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Private Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Eco Tour
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Pāhoa
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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A minimum of 2 person per booking is required
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A maximum of 25 people per booking
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Flexible departure time means that after creating your booking, you will have to contact the local operator to inform them of your preferred departure time. At this time you may also discuss your preferred tour itinerary with them
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Summit eruption viewing dependent on current eruption conditions
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Explore the worlds most active volcano with one of our professional, award winning guides - get away from the big bus and van tours and get out into the field to visit areas that few visitors get to see while visiting Hawai'i island!
No gift shops, no restaurants, no long drives around the island in a van to visit areas you can explore on your own. No gimmicks and no frills - all of our time is spent exploring the amazing active volcanoes of Hawai'i island! We offer only active, education based explorations that focus on topics such as Geology, native flora and fauna, and the amazing Hawaiian culture that still thrives on the volcano today.
Our tours are family friendly, easy to book and ...
Highlights
From 3 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Private tour
Professional guide
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
National Park Entrance Fee (USD $30/vehicle)
Meeting Points
Departure
1 Crater Rim Drive
It will be easy to find your guide a located inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Your guide will be standing at the covered area right outside the Volcano House Hotel, and you will be provided with your guides cell phone number as well. Text messaging is preferred.
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Private Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Eco Tour
(299) Reviews
Pāhoa
About
Explore the worlds most active volcano with one of our professional, award winning guides - get away from the big bus and van tours and get out into the field to visit areas that few visitors get to see while visiting Hawai'i island!
No gift shops, no restaurants, no long drives around the island in a van to visit areas you can explore on your own. No gimmicks and no frills - all of our time is spent exploring the amazing active volcanoes of Hawai'i island! We offer only active, education based explorations that focus on topics such as Geology, native flora and fauna, and the amazing Hawaiian culture that still thrives on the volcano today.
Our tours are family friendly, easy to book and ...
Highlights
From 3 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Private tour
Professional guide
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
National Park Entrance Fee (USD $30/vehicle)
Meeting Points
Departure
1 Crater Rim Drive
It will be easy to find your guide a located inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Your guide will be standing at the covered area right outside the Volcano House Hotel, and you will be provided with your guides cell phone number as well. Text messaging is preferred.
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Itinerary
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Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Your private tour starts at the historic Volcano House hotel, located inside the National Park. Walk to the steam vents and sulphur banks to feel the heat of the volcano coming out of the ground. Walk thru the native rainforest to the devastation trail. Explore the Chain of Craters road to find volcanic landscapes of the past and rare rock formations.
1 hour
2
Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube
Explore a 500 year old lava tube with detailed discussion on how lava tubes are formed and the features inside. Walk thru a old growth native forest to get to the tube!
15 minutes
3
Halemaumau Trail
Walk along the historic Halemaumau trail with one of our professional guides for excellent views of the summit caldrea! Along the way enjoy in-depth discussion on native plants, native birds, geology specific to Hawaii and the amazing Hawaiian culture that still thrives on the volcano today.
15 minutes
4
Steam Vents
Explore the steam vents inside the National Park with one of our professional guides and feel the geothermal heat! Great photo opportunities!
15 minutes
5
Sulphur Banks
Walk thru this unique area with one of our professional guides with in-depth discuss of geochemistry. And learn about the unique adaptations of native plants to resist the volcanic gases! This area is safe to explore due to low concentration of gas.
15 minutes
6
Kilauea Iki Trail
Hike the most popular trail in the National Park with a professional guide and discuss the 1959 eruption, which included the highest lava fountaining event in recorded history. This hike feels like walking on the moon!
15 minutes
7
Devastation Trail
Explore this unique area where the native rainforest was buried in volcanic debris in 1959. Find Peles tears, olivine crystals and other unique rock formations!
30 minutes
8
Chain of Craters Road
Explore the incredible Chain of Craters road with one of our professional guides! With stops like Lua Manu, discuss pit craters and their significance on Kilauea volcano.
45 minutes
9
Keanakako'i Overlook
The best location to see the active summit eruption when lava is visible! Get an up close look with your professional guides binoculars and/or spotting scopes.
15 minutes
10
Kilauea Visitor Center
If you prefer, take a quick stop at the Visitors Center for the chance to get some Hawaii Volcanoes National Park or a great local book on the volcano or Hawaiian culture. This is also where we pick up the Junior Ranger programs for our guests with younger children. Your guide will help your child complete the program and get an official Junior Ranger badge at the end of the tour!
5 minutes
11
Holei Sea Arch
Take a easy walk along the coastal areas of the volcano for a great photo of the Holei Sea Arch! Also, discuss native sea birds.
5 minutes
12
Volcano Art Center Gallery
Check out this unique art gallery, and see the original Volcano House Hotel - the oldest hotel in the state!
