WILD & SCENIC VOLCANO TOUR

$259

Delight in the lush and tropical Hamakua coast of the Big Island before visiting the famously active Kilauea Volcano. Cruise along the rolling hills of Waimea, skirting the north side of Mauna Kea on our way to Akaka Falls and Onomea Bay. Then, it’s on to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to view some of the world’s most unique geological, biological and cultural landscapes. Before heading back to Kona on the rugged and scenic Saddle Road, revel in a view of majestic Rainbow Falls in Hilo.

Tour Details

 

Tex Drive-In
Enjoy a Portuguese donut (malasada) with your continental breakfast at one of the island’s best known stops, Tex Drive-In in Honoka’a.

Akaka Falls State Park
An idyllic 0.4-mile walk through a tropical rainforest, with scenic vista points, highlighting Kahuna Falls and the 442-foot free falling Akaka Falls.

Onomea Bay Scenic Drive
This 4-mile scenic drive on the Hamakua Coast meanders through a lush, tropical rainforest lined with streams and breathtaking views of the ocean and Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden.

Hilo Town
Experience old Hawaii in vibrant Hilo, the state’s second largest city. See beautiful, crescent-shaped Hilo Bay, the Hilo waterfront and Banyan Drive. Hilo is the county seat of Hawaii Island and home of the Merrie Monarch hula festival, as well as Rainbow Falls.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
This massive park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and sacred place for native Hawaiians, containing several historical and cultural sites. Explore the Visitor’s Center, feel the heat of active steam vents and take a short walk through Thurston Lava Tube. Experience the awe of Kilauea caldera, one of the world’s most active volcanoes.

Rainbow Falls
Witness one the most famous Big Island waterfalls just minutes from the heart of Hilo town. Surrounded by tropical foliage and rainbow mists, this 80-foot falls plunges over a natural lava cave and into the Wailuku River below.

Reviews

“We loved our Circle Island Tour with Kailani Tours! This is a great way to see the island and learn all about its people and history.”

   

-Emily Gabriel on Google

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“Fabulous tour with an excellent tour guide Zackary! Big Island Circle Tour and Volcano: Coffee, Wine, Waterfalls and Hamakua Coast Zackary provided a fabulous all day experience as our tour guide! Pick up was prompt, and Zack even offered the front passenger seat if we were prone to motion sickness. Zack was very friendly & knowledgeable which made all of us feel welcomed.”

   

-Z3782VIgaryd on Trip Advisor

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“Exceptional Volcano tour -- can't miss!! Hawaii Small-Group Volcano Experience with Lunch and Restaurant Dinner We booked the deluxe volcano tour and absolutely loved it! So many incredible sites to see on the Big Island -- coffee farm, a beautiful black sand beach with turtles, and of course the erupting volcano
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-Lisa N on Trip Advisor

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Private Tours

Our private, chartered tours can be customized and designed based on your personalized preferences and needs.

Please contact us directly to book a private tour.

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.