THE VOLCANIC HISTORY OF THE BIG ISLAND

Our volcano tours take you in comfort and luxury to Kilauea Volcano.  Below Love Big Island gives us the Volcanic history of the Big Island. The history of Hawaiʻi is written in fire. The entire chain of Hawaiʻian islands is made out of volcanoes, including a new island (Kama‘ehuakanaloa) which is already in the making! […]

Do I Need Trekking Poles?

Our Big Island Volcano Hike is our most active tour and includes trekking into the Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.  The Hiking Guy discusses the pros and cons of trekking poles for those who hike on a regular basis. Trekking poles are standard equipment for many experienced hikers – but do you really need them? The […]

What is Plate Tectonics?

Night Glow eruption

Our popular volcano tour cruises along the Kona Coastline in luxury  up to the most active volcano in Hawaiʻi.  Here is some information on the plates underneath the earth that move and affect earthquakes and volcanoes. R. Kayne answers the question what is plate tectonics for Wise Geek. Plate tectonics is the study of how […]

Mauna Kea Is The One Breathtaking Place In Hawaiʻi Where It Actually Snows

Megan Shute for Only In Your State on Mauna Kea on the Big Island.  Our tours explore much of the beauty of the big island in luxury while avoiding the snow! When visiting the Hawaiʻian Islands, a place known for its tropical climate, breathtaking beaches, and crystalline turquoise waters, most people don’t expect to see […]

7 Destinations in Hawaiʻi Where the Locals Love to Go

Road in Hawaii by ocean

Sunny Fitzgerald for Travel and Leisure on where locals in Hawaiʻi love to go.  You don’t have to be a local to enjoy one of our tours to the Volcano which is number 6 on their list. Do as the locals do, and visit these travel destinations in Hawaiʻi. When you live on an island, […]

The 8 Best Small Towns in Hawaiʻi, According to Locals

turtles on black sand beach

Sunny Fitzgerald for Travel and Leisure on the 8 best small towns in Hawaiʻi.  Our luxury tours afford an opportunity to sit back, relax and enjoy the view on the Big Island in comfort! These small towns in Hawaiʻi are big on culture, history, arts, food, and fun. While your Hawaiʻi itinerary likely includes some […]

You’re Not A True Hawaiʻi Local Unless You Understand These 19 Words

Megan Shute for Only In Hawaiʻi on 19 words in the Hawaiʻian vocabulary.  Our tours are the best way to get educated on the culture of Hawaiʻi in luxury. The Hawaiʻian Islands are unique in more ways than any one person could count and that includes our language, vocabulary, and local diction. While most people […]

A STUDY IN CONTRASTS

Lois Whitney Bisquera for Aloha Visitor Guides on the contrasting beauty on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi.  Join us on one of our Volcano Tours to experience the amazing beauty and culture of the island. On the Big Island, diversity is everywhere. It vacillates between boiling and freezing, barren and lush, ancient and cutting-edge. It’s […]

ORCHIDS FROM Hawaiʻi

Jeannette Foster for Aloha Visitor Guides on orchids in Hawaiʻi.   Our tours are luxurious and educational.  Join us and learn about the beauty and culture of the Big Island in comfort and luxury. Many people think of Cattleya Orchids as the standard and that they are endemic to Hawaiʻi,” says Mr. Moriyasu Akatsuka of Akatsuka […]

The Untold Story of the Hawaiʻian Cowboy

The Culture Trip on the history of the cowboy in Hawaiʻi.  Our luxury tours are the best way to sit back, relax and learn about the culture of the Big Island. Predating the Wild West, there’s a widely overlooked cowboy culture that is specific to the Hawaiʻian islands. Unfortunately, it’s slowly fading away. When most […]

Great Tour Guarantee

At Kailani Tours, our top priority is delivering unforgettable Big Island experiences. We’re confident that you’ll find our tours enriching and well worth your time. If for any reason you feel otherwise, please tell us. We’ll make it right, whether that means inviting you on another tour, issuing a refund, or providing a voucher for a future visit. Your time is precious, and we’re honored that you choose to spend it exploring the Big Island with us.

Here’s what we cannot guarantee:

You will see active lava flows

Mother Nature has her own schedule, and while we wish we could promise a spectacular lava show, it’s truly up to the forces of the earth.

You’ll have full access to every part of the parks.

Volcano National Park areas are subject to closures based on safety assessments by park officials. As always, safety is our top priority and we can easily adapt our itinerary to make sure you get the best experience possible.

You’ll experience perfect weather

The Big Island’s weather can be as unpredictable as it is beautiful. We can’t guarantee sunshine and clear skies every day, but the dynamic weather is part of the island’s charm.

We value your decision to discover the Big Island with us, and we’re committed to making your tour a highlight of your Hawaii visit.

FREE CANCELLATIONS

With Trip Protection (Highly Recommended)

For a small fee (15%), Trip Protection allows you to cancel or reschedule your tour at any time – for any reason – up to 1 hour prior to trip departure. You will be reimbursed for the FULL amount of each ticket, less the cost of trip protection and processing fees. 

You may opt in or opt out of Trip Protection at the time of booking, either online or over the phone.

Without Trip Protection

You may cancel or reschedule your tour up to 48 hours before your tour’s scheduled departure to avoid fees or penalties. 

Refunds are not possible within 48 hours of your tour’s departure time, however, we will make every effort to accommodate rescheduling your booking to another date, if you so desire.

Please Note: Our tours operate rain or shine, though itineraries may be adjusted in response to severe weather conditions. Access to certain parts of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, including during events like active lava flows or eruptions, may be restricted or closed by park officials without notice. In such cases, Kailani Tours does not offer partial refunds for any part of the tour affected by these restrictions.

With our vast experience navigating these occasional closures, you can trust that we will make the absolute most of your day with us, no matter the conditions.

Lowest Price Guarantee

We guarantee the absolute lowest price on all experiences we sell. If you find the same product cheaper within three days of booking or while you’re in your destination, we’ll refund the difference.

It’s Easy To Do: 

Gather your information

Assemble your Kailani Tours receipt and the proof of the lower price you found.

Send it to us

Email [email protected] with the documents, your name, and your home address. 

We’ll review 

We’ll examine your materials and get in touch as soon as we can. 

Receive your refund 

If everything checks out, we’ll refund you the difference between the two prices.