The 4 Big Island National Park Tours That Earn Their Price

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

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

From Hilo Pier, you’ll visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, see Kilauea’s caldera and steam vents, walk through Thurston Lava Tube, and stop for macadamia treats. Richardson Black Sand Beach may offer sea-turtle sightings. Guides include Jess, Robert, Donna, Geo, and Hannibal.

“We had a great time with our tour guide Jess. She was great and we learned a lot. The history of the volcanos was so interesting a the walk through the lava tube was excellent.”

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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

Ride from Kilauea Lodge into Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with guides including Nicole, Derek, Tyler, Scott, or Bill. You’ll learn about volcanoes, plants, wildlife, and Hawaiian history while using pedal assist and throttle power on paved park roads. Expect cool weather, short walks, and a small group of up to 12.

“Fun bike ride around Volcano National Park. Guide was informative throughout the ride................”

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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, lava flows, waterfalls, orchid farms, and native forest. Your pilot, often Andrew, Jim, or Drew, narrates the flight with island history and geology. The 55-minute flight carries up to six people.

“It was a great tour. The volcano wasn’t as active as we had hoped but the pilot, Andrew, did a great job describing what we were seeing along with giving a description and history of everything we saw from the volcano to the waterfalls. He also answered any and all questions.”

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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 with a small group of up to 14, stopping at Greenwell Farms, Punaluʻu Beach, and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. You’ll taste coffee at its source, look for green sea turtles, walk through Thurston Lava Tube, and finish near Kilauea with dinner.

“Katie was great! Katie had good stories and was knowledgeable. This was an Awesome trip. It wasn't many of us so it felt like a private trip. This was a great way to see the island because we didn't have alot of time.. The meals were good too.”

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