Overview
Travel in style and comfort with Big Island’s Premier Tour Company - Kailani Tours. Cruise along the scenic Kona coastline on your way to Hawaii’s most active volcano – Kilauea! Sample Kona coffee, visit Punalu’u Black Sand Beach, and explore a lot of what Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has to offer. Features of this tour include everything from our first class beverage and towel service, exceptional food selections, and our incredibly knowledgeable guides. This luxury tour highlights Kilauea, shows off several natural wonders of the island, and treats guests to an incredibly indulgent touring experience. This unique and unforgettable tour provides the most comprehensive exploration of Kilauea Volcano’s past, present and future.
Itinerary
- The day starts with a drive to Greenwell Farms where you’ll be able to taste the full-bodied flavors of Kona coffee beans and learn about the process of the perfect brew. As you ease into your day, breathe in the clean mountain air, and enjoy a deli-style picnic lunch. (45 mins)
- Located at the Southernmost point in the United States, this bakery is a must-visit location. Bakers buzz around as locals and travelers alike peer into the glass cases, where fresh malasadas, sweet bread and other baked goods are showcased- try one for yourself! (20 mins)
- This iconic location on the southern tip of the Big Island is home to the most recognized black sand beach anywhere on Hawaii Island. The beach has black sand made of basalt and created by lava flowing into the ocean. Punaluʻu is frequented by endangered hawksbill and green turtles, which can often be seen basking on the black sand. (30 mins)
- Witness the stunning views of a crater that experienced thousands of earthquakes, many explosive rockfalls and the draining of Kilauea Caldera’s gigantic lava lake. Kailani Tours’ guides will provide an intimate behind-the-scenes tour of the park that guests simply cannot experience on their own. These park-certified guides will provide the ultimate guest experience as they show off their favorite locations of the park. (90 mins)
- End your day of adventure and awe-inspiring sights with a well-deserved three-course dinner at the Kilauea Lodge’s acclaimed restaurant located in the town of Volcano on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi. The dishes are prepared using fresh, local ingredients and creative flavor combinations that delight the taste buds. (90 mins)
What’s Included
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Light Jacket
- Cold beverages, hot coffee/chocolate
- Snacks
- Binoculars
- Dinner
- Catered Picnic Lunch
Exclusions
- Gratuities
Meeting & Logistics
Meeting Point
Hawaii
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children under 5 years old not permitted on this tour
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Lunch and dinner is included. Please let us know in the Special Requirements section if you have any specific dietary restrictions or food allergies.
- Meal options (Regular, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free, & Lactose-Intolerant)
- Those with any mobility limitations should contact Kailani Tours before booking. Easy to Moderate Difficulty
