The Paniolo

Hawaiian cowboy

The National Park Service on the history of the Hawaiʻian Cowboy.  Come with us on a luxury adventure to visit the Kilauea  volcano and learn of the history of the beautiful Big Island. Even before the mythology of the cowboy in the American “wild west” became popularized, Hawaiʻian cowboys (paniolo) were wrangling longhorn cattle on […]

The Inspiring Quest To Revive The Hawaiʻian Language

Alia Wong for the Smithsonian Magazine on the couple who sparked a renewal of the Hawaiʻian language.  Sit back and relax on a luxury tour and learn about the culture of Hawaiʻi from our excellent guides. Pelehonuamea Suganuma and Kekoa Harman were bright-eyed high schoolers in Honolulu when they first crossed paths, in the 1990s. […]

Kilauea Volcano, Hawaiʻi, United States

Halemaumau eruption

The Editors of Encyclopedia Britannica on the Kilauea Volcano.  If you want your tour to focus on this incredibly force of nature join us on one of our Volcano Explorer Tours departing from either Kona or Waikoloa. Sit back and relax. Kilauea, also called Mount Kilauea, the world’s most active volcanic mass, located on the southeastern […]

The Breathtaking Place In Hawaiʻi Where You Can Watch Wild Horses Roam

wild horses

Megan Shute for Only In Your State on where you can see wild horses roam in Hawaiʻi.  Sit back and relax on our luxury Big Island Circle tour which showcases the best of the Big Island including views of Kona, Ka’u and Hamakua coastlines. Located on Hawaiʻi Island’s Hamakua Coast – away from all the […]

Hawaiʻian Customs and Traditions

Heiau on the ocean

Go Hawaiʻi on the customs and traditions of Hawaiʻi that sets it apart from the other 49 states.  Join us on one of our Coffee, Cloud Forest & Brewery tour to learn about the culture and history of the beautiful Big Island. Native Hawaiʻians navigated to the Hawaiʻian Islands, where they lived and flourished for […]

The Art of Film

Go Hawaiʻi on the Film Industry in Hawaiʻi.  Join us on our Volcano Explorer Tour departing from either Kona or Waikoloa to visit the Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and experience the drama of an active volcano. Hawaiʻi’s status as an unparalleled destination with fascinating cultures and natural beauty beyond compare hasn’t been missed by the […]

Hamakua Coast

Go Hawaiʻi on the beautiful Hamakua Coast.  Our Big Island Circle Tour showcases the best of the Big Island including the breathtaking Hamakua Coast. Sit back and relax in luxury to experience the culture and beauty of the Big Island. Located just north of Hilo on the northeastern side of the island of Hawaiʻi, the […]

Exploring Hawaiʻi’s Unmatched Rainbow Connection

rainbow

Ryan Ozawa for Hawaiʻi Bulletin on the Hawaiʻi rainbow connection.  Join us on our Volcano Explorer tours departing from Kona or Waikoloa to visit the crown jewel of the Big Island – Hawaiʻi National Volcanoes Park. UH professor Steven Businger created the RainbowChase app to bring more rainbows into your life. My late wife Jennifer […]

The Enemy Within

Todd Christopher for the National Parks Conservation Association on the history of the removal of feral goats in the Hawaiʻi National Volcanoes Park.  Join us on one of our Volcano Explorer Tours departing from Kona or Waikoloa to visit the jewel of the Big Island in comfort and luxury. For two centuries, feral goats plagued […]

Kona Coffee Beans: History, Flavors & Brewing Tips

Coffee pour with heart

Kate McDonnell for Coffee Affection on the history of Kona Coffee.  Join us on our Big Island Circle tour and sample delicious Kona Coffee at our stop at the Premium Kona Coffee Farm. Kona coffee is one of Hawaiʻi’s most famous products — after macadamia nuts and pineapples, of course. But what’s so special about […]

Why Hawaiʻi Attracts More Tourists Than Most Countries

Hula Dancers on lava

Jon Gitlin for Survey Monkey on why Hawaiʻi attracts more tourists than other countries.  Join us on are new Volcano Explorer Tour departing from Kona or Waikoloa to see the raw beauty of a natural volcano. Tourists spent nearly 16 billion dollars in Hawaiʻi during 2016. That’s more revenue from tourism than Cambodia, Brazil, and Costa Rica brought in combined […]

Kilauea Volcano, Hawai’i: current activity and eruption update

Halemaumau eruption

Volcano Discovery on the July 27th update of the eruption update of Kilauea.  Join us for a bucket list experience on one of our Volcano Explorer tours departing from Kona or Waikoloa.   Sit back, relax and enjoy viewing the volcano at Hawaiʻi National Volcanoes Park – the crown jewel of the Big Island. ground deformation […]

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.