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The 15 Best Volcano Tours on the Big Island

48 tours  ·  from $89

What you see at Kīlauea depends on the vent that week, so the tours that hold up are the ones with more than lava in them. The 15 below cover the crater rim, the lava tubes, the Kaʻū desert and the long day out of Kona, priced and timed.

Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History - Leaving Kona through ranch country
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Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History

1.Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,569 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $264Our pick

Spend about 11 hours touring the Big Island in a small Mercedes Sprinter van. Visit Punalu’u Beach, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Thurston Lava Tube, Rainbow and Akaka Falls, Waipio Valley, and a Kona coffee farm. Guides such as Chris, Drew, Dave, and Kavika are known for lively history and culture talks.

“It is a FULL day! It is absolutely THE way to see everything amazing on Hawai’i in one shot. Everything we wanted to see was on this tour! Kona Chris was amazing! A font of knowledge about the whole island and answered every question we threw at him! I am leaving the island actually knowing what this beautiful place is about. Do it! You won’t be disappointed.”

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Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park & Black Sand Beach - Macadamia nuts, chocolate, and an easy shopping stop
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Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park & Black Sand Beach

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

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

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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Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour - Punalu’u Bake Shop and black sand
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Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour

3.Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,619 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $297

Spend a long day crossing Hawaii’s Big Island with Wasabi Tours Hawaii. You’ll visit a Kona coffee farm, Punalu’u Black Sand Beach, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, Thurston Lava Tube, and a secluded Saddle Road stargazing site. Guides such as Felix, Derek, Todd, and Dreu are known for lively island and cultural insight, but expect plenty of driving and short stops.

“It was absolutely phenomenal. Our tour guide, Derek, was very knowledgeable, friendly and funny. The tour is a must-do. It was more than anything I had imagined.”

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Big Island Highlights: Coffee, Volcano, Black Sands & Waterfall - Punaluʻu Bake Shop and the southern coast
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Big Island Highlights: Coffee, Volcano, Black Sands & Waterfall

4.Big Island Highlights: Coffee, Volcano, Black Sands & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,054 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $299

Spend about 11 hours crossing the Big Island in a small group of up to 13, with hotel pickup, food, drinks, and a professional guide. Visit Greenwell Farms, Punaluʻu Bake Shop, Black Sand Beach, Volcanoes National Park, Volcano House, Big Island Candies, and Rainbow Falls. Guides such as Kawika, Derrick, Chris, and Audra bring local stories to the long drive.

“What a great experience. We covered the whole island in good time and in comfort. The tour wasn’t crowded so you were able to get to know the other guests as well. Derrick was the greatest tour guide, very kind, attentive, and accommodating to all of his guests. I would definitely recommend this tour.”

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Deluxe Volcano Experience with Restaurant Dinner - A quick sugar stop at Punaluʻu Bake Shop
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Deluxe Volcano Experience with Restaurant Dinner

5.Deluxe Volcano Experience with Restaurant Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 620 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $341

Spend 11 hours touring the Big Island in a small group of no more than 13 people. Taste Kona coffee, visit Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach, explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with a guide, and finish with dinner at Kīlauea Lodge. Guides such as Dave, Grant, Toby, and Shelby are praised for strong island knowledge and storytelling.

“What a great tour. Our guide Grant is knowledgable and entertaining! I love this wild island! One little suggestion, mostly for us who don’t know… ahi is the fish most used for all dishes.”

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Day Trip from Oahu to Hilo: Volcano Adventure - Hilo’s banyan-lined streets
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Day Trip from Oahu to Hilo: Volcano Adventure

6.Day Trip from Oahu to Hilo: Volcano Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 570 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $654

Fly from Honolulu to Hilo, then spend about 12 hours visiting Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Kilauea, steam vents, Thurston Lava Tube, Akaka Falls, Rainbow Falls, and Hilo’s banyan-lined streets. Guides such as Dexter, Rob, and Calvin are noted for strong local stories. Lunch and park admission are included, but airport transfers are not.

“The entire tour was great! Dexter was a super guide. I was a bit sad because the recent rains had crusted the lava, so no actual lava sightings, but plenty of steam coming through. The lava fields were great, as well as the waterfall. A bit pricey for what we did. It is a big island, so most of the time was spent driving.”

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Captain Cook Snorkel Tour with Sea Caves and Lava Tubes - What the RHIB boat ride feels like
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Captain Cook Snorkel Tour with Sea Caves and Lava Tubes

7.Captain Cook Snorkel Tour with Sea Caves and Lava Tubes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 548 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $89Best value

Take a small RHIB boat from Keauhou Bay to Captain Cook Monument at Kealakekua Bay. You get roughly 30 to 40 minutes of snorkel time, gear, drinks, pool noodles, coastal sightseeing, and Hawaiian history from captains such as Robert, Craig, Dennis, and Ron. The tour suits confident swimmers age six and up.

