Private Guide Meet In Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

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Big Island of Hawaii, USA

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Overview

Learn more and see things you would never find on your own! Give us 3 hours, and you will learn much more about volcanoes, Hawaii's landscape, native plants, wildlife, and Hawaiian culture. We cannot show you the whole Park in only 3 hours, but we give you several stops to enrich your understanding and immerse your senses.

We created this activity to make learning about volcanoes budget and family-friendly. There is so much to learn in the park and see, but prioritizing would be challenging if you are alone. Ride along in our Mercedes van and see video footage of past eruptions. This tour is customized to your group's walking speed and interests.

After your tour with us, all the formations on the Big Island will make sense. Contact us for peak season dates.

* Dress code: LAYERS and raincoats; mountain weather can change 20 degrees.*

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What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • National Park Certified Interpretive Guide
  • Free to get in with a National Park Pass or pay the Park directly for $30/car good for 7 days.
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Kīlauea Visitor Center, National Park, 1 Crater Rim Drive, Volcano, HI 96785, USA

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We will meet you at the Kilauea Visitor Center. Look for a van branded Big Island VIP in the Commercial Parking area by the restrooms.If there is an eruption on the day of your tour, don't panic; we will call or text you if we have to meet you somewhere else.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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What To Expect

There has not been an eruption since September 2023, but one can happen at any time. We can not control whether you will or will not see lava. We want everyone to see lava. With this tour, we meet you in the Park. You can also leave the driving to us and book our Kona Volcano with a pickup on the west side of the island. We made the 5 AM start a different tour because lava changes.

In this action-packed 3-hour tour we drive for only about 45-55 minutes, we have many stops and show you the best of the Park.

This Park is a World UNESCO Heritage site. Get the most out of your visit to this treasure. On this tour, you will learn about Hawaii's volcanoes, walk through lava fields, see video footage of eruptions, learn about native plants and birds. We do a minimum 1-mile walk on a paved path, we are happy to recommend trails after the tour.

You will see steam vents, lava tube, lava trees, fissure cracks, pit craters, caldera. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is the size of Oahu and has some amazing and unique scenery.

**Dress code: Closed-toe shoes and it can be COLD sometimes. Dress in layers. Please ensure children are not COLD, and dress accordingly.**

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • After entering the Park, and passing the booths, the first building on the right is the Visitor Center, look for a Mercedes van that says Big Island VIP. https://goo.gl/maps/7oNjFwvdZbFWQ1np8

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-8944P16

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