Private Guide Meet In Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Overview
The price listed is for the entire van for up to 10 people. We live in Volcano and we are both National Park Certified Interpretive Guides so you are getting the best experience. Out of the 3 1/3 hours we are driving for only about 50-55 minutes.
We created this activity to make learning about volcanoes budget and family-friendly. There is so much to learn in the Park and so much to see it would be difficult to know how to prioritize if you are on your own. Ride along in our Mercedes van and see video footage of past eruptions. This tour is customized to your and your group's interests. There are easy hikes and more difficult hikes, there is a lot to see and do if you have a little help with your options.
Give you and your family an exciting experience you will remember and get more out of the National Park than you would if you were on your own!
* Dresscode: LAYERS and raincoats, mountain weather can change 20 degrees in 1 morning. You need to be on time, we can't give extra time.*
We created this activity to make learning about volcanoes budget and family-friendly. There is so much to learn in the Park and so much to see it would be difficult to know how to prioritize if you are on your own. Ride along in our Mercedes van and see video footage of past eruptions. This tour is customized to your and your group's interests. There are easy hikes and more difficult hikes, there is a lot to see and do if you have a little help with your options.
Give you and your family an exciting experience you will remember and get more out of the National Park than you would if you were on your own!
* Dresscode: LAYERS and raincoats, mountain weather can change 20 degrees in 1 morning. You need to be on time, we can't give extra time.*
Inclusions
- National Park Certified Interpretive Guide
- Sunscreen and bug repellent
- 4 trekking poles
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Binoculars
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Free photos of you and your family/group only.
- We have adult plastic ponchos only. Please dress children accordingly.
What to expect
Itinerary
On the afternoon of 9/10/23 Kilauea resumed erupting after a 3-month pause. We don't know how long this eruption may last and we can not control if you will or will not see lava. We want everyone to see lava. With this tour we meet you in the Park, or leave the driving to us and book our Kona Volcano with a pickup on the west side of the island. We made the 5 AM start a different tour because lava changes.
In this action-packed 3 1/2 hours we drive for only about 50-55 minutes, we have many stops and show you the best of the Park.
This Park is a World UNESCO Heritage site. Get the most out of your visit to this treasure. On this tour, you will learn about Hawaii's volcanoes, walk through lava fields, see video footage of eruptions, learn about native plants and birds. We do a minimum 1-mile walk on a paved path, we are happy to recommend trails after the tour.
You will see steam vents, lava tube, lava trees, fissure cracks, pit craters, caldera. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is the size of Oahu and has some amazing and unique scenery.
**Dress code: Closed-toe shoes and it can be COLD sometimes. Dress in layers. Please ensure children are not COLD, and dress accordingly.**
Stop At:
• Halemaumau Trail, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI
• Kilauea Volcano, Island of Hawaii, HI
• Devastation Trail, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI
• Chain of Craters Road, Island of Hawaii, HI
• Kilauea Iki Trail, Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI 96785
• Sulphur Banks, 99-165 Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI
• Volcano National Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI
• Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI 96718
On the afternoon of 9/10/23 Kilauea resumed erupting after a 3-month pause. We don't know how long this eruption may last and we can not control if you will or will not see lava. We want everyone to see lava. With this tour we meet you in the Park, or leave the driving to us and book our Kona Volcano with a pickup on the west side of the island. We made the 5 AM start a different tour because lava changes.
In this action-packed 3 1/2 hours we drive for only about 50-55 minutes, we have many stops and show you the best of the Park.
This Park is a World UNESCO Heritage site. Get the most out of your visit to this treasure. On this tour, you will learn about Hawaii's volcanoes, walk through lava fields, see video footage of eruptions, learn about native plants and birds. We do a minimum 1-mile walk on a paved path, we are happy to recommend trails after the tour.
You will see steam vents, lava tube, lava trees, fissure cracks, pit craters, caldera. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is the size of Oahu and has some amazing and unique scenery.
**Dress code: Closed-toe shoes and it can be COLD sometimes. Dress in layers. Please ensure children are not COLD, and dress accordingly.**
Stop At:
• Halemaumau Trail, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI
• Kilauea Volcano, Island of Hawaii, HI
• Devastation Trail, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI
• Chain of Craters Road, Island of Hawaii, HI
• Kilauea Iki Trail, Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI 96785
• Sulphur Banks, 99-165 Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI
• Volcano National Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI
• Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI 96718
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- After entering the Park, and passing the booths, the first building on the right is the Visitor Center, look for a Mercedes van that says Big Island VIP. https://goo.gl/maps/7oNjFwvdZbFWQ1np8
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- As the Big Island’s #1 Private Tour Company, we have an obvious advantage, we ONLY do private tours and we have always specialized in only private, custom tours.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Lawrence_M
August 2021
Very nice experience over half a day. We were able to get out before the crowds and get context about what we were seeing. Highly recommended
Very nice experience over half a day. We were able to get out before the crowds and get context about what we were seeing. Highly recommendedDavis
June 2021
Jodi did an awesome job!! We had a great time and learned a lot about the volcanos. She also took a lot of great pictures for us. Thanks!! The Davis and Clemmons families.
Jodi did an awesome job!! We had a great time and learned a lot about the volcanos. She also took a lot of great pictures for us. Thanks!! The Davis and Clemmons families.Barbara_S
May 2022
Amazing experience for all of us. We got to see lava spewing. The lava tube was amazing. Our tour guide Jodi was so knowledgeable and fun.
Amazing experience for all of us. We got to see lava spewing. The lava tube was amazing. Our tour guide Jodi was so knowledgeable and fun.davis1492
May 2022
We visited Hawaii for the first time with another couple, and we went to the big island specifically to visit Volcano National Park. We had some hesitation in paying for a guide, since we figured we could read all about it and find the lava flow, etc. however, we would do it all over again. Rober...
We visited Hawaii for the first time with another couple, and we went to the big island specifically to visit Volcano National Park. We had some hesitation in paying for a guide, since we figured we could read all about it and find the lava flow, etc. however, we would do it all over again. Robert is a very knowledgeable guide who shared a lot of information with us that we would not have gotten on our own. He was great to keep in contact with us about what time we should arrive, and the importance of that as it was getting daylight earlier each day, and he wanted to make sure we had a good period of darkness to view the lava. We arrived right on time, he drove us to the area where we took a short hike to the lava, and we were treated to amazing views. As he drove us to other areas in the park, he was careful to avoid rainy places that he noted in the distance, so we could enjoy our tour without rain (stay on the big island for a week and you will understand our appreciation). Not only is Robert enthusiastic in sharing his volcano knowledge, he is also well versed in the flora and fauna of the area. We asked lots of questions, and our 4 tour was over too quickly. At his suggestion we then ate breakfast at the Lava House, which ended up being the perfect thing to do after our tour.jamessS819BQ
April 2022
Fabulous experience with Rob. Very knowledgable, friendly and thorough. I would recommend him highly.
Fabulous experience with Rob. Very knowledgable, friendly and thorough. I would recommend him highly.ScubaMan2019
April 2022
We took the 6 hour Volcano National Parks tour with Jodi in mid-April. It was an absolutely spectacular experience for our family. First we got to see the lava flowing from the volcano. After that, Jodi showed us all around the park giving us information about the landscape, the birds and flowers...
We took the 6 hour Volcano National Parks tour with Jodi in mid-April. It was an absolutely spectacular experience for our family. First we got to see the lava flowing from the volcano. After that, Jodi showed us all around the park giving us information about the landscape, the birds and flowers, and the history of the area. My kids say this was the highlight of their trip to the Big Island. We would highly recommend taking a tour with Big Island VIP.