Deluxe Volcano Tour & Stargazing Experience with Gourmet Dinner (from Kona) Instant Confirmation
Experience the best of the Big Island and visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park! Explore a lava tube, visit Puna District and see the lava fields from the most recent eruption in 2018. Enjoy delicious fine dining at Volcano House for dinner.
Climb aboard a luxurious Mercedes Sprinter passenger van and sit back in comfort as your expert guide takes you on day full of adventure. Choose from multiple, equally interesting routes to explore the volcanic beauty of Big Island. You'll begin by seeing the ancient lava flows of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa as you travel along Saddle Road to the lush, tropical landscape of Hilo. There, you'll visit the Kaumana Caves, a lava tube made 150 years ago, before heading down to Puna, where the most recent eruptions occurred. Your last sightseeing destination will be the famous, newly-reopened Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, where you'll see the results of the Fissure 8 eruptions and the collapsed Kilauea Crater.
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Price
Deluxe Volcano Tour
GE Tax included
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Lunch Menu:
- Ham and Cheese Sandwich
- Roasted Chicken Wrap
- Vegetarian Hummus Wrap
- Turkey and Cheese Sandwich
- Angus New York Steak - A 12 oz cut ribeye served on a steamed rice, wilted Johnson Farms organic greens, and topped with sesame seeds.
- Seared Fish of the Day - Fresh Hawaiian Island fish is grilled and served with steamed rice, grilled baby apple bananas, grilled baby bok choy and liliko'i butter sauce.
- Big Island Herb & Macadamia Nut Pesto Pasta - Corkscrew pasta with Johnson Farms organic beets, spinach, grilled Hilo sweet onions, fennel, tomatoes, red bell peppers, broccoli, kabocha squash, and Big Island goat feta cheese.
- Dinner includes - Fresh Salad, One soft drink, Tropical Dream Ice Cream.
- Duration (incl. transportation): 11 - 13.5 hour(s)
- Available: Daily
- Pick-up:
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Round-trip from Kona / Waikoloa / Kohala free x per person
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- Inclusion: Bottled water / Admission / Umbrella / Flashlight / Hot beverage (during stargazing) / Guide / Deli-style lunch / Kilauea Lodge dinner
- Schedule
- Pick-up
Time & Location - Drop-off
Time & Location
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10:00-12:10 Pick-up from Kona Hotels
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11:00 Pick-up from Waikoloa & Kohala Hotels
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12:45 Picnic-Style Lunch at Mauna Kea State Park (45 mins)
Stop along the scenic Saddle Road for a light and delicious lunch!
Your choice of:
- Ham and Cheese Sandwich
- Roasted Chicken Wrap
- Vegetarian Hummus Wrap
- Turkey and Cheese Sandwich -
12:50 Mauna Loa Lava Flows at Pu’u Huluhulu (20 mins)
See Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa’s ancient lava flows.
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13:45 Kaumana Caves (20 mins)
Explore a massive lava-tube cave formed by Mauna Loa Volcano.
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15:00 Puna – Recent Lava Flows and McKenzie State Park (1 hr)
Visit Puna District, located in the lower east rift zone of Kilauea volcano; the site of Kilauea volcano’s most recent eruption. Go to McKenzie Beach State Park and see scenic black lava cliffs.
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17:00 Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (1 hr - 1.5 hrs)
See Chain of Craters Road Lookouts, Steam Vents and views of the New Halemau’mau Crater.
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18:30 Dinner at Volcano House (1.5 hrs)
Your choice of:
- Angus New York Steak
- Seared Fish of the Day
- Big Island Herb & Macadamia Nut Pesto Pasta -
21:00 Laser-Pointer Stargazing (30 mins)
Weather permitting, your guide will stop along Saddle Road to stargaze with approved laser pointers. Jackets and a hot beverage included!
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21:30 Journey back over Saddle Road to return you to your hotel (1.5 hrs)
Drive between Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, Hawaii's largest volcanoes along Saddle Road.
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23:00-23:30 Drop-off
Package detail / Schedule
Notes
Restriction(s)
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- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- If less than 6 participants are booked, the activity may not operate.
- Children 5 years old and above can participate in this activity.
- Vans are equipped to handle easy storage of a wheelchair or other medical equipment but do not have a wheelchair lift.
Required Items to Bring & Attire
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- Walking shoes
- Comfortable clothing
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Camera
- Sunscreen
- Sweatshirt / light jacket
Additional Note(s)
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- This activity operates regardless of weather.
- The menu is subject to change without notice.
- Gratuity is not included in the price.
- Tour itinerary is subject to change. Due to the recent 2018 eruption some attractions and sites may be unreachable or unsafe to visit. No refunds will be issued by park restrictions.
FAQ
What kind of vehicle will be used?
- You will be on a new 15-passenger Mercedes Sprinter van, and with a maximum of 13 passengers on each tour, your comfort is assured.
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Payment/Cancellation policy
Payment type
| Credit card payment |
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Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made after 16:00 local time, 3 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
USD 239.16
Taxes & fees included
1% Reward Points
| Pick-up | Available |
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| Duration incl. transportation | 11 - 13.5 hour(s) |
| Availability | Daily |
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