Hawaiʻi National Park Tours: The 15 Best Visits

1.Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park & Black Sand Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,338 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $159Our pick

Spend about six hours touring Hilo, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Kilauea, Thurston Lava Tube, a macadamia nut farm, and Richardson Black Sand Beach. Guides such as Jess, Robert, Donna, Geo, and Hannibal are known for lively local stories. Port pickup, park fees, water, and return transport are included.

“We enjoyed this tour very much. Shevon, our guide provided abundant informative narration and treated us with lots of Aloha. Plenty of photo ops along the tour but no photo could do justice to the actual views we enjoyed at the volcano national park. We felt there was a lot of added value taking the organized tour vs. going on our own due to the details pointed out and insights our guide offered, being a local resident of the island.”

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2.Fat Tire E-Bike Tour through Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 546 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $199Top rated

Ride from Kilauea Lodge into Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on a fat-tire e-bike with guides such as Nicole, Derek, Tyler, Scott, and Bill. Expect a safety briefing, forest roads, a lava tube, volcanic viewpoints, short walks, park stories, snacks, and water. You need moderate fitness and basic biking ability.

“Knowledgeable staff with good insights about the sites visited. Not enough time on trials with the bikes and too many stops. More exploring would have been nice. Overall a good excursion.”

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3.Haleakala National Park Sunrise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 545 reviews · 9 hours · from $219

You’ll leave your hotel between 2:00 and 3:30 AM for Haleakalā’s summit, where guides such as Marlon, Trevor, Glenn, and Michael share Hawaiian history, ecology, and culture before sunrise. Jackets are available, and breakfast at Cafe O’Lei follows. Expect a long, cold morning with spectacular views when weather cooperates.

“Our guide was great, he made sure we were first ones there with front row seats. Had some cloud overage for sunrise but can’t control that. Breakfast was great after”

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4.Big Island, Hawaii: Volcanoes National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 545 reviews · 55 minutes (approx.) · from $379

Fly from Hilo Airport with Safari Helicopters over orchid farms, native forest, waterfalls, lava fields, and Volcanoes National Park. The 55-minute flight carries up to six people, with pilots such as Andrew, Drew, and Jim providing commentary on geology, Hawaiian history, and island life. Weather can change the route.

“It was a great tour. The volcano wasn’t as active as we had hoped but the pilot, Andrew, did a great job describing what we were seeing along with giving a description and history of everything we saw from the volcano to the waterfalls. He also answered any and all questions.”

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5.Small-Group Big Island Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Kona Coffee Farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 343 reviews · from $209

Spend a full day with a small group of up to 14, traveling from Kona or Waikoloa to Greenwell Farms, Punaluʻu Beach, and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Guides such as Katie add island history, volcano stories, and local details. Coffee, meals, snacks, park fees, hotel pickup, and an air-conditioned ride are included.

“It was an enjoyable tour. Katie, the guide, made it informative and fun. I really liked seeing the turtles and all the cool looking plants.”

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6.Volcano National Park Adventure From Kona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 339 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $259

Travel from Kona in a small group of up to 14 with a geology-focused guide such as David, Erik, Dan, or Zane. You’ll taste 100% Kona coffee, see Punaluʻu’s black sand and sea turtles, visit Volcanoes National Park, walk through a lava tube, cross Saddle Road, and stop in Hilo. Lunch at Volcano House is included.

“We had a fantastic day. David was very knowledgeable and kind. We learned a lot about the island’s history and geology. The sites were beautiful—we especially loved the sea arches and lava tube. We would highly recommend this tour!”

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7.Private Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Eco Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 276 reviews · 3 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $160

Spend 3 to 6 hours exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with a private guide such as Erik, Jay, Michelle, or Tyson. Walk through native forest, visit steam vents, Sulphur Banks, Thurston Lava Tube, Kilauea Iki, and the Chain of Craters Road while learning about geology, plants, birds, and Hawaiian culture. Park entry and transport are extra.

“We really enjoyed the tour. We chose the 3 hour hike through the national park. Erik was a great tour guide and told us much about the volcano, flora and fauna around the area and even about Hawaiian history and life. He was able to answer every question. If you are interested in learning more about the volcano area and its backgrounds, we would recommend this tour.”

