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Volcano Adventure: Explore Hawaii's Dynamic Terrain
4.9
230 Ratings
Kailua-Kona
Embark on an in-depth volcano experience at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Explore the dynamic terrain, witness volcanic formations, and gain exclusive access to Kauhi Cavern.
Embark on an in-depth volcano experience at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Explore the dynamic terrain, witness volcanic formations, and gain exclusive access to Kauhi Cavern.
Duration:
11 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - Embark on an exciting journey with our National Park Certified Guides through the newly transformed and striking landscape of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Witness the significant changes to Kilauea Volcano following the historic collapse of the Halemaumau Crater.
- Hilo - Explore a sprawling 1,000-acre…
- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - Embark on an exciting journey with our National Park Certified Guides through the newly transformed and striking landscape of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Witness the significant changes to Kilauea Volcano following the historic collapse of the Halemaumau Crater.
- Hilo - Explore a sprawling 1,000-acre Chocolate and Tropical Fruit Farm and discover the fascinating chocolate-making process, from tree to chocolate.
- Rainbow Falls - Be captivated by the breathtaking 80-foot waterfall of Rainbow Falls, surrounded by a lush tropical setting.
What's Included
- Hawaiian juices, flavored sparkling waters, refillable filtered water
- National Park Certified Interpretive Guide
- Sunscreen and bug repellent
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Park and Chocolate Farm access fees
- Central meeting locations for pick-up
- Walking sticks
- Hawaiian juices, flavored sparkling waters, refillable filtered water
- National Park Certified Interpretive Guide
- Sunscreen and bug repellent
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Park and Chocolate Farm access fees
- Central meeting locations for pick-up
- Walking sticks
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
- Bottled water
Additional Information
Experience Hawaii’s ultimate volcano adventure! Accompany our National Park Certified Guides on an exploration of the newly transformed and dramatic scenery of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Discover the impact of the significant Halemaumau Crater collapse on Kilauea’s landscape. Engage in an interactive journey from cacao tree to chocolate at a…
Experience Hawaii’s ultimate volcano adventure! Accompany our National Park Certified Guides on an exploration of the newly transformed and dramatic scenery of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Discover the impact of the significant Halemaumau Crater collapse on Kilauea’s landscape. Engage in an interactive journey from cacao tree to chocolate at a sprawling 1,000-acre Tropical Farm, and visit the breathtaking Rainbow Falls in Hilo.
- During this comprehensive park tour, the interpretive guide will shed light on the historical events that have permanently altered the landscape of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
- Delight in exploring the Park’s most dynamic terrain
- Tour a 1,000-acre Chocolate and Tropical Fruit Farm and discover the chocolate-making process, from tree to chocolate.
- Be amazed by the magnificent 80-foot Rainbow Falls, surrounded by a lush tropical setting
- Guests on this tour should not be physically challenged or unable to walk short distances of up to 2 miles on uneven terrain.
- Must be 6 years old or older to participate
- It is required to wear comfortable, closed toe walking shoes, sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen and a light sweatshirt or jacket. Bring or wear long pants.
- Due to unpaved & bumpy road conditions to the private lava tube, this tour may not be suitable for guests who are prone to motion sickness
- We are unable to accommodate cruise ship guests on this adventure, due to timing restrictions
Location
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai
Ka'upulehu Drive
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(230 Ratings)
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Shihsl
Apr 5, 2025
Unforgettable and a must-do! - Signed up for the all-day Volcanos Unveiled tour (Volcanoes National Park, visit to cacao farm and chocolate tasting, and Rainbow Falls), and it exceeded our expectations. Melanie picked us up at our hotel (Kona Village) right on time at 8:20 am in a very new-looking and nicely painted Mercedes Sprinter. We had one other traveler in our group (I believe they need at least 4 to run the tour but can accommodate up to 14). From the start, Melanie was friendly, funny, and enthusiastic. She connected with our kids (ages 14 and 10) immediately and made it a point early in the tour to find out what everyone's relevant interests were and what each of us were hoping to get out of the day---and then she was able to tailor her talking points, how much time we'd spent at various spots, how much hiking we'd do, etc accordingly. The day was very well thought-out and planned, with appropriate breaks for restrooms, snacks, etc. And Melanie was *incredibly* knowledgable about volcanoes, the history of Hawaii, and everything pertaining to the Big Island. Her enthusiasm about teaching us was infectious, and we all learned so much and had fun doing so. We unfortunately missed seeing lava fountains and flows by just a few hours, but honestly I don't feel as though we missed much because the day was so fun and fulfilling. We loved visiting the cacao farm and tasting not only the various chocolates they had but also raw cacao fruit and learning about the chocolate-making process. And getting to snap photos in front of Rainbow Falls was truly memorable. I cannot recommend Hawaii Forest & Trail more. Exceptional experience!
