This tour does not include lengthy hikes but there are a few short walks to and from our points of interest.
What to Expect:
Take in expansive views of the Kona coastline on your way to a premium coffee farm for lunch followed by a sweet treat at the Punalu’u Bakery. Then, dip your feet in a black sand beach before our tour climbs 4,000 feet to visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park where you’ll see some of the world’s most unique geological landscapes. We end the day with a 3-course dinner, then head back to Kona over Saddle Road under the stars of the Milky Way. Catered meals, park fees, and private access to some of the island’s treasures are included. Our National Park certified guides invite you to relax, put away your GPS, and enjoy the scenery of the Big Island.
A deli-style lunch and a 3-course dinner at Kilauea Lodge are provided.
Vegetarian and vegan options available.
For their comfort, this tour is not suitable for children under the age of 5.
Recommendations:
This tour is for guests 5 years and older. It does not include lengthy hikes but there are a few short walks to and from our points of interest. Passengers traveling with a wheelchair or walker are more than welcome to join our tour. Kailani Tours Hawaii’s spacious Mercedes passenger vans provide the ultimate in comfort for guests hoping to avoid large 50 passenger vans and want a more personal and authentic Hawaiian Experience. The Deluxe Volcano Experience is designed to give our guests an affordable first-class tour while experiencing all that the Big Island has to offer!
Points of Interest:
Premium Kona Coffee Farm, Punalu’u Bake Shop, Punalu’u Black Sand Beach, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Kilauea Caldera Overlook, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Visitor’s Center, steam vents, Thurston Lava Tube, Saddle Road.
What Kailani Tours Provides:
An English speaking driver/guide, Mercedes 15 passenger mini-coach, a gourmet snack basket, bottled water, a variety of sodas and juices, hot beverages, lavender scented hot & cold towel service, umbrellas and lightweight jackets in the event of rain, parka jackets, a deli-style lunch, and a 3 course restaurant dinner. This tour has a maximum of 13 passengers to provide plenty of headroom in the cabin and comes with a state-of-the-art audio and visual public address package. If anyone in your party has dietary restrictions that are not indicated in your reservation, please contact our team at 808-938-4057.
What to Bring:
Sunscreen, sunglasses, camera, and a hat (optional). We recommend bringing a small backpack or tote bag for your personal items as there is plenty of room in our spacious cabin.
What to Wear:
Although Hawaii is home to the endless summer, there are places and times where the temperature can drop substantially. Weather can change dramatically from hot and humid to cool and wet conditions. Kailani Tours Hawaii requires wearing comfortable closed-toe footwear. A hat and sunglasses are optional but highly recommended. Most guests wear a light jacket and/or bring long pants for after sunset.
You can see the 10-day forecast for Volcanoes National Park here.
What is Served:
LUNCH:
A deli-style picnic lunch will be served between 12:30-1pm
Seasonal selections may vary.
DINNER:
A three course dinner at the historic Kilauea Lodge will be served between 5:30-6:45pm
Seasonal selections may vary.
Disclosures:
Tour description and itinerary is subject to change. Due to the topographical and weather changes that have recently affected the tour area, some attractions and sites may be unreachable or unsafe to visit. Park officials have recently reopened Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with several restrictions as they continue to make repairs. Park officials have been known to restrict entry without notice. Kailani Tours Hawaii will not issue refunds caused by park restrictions.
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