Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience from Kauai
Overview
Here is your chance to visit Kilauea volcano and the youngest of the Hawaiian Islands. On this inter-island excursion, you’ll visit the famous Kona coffee belt, Punalu’u sweet bread bakery, Volcanoes National Park, and a discovery of the life of one of the world’s youngest volcanoes.
See amazing natural formations, including the Kilauea Iki Steam Vents and the Thurston Lava Tube, to the chronological life of the volcano at the Kilauea visitor center, and an overlook to see Halema’uma’u Crater.
This exciting tour to Hawaii’s most distinct feature is sure to highlight your vacation. Book your tour today and witness the power of Mt. Kilauea and the Big Island.
See amazing natural formations, including the Kilauea Iki Steam Vents and the Thurston Lava Tube, to the chronological life of the volcano at the Kilauea visitor center, and an overlook to see Halema’uma’u Crater.
This exciting tour to Hawaii’s most distinct feature is sure to highlight your vacation. Book your tour today and witness the power of Mt. Kilauea and the Big Island.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Snacks - Water, juice, soda, and snacks provided No-host lunch at local restaurant
- Round trip airfare to Kona International Airport from Lihue Airport on Kauai is included
- Hawaii Volcanos National Park Admission is Included
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii
Inter-Island Airfare to Kona
Check-in at Lihue Airport
Kona Town and Kona Coffee farm
Punaluu sweet bread bakery
Punaluu Black Sand beach
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Kilauea Iki rainforest Overlook
Thurston Lava Tube
Active Volcanic Steam Vents
Volcanoes National Park Admission
Kilauea Visitors center
Halema’uma’u Crater Overlook
No-host lunch at local restaurant
Water, juice, soda, snacks provided
Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii
Inter-Island Airfare to Kona
Check-in at Lihue Airport
Kona Town and Kona Coffee farm
Punaluu sweet bread bakery
Punaluu Black Sand beach
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Kilauea Iki rainforest Overlook
Thurston Lava Tube
Active Volcanic Steam Vents
Volcanoes National Park Admission
Kilauea Visitors center
Halema’uma’u Crater Overlook
No-host lunch at local restaurant
Water, juice, soda, snacks provided
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- 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 experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 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.
Emily S
December 2022
First, I would like to say that our tour guide Jeffery was excellent. He was very friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. HOWEVER, on November 11, I spoke with an employee before booking our Christmas Day tour and was assured that all stop locations would be open, as this was tourist season,...
First, I would like to say that our tour guide Jeffery was excellent. He was very friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. HOWEVER, on November 11, I spoke with an employee before booking our Christmas Day tour and was assured that all stop locations would be open, as this was tourist season, and if something happened to be closed there would be plenty of other options to choose from. This could not have been further from the truth. Kona Coffee Farm - CLOSED Macadamia Nut Farm - CLOSED Fresh Fruit Stand - CLOSED Sweet Bread Bakery - CLOSED Lunch on black sand beach - NO Our tour guide did call ahead to see if the Volcano House, within the National Park, was open for lunch but the time allotment would not have allowed us to eat AND see the park. What a disappointing tour. We would have booked a different day if we knew 1/2 of it was inaccessible due to the holiday, but again I was assured this was not the case. We were even told that the macadamia nut farm has been closed since Covid. Why was this still listed as a stop? Even with missing half the stops, the day was rushed as return flights were booked starting at 3:50. (Other families had flights booked 2 hours later!) There would have been no way to fit it all in! The advertisement for this tour is false and misleading. I would recommend finding a different company to book through. You will not get your moneys worth!!!laurarQ737UK
June 2022
I literally could not be more disappointed. We came to Hawaii specifically to see the volcano. It was a surprise birthday gift to my husband. I was told by Jason at Sunshine tours that it would take 2-2.5 hours to get Volcanoes National Park from our pickup location which would include a stop at ...
I literally could not be more disappointed. We came to Hawaii specifically to see the volcano. It was a surprise birthday gift to my husband. I was told by Jason at Sunshine tours that it would take 2-2.5 hours to get Volcanoes National Park from our pickup location which would include a stop at a Kona Coffee plantation and lunch. Then we would have 5+ hours at the park before heading back. This was totally untrue! It took us over 6 hours on a bus to get to the volcano because of all the 10-15 minutes stops we made along the way! Then, when we did get to the volcano, we had about an hour to hop on and off the bus at a few different locations and then it was back on the bus to leave for the drive back. Even with all that, the office had scheduled our flight too tightly and we missed our flight out of Kona. Our driver got us rescheduled on another flight an hour later and thankfully we made that one (barely), but sadly two other couples who were on the tour with us did not b/c they couldn’t get through security in time (not TSA’s fault, just too tight a schedule!) I saved for years for this trip, and since I’d never been to Hawaii I let “experts” guide me on what tour to take. BIG mistake. If you want to spend over 10 hours on a bus with a friendly, outgoing driver who tells you lots of things about the Big Island, this is for you; but if you want to actually spend some time and see the volcanoes, don’t do it! Just rent a car and drive there. There are wonderful park rangers who can give you the best information. Unfortunately, we did not have time to stop and listen to them, or to do any of the things they suggested. Disappointed is not a strong enough word for this experience.mlhewitt4
July 2023
My husband and I love national parks, and were very excited to visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park! This trip involved a long day of travel, but was totally worth it if you enjoy visiting national parks. Our tour guide Mel was very informative, sharing information about the island the whole ride...
My husband and I love national parks, and were very excited to visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park! This trip involved a long day of travel, but was totally worth it if you enjoy visiting national parks. Our tour guide Mel was very informative, sharing information about the island the whole ride to/from the park. We made a few stops along the way to tour a coffee plantation, a few beaches, and lunch at the Punalu'u Bake Shop. It was delicious! Be prepared for a full day of being on the road & flying if you are coming from Kauai.gloriabG1030PF
July 2023
The tour was amazing really enjoyed the beach and all the stop and historic sights the tour guide was great too I love Hawaii
The tour was amazing really enjoyed the beach and all the stop and historic sights the tour guide was great too I love Hawaiicukelue
June 2023
My tour was very informative but the driver Johnny was very rude and speaks in a disrespectful manner not minding there are kids on board.
My tour was very informative but the driver Johnny was very rude and speaks in a disrespectful manner not minding there are kids on board.