Kilauea Summit to Shore from Kona: Small Group

Overview

Kilauea Volcano is a magnificent presence on the Big Island of Hawai'i and this small-group, or exclusive private tour focuses primarily on Kilauea and Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. Because of Kilauea's diverse landscapes, stunning beauty, and vast, almost unending site seeing potential; we have decided to dedicate an entire day to exploring Kilauea volcano. All the way from her amazing summit, to her ever-growing shores.

City: Big Island of Hawaii

Fri 20 Jun

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Starting at $210.67

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Fri 20 Jun

Starting at $210.67

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What's Included

Hotel/Airport pickup and drop-off

Picnic lunch

Bottled water

Snacks

Transport by private vehicle

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Conditions subject to change.
Please bring along close-toed shoes.
A maximum of 6 people per booking.
A minimum of 2 people per shared and 1 per exclusive is required.

What To Expect

The Volcano Van Private Tours

Discover Hawaii's most breathtaking natural sights on a small-group van tour that's brimming with towering volcanoes, lush rainforests, and magnificent coastlines. Experience the islands' many microclimates and environments during a tour that exposes you to a little bit of everything. After convenient pickup from your hotel, travel to the lush rainforests found in great abundance on the island's east side. Make your way to Hilo via Saddle Road, reaching an elevation of almost 6,800 feet (2,072 m). Along the way, pass through many of the microclimates that make the Big Island among the most exceptional places in the world. As you approach Hilo, glance inside a once-scorching conduit of molten rock from the Mauna Loa Volcano as your guide enlightens you to the significance of lava tubes to Hawaii's creation. After a quick trip into the nearby Kaumana Caves, check out Waianuenue, also known as Rainbow Falls. This stunning 80-foot (24-m) drop has beckoned generations of visitors to Hilo. After lunch at Hilo Sharks Coffee, visit the village of Pahoa and drive along the famous Red Road, which follows the Puna Coast on the southeast flank of Kilauea volcano. This beautiful stretch of paradise showcases some of the island's youngest and most scenic coastline. Lush rain forests give way to black cliffs, rocky coastlines, and crashing waves. Your journey along this road ends at Kalapana, a town that was mostly buried by lava in 1990. Next up is Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and the summit of Kilauea volcano. Gaze into Kilauea's vast summit caldera, formed 500 years ago. The drive takes you past pit craters, scorched earth, steaming ground, and lava flows old and new. Enjoy plenty of opportunity to stop, look around, and learn about what's going on both above and beneath the ground.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (45)

Elizabeth_A

Feb 2025

Scott was a great tour guide! He was very knowledgeable. It was a great day! Loved the small group experience.

28arvindn

Feb 2025

Scott was a great tour guide! If anyone says he didn’t bring the energy, don’t believe them. Scott was knowledgeable, personable, and you could tell he cared about giving his clients the best experience possible. Episode 9 of Kīlauea happened in the middle of our tour and he managed to switch the itinerary tour up on the spot in his head to ensure we would get a view. Once in a lifetime experience, thanks Scott and the Volcano Van!

Jon_C

Nov 2024

If you are visiting the big island, this trip is essential! Opportunity to tick off all the must do locations in a small very personal group! Scott was amazing with incredible knowledge. Talking us through the coffee farm, black sands, many volcanoes and rainbow falls all in one day! Turtles and rainbows were an added bonus 😉 Mahalo Scott a day we will never forget and the perfect ending to our trip to the big island!