Volcano National Park Adventure from Waikoloa

Overview

We are a small company of only two Geologists that have the drive and inspiration to teach Hawaii's geological past along with all the other forms of this islands beauty. We have included David to the team, a guide of almost ten years on the big island, who has a wide breadth of knowledge and passion about all aspects of this island.

City: Big Island of Hawaii

Tue 22 Oct

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Starting at $219.00

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Tue 22 Oct

Starting at $219.00

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What's Included

Coats, raincoats, and umbrellas

Snacks

Lunch

Coffee and/or Tea

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
We are abiding by all State of Hawaii and Federal CDC Guidelines.

What To Expect

Punalu'u Black Sand beach

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.

Heavenly Hawaiian Kona Coffee Farm

Visit an award winning 100% Kona Coffee Farm, with exclusive access, tasting and tour.

Hilo

Drive through Historic town of Hilo.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

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, Kīlauea. The only comprehensive Park Tour available. Tour the Park and the entire Chain of Craters Road from Summit to Sea.

Rainbow Falls

On sunny days, rainbows appear in the mist of the 80-foot falls, making for some pretty magical views. The broad waterfall — nearly 100 feet in diameter — plunges over a natural lava cave and into the river below. When it rains, (which it often does in Hilo), the engorged Wailuku River makes the falls wider, muddier and louder. On these days, you won’t see the rainbows for which this spot is named, but the sheer volume of water and the accessibility of this spot for all ages make it a fun, quick and easy excursion.

Saddle Road

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. Near the road you can see where lava thickened and left the telltale mounds of a slowing flow. Just after mile 23, you’ll come close to a popular local landmark, Pu`u Huluhulu, which is an older Mauna Kea cinder cone, or kīpuka, and it’s surrounded by younger lava flows. At this point, you’re near the peak height for Saddle Road, about 1.25 miles in elevation – 6,632 feet. 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.

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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 (108)

266barbyc

Jul 2021

Erik was amazing! He is a trained geologist who educated us about the island in it entirety including creation of landforms as well as island history & customs. We had individualized attention at the coffee farm & at the local restaurant for lunch. He gave his us his own spin on the volcano park which provided us a personalized experience. We are grateful for his hospitality & kindness. P.S. He has great snacks!!! <3

caseym831

Jul 2021

Where do I start on how wonderful Zane Smith and his geo tour? He’s sun a nice guy and very knowledgeable on the history and science of the main island volcanoes. His van is comfy, had plenty of drinks and snacks and the home videos/professional videos of the 2018 eruption was an added bonus. We loved the coffee tour and can’t wait to receive our first coffee club shipment, the lunch was tasty and we have loved looking back at all of our amazing pictures and videos of the lava at various points on the island. Don’t let the 11 hour timeframe scare you, it went by sooo fast and we saw so many really cool things! Zane had rain jackets or warmth jackets for your comfort and a stool to get out of the passenger van. His attention to detail was so appreciated and he even offered his personal cell phone number if we needed any recommendations for food or fun for the rest of our stay. Just a nice guy- even if you don’t like volcanoes, book this tour to make a lifelong new friend on the main island with Zane Smith!

Adam_D

Jul 2021

Our tour was led by Zane who’s more than just a nature-loving guide; he is an actual geologist who has personally witnessed and studied the Big Island’s volcanic eruptions. Zane shared that genuine enthusiasm for Hawaii’s dynamic landscape at each stop along our eleven hour tour. Zane took us to so many places, many of which few other tour operators probably don’t even know exist, where we saw and learned about the natural beauty of Hawaii from a perspective only a geologist could describe. My four teenage children enjoyed the experience so much that they all agreed that it was the best tour that they’ve ever been on (and they’ve been on several different tours around the world). Zane is truly a wealth of knowledge yet he’s also easy going and relaxed which made the tour both interesting and enjoyable for all. We saw so much more than just volcanoes, including sea turtles on black sand beaches, a stunning waterfall, and my personal favorite, a visit to a Kona coffee plantation where we learned why Kona coffee is among the world’s best. While there on the plantation, we were given an all you can drink sampling of the varied brews. Thank you, Zane for giving our family a most memorable Big Island experience. We’ll never forget and it will surely be dinner conversation for many years to come.