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

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Here’s an update on the Kilaueau Volcano from Volcano Discovery as of May 8th. Please join us on one of our volcano tours to see the beautiful power of the Kilauea Volcano. New short-lived lava oozed out from western vent today The effusive activity within HalemaÊ»umaÊ»u crater continues at stable levels. The lava continued to […]

9 Old Fashioned Towns In Hawaiʻi That Only Get Better With Age

Megan Shute for Only In Your State on 9 charming HawaiÊ»ian towns. Our Big Island Circle Tour showcases the best of the island with views of the beautiful Hamakua Coast, Kona and Ka’u. From HawaiÊ»i’s first residents and the first Europeans visiting the islands in 1778 to the establishment of the Kingdom of HawaiÊ»i in […]

Current Conditions
Courtesy of USGS – HawaiÊ»ian Volcano Observatory

Low volcano eruption

The National Park Service update on the activity at Kilauea as of Monday, May 2nd. Our popular volcano tours enable you to witness the primitive power of the active volcano. Monday, May 2, 2022, 8:56 AM HST Activity Summary: The summit eruption of KÄ«lauea volcano, within HalemaÊ»umaÊ»u crater, continued over the past 24 hours. All recent […]

14 Amazing Things To Do On Your First Holiday In Hawaiʻi

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Wanderlust Chloe on things to do on your first trip to HawaiÊ»i based on her first trip experience. Our guided luxury tours are a great way to experience HawaiÊ»i whether it’s your first trip or a return visit. From discovering secret waterfalls and stargazing, to checking out the epic surf and catching a glimpse of […]

Hawaiʻi State Flower:  Yellow Hawaiʻian Hibiscus

Explore The Big Island on the yellow hibiscus, the state flower of HawaiÊ»i. Our tours offer the best guides to educate on the culture and beauty of the Big Island. The HawaiÊ»i State Flower is a beautiful ornamental known as yellow HawaiÊ»ian hibiscus. It is distinguished by its large and full bright yellow flowers with a reddish […]

9 Waterfalls In Hawaiʻi You’ll Only Find When It’s Raining

Megan Shute for Only In Your State on HawaiÊ»ian waterfalls that are only visible when raining. We visit the beautiful Rainbow Falls which is visible even when it’s not raining. Join us for a luxury tour experience! From HawaiÊ»i Island’s Akaka Falls and Kauai’s Weeping Wall to Maui’s Waimoku and Makahiku Falls, the HawaiÊ»ian Islands are home to some of […]

The 3 Biggest Advantages of Taking a Tour

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Louis Davis for Lives On on the benefits of taking a tour when traveling. Our tours provide all the benefits in luxury and comfort. If you’re traveling, you’re probably feeling overwhelmed attempting to plan a trip that will enable you to see as many sites as possible. You’re probably finding this difficult to accomplish when […]

Learn More About Kona Coffee

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Nathan Myhrvold for Britannica on the history of the coffee beverage. Our Big Island Circle Tour visits the Premium Kona Coffee Farm where you can sample the delicious Kona coffee. coffee, beverage brewed from the roasted and ground seeds of the tropical evergreen coffee plants of African origin. Coffee is one of the three most popular beverages […]

Tex Drive-In Honoka’a, HawaiÊ»i

Tex Drive-in in Honoka’a is one of the favorite stops on the Wild & Scenic Volcano Tour. TEX DRIVE IN located on the Big Island, in beautiful Honoka’a, which once was a thriving sugar plantation on the Hamakua Coast. We’ve been serving “ono Kine grindz” (local HawaiÊ»ian food), plus other popular menu items, since 1969. TEX has […]

If There Are Only 5 Hikes You Ever Do In Hawaiʻi, Make Them These

Megan Shute for Only In Your State on the 5 best hikes in HawaiÊ»i. Kilauea Iki Trail is #3 on the list and is a favorite spot on our Volcano Hiking Adventure. In addition to the sparkling turquoise water and pristine beaches found along the coast of HawaiÊ»i, our beautiful islands are home to some […]

HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY DAILY UPDATE

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Here’s an update on the volcano as of April 7th from the U.S. Geological Survey. Join us on a once in a lifetime experience on one of our luxury volcano tours. HawaiÊ»iAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY DAILY UPDATEU.S. Geological SurveyThursday, April 7, 2022, 7:35 AM HST (Thursday, April 7, 2022, 17:35 UTC)KILAUEA VOLCANO (VNUM #332010)19°25’16” N 155°17’13” W, […]

THE 10 MOST CHARMING TOWNS IN Hawaiʻi

Paul Joseph for Travel Mag on the most charming town in HawaiÊ»i.  Our Big Island Circle tour showcases the best of the island with views of Kona, Ka’u and the Hamakua coastlines. We invited 50 travel writers, photographers and selected professionals to name the towns in HawaiÊ»i that they consider the most appealing. Those surveyed […]

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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.

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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.

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

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

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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.