Private Custom Big Island Volcano Tours, Big Island of Hawaii

About this activity

For those looking for a more personalized experience, Aloha Aina Tours offers personalized custom tours. Creating a custom Big Island custom and private tour can be an exciting way to explore the diverse beauty and unique attractions of Hawaii’s largest island. For private/custom tours we offer Hilo and Kona Port pick ups as well as airport.

As a locally owned and operated tour company based on Hawaiʻi Island, we offer immersive, guided experiences while sharing not just the breathtaking beauty of volcanoes, waterfalls, and valleys – but the stories, language, and spirit that make these places sacred. The expertly guided tours highlight the island’s natural beauty, rich history, and volcanic landscapes.

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At a glance

Duration: 8–10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Aloha Aina Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Meals: Food is included. We have a variety of Hawaiian style juices and water. For lunch we provide a local style bento

Not included

Not included: Alcohol – Consumption and possession of alcohol on the van is strictly prohibited on the tour.

Itinerary

1
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

2 hours
Choose from multiple Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and other lava flow/field stops. Drive through Chain of Craters Road and Crater Rim Drive, scenic stops, as well as a self guided visit to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park:
- Kīlauea Visitor Center
- Halemaʻumaʻu Crater (Uēkahuna Look Out)
- Steamy Haʻakulamanu (Sulphur Banks)
- Kīlauea Iki Overlook
- Thurston Lava Tube
- Lava Tree Park
- Petroglyphs
- Volcano steam vents
- Uēkahuna Lookout
- Fissure 8 (2018 Leilani Estates Eruption)
- Ka‘ūmana Caves
- Pit Craters
- Devastation Trail
2
Hilo

1 h 30 min
Choose from Hilo stops such as:
- Richardson’s Black Sand Beach
- Pana’ewa Rainforest Zoo & Gardens
- ‘Akaka Falls
- Rainbow Falls
- Boiling Pots
- King Kamehameha Statue
- Queen Liliuokalani Gardens
- ʻImiloa Astronomy Center
- Banyan Tree Drive
- Downtown Hilo Bayfront
- Ho’olei Sea Arch
- Isaac Hale ‘Pohoiki’ Beach Park
- Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden
- Big Island Candies
- Maku’u Farmers market (Sundays 730a-2p)
- Honoli’i Beach Park
- Carlsmith Beach Park
- Naha Stone
North Side locations:
- Waipi’o Valley Lookout
- Pololū Valley
- Parker Ranch
- TEX Drive In (Malasadas)
South Side:
- Ka’lae (South Point)
- Punalu’u Black Sand Beach
- Punalu’u Bakery
- Nāʻālehu
Akaka Falls State Park

one hour Admission included

You can choose to visit ʻAkaka Falls State Park, where the Island’s tropical splendor is on full display. Nestled within a dense rainforest just north of Hilo, this scenic wonder is home to one of the most iconic waterfalls in all of Hawai‘i – ‘Akaka Falls.
Punalu'u Black Sand Beach

one hour Admission included

You can choose to visit Punalu'u Black Sand Beach

Discover one of Hawaiʻi’s most unique and visually striking natural wonders on this unforgettable visit to Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach. Located on the Big Island’s southeastern coast, and known for its jet-black shoreline formed by cooled lava fragments, Punaluʻu offers a rare and captivating sight that perfectly blends natural beauty with cultural significance.

As you arrive, you’ll be greeted by the dramatic contrast of black sand against the vivid blue Pacific Ocean and lush greenery. Stroll along the shoreline where endangered Hawaiian green sea turtles (honu) often bask in the sun. Dip your toes in the cool waters, explore tide pools teeming with marine life, or simply relax and take in the serene, beautiful landscape. This Big Island Adventure is an all-inclusive tour that also combines the amazing Volcanoes National Park and Historic Hilo Town tours.
5
Kailua-Kona

one hour
For Kona Pick Ups and locations, you may choose from the following stops:

Kona Side:
- Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Farm
- Papakōlea Green Sand Beach
- Hapuna Beach
- St. Benedict’s Painted Church
- Kua Bay (Manini’owali Beach)
- Pu’uhonua O Hōnaunau National Historic Park (The Place Of Refuge)
- Magic Sands Beach Park
- Kona Salt Farm
- Kahalu’u Bay Park
- Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site - Anaeho’omalu Bay (A-Bay Beach)
- Hulihe’e Palace
- Mokuaikaua Church
- Kaloko-Honokohau Historic Park
- Abalone Aquaculture Farm
- Ocean Rider Seahorse Farm
- Kokoleka Lani Farms (Chocolate Farm)
- Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary
Coffee Farms:
- Kona Joe’s
- Greenwell Coffee Farm
- Royal Kona Coffee
- Bayview Coffee
- Kona Living History Coffee Farm

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Contact us regarding other designated pick up locations.
Contact us regarding other designated pick up locations. Typical meeting locations is Queen Liliuokalani Gardens

End point

Contact us regarding other designated pick up locations.
Contact us regarding other designated pick up locations. Typical meeting locations is Queen Liliuokalani Gardens

Pickup points

Hilo Intl Airport
SCP Hilo Hotel
Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - A Doubletree By Hilton
Hilo Hawaiian Hotel
Keahole Airport

We will contact you regarding any specific details about your tour.
Cruise ship Passengers:
While our tours are scheduled to begin at 8:00 am, we know that delays happen,

and that it may take some time to come off the ship. We keep track of ship

arrival times and will adjust accordingly. You will not miss your tour.

Tour lengths vary and adjustments to the schedule may need to be made in

order to accommodate your timely return.

Cruise Ship Hilo and Kailua Ports – Look for your Guide with the “Aloha Aina Tours” sign. You will be provided instructions for pick up either inside the terminal or right outside the port gates.
If your ship is unable to dock, we’ll issue a full refund. When possible, we’ll also try

to reschedule your tour so you don’t miss out. This situation is entirely outside

your control, and we want to make it worry-free for you.

Please note when booking. Due to the difference in TripAdvisor and our booking system, 1 person equals 14 people. If you need to book multiple tours, they must be booked through TripAdvisor one at a time.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.