Top 6 Volcano National Parks in Big Island

1.Hilo Shore Excursion: Volcanoes National Park & Black Sand Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,338 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $159Our pick

From Hilo Port, visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Kilauea’s steam vents, Sulphur Banks, a lava tube, Richardson Black Sand Beach, and a macadamia nut farm. Guides such as Robert, Jess, Donna, and Hannibal add local stories and practical help. Allow for weather and changing park access.

“I would highly suggest you were close toe shoes for walking around—good time…Evelynn was fantastic! Someday soon they should deal with the windows situation…it would have been nice to have clear sight out the windows for good pics”

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2.Big Island: Fat Tire E-Bike Tour through Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 546 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $199Top rated

Meet Nicole, Derek, Tyler, Scott, or Bill near Kilauea Lodge for a safety briefing and guided ride into Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. You will pedal roughly 12 to 15 miles on paved roads and paths, visit a lava tube and major viewpoints, and learn about volcanoes, plants, wildlife, and Hawaiian history.

“This was a great way to visit the Hawaii Volcano National Park. We felt like we saw alot of the park that we would miss if we drove through the park. Nicole's explanation of the history of Hawaii's volcano, surrounding plants, nenes and the lava tube was excellent. We would do this again. Plus the e-bikes were easy and fun to ride. 3 hours flew by.”

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3.Big Island, Hawaii: Volcanoes National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 545 reviews · 55 minutes (approx.) · from $379

From Hilo Airport, Safari Helicopters takes you over Volcanoes National Park in a small helicopter limited to six people. Pilots such as Andrew and Jim explain Hawaii’s geology, culture, and eruptive past while pointing out lava flows, calderas, waterfalls, orchid farms, and native forest. Weather may change the route.

“We loved the helicopter ride. It’s a must do. Jim was our pilot. Very professional and informative. Just the right amount of time. We saw the volcano vents and many craters. The weather was mostly clear.”

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4.Small-Group Big Island Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Kona Coffee Farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 343 reviews · from $209

Travel from Kona or Waikoloa in a small group of up to 14 with hotel pickup, coffee tasting at Greenwell Farms, Punaluʻu Beach, a lava tube, crater views, lunch, dinner, and guidance from hosts such as Katie. Expect a full, scenic day with a lot of driving and short walks.

“First time on the Big Island and the tour was an excellent way to explore different parts of the island. Katie is a great tour guide; she provided a lot of information about the volcanoes and all the other areas we visited. The lunch, snacks, and the coffee tasting were delicious. The lava tube was unique and the black sand beach as well. Enjoyed seeing the turtles sunbathing at the beach and all the other wildlife we saw during the tour (mongoose, Hawaiian goose, etc.).”

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5.Volcano National Park Adventure From Kona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 339 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $259

Spend about 11 hours crossing the Big Island from Kona with a small group of up to 14. Guides such as David, Dan, Erik, and Zane explain volcano science, island history, and changing ecosystems while you visit a Kona coffee farm, Punaluʻu Beach, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, and more.

“Great day! It really is a full day out so be prepared ! We will see SO many things in the island ! They really do take you all over ! The only thing is that I wish we had a little more time on the beach for example so people could swim if they wanted to, but that’s more personal preference. However, the tour was so good ! Really didn’t expect it to have so much packed into one day!”

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6.Private Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Eco Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 276 reviews · 3 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $160

Spend three to six hours exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with a private Kilauea EcoGuides guide. Walk through rainforest, lava tubes, steam vents, crater trails, and coastal sites while learning about geology, native plants, birds, and Hawaiian culture. Morning and afternoon departures are available.

“This private tour is well worth the price. Tyson was an awesome and knowledgeable guide. He educated us about volcanoes, plants, animals and culture. He has a degree in geology and a love of Hawaii, so he made the tour personal and very educational. He even gave us a recommendation for delicious shave ice!”

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