Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour

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Viewing Glowing Lava Lake during Twilight — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 12 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 13 people
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: English
Operated by: Wasabi Tours Hawaii

Ages: Children (5–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Tour Guide Gratuities / Tips

Itinerary

Bay View Farm

1 h 10 min

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.
Paradise Meadows

30 min Admission 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.
Punalu'u Black Sand Beach

30 min

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.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

3 hours Admission 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.
Nahuku - Lava Tube

20 min

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.
Saddle Road

30 min

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 point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings' Land Waikoloa
OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa
Mauna Lani, Auberge Collection
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kohala Suites Waikoloa
Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Royal Sea Cliff Kona By OUTRIGGER
Kona Bali Kai
Shell Vacations Club Kona Coast Resort
Royal Kona Resort
Aston Kona By The Sea
Kanaloa at Kona

and 4 more pickup points

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.

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes and a light jacket are recommended.
Minimum 4 group size. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.

The exact pickup time and location will be provided upon reconfirmation

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.

Good to know

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