Expert Led Private Guided Tour Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

4.9 (11 reviews) 4–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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11 reviews

4.9

Photo credits: Janice Wei — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Photo credit: Janice Wei — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Experience Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park with the official philanthropic fundraising partner of the park! Our excursions aren't tours—they're private, guided experiences led by a member of our team of experts, including but not limited to, volcanologists, botanists, wildlife biologists & former park rangers. We meet you in the park & your guide crafts a personalized, flexible journey focused on your group's interests and activity level. Your adventure, lasting 4, 6, or 8 hours, supports vital park projects, turning your experience into a powerful act of conservation.

Give back: We are NOT a for-profit tour company. Proceeds of your tour support Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park.

Guided by professionals: Learn from true experts who are passionate & offer insight.

Private and Customizable: After your booking is confirmed we will call you to get your interests and activity level.

No transportation provided. Your guide will join you in your vehicle or meet you at the trailhead.

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At a glance

Duration: 4–8 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: Friends of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

What is included

Included

Included: Private experience
Included: Expert Guide

Not included

Not included: Admission fees: Park Entrance Fee
Not included: Meals: Not provided
Not included: Bottled water: Not provided
Not included: Private transportation: Drive your own vehicle - No Transportation provided

Itinerary

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

3 hours

Your excursion is fully customizable and tailored to suit your interests. There is no cookie cutter itinerary. So, here we have included a few common requests. Don't hesitate to request the "Highlights"!

Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major home to rare endemic plants and birds, not to mention the summit of Kilauea — the most active volcano on the planet.

Explore the heart of creation with the Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Institute, the official non-profit partner of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Every adventure you book directly supports vital park initiatives, including conservation, youth education, and cultural programs.

Discover the raw power of geology, the richness of Hawaiian culture, and the magic of a place found nowhere else. Your adventure is more than a tour; it’s a commitment to preserving this sacred and magnificent land.

Support National Parks by supporting Friends of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Parks!
Nahuku - Lava Tube

30 min Admission not included

Join us for an unforgettable journey into Nahuku (Thurston Lava Tube), an experience unlike any other, led by the Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park —the official non-profit partner of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. When you book with us, every dollar supports our vital work in conservation and education.

As you descend into the tube's cool, damp air, they'll reveal the secrets of this 500-year-old cavern. You won't just walk through a tunnel; you'll witness the unique flow patterns of ancient lava frozen in stone, see fascinating geological "dripstones," and discover the surprising life that thrives in this dark, misty world.

This isn't just a tour; it's a chance to walk through a piece of Earth's living history and know that your adventure helps preserve this magnificent place for generations to come.
Kilauea Iki Trail

3 hours Admission not included

By far one of the most popular trails in the park! 3.8 miles in length when combined with our Nahuku lava tube. Experience this iconic hike with the experts! Our guides will lead you across the crater floor, sharing the incredible story of this landscape's fiery past and the delicate life that has since returned.

Your adventure is more than a hike—it’s an opportunity to connect with the land on a deeper level and know that your support directly funds the park's vital conservation and education efforts.

Book your unforgettable journey today and walk in the footsteps of history!
Kilauea

Passing by

Kīlauea is the heart of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park and one of the most dynamic and awe-inspiring landscapes on Earth. With FHVNP's Hawai‘i Volcanoes Institute, your visit becomes a profound journey into the forces that shape our planet.

Our expert guides bring this landscape to life, sharing insights you won't find on a map. You'll explore a realm of dramatic craters, steaming vents, and vast lava fields, learning about the powerful history and unique ecology of this continuously changing volcano.

By booking your experience with us, you are not just a visitor—you're a partner in preservation. All proceeds from your tour support FHVNP, the park’s official non-profit partner, funding vital conservation, education, and cultural programs.

Join us to witness the raw power of Kīlauea and become a steward of this magnificent, sacred land.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The park entrance is on Highway 11 between mile markers 28 and 29. After you go through the fee entrance gate, Kilauea Military Camp is straight ahead 1.3 miles on the right. Our guide will meet you at the flagpole; it is very visible, and you can follow the parking directions.

End point

The park entrance is on Highway 11 between mile markers 28 and 29. After you go through the fee entrance gate, Kilauea Military Camp is straight ahead 1.3 miles on the right. Our guide will meet you at the flagpole; it is very visible, and you can follow the parking directions.