Volcano, Chocolate, & Waterfalls

Adults starting at $295
Children starting at $270

Taxes + fees not applied

Free Cancellations up to 24 hours before tour time

Details

11.5 hrs
Ages 6+
Snacks & Lunch
Easy to Moderate
Max 12
Refreshments

Overview

Embark on an adventure through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with your expert interpretive guide. Explore the park’s dramatic landscape, including its most recent eruptive sites and a lava tube. Discover native plants and animals found nowhere else on earth. Your guide’s unmatched training and experience will ensure you find the best spots based on the day’s conditions and your interests.

Next, enjoy an interactive tree-to-chocolate experience at a private tropical fruit and cacao farm above Hilo Bay. Finally, visit Hilo’s picturesque Rainbow Falls.

Gear Provided

Walking sticks
Day Packs
Bug Repellant
Flashlights
Rain gear
Sunscreen

What to Bring & Wear

Closed-toe shoes
Reusable water
bottle
Long pants
Light jacket

Volcano, Chocolate, & Waterfalls Highlights

Experience

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with your naturalist interpretive guide as you visit the world’s most active volcano, Kilauea, and illuminate the ever-changing landscape of the Park

Explore

the Park’s dynamic and diverse terrain including lava from the Park’s most recent eruptions, Halemaumau Crater, Steam Vents, and a lava tube!

Enjoy

a private 1,000-acre chocolate and tropical fruit farm for a tour and tasting. Learn about the chocolate-making process, from tree to bar.

Visit

the stunning 80-foot cascade of Rainbow Falls, set against a lush tropical backdrop

why choose us

Fully Outfitted

We take care of the gear so you can focus on the fun! From rain gear to walking sticks, we provide everything you need for an unforgettable adventure.

Expert Guide

With more than 30 years of operating in the Park, and more than 100 years of combined guiding experience on our staff, our naturalist guides provide unmatched safety, quality of service, and interpretation of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park’s most fascinating features.

Small Group

Enjoy a small group size with a maximum of 12 guests – more time to connect, ask questions, and soak in the beauty of Hawaii Nei

Exclusive Access

We are the only tour operator that offers a private chocolate farm tour and tasting at Lavaloha Chocolate farm as part of a Volcano Experience.

Sustainable Practices

Committed to preserving the beauty of Hawaii Nei, we incorporate reusable or recyclable materials and support local businesses

Restrictions

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is an extremely dynamic volcanic area, volcanic eruptions can start and stop with little warning, we cannot guarantee molten lava viewing, however, if there is an eruption occurring while we are in the park, we will prioritize eruption viewing whenever it is safe and accessible.
Guests should be able to hike on uneven or rocky terrain. We may encounter cool, wet, or muddy conditions.
Other restrictions may apply.

Schedule

Morning trips depart from Kona, with convenient pickup locations in Kona, Waikoloa, Waikoloa Village, and Hilo. Tour time is approx. 11-12 hours round trip. Traveling time is approx. 6 hrs from Waikoloa resorts.

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FAQs

How much hiking do we do?

We’ll explore different locations determined by park conditions that day and group’s interests and ability levels.
Will we get to see active lava?

The most recent eruptions have been sporadically starting and stopping since December 2024. Please contact our office staff for the most current volcano conditions, or visit the the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory’s Eruption Update page.