Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour

About this activity

See rare black sand beaches, visit the famous Kona Coffee Farm and the magnificent Volcanoes National Park including Thurston Lava Tube, Chain of Craters Road, and past lava flow. Finish the adventure with stargazing near Mauna Kea. Experience the Big Island’s most spectacular natural splendors on this small-group tour with a professional local guide sharing knowledge of the history, cultures, and geology of the island. Lunch and Dinner included in the tour.

Itinerary

1. Bay View Farm · 70 min

   Take a tour of a Kona Coffee Farm to learn about the harvesting and milling process while sampling Kona Coffee and Tea. Enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the beautiful Kealakekua Bay.

2. Paradise Meadows · 30 min

   A charming local farm known for its Hawaiian-grown macadamia nuts, tropical fruits, and sweet treats. Guests can stroll through the farm, learn about local agriculture, sample a variety of products, and enjoy the peaceful countryside of southern Hawaiʻi Island.

3. Punalu'u Black Sand Beach · 30 min

   Relax and take it all in at Punalu’u Black Sand Beach, a great place to spot marine life from the shore, like Hawaii’s green sea turtles.

4. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park · 180 min

   Various stops are made to view magnificent volcanic eruptions during the day and twilight, as well as past lava flow sites and craters, condition permitting. In addition, your certified tour guide provides an educational and insightful narrative about the volcanoes as you visit steam vents, Kilauea Crater Lookout, a portion of the Chain of Craters Road, and the crater rim trail.

5. Nahuku - Lava Tube · 20 min

   Walk along a bridge that gives you a literal inside look at Hawaii, as you follow it to the eerie Thurston Lava Tube, a 600-foot-long (183-meter) cave formed hundreds of years ago by an underground river of magma.

6. Saddle Road · 30 min

   Your guide will take you to a secluded and ideal location for stargazing. Depending on weather condition, you will observe stars, planets, galaxies, moon, and much more while your guide shares interesting legend and lore of the sky.

Meeting point and pickup

Pickup offered for all travelers.

Good to know

• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Children under 5 years old are not allowed to participate
• Vegetarian or gluten free meals are available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Some walking on uneven ground is involved
• Itineraries may change, and refunds will not be given for closures and itinerary changes out of our control. Tours run rain or shine.
• Not possible for travelers require walkers/wheelchairs

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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