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The 15 Best Volcanoes National Park Tours

28 tours  ·  from $89 a head

Kilauea is a two-hour drive from Kona and a different climate when you get there. These 15 compare the day trips, the twilight runs and the flights, priced, timed and clear about how much walking is involved.

Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History - Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in a tight 80 minutes
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Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History

1.Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,569 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $264Our pick

This 11-hour small-group tour circles the Big Island from Kona or Waikoloa, pairing Kona coffee, Punaluʻu Beach, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, lava tubes, waterfalls, and Waipio Valley. A guide such as Chris, Drew, or Kevin adds island history and cultural context while you ride in a Mercedes Sprinter with lunch included.

“Prepare yourself for a full day of walking and climbing. Do some research and be prepared to interact with the tour guide. Our guide, Henry was absolutely amazing.”

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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

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

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

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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Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour - Sweet bread and malasadas at Punaluʻu Bake Shop
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Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour

3.Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,619 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $297

Spend about 12 hours crossing Hawaii’s Big Island from Kona or the Kohala Coast. Sample Kona coffee, visit Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach, explore Volcanoes National Park, and finish with guided stargazing on Saddle Road. Guides such as Felix, Derek, Todd, and Dreu are known for strong island knowledge and warm, lively commentary.

“Fantastic full day! Starting with the timely pickup from our resort, each stop along the way, the tour made the most of all things on the itinerary. What helped make it so amazing? Derek! The best of the best! Humor, knowledge, professionalism, and going the extra mile. Always offering waters, snacks between meals, so extra! Be prepared for a lot of time driving though… it’s a big island and getting to Volcanoes takes a minute. But so worth it!”

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Big Island Highlights: Coffee, Volcano, Black Sands & Waterfall - Greenwell Farms and the Kona coffee story
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Big Island Highlights: Coffee, Volcano, Black Sands & Waterfall

4.Big Island Highlights: Coffee, Volcano, Black Sands & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,054 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $299

Spend 11 hours crossing the Big Island with Kailani Tours, from Greenwell Farms and Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach to Kīlauea, Thurston Lava Tube, Hilo, and Rainbow Falls. Your guide, such as Kawika, Derrick, Chris, or another local escort, handles the long drive, meals, drinks, and park stops for a group of up to 13.

“The tour was great. I like the Green Farm Coffee tour, the malasada, Volcano, Lava Tube and the Rainbow Falls. The Tour Guide was Great. Knowledgeable. i learn a lot from him. I think his name is Chris. It was amazing experience.”

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Deluxe Volcano Experience with Restaurant Dinner - Punaluʻu Bake Shop offers a quick local treat
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Deluxe Volcano Experience with Restaurant Dinner

5.Deluxe Volcano Experience with Restaurant Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 620 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $341

Spend a full day touring the Big Island in a small group of up to 13, with hotel pickup, Kona coffee tasting, lunch, Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, and dinner at Kīlauea Lodge. Guides such as Grant, Dave, Shelby, and Toby bring local stories, geology, and Hawaiian culture to the long drive.

“Our guide David was entertaining and knowledgeable. A great experience. I would recommend this tour.”

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Day Trip from Oahu to Hilo: Volcano Adventure - The early flight from Honolulu to Hilo
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Day Trip from Oahu to Hilo: Volcano Adventure

6.Day Trip from Oahu to Hilo: Volcano Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 570 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $654

Fly from Honolulu to Hilo, then spend about 12 hours exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Chain of Craters Road, Kilauea, Steam Vents, Thurston Lava Tube, Akaka Falls, Rainbow Falls, and Hilo Town. Guides such as Dexter, Calvin, Rob, and Hugh have led this route. Lunch, park admission, and interisland airfare are included.

“We visited Big Island in April this year. Wonderful tour of all the key attractions on Big Island with Polynesian Adventures Tours. Hotel pickup/drop off from / to the airport and Hawaiian Airlines flight from Honolulu to Hilo on Big Island was well very well organized and on time. This gave us full 12 hours to cover the itinerary. The trip to Rainbow Falls, Akatsuka Orchid Gardens, Mauna Loa factory and Liluokalani Gardens were delightful. Volcanoes National Park, chain of craters, lava fields and an up close view of the Kilauea caldera at Pahoa was simply spectacular and breathtaking. Our local tour guide Leroy was very knowledgable and regaled us…”

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Captain Cook Snorkel Tour with Sea Caves and Lava Tubes - What the four-hour schedule really means
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Captain Cook Snorkel Tour with Sea Caves and Lava Tubes

7.Captain Cook Snorkel Tour with Sea Caves and Lava Tubes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 548 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $89Best value

Join Dolphin Discoveries for a small-group RHIB boat trip from Keauhou Bay to Captain Cook’s Monument. You’ll get about 30 to 40 minutes of snorkeling, quality gear, pool noodles, drinks, and a narrated ride past sea caves and lava tubes. Captains such as Robert, Craig, Dennis, and Ron share local history along the Kona coast.

