Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour

4.9 (1,759 reviews) Big Island of Hawaii, USA
Duration12h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 13 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

See rare black sand beaches, visit the famous Kona Coffee Farm and the magnificent Volcanoes National Park including Thurston Lava Tube, Chain of Craters Road, and past lava flow. Finish the adventure with stargazing near Mauna Kea. Experience the Big Island’s most spectacular natural splendors on this small-group tour with a professional local guide sharing knowledge of the history, cultures, and geology of the island. Lunch and Dinner included in the tour.

What's included

  • Picnic Lunch and Restaurant Dinner
  • Bottle Water and Hawaiian Juice
  • Luxury Mercedes Sprinter Van Transportation
  • Kona/ Kohala Coast area hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Use of Rain and Warm Jacket
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Small-group tour lead by a professional guide
  • Tour Guide Gratuities / Tips

What to expect

  1. Bay View Farm
    1h 10m
    Take a tour of a Kona Coffee Farm to learn about the harvesting and milling process while sampling Kona Coffee and Tea. Enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the beautiful Kealakekua Bay.
  2. Paradise Meadows
    30m · Admission ticket included
    A charming local farm known for its Hawaiian-grown macadamia nuts, tropical fruits, and sweet treats. Guests can stroll through the farm, learn about local agriculture, sample a variety of products, and enjoy the peaceful countryside of southern Hawaiʻi Island.
  3. Punalu'u Black Sand Beach
    30m
    Relax and take it all in at Punalu’u Black Sand Beach, a great place to spot marine life from the shore, like Hawaii’s green sea turtles.
  4. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Various stops are made to view magnificent volcanic eruptions during the day and twilight, as well as past lava flow sites and craters, condition permitting. In addition, your certified tour guide provides an educational and insightful narrative about the volcanoes as you visit steam vents, Kilauea Crater Lookout, a portion of the Chain of Craters Road, and the crater rim trail.
  5. Nahuku - Lava Tube
    20m
    Walk along a bridge that gives you a literal inside look at Hawaii, as you follow it to the eerie Thurston Lava Tube, a 600-foot-long (183-meter) cave formed hundreds of years ago by an underground river of magma.
  6. Saddle Road
    30m
    Your guide will take you to a secluded and ideal location for stargazing. Depending on weather condition, you will observe stars, planets, galaxies, moon, and much more while your guide shares interesting legend and lore of the sky.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pickup is only from all major hotels and resorts on the Kona and Kohala Coast between 9:30 am and 10:30 am. If you are staying at a vacation rental in Kona, you will be directed to the nearest hotel for pickup. If you are staying at a vacation rental in Kohala Coast or near Hilo, you will be directed to one of the locations below for pickup

The back parking lot by the two yellow umbrellas at Queens' Marketplace in Waikoloa

Foodland Farms at The Shops at Mauna Lani ( 1330 Mauna Lani Dr, Waimea, HI 96743 )

The supplier will send you a confirmation email with the exact pickup location and time. Please call the supplier if you don't receive an email.

Additional information

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children under 5 years old are not allowed to participate
  • Vegetarian or gluten free meals are available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Some walking on uneven ground is involved
  • Itineraries may change, and refunds will not be given for closures and itinerary changes out of our control. Tours run rain or shine.
  • Not possible for travelers require walkers/wheelchairs

Cancellation policy

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

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