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Odyssey486615
Mar 30, 2025
Big Island exploration, Volcano=Hawaii! - Melanie, our guide for volcano, chocolate and waterfall tour today pulled together a disparate group of 13 into a tribe of folks with intimate knowledge of volcanos. Volcanos, we learned were integral to the Hawaiian archipelago, and her explanations were pithy, down to earth and super funny. She was sharing and caring, which inspired the same in all of us. The trail to the volcano floor was not too rigorous but the trail up was fairly steep if short. The waterfall seemed to be the favorite for many, even as a short stop, which included the waterfall "hallucination". My favorite was the cacao, lychee, orange, orchard also with native hawaiian canoe species, brought by ancient Polynesians. Highly recommend! Thank you Melanie.
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Larry_k
Feb 12, 2025
Great volcano, falls and cacao tour. - Tour was great. Tour guy Jon was better. Great scenery from coastline to mountains. Jon explained all about volcanoes and dates of eruptions. Lunch and snacks provided. Island history and native narrative was great. Enjoyed story about Hawaiian culture and palace buildings.
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Steelhorse65
Feb 10, 2025
Highly recommend Hawaii Forest and Trail! - Terrific tour of the Big Island! Our tour guide Mel was so knowledgeable and helpful. She answered all of my many questions and tailored the tour for our group. I learned a LOT about the unique geology, flora, fauna and the first settlers to reach Hawaii. I enjoyed the cacao farm, the waterfall visit and especially our time in Volcano National Park. Highly recommend this tour!
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Jevandc
Feb 5, 2025
Great tour - packed loads in. Great guide, small group. We loved it - We totally loved our day with Deborah and the small group that joined the tour. It’s a long day but we saw so much and learned so much. Deborah is a great guide - really knowledgeable, really interesting and lovely to everyone. We had a lovely group which really helped. The volcano national park was a highlight - but also enjoyed the other bits of the tour too. I would highly recommend this tour. Would also be good for families.
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Mimskrad
Jan 26, 2025
Great way to see Volcanoes Park and spend a day - This is a great way to see Volcanoes Park without driving. Our guide was Debra. Can't recommend her enough. She was intelligent, informative and very helpful and thoughtful. They provide water bottles and ice water and backpacks. Sunscreen, bug spray, rain jackets and blankets were also available. Besides the park, you visit a cacao farm where you can taste the beans fresh from the pod (surprisingly good!) and dried as well as sample the finished chocolate. The Rainbow Falls were beautiful.
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Patrickcz4687pz
Jan 5, 2025
The tour maintain a personal touch with small group sizes. - Overall Experience:
This tour is a must-do for anyone visiting the big island. It perfectly blends adventure, education, and relaxation, leaving you with lasting memories and a deeper appreciation for the island's natural beauty. Highly recommended for solo travelers, couples, and families alike!
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Matthewrm3293pj
Dec 28, 2024
Such a great experience - We wanted to go see Kīlauea and found this tour recommended by our hotel (but not booked through the hotel). The staff is super responsive and helpful. We have a gluten free need in our family and it was easily accommodated.
The tour itself was awesome. A lot of driving but it was filled with history and story telling. All three sites were great, but ‘Auntie’ Mel (guide) was fabulous. She was kind, considerate, knowledgeable, and engaging. She made sure everyone was getting what they needed out of the tour and really made it memorable for our family. By the end of it I felt like our kids really did get an awesome new aunt in Hawaii 🙂
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Craig
Dec 28, 2024
Volcanoes, Chocolate, Waterfalls, and Driving. - No molten lava but lots of other stuff. Pit craters , volcano views, good chocolate. Our guide Bret was excellent. Many great stories, was really good with the kids on the tour (8 and 12). Very knowledgeable about geology, history, and culture of Hawaii.
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204travelfamily
Jan 5, 2025
Beautiful National Volcanoes Park - Very good excursion with a guide who shares his knowledge of volcanoes and local legends. We were able to observe an erupting volcano and observe the lava tunnel. The visit to the chocolate factory is not exceptional and disappointment on the rainbow waterfall because you have to go in the morning so that the light allows to see this rainbow effect and the visit takes us there in the evening.
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