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Small-Group Big Island Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Kona Coffee Farm
1 day
Small Group
About this activity
After pickup from your Waikoloa, Kohala or Kailua-Kona hotel in the morning (included in tour price), head south along the Big Island's coast by spacious, air-conditioned vehicle to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. On the way, you’ll stop to take a tour of a renowned Kona coffee farm and taste freshly brewed Kona coffee. You will have time to purchase some coffee to bring the taste of Hawaii back home with you.
Continue to a local sweetbread bakery and enjoy lunch in a garden setting with bakery fresh bread for your sandwich or a light salad. After lunch we head to Punalu’u Beach, where you’ll often see turtles basking on the black sand. Take an easy hike along the beach made from the active volcano with truly black sand.
Once inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (an UNESCO World Heritage Site), follow your guide on an optional hike where you’ll see sulphur banks and vents emitting hot steam. At Halema'uma'u Crater, you’ll get the unique chance to see into the heart of the active volcano where legend has it lives the Hawaiian volcano goddess Pele. From the cooler climate up on the volcanic mountain, we will then head down to a lower elevation for a dinner of local food choices like the famous loco moco and Kailua pork or something more familiar like a steak or chicken dinner in a popular restaurant.
And don’t forget about your iPad! Throughout your journey, you can use your iPad to see high-definition photos and videos and learn background information on the sites you visit. While in the van, you are also welcome to play games, listen to music, watch movies and see videos about Hawaii.
Highlights:
Kailua Kona historical sites
Kona coffee farm tour with coffee samples
Local bakery lunch stop
Black sand beach
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Visitor Center*
Kilauea Iki Overlook*
Kilauea Caldera Overlook*
Hot Steam Vents*
Dinner at popular local restaurant with menu options
*Hawaii Volcanoes National Park main sites are closed at this time due to volcanic eruptions. It is expected to partially reopen September 22nd, 2018
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Continue to a local sweetbread bakery and enjoy lunch in a garden setting with bakery fresh bread for your sandwich or a light salad. After lunch we head to Punalu’u Beach, where you’ll often see turtles basking on the black sand. Take an easy hike along the beach made from the active volcano with truly black sand.
Once inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (an UNESCO World Heritage Site), follow your guide on an optional hike where you’ll see sulphur banks and vents emitting hot steam. At Halema'uma'u Crater, you’ll get the unique chance to see into the heart of the active volcano where legend has it lives the Hawaiian volcano goddess Pele. From the cooler climate up on the volcanic mountain, we will then head down to a lower elevation for a dinner of local food choices like the famous loco moco and Kailua pork or something more familiar like a steak or chicken dinner in a popular restaurant.
And don’t forget about your iPad! Throughout your journey, you can use your iPad to see high-definition photos and videos and learn background information on the sites you visit. While in the van, you are also welcome to play games, listen to music, watch movies and see videos about Hawaii.
Highlights:
Kailua Kona historical sites
Kona coffee farm tour with coffee samples
Local bakery lunch stop
Black sand beach
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Visitor Center*
Kilauea Iki Overlook*
Kilauea Caldera Overlook*
Hot Steam Vents*
Dinner at popular local restaurant with menu options
*Hawaii Volcanoes National Park main sites are closed at this time due to volcanic eruptions. It is expected to partially reopen September 22nd, 2018
Included
- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Fees included
- Lunch, dinner, water, and snacks
- Black sand beach with potential to see the green sea turtles
- Two short optional hikes
- Kona coffee farm tour
- iPad use (may share iPad with one guest)
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Kailua-Kona, Waikoloa, Kohala Coast
- Entry/Admission - Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Not included
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 4 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Minimum age is 6 years
- Please note that the tour may change due to weather, traffic, volcanic conditions, vehicles, and availability
- A small amount of walking is involved (please bring comfortable walking shoes)
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress in layers and bring a rain jacket
- Bring money if you would like to buy coffee or souvenirs
- iPad may be shared with one other person
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
65%
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We are Hawaii residence that wanted a better understanding of the Big Island and we sure did. It was all we wanted and much more. Our guide, Bryce, was incredibly knowledgeable about a broad range of topics and truly a pleasure to be with. The group was small which was nice. The vehicle was clean and comfortable. The stops were all interesting and Bryce added additional stops as time permitted. Those interested in this tour should know that it is a long day and will involve a good deal of walking, however the physical activity is relatively short with driving breaks between. Great tour!
We were a party of 9 and our tour guide, Katie, was patient, kind, and attentive. It truly is a wonderful experience and lunch and dinner were delicious!
Just a wonderful experience to see first hand the beauty of this island.
This was the best tour I have been on. Great day with a wonderful guide Preston.
For the positives: Dominick was a super smart guy and knew every inch of the Island - the roads, the different types of fruits, veggies, the little things about the Island. Amazing knowledge and very talented. Plus, an excellent driver and a really nice gentle fellow. Very patient and pleasant. If you needed a tour guide ever, you want Dominick. Gave excellent details about the Island. Would not have gotten it if we were on our own. For the negatives: Too expensive. We should have done it by car. Was a little lazy to drive but if you have a car, you don't need Viator. Go on your own and take your time. The roads are fantastic and even during the holidays there is not a whole lot of traffic. You can manage.
Great tour. Guide Katie was excellent. Very friendly and informative. Lots of walking and a very long day but totally enjoyed it.