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8.Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Hilo Highlights Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 260 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $187

This 5.5-hour Hilo tour pairs Liliuokalani Gardens, Rainbow Falls, Thurston Lava Tube, and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. A guide such as Jill, Josh, or Julie leads the small group through rainforest, crater views, steam vents, and old lava fields. Transport, park entry, snacks, and water are included, but bring lunch and a rain jacket.

“Our guide Jill made this tour perfect with a combination of great stories and historical knowledge, not to mention a little chocolate.”

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9.Hilo: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 248 reviews · 1 hour · from $379

From Safari Helicopters in Hilo, you’ll fly in a small group of up to six over Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Expect views of Kilauea, Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō, old and new lava fields, jungle waterfalls, Mauna Kea, and Mauna Loa, with an English-speaking pilot providing commentary. Exact sights depend on weather.

“this was just perfect. everything is done securely and pilot comments are very interesting. thanks a lot.”

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10.Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Experience Departing from Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 240 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $589

Fly from Honolulu to Kona, then spend a full day with guides such as Mel, Henry, Brandon, or Jim exploring coffee country, black sand beaches, lava tubes, steam vents, and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Flights, park entry, transport, and local commentary are included. Expect a long but rewarding day with about eight hours on the Big Island.

“Excellent tour! Saw a lot and really enjoyed the national park. Lava tube and rain forest were really enjoyable”

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11.Self-Guided GPS Audio E-Bike Tour Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 131 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $159

Explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park by comfort e-bike on a mostly paved, downhill route. A GPS audio app explains Pele, volcanic geology, native plants, and park history as you ride. You’ll visit Thurston Lava Tube, Kīlauea Visitor Center, crater overlooks, and bike-only viewpoints at your own pace. Bring a charged smartphone and warm rain gear.

“We got to see things up and personal, it was AMAZING! The bikes are easy to operate and SUPER FUN to ride.”

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12.Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Hilo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · 7 hours · from $189

Join Shaka Braddah Tours for a seven-hour small-group trip from Hilo to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Punaluʻu Beach, and Rainbow Falls. Guides such as Desmond and Anthony add Hawaiian history, geology, plants, cultural artifacts, and local fruit to the day. Lunch at Lava Rock Cafe, park admission, and Hilo-area pickup are included.

“Desmond and Anthony were the best guides! This trip covers all the highlights of hawaii, plus the tour guides knew everything about the island and even included artefacts. Tour even included fresh fruit from the farmers market, chocolate and a yum lunch. Would recommend to everyone! you have to do this tour.”

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13.From Hilo: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 70 reviews · 5 hours · from $175

Travel from Hilo with a local guide such as Dan, Kimo, Alex, or Don to Liliʻuokalani Gardens, Rainbow Falls, and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. You’ll see steam vents, the Halemaʻumaʻu Crater area, and Thurston Lava Tube, then finish with treats at Big Island Candies. Hotel, airport, and port pickup are included.

“Tour was wonderful as was Alex. So informative about his wonderful island Hawai’i. Thanks for the wonderful day.”

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14.Kilauea: Volcanoes National Park Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 61 reviews · 3 hours · from $120Best value

Join a certified English-speaking guide for a 3-hour, 4-mile loop through native Hawaiian rainforest and around a hardened lava lake. Guides such as Jennifer and Yvonne explain geology, plants, wildlife, Hawaiian traditions, and eruption data. Lava viewing depends on Kilauea’s activity and weather. Meet at the Kilauea Visitor Center.

“Absolutely recommendable! Jennifer, such an incredibly kind person, shared so many fascinating insights about the volcano, the local plants, and wildlife with us. Since the volcano erupted earlier than our scheduled tour time, she reached out to us and arranged to meet earlier so we could witness it. Truly an experience I can’t recommend enough!”

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15.Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park Guided Hike

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · 6h 30m · from $230

Spend about 6.5 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Jennifer, hiking rainforest trails, crossing Kilauea Iki Crater, visiting volcanic steam vents, and walking through Thurston Lava Tube. Breakfast and a gourmet picnic are included, but park entry costs extra.

“The Guide Jennifer was absolutely great and Sweet. We loved to here her storys and legends about the Volcanoe.”

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