Volcano Tour: Explore Hawaii's Eruption Sites
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37 Ratings
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Experience the power and beauty of Kilauea eruption on this intimate private shore excursion. Explore Volcanoes National Park and witness the stunning sights of Hawaii’s volcanoes.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - The top tourist attraction on Hawaii Island.
    A UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    Explore the Crater, stroll through a Lava Tube, and enjoy the Rainforest, Steam Vents, and diverse Climate zones.
  • Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube - A brief walk through the rainforest leads you into a 500-year-old Eruption. A must-see…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Water & Snacks
  • Park Fees for Volcanoes National Park
  • Umbrellas
  • Entrance fees
  • Mercedes Benz Sprinter van 10 Passenger Dual Air Conditioning
  • No riding in a van/bus with people you don’t know.
What's Not Included
  • Meals
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Our small tour company is proud to be rated #1 out of 14 outdoor activities in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park by Trip Advisor. Our vans accommodate up to 10 passengers, and we exclusively offer private tours, ensuring you have the van all to yourself. We capture photos of your experience throughout the day, and you receive these at no additional cost….

Location
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Volcano National Park
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(37 Ratings)
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Rick_m
Feb 18, 2026
Great Volcanoes Tour - The tour takes you to all of the best spots in VNP. Rob showed us the sites, managed time perfectly, and educated us during the adventure. He knows so much about it that it truly enriched the experience. The vehicle is modern, comfortable, and easy to see out of. We had an excellent lunch at the lodge before returning to the pier. Lots if photos too, which I haven’t yet been able to see. But, I’m confident there are many keepers. This is a top notch experience when in Hilo.
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Kristine_e
Jan 21, 2026
My family of 9 was... - My family of 9 was traveling together (age 2 - age 91) to Hilo for a day stop. Rob, our Big Island VIP guide, picked us up at the port and we got an early start to the day. We missed seeing the lava flow by about 9 hours, but still had a full day of touring around Volcanoes National Park. It is a very large park and one could probably spend several days touring, but Rob condensed the must see sights for us. He is an encyclopedia of knowledge about the park and took lots of photos for us so all 9 of us would be in them. We had good weather that day, but Rob was prepared with umbrellas and lots of snacks. We stopped for lunch in the park and were returned back to the ship on time.
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Paul_s
Jul 11, 2025
Amazing company and service! - Amazing day with Rob. Everything was top notch. Highly recommend booking with VIP. Super comfortable van. Videos on board were a nice touch as well.
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Amidewar
Jun 7, 2025
Fantastic day trip. We... - Fantastic day trip. We were met at the cruise port & had the most enjoyable day. Would highly recommend
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Cheri_h
Apr 16, 2025
Hilo Volcano tour - Wow!!! Exceptional tour of Volcano National Park. Jodi was very knowledgeable about all aspects of the park, volcanos, lava, vegetation…. Just about any topic. She took photos for us along the way which made it easier for us to just focus on what we were seeing. They were provided to us at the end via email.
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Julie_m
Feb 12, 2025
Amazing - The best trip ever. Rob was great , very knowledgeable . Supplied snacks , water, rain jackets etc. thank you to his wife for letting us know the volcano is erupting and he turned around.
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Ed_b
Jan 18, 2025
Fantastic Service! - Ron was a great guide! Very knowledgeable and personable. The vehicle was top notch and saw all the highlights including an eruption. Highly recommend the services of Big Island VIP!
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Kenny_r
Jan 7, 2025
Hilo Heaven - Our van ride was very convenient and comfortable. Mr Rob was very friendly and knowledgeable of our surroundings and covered a lot of sights. Highly recommend!
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Mealice
Oct 2, 2024
Don’t miss Volcanoes National Park! - We visited Volcanoes National Park on a cruise port call. The four of us rode in a clean comfortable Mercedes Van. Our guide, Skylar, was well spoken and very knowledable about the local geology, flora and fauna . He was very flexible in our itinerary. The van played an interesting movie about the eruption history of the area and pleasantly filled the ride. We were very spacious with 4 and I’d say 8 would be fine. The lunch at the lodge overlooking a crater was great. The local fish and chips was very tasty and service quick. Overall, a fantastic tour with a fantastic guide.
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Val_r
Jul 3, 2024
Excellent tour I would do it again!! - We had the private tour in Mercedes van. Skylar was a great tour guide. They had the best snacks, the tour was spot on. It was fabulous.
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From $1,834 (Per Vehicle)
up to 15 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).