“Captain Craig was very professional and much fun! He is a great driver and took us to special places on the reef sharing his knowledge and many years of experience. The snorkelling was good…not a huge number of fish but enough to thoroughly enjoy it. We were pleasantly surprised when some spinner dolphins showed up!”

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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

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

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

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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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

9.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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Big Island: Volcanoes, Waterfalls, & Coffee Farm Day-Trip - Coffee, orchards, and the start of the day
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Big Island: Volcanoes, Waterfalls, & Coffee Farm Day-Trip

10.Volcanoes, Waterfalls, & Coffee Farm Day-Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 414 reviews · 11 hours · from $264

Spend a full day touring the Big Island with a local English-speaking guide such as Mia, Chris, Justin, or Henry. You’ll visit Waipio Valley, Akaka and Rainbow Falls, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Punalu’u Beach, a lava tube, and Bay View Farm for Kona coffee. Lunch, drinks, snacks, park fees, jackets, and hotel pickup are included.

“AMAZING! Got a whole tour of the top most exciting excursions that you can experience on the Big Island all in one day! Justin our driver and guide was super friendly, knowledgable, and funny! I highly recommend if you have limited time during your stay on the Big Island.”

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Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour - Inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
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Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour

11.Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 412 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $202

Spend about 10.5 hours exploring Hilo and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park by air-conditioned vehicle. Walk through Nahuku Lava Tube, see Kilauea’s crater and steam vents, visit Akaka and Rainbow Falls, and hear island stories from your guide. An optional helicopter ride adds views of craters, waterfalls, coastlines, and vegetation from above.

“Our group had a fantastic time with our guide Chester! We had some bad luck with the foggy weather and a surprise sulfur gas release that closed the crater road the night before, but Chester made sure to make up for it by showing us some extra spots around Hilo. Overall the volcano sites we saw were beautiful and the extra history about the island was much appreciated.”

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Hilo Shore Excursion: Active Volcano, Lava Tube, Waterfall and Gardens - From Hilo to Kilauea, the ride sets the scene
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Hilo Shore Excursion: Active Volcano, Lava Tube, Waterfall and Gardens

12.Hilo Shore Excursion: Active Volcano, Lava Tube, Waterfall and Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 393 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $187

Spend about 5.5 hours exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Kilauea, Thurston Lava Tube, Chain of Craters Road, Rainbow Falls, Liliuokalani Gardens, and Big Island Candies. Guides such as Jill, Josh, and Julie add local stories and volcano lore. Pickup is available at Hilo’s port, airport, and select hotels.

“This tour was excellent! Perfect amount of time spent at each site. The variety of sites were great. Felt like you got a good sense of this side of the Island. The tour guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and entertaining! She was native of the Island and wealth of knowledge. We really enjoyed the tour!”

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Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day Tour - Lava tubes and the practical side of park visits
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Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day Tour

13.Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 391 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $186

Justin of Makaio Tours leads a small-group Hilo excursion in a comfortable 15-passenger van. You’ll visit Kilauea, a lava tube, Rainbow Falls, Hilo Farmers Market, Liliʻuokalani Gardens, Big Island Candies, and Richardson Ocean Park, with pickup from Hilo hotels, port, or airport.

“Justin is such a personable and cultivated guide. His Makaio Tours of Hilo takes you to the must sees and it’s just overall a fun day with him and your group. Learned more about the Big Island and had a lot of wholesome moments on the east side. Highly recommend 🌺”

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Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcano Safari Lava Caves & Black Sand - Kaumana Caves: the day’s most physical stop
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Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcano Safari Lava Caves & Black Sand

14.Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcano Safari Lava Caves & Black Sand

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 363 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $154

From Hilo port or your hotel, ride with a local guide such as Ellen, Troy, Dave, or Lori to lava caves, Rainbow Falls, Pahoa, Lava Tree State Park, and recent Kilauea flow zones. Expect uneven ground, short walks, changing stops, and a small group of up to 14 people.

“Dave was our driver and a native and he was very informative about Hilo. Got lucky for a free day at the volcano national park! Pickup was super easy at the port. We even stopped and a grocery store for some fresh poke bowls. A couple lava tubes, big island chocolate, plus a few areas in the park to few different view points of the volcano. Saw Maui’s island (and was told the story) King Kamehameha statue. Missed the black sand beach, but the volcano was worth it.”

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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

15.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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