On the Big Island, Hawaii volcano tours and lava tours are the best way to experience the world’s most active volcanoes.
These guided tours of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park give you the rare opportunity to see a working volcanic landscape, up close and personal.
Here are some of the best Hawaii volcano tours and lava tours to check out before your next visit to the Big Island:
Hawaii Big Island Volcano Adventure
The Hawaii Big Island Volcano Adventure is run by Polynesian Adventure Tours, one of Hawaii’s most popular tour operators.
This volcano tour offers more than just sightseeing, however. On this excursion, you’ll hear about Pele, the ancient Hawaiian volcano goddess, watch a film about the eruption, and view artifacts at the park’s museum.
The tour will also take you to see:
- Hilo and historic Banyan Drive
- The stunning 80-foot Rainbow Falls
- The Thurston Lava Tube
- An orchid and anthurium nursery
The tour departs from Hilo and it fills up quickly, so make sure you book your spot ahead of time!
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park & Waterfall Explorer
Why not see Hawaii’s best waterfalls and volcanoes in one go?
That’s what the tour guides at KapohoKine Adventures said when they created this one-in-all Hawaii volcano tour. This tour is ideal for people who want to see the best that the island has to offer in a single day trip.
Not only will you visit the must-see Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, you’ll also explore:
- Mauna Loa
- Mauna Kea
- Hilo Town
- Rainbow Falls
- Punalu’u Black Sand Beach
- And More!
The tour leaves from the Kona side of the island and your expert guide will take you to all the best sights on the island, provide insight and background into the scenery, and answer any questions you may have.
Deli-style lunch, as well as sunblock, walking sticks, and other accessories are included.
Evening Volcano Explorer
This unique Hawaii volcano tour offers yet another unique take on this excursion.
Unlike many other lava tours, the Evening Volcano Explorer takes you, your party, and other guests out at night. After all, there’s nothing quite like seeing an active volcano in the darkness.
There are two options for this tour:
- Departing from Hilo - The tour begins in downtown Hilo, then continues to black basalt lava fields and a black sand beach. The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is next, replete with everything from steam vents to lava tubes to massive craters. After dinner, you’ll return to the park to watch the sunset and look for more volcanic activity.
- Departing from Kona - When you depart from this side of the island, you’ll begin with lunch at a local coffee farm. Other trip highlights include the Punalu’u Black Sand Beach, potential sea turtle sightings, and all the major attractions at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. After sunset at the park, you and the other guests will return to Kona.
Want more Hawaii volcano tours and lava tours? These are just a few of the many offered at Hawaii Discount.
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