only

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 167 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $229

From Hilo, Malahini Tours takes you to Liliʻuokalani Gardens, Rainbow Falls, and Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park in a small group of up to 14. You’ll visit Halemaʻumaʻu crater, Thurston Lava Tube, and steam vents, with guides such as Dan and Kimo adding local stories. The day ends at Big Island Candies.

“This trip was great. My wife and I had a wonderful time touring the island and getting to know the stories, landscape, plants and history of Hawaii from our tour guide. Kimo was fantastic. I got to talk to him a lot and I think that if I lived in Hilo that we would be buddies. The only complaint was that the volcano erupted 2 days after we left.”

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Self-Guided GPS Audio E-Bike Tour Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - Through fern forest and around the crater
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Self-Guided GPS Audio E-Bike Tour Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

15.Self-Guided GPS Audio E-Bike Tour Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 131 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $159

Ride a comfortable e-bike through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on a mostly downhill route. Your GPS audio app explains Pele, lava, forests, and geology as you reach Thurston Lava Tube, Kīlauea viewpoints, and bike-only sections near Keanakakoi Crater. Bring a charged smartphone, warm layers, and rain gear.

“We had a great time. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the park. The tour was well organized from start to finish. The 25 dollar entrance fee to the park was not included in the price of the tour which we were not notified of at the time of purchase.”

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