Hawaii Volcanoes: Explore Lava and Rainforest

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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

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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…

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.

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Donny_a

Aug 29, 2025

Passion Meets Discovery - Scott’s passion for volcanoes is both infectious and inspiring. With a deep knowledge of the park’s history and geology, he transforms a visit into an immersive, almost behind-the-scenes experience. This tour was truly one of the most memorable highlights of our time on the Big Island, and I would recommend it without hesitation.

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Anthea_k

Aug 20, 2025

Fantastic Family Tour of VNP - Scott was amazing! His passion for the volcano and its history was infectious, and he kept our kids (9 & 11) engaged the whole time. He showed us hidden gems we never would have found on our own and made the park come alive. Starting early was a huge plus to beat the cruise ship crowds. Highly recommend!

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Maria_h

Aug 20, 2025

Fantastic - Scott was such a fun tour guide. His excitement for the park was contagious. He showed us many fascinating things throughout the tour. I would highly recommend this tour.

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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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From $625

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From $625 (Per Group)

up to 4 guests

1 - Traveler