Hawaii Volcanoes: Explore Lava and Rainforest
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22 Ratings
Volcano

Embark on an unforgettable private tour of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, where you’ll walk on actual lava, explore a rainforest, and witness steam vents up close. Choose a sunrise tour for a truly magical experience!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - We begin and end the tour here.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Driver/guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Airport pickup and drop-off
  • Hiking to active lava flow
Additional Information

This one-of-a-kind adventure will stay with you forever as you revel in the breathtaking beauty of exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The sights, sounds, and aromas are unparalleled as you walk on actual lava (cooled, of course), journey through a rainforest, and get up close to steam vents.
Starting at the visitor center at Volcanoes National…

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Location
Kīlauea Visitor Center
Crater Rim Drive
I will be standing in front of the restrooms at the Visitor Center.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Barry_d
Jul 29, 2025
Best Time Ever!!! - Scott is incredible to travel around the park with! He is very knowledgeable and great to have conversations with. He even engaged with my 19 year old son along with my wife and I. When we talked about what we wanted to see, he fulfilled every spot and showed us some other incredible spots to look at. Even though he has done this for 14 years, he still got excited on what he saw and it was infectious to all of us! We had so much fun that we cancelled our Uber ride back to the cruise ship and spent more time with Scott and he even took us back to the port himself. If we make it back to the Big Island, we will definitely meet up with Scott to explore again!
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Michael_m
Jun 15, 2025
Unforgettable Start to Our Big Island Vacation! - We had an amazing time on our tour around Kīlauea — the perfect way to kick off our trip! Our guide, Scott, was absolutely fantastic: knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about both the volcano and the island’s rich natural history. He kept the tour fun and informative for all of us, including our 8-year-old son, who was so inspired that he started pointing out native trees we learned about during the tour! We visited several incredible spots throughout Volcanoes National Park, took some breathtaking photos, and left feeling like we really understood the history and power of Kīlauea. Scott’s up-to-date insights made everything come alive. The tour made such an impression that we went back to the park on our own to hike and explore more of the places Scott introduced us to. I highly recommend booking this tour at the beginning of your stay. You’ll learn so much and walk away with a deeper appreciation for one of Hawaii’s most iconic landscapes. We would absolutely do it again!
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Heidi_m
Mar 28, 2025
Best way to see the park! - No one is more enthusiastic about volcanoes than Scott! He communicated clearly, provided superior education, and ensured we saw the best sites of the park. We would have been overwhelmed without this private tour. Worth every penny!
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458yitingl
Mar 22, 2025
Amazing! Loved it. - Scott was an amazing tour guide and led us to see so many things we wouldn’t have otherwise known. We were traveling with two kids and Scott was amazing with entertaining them and showing all the interesting flowers, plants and amazing volcano views and info. If you are looking for a great tour, go with Scott!!!
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Bob_w
Oct 28, 2024
Just Amazing!! - Our guide Scott was excellent. From his well-appointed truck, to his knowledge base, to his can do attitude- he totally rocked it. We knew very little about volcanoes and lava prior to the tour and now are much more knowledgable. He was able to take into account some physical challenges we had and made it so easy.
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Jennifer_r
Aug 5, 2024
Fantastic! - Scott was an awesome tour guide. He was extremely knowledgeable and made things fun for the kids. He even took us to his special places within the park and we were able to experience once in a life time memories with our family.
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Robin_c
Jun 8, 2024
Fun and informative tour! - Scott was a wonderful tour guide! We learned so much about the park, eruptions, and history of the area. The tour was the perfect length of time! Would highly recommend!
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Christina_s
Mar 27, 2024
Best Hawaii Volcanos Tour - This is an amazing tour! One of the best we’ve taken while visiting Hawaii. Scott is a great guide and provided an incredible experience. If you are planning to visit the volcano national park, we highly recommend you book this with Scott.
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Arvin_g
Mar 14, 2024
Educational and fun - We had a wonderful time with Scott as our tour guide in the national park. He had very comfortable transportation, and a deep knowledge of the park. There was no question he had a true passion for volcanoes and the island itself. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants to get a better understanding of this massive national park
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Mark_m
Feb 15, 2024
Scott rocks! - Steam vents, deep fissures, lava tube, tree casts were highlights of this trip with your guide Scott.
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