Black sand beach, Winery (or coffee) and Volcanoes National Park
Overview
You will see the Best of the Volcanoes National Park, Rainbow Falls, Japanese Gardens, the most famous black sand beach Punaluʻu and possible turtles! For other optional stops see below.
With Private Tours you have the ability to spend more time seeing what you want. If there are things you want to see please get in touch with me. I am happy to modify tours based on your needs.
Optional Stops/Sights and frequently requested are listed below. We can usually fit 1 to 4 of the Optional stops depending on time:
* Volcano Winery (usually about an hour, $10 and $20 flights) OR Hilo Coffee Farm (free tastings)
* Orchid Farm or Big Island Candies
This is a 7.5 Hour Tour so it is possible to see all these locations with this tour and we guarantee to get you back on the Ship on time.
Inclusions
- Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes Benz Sprinter van
- Water / Snacks
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Entrance Fee to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
- Guaranteed to skip the lines
- Entry/Admission - Punalu'u Black Sand beach
- Entry/Admission - Liliuokalani Gardens
- Entry/Admission - Akatsuka Orchid Gardens
- Entry/Admission - Rainbow Falls
What to expect
Beautiful bay and garden
Duration: 15 minutes
Visit: Rainbow Falls, Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720
Brief stop to see the famous Rainbow Falls
Duration: 15 minutes
Visit: Punalu'u Black Sand beach, Highway 11, Pahala, Island of Hawaii, HI 96777
The most famous black sand beach and possibly turtles.
Duration: 30 minutes
Visit: Akatsuka Orchid Gardens, 11-3051 Volcano Road, Volcano, Island of Hawaii, HI 96785
Savor orchids that smell like chocolate. An orchid appraised for $20, 000 can often be seen here.
Duration: 30 minutes
Visit: Volcano Winery, 35 Pii Mauna Drive, Volcano, Island of Hawaii, HI 96785
You may purchase flights of wine or choose a coffee tour instead.
Duration: 45 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- minimum drinking age is 21 years
- Car seats available for smaller children, please let us know if you are traveling with children under 8 years old.
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
Cancellation
Fantastic tour really goes above and beyond with knowledge and doesn’t just take you to the touristy spots. The only option for touring big island.
Fantastic tour really goes above and beyond with knowledge and doesn’t just take you to the touristy spots. The only option for touring big island.5 couples just completed a cruise from Australia to the US. 8 ports of call, 8 tours (6 private). Easily this was the most professional, comfortable, and complete. Jodi did a wonderful job of moving us around the high spots, doing private talks at the volcano visitor center, taking us to rainbow ...
5 couples just completed a cruise from Australia to the US. 8 ports of call, 8 tours (6 private). Easily this was the most professional, comfortable, and complete. Jodi did a wonderful job of moving us around the high spots, doing private talks at the volcano visitor center, taking us to rainbow falls, Kilauea, orchids, macadamia nuts, a city market, and turtles (2), in very nice van complete with snacks, water, and umbrellas. Price was reasonable, you should use Jodi if you go to Hilo.Jodi was very communicative with exact details as to where to meet at the port. She arrived in her Mercedes van which accommodated all ten of us very comfortably; and had a microphone so we could all hear as she educated our group with extensive knowledge and love of both the south and north isl...
Jodi was very communicative with exact details as to where to meet at the port. She arrived in her Mercedes van which accommodated all ten of us very comfortably; and had a microphone so we could all hear as she educated our group with extensive knowledge and love of both the south and north island. She personalized the tour, took lots of photos that she shared with us all and provided snacks & drinks. During the drive she showed a wonderful film of the eruption of the volcano. A delightful 5 hour tour and would highly recommend!Jodi is an incredible tour guide! It's all in the details with Big Island VIP. She takes photos, knows so much history and takes the time to find out what the client is interested in doing. We only wish we would have booked her or her husband for a second day. We do a lot of tours and our ent...
Jodi is an incredible tour guide! It's all in the details with Big Island VIP. She takes photos, knows so much history and takes the time to find out what the client is interested in doing. We only wish we would have booked her or her husband for a second day. We do a lot of tours and our entire group loved her. Thanks to Jodi we got to see some very, very special places from the last volcano explosion that not everyone gets to experience. If we ever get back to the Big Island we will call her or her husband for sure!What a great tour! Rob took us all over the Volcano National Park and shared his love of the area and vast experience. We learned about the different types of lava (who knew there is more than 1 type) and got a feel for what it is like when the lava is flowing. He took tons of pictures for us ...
What a great tour! Rob took us all over the Volcano National Park and shared his love of the area and vast experience. We learned about the different types of lava (who knew there is more than 1 type) and got a feel for what it is like when the lava is flowing. He took tons of pictures for us so we could focus on having fun. If you are on the big island, book this tour!Decided to visit the Volcanoes National Park while visiting friends on Oahu. So glad we chose Big Island VIP! Jodi was very helpful in setting up our itinerary, took care of all the details. Rob was our tour guide...he was fantastic, very knowledgeable of geology, plant life, and Hawaiian history...
Decided to visit the Volcanoes National Park while visiting friends on Oahu. So glad we chose Big Island VIP! Jodi was very helpful in setting up our itinerary, took care of all the details. Rob was our tour guide...he was fantastic, very knowledgeable of geology, plant life, and Hawaiian history! Not only did we see the active Kilauea vent, but he was able to get us into the park before the crowds, felt like we had the park to ourselves! Being in a comfortable private luxury tour van was also great, no waiting for others to get from site to site. Ended the day at Punalu'u black sand beach, took pictures with Hawaiian sea turtles sunning themselves on the beach! And the best part of it all was the pictures that Rob took of us, which were included at no extra cost, linked to their website. Mahalo Jodi and Rob, we will see you again!