Overview
See rare black sand beaches, visit the famous Kona Coffee Farm and the magnificent Volcanoes National Park including Thurston Lava Tube, Chain of Craters Road, and past lava flow. Finish the adventure with stargazing near Mauna Kea. Experience the Big Island’s most spectacular natural splendors on this small-group tour with a professional local guide sharing knowledge of the history, cultures, and geology of the island. Lunch and Dinner included in the tour.
Itinerary
- Take a tour of a Kona Coffee Farm to learn about the harvesting and milling process while sampling Kona Coffee and Tea. Enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the beautiful Kealakekua Bay. (60 mins)
- Taste famous Hawaiian sweet bread and malasadas at this local favorite bakery (30 mins)
- Relax and take it all in at Punalu’u Black Sand Beach, a great place to spot marine life from the shore, like Hawaii’s green sea turtles. (40 mins)
- Various stops are made to view magnificent volcanic eruptions during the day and twilight, as well as past lava flow sites and craters, condition permitting. In addition, your certified tour guide provides an educational and insightful narrative about the volcanoes as you visit steam vents, Kilauea Crater Lookout, a portion of the Chain of Craters Road, and the crater rim trail. (180 mins)
- Walk along a bridge that gives you a literal inside look at Hawaii, as you follow it to the eerie Thurston Lava Tube, a 600-foot-long (183-meter) cave formed hundreds of years ago by an underground river of magma. (30 mins)
- Your guide will take you to a secluded and ideal location for stargazing. Depending on weather condition, you will observe stars, planets, galaxies, moon, and much more while your guide shares interesting legend and lore of the sky. (30 mins)
What’s Included
Inclusions
- Picnic Lunch and Restaurant Dinner
- Bottle Water and Hawaiian Juice
- Luxury Mercedes Sprinter Van Transportation
- Kona/ Kohala Coast area hotel pickup and drop-off
- Use of Rain and Warm Jacket
- All Fees and Taxes
- Small-group tour lead by a professional guide
Exclusions
- Tour Guide Gratuities / Tips
Meeting & Logistics
Special Instructions
• Comfortable walking shoes and a light jacket are recommended.
• Minimum 4 group size. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
The exact pickup time and location will be provided upon reconfirmation
Additional Info
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children under 5 years old are not allowed to participate
- Vegetarian or gluten free meals are available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Some walking on uneven ground is involved
- Itineraries may change, and refunds will not be given for closures and itinerary changes out of our control. Tours run rain or shine.
- Not possible for travelers require walkers/wheelchairs
