Availability: Tuesday through Saturday. (Not offered Sunday/Monday.)
See rare black sand beaches, walk through a lava tube, visit famous Kona Coffee Farm and the magnificent Volcanoes National Park, finish the adventure with stargazing through a telescope. Experience the Big Islands most spectacular natural splendors on this small-group tour with professional local guide sharing knowledge of the history, cultures, and geology of the island.
Enjoy a fully narrated adventure that starts with a stop at a Kona Coffee Farm. Walk through a lava tube and the orchards with your guide to learn about the harvesting and milling process while sampling a warm cup of Kona-grown coffee. Continue the leisurely drive and pass the scenic view of the Kealakekua Bay and South Point, the southernmost point of the United State, then relax and take it all in at Punaluu Black Sand Beach, a great place to spot marine life from the shore, like Hawaiis green sea turtles.
In the afternoon, visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with a trip around the Chain of Craters Road, for the mountain to sea experience. Various stops are made to view magnificent volcanic eruption, and flow sites of the past, the beautiful park coastline, and the remarkable Holei Sea Arch. In addition, your certified tour guide provides educational and insightful narrative about the volcanoes as you visit Kilauea Iki Lookout, steam vents, Halemaumau Crater, and crater rim trail.
After enjoying a sit-down dinner at a local café near the park, your guide will take you to a secluded location to stargaze, depending on weather condition, you will observe stars, planets, galaxies, moon, and much more while our guide share interesting legend and lore of the sky.
Days of Operation: Tuesdays - Saturdays
Approximate Pickups:
- Kona area between 10:30 am – 11 am,
- Waikoloa (Hapuna, Mauna Kea, Mauna Lani, Hilton Waikoloa, and Fairmont)
9:30am-10 am
Duration: 12 hours
Not suitable for children under 5 years old
- Tours are limited to a maximum of 13 guests per vehicle
- Japanese, Korean, and Mandarin Chinese guide available