Custom Volcanoes National Park Tour with extra stops

5.0 (10 reviews) 7 hours Free cancellation Skip the line Private tour

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10 reviews

5.0

Traffic jamb at Punalu'u Black Sand beach — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

3 Big Island VIP vans next to the Pride of America. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This custom private tour for up to 11 people starts at the Hilo Port or any Hilo hotel. You will see the Best of the Volcanoes National Park, and whatever else will fit in the 7.5 hours of time! For other optional stops, see below. Most people want to see more of the National Park.

With Private Tours, you can spend more time seeing what you want. If there are things you want to see, don't hesitate to get in touch with us. We are happy to modify tours based on your needs.

Optional Stops/Sights and frequently requested are listed below. We can usually fit 1 to 2 of the Optional stops, depending on time:

See more of the National Park (#1 choice)
Volcano Winery or BI Candies
Punalu'u Black Sand Beach or one in Hilo
Rainbow Falls

This is a 7-7.5-hour tour, we guarantee to get you back on the Ship on time. We must follow Hawaii State law, children under 8 must be in a proper seat. We can provide seats for 5-years-old and over upon request 24 hours in advance.

Ports of Call Tours Skip the line Tickets Sightseeing Passes Shore Excursions Port Pickup Short term availability Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof Conditional Booking Questions

At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Big Island VIP

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Water / Snacks
Included: Entrance Fee to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Included: Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes Benz Sprinter van

Not included

Not included: Meals
Not included: Alcoholic Beverages
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

3 hours

This National Park is over 500 square miles and is a UNESCO Heritage Site.
Nahuku - Lava Tube

30 min

Walk through a verdant rainforest and experience a ancient lava tube.
Chain of Craters Road

30 min

There is a lot to see on this road. We keep your tour action packed and we don't take you through endless lava flows that are the same eruption.
Steam Vents

15 min

Get a black of rainwater that has been super heated under the rocks.
Stop 5

30 min

The site of most of the eruptions that have taken place since 2018. Hopefully on your day you will be able to see lava!
Punalu'u Black Sand Beach

1 h 30 min Admission included

The most famous black sand beach and possibly turtles, this black sand beach is a serious time commitment because we have to drive you out of the National Park through the Kau Desert, there is very little to see. Most people would rather see a black sand beach and see more of the National Park, this is totally your choice.
Lili'uokalani Gardens

15 min Admission included

Beautiful bay and garden

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park 96785, United States See on map

End point

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park 96785, United States See on map

Pickup points

Arnott's Lodge
Waiakea Villas
Hilo Bay Hotel
SCP Hilo Hotel
Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - A Doubletree By Hilton
Hilo Hawaiian Hotel

We pick up in the Hilo Port for cruise ship passengers.
For hotel pick up we pick up in Hilo ONLY. If meeting us in Hilo and driving over from Kona/Waikoloa we meet at the Hilo Target/Safeway.
If staying in Puna/HPP/Pahoa/Hawaiian Beaches/Kapoho or anywhere in that general area, we meet at the Keaau Foodland, 16-586 Old Volcano Rd #102, Keaau, HI 96749.
We no longer PICKUP at the HIlo Airport (ITO) but we CAN DROP OFF. You must take a cab/Uber to Hilo Target/Safeway, we will pick you up there. We can drop off at the airport, we just cannot pick up at the airport and the paperwork is not worth the hassle. The earlier your flight the better. Please be aware this tour is 6 hours, and there is nothing to do in the Hilo airport after we drop you off.

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

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%

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We must follow Hawaii State law, children under 8 must be in a proper seat. We can provide seats for 5-years-old and over upon request 24 hours in advance.