Big Island National Park Tours: Our 9 Favourites

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

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

From Hilo Pier, a guide such as Robert, Jess, Donna, or Hannibal takes you into Volcanoes National Park for steam vents, crater views, and a lava tube walk. You’ll also visit Richardson Ocean Park, a macadamia stop, and a local lunch spot. The route can change with weather, volcanic activity, and ship timing.

“Dress appropriately. It got very cool at the volcano so bring a jacket! Robert was a fantastic guide. Extremely knowledgeable. Got to see some amazing sites. He went above and beyond offering to take pictures of us at all the stops!”

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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, Taylor, Scott, or Bill near Kilauea Lodge for a three-hour fat-tire e-bike ride through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. After practice and a safety briefing, pedal paved park roads to forest trails, a lava tube, crater viewpoints, and volcano overlooks. Bikes, helmets, water, snacks, and rain-ready gear are provided.

“Great tour and so friendly in terms of content and explaining along the way. The bikes are brand new and work perfectly.”

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3.Big Island, Hawaii: Volcanoes National Park Safari

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

Fly from Hilo Airport over Volcanoes National Park with Safari Helicopters, the Big Island’s longest-running helicopter company. In about 55 minutes, your pilot, often Drew or Jim, narrates lava fields, calderas, waterfalls, orchid farms, and native forest. The small cabin holds up to six people, but weather can force an alternate route or cancellation.

“Cookie and the rest of the staff is great. Jim our pilot was very professional and had tons of knowledge on the area. Disappointing not getting to go up to the top due to weather conditions but still so much see with all the great coastlines, previous eruptions, macadamia farms and waterfalls.”

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

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

Join a group of no more than 14 for a full-day loop from Kona or Waikoloa. Katie and other Hawaii Outdoor Guides leaders connect Kona coffee, black-sand beaches, sea turtles, lava tubes, crater views, local food, and island history. Lunch, dinner, snacks, water, park fees, and hotel pickup are included.

“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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5.Volcano National Park Adventure From Kona

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

Spend about 11 hours traveling from Kona to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with a small group of up to 14. Guides such as David, Dan, Erik, Julia, and Zane explain the island’s geology, while stops include a Kona coffee farm, Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach, Volcano House, Chain of Craters Road, Hilo, and Saddle Road.

“Tour was excellent. David was fantastic and very personable. David is very knowledgeable and had great recommendations at several of our stops. We had a fantastic 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

Walk and drive through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with a private guide such as Erik, Michelle, Jay, or Tyson. Learn about Kilauea’s geology, native plants, birds, and Hawaiian culture while visiting steam vents, Sulphur Banks, Thurston Lava Tube, Kilauea Iki, Chain of Craters Road, and the coast. Choose a three to six-hour outing.

“The up front communication was perfect. Tyson, our super smart guide, was so friendly and knowledgeable. It truly was like three hours walking and talking with a great friend, who is 10X smarter than you but never makes you feel like anything but a family friend. Highly recommended!!”

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7.Volcano National Park Adventure from Waikoloa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 216 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $259

Spend a full day crossing the Big Island from Waikoloa to Punaluʻu, Hilo, and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. You’ll taste Kona coffee, eat lunch overlooking Kilauea, walk through volcanic country, and return via Saddle Road. Guides may include David, Zane, Eric, or Scott, with a maximum of 14 people.

“What an incredible day! Our guide was amazing and we even got to see the volcano erupting! Highly recommend.”

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8.Private Guide Meet In Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 181 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $625 per vehicle (up to 10)

Meet Rob or Jodi at Kilauea Visitor Center for a three-hour private tour of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. You’ll ride in a private van, walk through Nahuku Lava Tube, study steam vents and past eruptions, and explore sections of Chain of Craters Road. Your guide adapts the route to your group and sends digital photos afterward.

“Visiting the park this way is a great option and I highly recommend it! You get to learn a lot more than you would normally do on your own. Getting the 7am tour is also a good idea as the park is not at all crowded. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour. It was one of the highlights of our visit to Hawaii!”

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9.Self-Guided GPS Audio E-Bike Tour Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 131 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $159

Ride a comfort e-bike through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on a private, self-guided route. Your GPS audio app explains Pele, lava, forests, and craters as you go. Staff provide the bike, helmet, lock, parking, and safety briefing. Expect cool, wet summit weather, a short lava-tube walk, and bike access to scenic roads closed to most cars.

“We got to see things up and personal, it was AMAZING!!! The bikes are easy to operate and SUPER FUN to ride.”

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