- Big Island Eco Tours
- Big Island Tours & Activities
- Big Island Volcano Tours
- Hawaii Volcano Tours
- Volcanoes National Park
The joy of being in Hawaii is on full display throughout this expertly crafted full-day tour of geological wonders and fresh dining experiences. From a Kona coffee farm to the majestic black sands of the Kona coastline, your passionate guide is there to ensure exceptional service and experience. Take a gentle hike along ancient lava fields in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park before arriving at Kilauea Lodge for a three-course dinner, where the wait staff orchestrate a perfectly timed procession of Hawaiian-infused dishes, each carefully decorated with locally sourced ingredients. This isn’t any tour of the Big Island – this is a celebration of Mother Nature and the chance to connect with her while creating life-changing memories.
Highlights:
- Indulge in unique dining experiences at a coffee farm, and on the slopes of Hawaii’s most iconic volcanoes
- Safely explore lava tubes, hike lava trails, and enjoy bird’s-eye views of the Kilauea volcano within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
- Relax along the Kau Coast and discover famous black sand beaches
- Savor a 3-course dinner under the Milky Way exclusively planned for our guests
- Expect refreshments and snacks inside your luxury transportation the entire day
- Everything is taken care of for you, from hotel pickup and drop-off and meals to a carefully planned route and stops to make the most of your day
Includes:
- Hotel pickup and drop-off for your group
- Passionate guides with local knowledge
- Hot towel services and refreshments in vehicle
- Catered Lunch
- Three-course dinner at Kilauea Lodge
- Island-style lunch and Kona coffee tastings
- Picnic sourced with the finest local and seasonal ingredients
- Park entry fees to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
- Binoculars and umbrellas to use at your leisure
Schedule:
- Availability: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (Closed Tuesday)
- Tour Time: 12:00 PM
- Duration: 11 Hours (approx.)
Recommendations:
- We recommend bringing a small backpack or tote bag for your personal items as there is plenty of room in our spacious cabin.
- What to Wear: Although Hawaii is home to the endless summer, there are places and times where the temperature can drop substantially. Weather can change dramatically from hot and humid to cool and wet conditions.
- Kailani Tours Hawaii requires wearing comfortable closed-toe footwear.
- A hat and sunglasses are optional but highly recommended.
- Most guests wear a light jacket or bring long pants for after sunset and stargazing at Volcano National Park (dependent on weather and visibility).
- Despite visiting the black sand beach, we will not be swimming on this tour so bathing suits and/or towels are not recommended.
Restrictions/Requirements:
- This tour is for guests 5 years and older. It does not include lengthy hikes.
- This tour is not recommended for women who are pregnant or may be pregnant.
- Passengers traveling with a wheelchair or walker are more than welcome to join our tour. Please note, our vans are equipped to handle easy storage of a wheelchair or other medical equipment. But we do not have a wheelchair lift.
- A combined minimum of 4 guests is required for a tour to operate. Should a tour not meet the tour minimum, customers will have the option to reschedule or receive a full refund. Advance notice will be provided at least 12 hours before the start time.
- Tour description and itinerary is subject to change. Due to the topographical and weather changes that have recently affected the tour area, some attractions and sites may be unreachable or unsafe to visit. Park officials have recently reopened Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with several restrictions as they continue to make repairs. Park officials have been known to restrict entry without notice. Kailani Tours Hawaii will not issue refunds caused by park restrictions.
Location: Pick-up included from selected hotels. Please see the Transportation tab for details.
Special Notes:
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your pick-up location.
- Water, snacks, and two meals will be served. The tour makes occasional stops for snacks and beverages.
No pre-selections are required for reservation.
** Please note dietary restrictions.**
**Vegetarian, and vegan options available on request.**
Meals:
Lunch and dinner are both included on this tour.
- Lunch:*
Savor lunch alongside locally grown and processed tastings at a private tea farm and winery. Enjoy an oven-roasted turkey breast sandwich on Punaluʻu Hawaiian Sweet Rolls with Waipoli butter lettuce, island-style kettle chips and a fresh baked locally sourced macadamia nut tart. - Dinner:*
At the Historic Kilauea Lodge you will experience an elevated three-course dinner prepared with locally sourced ingredients . There will be the options on a pre-fixed menu that includes soup or salad, an entree and a dessert. Guests will be able to choose from four seasonal menu entrees that include chicken, fish, pork and vegetable options. Your guide will give you menu choices on the tour and dinner will be called into Kilauea Lodge in advance.
Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time and allow a 5-minute window for your driver to arrive.
Pick-up Schedule:
- 9:25 AM – Mauna Kea Beach Resort (outside near the circular driveway)
- 9:30 AM – The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort (near guest services outside)
- 9:45 AM – Fairmont Orchid (tour shuttle kiosk near self-parking (away from the front entrance).
- 9:50 AM – Mauna Lani Shops – Foodland (Optional Central Meeting Area) (outside of Foodland)
- 9:50 AM –Mauna Lani Auberge (main lobby near the bell stand)
- 10:00 AM – Kings’ Land – Hilton Grand Vacations (seating area near the bellman stand)
- 10:05 AM – Aston Waikoloa Colony Villas (outside the gate in the circular driveway)
- 10:05 AM – Kohala Suites – Hilton Grand Vacations (outside near the bellman stand)
- 10:10 AM – Hali’i Kai (outside the gate at the circular driveway)
- 10:10 AM – Hilton Waikoloa Village (Lower Lobby – Wait outside)
- 10:15 AM – Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort and Spa (outside the main lobby in the covered area)
- 10:15 AM – Vista Waikoloa (at the bus stop structure at the top of the hill.)
- 10:20 AM – Aston Shores at Waikoloa – Bus stop structure at the top of the hill.
- 10:20 AM – Starbucks – Queen’s Marketplace in Waikoloa Village
- 10:20 AM – Fairway Villas (outside the main entrance at the gate)
- 10:35 AM – Kona Village, Rosewood Resort (outside of the main lobby)
- 10:40 AM – Four Seasons Resort Hualalai – Near the main entrance outside.
- 10:45 AM – Kona International Airport (Keahole) (meet us at the north end of Terminal 1, where group tours pick up. Look for a small 4-stall parking lot.)
- 11:00 AM – Target in Kailua-Kona (at Kona Commons Target, in the parking lot near McDonald’s)
- 11:10 AM – King Kamehameha Hotel by Courtyard (Please wait outside of the main entrance)
- 11:10 AM –Kona Seaside Hotel (PACIFIC 19) (Please wait outside the main lobby)
- 11:15 AM – Holiday Inn Express (outside the main lobby)
- 11:20 AM – Royal Kona Resort (from the benches near the roundabout)
- 11:20 AM – Kona Reef Resort (on the side street outside of the main entrance)
- 11:25 AM – Royal Sea Cliff Kona by Outrigger (outside at the circular driveway)
- 11:25 AM – Kona Sea Village (Ali’i Drive in front of the Kona Sea Village)
- 11:30 AM – Worldmark (right outside the activities center)
- 11:30 AM – Kona Hawaiian Resort by Wyndham (outside the main lobby)
- 11:35 AM – Castle Kona Bali Kai (near the lobby check-in area)
- 11:35 aM – Aston Kona by the Sea (Outside the main lobby)
- 11:40 AM – Keauhou Shopping Center (Central Meeting) (In front of Long’s Drugstore)
- 11:40 AM – Kanaloa at Kona (Outside the main gate)
- 11:45 AM – Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa in Keauhou (Please wait outside the main lobby)
- 11:45 AM – Mauna Loa Village/Holua Resort – Please wait outside the resort at the bench on Kaleiopapa Street.
Itinerary:
- 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM – Pickup
- 11:10 AM – 11:55 PM – Premium Coffee Farm – Gourmet Island Style Picnic Lunch, Tasting, and Shopping
- 1:05 PM – 1:25 PM – Punalu’u Bake Shop – Hawaiian Sweet Bread and Malasadas (Malasadas NOT INCLUDED)
- 1:35 PM – 2:05 PM – Punalu’u Black Sand Beach – Sea Turtles!
- 2:55 PM – 5:25 PM – Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park (Kilauea Overlook, Thurston Lava Tube, Steam Vents, Kilauea Iki Overlook)
- 5:35 PM – 6:50 PM – Three-Course Restaurant Dinner at Kilauea Lodge
- 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM – Lava Tube
- 9:45 PM – 10:00 PM – Return