Hawaii Small-Group Volcano Experience with Lunch and Restaurant Dinner
Overview
Travel in style and comfort with Big Island’s Premier Tour Company - Kailani Tours. Cruise along the scenic Kona coastline on your way to Hawaii’s most active volcano – Kilauea! Sample Kona coffee, visit Punalu’u Black Sand Beach, and explore a lot of what Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has to offer. Features of this tour include everything from our first class beverage and towel service, exceptional food selections, and our incredibly knowledgeable guides. This luxury tour highlights Kilauea, shows off several natural wonders of the island, and treats guests to an incredibly indulgent touring experience. This unique and unforgettable tour provides the most comprehensive exploration of Kilauea Volcano’s past, present and future.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Catered Picnic Lunch
- Binoculars
- Cold beverages, hot coffee/chocolate
- Light Jacket
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Entry/Admission - Kilauea Volcano
- Entry/Admission - Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
- Entry/Admission - Greenwell Farms
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Greenwell Farms, 81-6551 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kealakekua, Island of Hawaii, HI 96750
Enjoy a deli-style picnic lunch in this beautiful setting on the Kona Coast. Greenwell Farms is a coffee lover's dream! Sit amongst the many coffee trees and learn about harvesting, drying and roasting coffee at one of Kona's most iconic and historic coffee farms. This is pure Kona coffee! Greenwell Farms' award-winning coffee is grown in the heart of the Big Island and is handpicked at peak ripeness for rich flavor. They carefully select their coffee beans to ensure that each batch is top quality. From bold to mild, classic to flavored, they have a roast for every coffee lover. Not a coffee drinker? No problem! Taste teas or hot chocolate served by Kailani guides.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Punalu'u Bake Shop, Route 11, Naalehu, Island of Hawaii, HI 96772
Located at the Southernmost point in the United States, this bakery is a must-visit location. "Welcoming over 200, 000 visitors from near and far every year, our bake shop is the most visited bakery in the state of Hawaiʻi. Located on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11) in the town of Na‘alehu, midway between Kailua-Kona and Volcanoes National Park, our visitor center is a must-stop! You know you’re close when you smell the sweet aroma of our world-famous sweet bread, malasadas, and baked goods."
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Punalu'u Black Sand beach, Highway 11, Pahala, Island of Hawaii, HI 96777
Turtles! This iconic location on the southern tip of the Big Island is home to the most recognized black sand beach anywhere on Hawaii Island. The beach has black sand made of basalt and created by lava flowing into the ocean which explodes as it reaches the ocean and cools. This volcanic activity is in the Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Punaluʻu is frequented by endangered hawksbill and green turtles, which can often be seen basking on the black sand.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Volcano National Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI
We've made it! Making a straight line from Punalu'u Black Sand Beach, we head to the summit of Kilauea to take in the enormity of the giant crater, Halemaumau! Witness the stunning views of a crater that experienced thousands of earthquakes, many explosive rockfalls and the draining of Kilauea Caldera’s gigantic lava lake. Kailani Tours’ guides will provide an intimate behind-the-scenes tour of the park that guests simply cannot experience on their own. These park-certified guides will provide the ultimate guest experience as they show off their favorite locations of the park.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Kilauea Lodge and Restaurant, 19-3948 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano, HI 96785, USA
Enjoy a three course meal while we wait for the sun to go down over the volcano. Relax and enjoy a restaurant dinner unlike any other tour offering in Volcano Village.
"Historic Kilauea Lodge and Restaurant, built as a YMCA camp in 1938, now serves the Volcano community as a popular hotel for lodging, dining and special events. The Lodge offers a peaceful rainforest retreat as well as an award-winning restaurant and on-site group gathering facility."
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Kilauea Volcano, Island of Hawaii, HI
Enjoy the eruption from a safe distance at Halemaumau Crater! Take in the glow of the eruption that began in late 2020. Sip hot beverages and take pictures of an extraordinary eruption from Kilauea Overlook. This is what everybody comes for - the eruption of Kilauea Volcano!
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Mauna Kea Summit, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI
Drive along Saddle Road back towards your hotel. Weather permitting, this is the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the incredible starry skies available above the clouds.
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Greenwell Farms, 81-6551 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kealakekua, Island of Hawaii, HI 96750
Enjoy a deli-style picnic lunch in this beautiful setting on the Kona Coast. Greenwell Farms is a coffee lover's dream! Sit amongst the many coffee trees and learn about harvesting, drying and roasting coffee at one of Kona's most iconic and historic coffee farms. This is pure Kona coffee! Greenwell Farms' award-winning coffee is grown in the heart of the Big Island and is handpicked at peak ripeness for rich flavor. They carefully select their coffee beans to ensure that each batch is top quality. From bold to mild, classic to flavored, they have a roast for every coffee lover. Not a coffee drinker? No problem! Taste teas or hot chocolate served by Kailani guides.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Punalu'u Bake Shop, Route 11, Naalehu, Island of Hawaii, HI 96772
Located at the Southernmost point in the United States, this bakery is a must-visit location. "Welcoming over 200, 000 visitors from near and far every year, our bake shop is the most visited bakery in the state of Hawaiʻi. Located on Mamalahoa Highway (Route 11) in the town of Na‘alehu, midway between Kailua-Kona and Volcanoes National Park, our visitor center is a must-stop! You know you’re close when you smell the sweet aroma of our world-famous sweet bread, malasadas, and baked goods."
