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Private Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Eco Tour

Private Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Eco Tour

Overview

Explore the worlds most active volcano with one of our professional, award winning guides - get away from the big bus and van tours and get out into the field to visit areas that few visitors get to see while visiting Hawai'i island!

No gift shops, no restaurants, no long drives around the island in a van to visit areas you can explore on your own. No gimmicks and no frills - all of our time is spent exploring the amazing active volcanoes of Hawai'i island! We offer only active, education based explorations that focus on topics such as Geology, native flora and fauna, and the amazing Hawaiian culture that still thrives on the volcano today.

Our tours are family friendly, easy to book and leave our guests with a deepened understanding of the science and the culture of Kīlauea. See the best of the volcano with several moderate walks throughout the day. Our National Park tours allow guests the convenience of using their own vehicle as opposed to a large bus or van.

City: Big Island of Hawaii

Sat 21 Jun

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Starting at $180.00

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Sat 21 Jun

Starting at $180.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Private tour

Professional guide

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 1 person per booking is required
A maximum of 25 people per booking
Flexible departure time means that after creating your booking, you will have to contact the local operator to inform them of your preferred departure time. At this time you may also discuss your preferred tour itinerary with them
Summit eruption viewing dependent on current eruption conditions

What To Expect

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Your private tour starts at the historic Volcano House hotel, located inside the National Park. Walk to the steam vents and sulphur banks to feel the heat of the volcano coming out of the ground. Walk thru the native rainforest to the devastation trail. Explore the Chain of Craters road to find volcanic landscapes of the past and rare rock formations.

Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube

Explore a 500 year old lava tube with detailed discussion on how lava tubes are formed and the features inside. Walk thru a old growth native forest to get to the tube!

Halemaumau Trail

Walk along the historic Halemaumau trail with one of our professional guides for excellent views of the summit caldrea! Along the way enjoy in-depth discussion on native plants, native birds, geology specific to Hawaii and the amazing Hawaiian culture that still thrives on the volcano today.

Steam Vents

Explore the steam vents inside the National Park with one of our professional guides and feel the geothermal heat! Great photo opportunities!

Sulphur Banks

Walk thru this unique area with one of our professional guides with in-depth discuss of geochemistry. And learn about the unique adaptations of native plants to resist the volcanic gases! This area is safe to explore due to low concentration of gas.

Kilauea Iki Trail

Hike the most popular trail in the National Park with a professional guide and discuss the 1959 eruption, which included the highest lava fountaining event in recorded history. This hike feels like walking on the moon!

Devastation Trail

Explore this unique area where the native rainforest was buried in volcanic debris in 1959. Find Peles tears, olivine crystals and other unique rock formations!

Chain of Craters Road

Explore the incredible Chain of Craters road with one of our professional guides! With stops like Lua Manu, discuss pit craters and their significance on Kilauea volcano.

Kilauea Visitor Center

If you prefer, take a quick stop at the Visitors Center for the chance to get some Hawaii Volcanoes National Park or a great local book on the volcano or Hawaiian culture. This is also where we pick up the Junior Ranger programs for our guests with younger children. Your guide will help your child complete the program and get an official Junior Ranger badge at the end of the tour!

Holei Sea Arch

Take a easy walk along the coastal areas of the volcano for a great photo of the Holei Sea Arch! Also, discuss native sea birds.

Volcano Art Center Gallery

Check out this unique art gallery, and see the original Volcano House Hotel - the oldest hotel in the state!

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (218)

MarkR6958

Mar 2025

We had a wonderful experience and learned so much from Erik. I highly recommend this tour. It was a once in a lifetime experience.

O9185IQsusanb

Mar 2025

If you have the opportunity to spend your day with the staff of Kilauea EcoGuides - do it! My husband, daughter, and I were lucky enough to tour the park with Erik, the business owner. His passion for the island and exceptional knowledge base made this a fun and educational tour. We were fortunate that the rain cleared for us to see the volcano venting and even found some Pele’s hairs! Erik’s knowledge of the flora and fauna was also impressive. If I was to book all over again, I would want to do a longer tour! Even our teen girl agreed it was the highlight of our time on the Big Island!

letstravel60

Mar 2025

We could have walked around the park and enjoyed it, but we wouldn’t have learned much. Justin was our guide. He loves his island, and he’s incredibly knowledgeable. The time we spent with him was like a mini-course in the geology and ecology of the park and the islands. We got so much more from our short visit than we would have in twice the time on our own. Justin was friendly and enjoyable to be with.