“Very friendly crew. Saw dolphins, whales and dolphins came in to Captin Cooks cove and swam with us. Was one of the high lights of the trip.”

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Big Island: Fat Tire E-Bike Tour through Volcanoes National Park - Starting at Kilauea Lodge and learning the bikes
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Big Island: Fat Tire E-Bike Tour through Volcanoes National Park

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

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

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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Big Island, Hawaii: Volcanoes National Park Safari - Why the pilot matters on a short flight
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Big Island, Hawaii: Volcanoes National Park Safari

9.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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Big Island: Volcanoes, Waterfalls, & Coffee Farm Day-Trip - From Kona Hotels to Waipio Valley
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Big Island: Volcanoes, Waterfalls, & Coffee Farm Day-Trip

10.Volcanoes, Waterfalls, & Coffee Farm Day-Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 414 reviews · 11 hours · from $264

Circle much of Hawaii Island with an English-speaking guide such as Mia, Chris, Henry, or Justin. Expect waterfalls, Waipio Valley, Volcanoes National Park, Punalu’u Beach, a lava tube, and a Kona coffee farm, with lunch, snacks, drinks, jackets, and park admission included. It is a full day with long drives and short walks.

“When you see 12 hour duration. That’s true, and you will be gone all day. but there are so many cool stops that it does not seem that long. Our guide made it a great day.”

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Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour - Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the Kilauea caldera
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Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour

11.Volcano Adventure: Hilo Sightseeing w/ Optional Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 412 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $202

Spend about 10.5 hours touring Hilo and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park by air-conditioned vehicle. Walk through Thurston Lava Tube, see Kilauea’s crater and steam vents, visit Akaka and Rainbow Falls, and enjoy lunch. An optional helicopter flight adds views of craters, waterfalls, coastlines, and remote volcanic country.

“We’re from Indiana and this tour was amazing our tour guide Dexter, made it a great experience. I tried adding photos but kept saying errors”

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Hilo Shore Excursion: Active Volcano, Lava Tube, Waterfall and Gardens - Two hours around Kilauea Volcano
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Hilo Shore Excursion: Active Volcano, Lava Tube, Waterfall and Gardens

12.Hilo Shore Excursion: Active Volcano, Lava Tube, Waterfall and Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 393 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $187

Spend 5.5 hours exploring Kilauea, steam vents, Halema'uma'u Crater, Thurston Lava Tube, and Chain of Craters Road with a small group of up to 12. Guides such as Jill, Josh, and Julie add local stories and volcano insight. Hotel, airport, and cruise-port pickup in Hilo are available.

“Jill was awesome and very knowledgeable and truly loved the experience! A local with alot of knowledge!”

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Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day Tour - Kilauea and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
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Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day Tour

13.Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 391 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $186

Spend a full day with Justin of Makaio Tours visiting Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hilo Farmers Market, Rainbow Falls, Liliʻuokalani Gardens, Big Island Candies, and Richardson Ocean Park. Pickup is available from Hilo hotels, the port, and airport. Expect a comfortable 15-passenger van, local stories, bottled water, and a busy but varied route.

“Justin revealed the island’s secrets, immersing us into the area history, the flora, fauna and people. Lots of laughs, with a sprinkle of humanity interjected. A man I could grow to love. Did I mention the amazing knowledge and insight into each of our stops - sharing amazing photos. The new super-comfy van was just the right bonus!”

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Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcano Safari Lava Caves & Black Sand - Kaumana Caves: the day’s most adventurous walk
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Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcano Safari Lava Caves & Black Sand

14.Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcano Safari Lava Caves & Black Sand

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 363 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $154

Spend about six hours exploring Hilo’s volcanic side with a guide such as Ellen, Troy, Dave, or Lori. Visit Kaumana Caves, Rainbow Falls, Lava Tree State Park, Pohoiki Bay, and eruption sites around Leilani Estates, with port pickup and return in a group of up to 14. Expect uneven ground, steep cave steps, rain, and a pay-your-own-way lunch stop.

“Tour was very informative, only hiccup was delay picking us up at the port. That was out of her control though. She provided umbrella and flashlight for certain stops definitely came in handy.”

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Small-Group Big Island Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Kona Coffee Farm - Greenwell Farms and Kona coffee country
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Small-Group Big Island Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Kona Coffee Farm

15.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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