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Punalu'u Black Sand beach, Highway 11, Pahala, Island of Hawaii, HI 96777
Turtles! This iconic location on the southern tip of the Big Island is home to the most recognized black sand beach anywhere on Hawaii Island. The beach has black sand made of basalt and created by lava flowing into the ocean which explodes as it reaches the ocean and cools. This volcanic activity is in the Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Punaluʻu is frequented by endangered hawksbill and green turtles, which can often be seen basking on the black sand.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Volcano National Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, HI
We've made it! Making a straight line from Punalu'u Black Sand Beach, we head to the summit of Kilauea to take in the enormity of the giant crater, Halemaumau! Witness the stunning views of a crater that experienced thousands of earthquakes, many explosive rockfalls and the draining of Kilauea Caldera’s gigantic lava lake. Kailani Tours’ guides will provide an intimate behind-the-scenes tour of the park that guests simply cannot experience on their own. These park-certified guides will provide the ultimate guest experience as they show off their favorite locations of the park.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Kilauea Lodge and Restaurant, 19-3948 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano, HI 96785, USA
Enjoy a three course meal while we wait for the sun to go down over the volcano. Relax and enjoy a restaurant dinner unlike any other tour offering in Volcano Village.
"Historic Kilauea Lodge and Restaurant, built as a YMCA camp in 1938, now serves the Volcano community as a popular hotel for lodging, dining and special events. The Lodge offers a peaceful rainforest retreat as well as an award-winning restaurant and on-site group gathering facility."
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Kilauea Volcano, Island of Hawaii, HI
Enjoy the eruption from a safe distance at Halemaumau Crater! Take in the glow of the eruption that began in late 2020. Sip hot beverages and take pictures of an extraordinary eruption from Kilauea Overlook. This is what everybody comes for - the eruption of Kilauea Volcano!
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Mauna Kea Summit, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI
Drive along Saddle Road back towards your hotel. Weather permitting, this is the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the incredible starry skies available above the clouds.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children under 5 years old not permitted on this tour
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Lunch and dinner is included. Please let us know in the Special Requirements section if you have any specific dietary restrictions or food allergies.
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Meal options (Regular, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free, & Lactose-Intolerant)
- Those with any mobility limitations should contact Kailani Tours before booking. Easy to Moderate Difficulty
- 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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
- 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.
Kylie_S
May 2022
Tour guide was very informative and an excellent driver. He gave a lot of really interesting and cool information about Hawaii and it’s a nice way to get to see some pretty awesome places. We saw 3 sea turtles on the black sand beach and seeing the lava bubble at night is super cool. Also the res...
Tour guide was very informative and an excellent driver. He gave a lot of really interesting and cool information about Hawaii and it’s a nice way to get to see some pretty awesome places. We saw 3 sea turtles on the black sand beach and seeing the lava bubble at night is super cool. Also the restaurant you go to has some good food and drinks :)Megathrashman
May 2022
I had such an amazing time spending my day doing this tour. This was one of the highlights of my vacation as I was hoping to see the lava from Kilauea. It turned out to be an amazing opportunity to see and hear the lava from the volcano! The dinner provided was delicious as well. Our tour guide, ...
I had such an amazing time spending my day doing this tour. This was one of the highlights of my vacation as I was hoping to see the lava from Kilauea. It turned out to be an amazing opportunity to see and hear the lava from the volcano! The dinner provided was delicious as well. Our tour guide, Christopher, had so much knowledge about the culture of the Hawaiian Islands. Next time I'll be sure to get more baked good from the Punalu'u bake shop. The strawberry filled malasadas were delicious! I also have new knowledge on the cultivation of coffee farms. - Daniel from Txactuarytep
April 2022
Great tour experience. Our guide Gary was very informative, friendly and attentive to all. Stops at a coffee farm, bakery, black sand beach and Volcanoes National Park made for a full day of exploring the southern part of the Big Island. The lava lake at night was an amazing sight. Lunch and dinn...
Great tour experience. Our guide Gary was very informative, friendly and attentive to all. Stops at a coffee farm, bakery, black sand beach and Volcanoes National Park made for a full day of exploring the southern part of the Big Island. The lava lake at night was an amazing sight. Lunch and dinner were very good meals. The van was comfortable and used to show DVDs on the return trip to the hotels. Couldn’t ask for a better day.Yogi_D
April 2022
Our trip was from 12pm to 1130pm. This experience is not for elderly or children who can not sit for long periods of time or walk 1-2 miles in the dark, on what usually is slippery terrain. We had an amazing time. We had a great tour guide named Derek. He was very personable and sweet. We were ab...
Our trip was from 12pm to 1130pm. This experience is not for elderly or children who can not sit for long periods of time or walk 1-2 miles in the dark, on what usually is slippery terrain. We had an amazing time. We had a great tour guide named Derek. He was very personable and sweet. We were able to venmo him a tip. Gratuities are not included. Be sure to tip your guide and the restaurant you eat at. The picnic lunch at The coffee farm was wonderful. The dinner was delicious. And we saw lava and the starry sky at 6000ft. Bring long pants for the evening…and a light jacket. They do provide you a jacket though. The shuttle bus follows us everywhere so you can bring a small bag with change of clothes or any other items to leave on the bus. There are also snacks and water/drinks throughout the trip. We had a great time. Long travel back to hotel at the end of the day, but we all were sleeping, so it was no big deal. Thank you Derek!Bruce B
April 2022
Excellent trip, well planned and saved me from having to drive. It's a long trip and the guide was knowledgeable and courteous
Excellent trip, well planned and saved me from having to drive. It's a long trip and the guide was knowledgeable and courteousHeather_H
April 2022
Wonderful excursion. It was a long trip to the volcano, it was nice to have someone drive us and educate us at the same time. Derik was a really great guide who knew a lot about the island.
Wonderful excursion. It was a long trip to the volcano, it was nice to have someone drive us and educate us at the same time. Derik was a really great guide who knew a lot about the island.