Experience the power and beauty of Hawai’i on a guided Big Island volcano and stargazing tour. Sip world-renowned Kona coffee, walk the jet-black sands of Punalu’u Beach, explore Kilauea in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, then enjoy dinner and a world-class stargazing finale near Mauna Kea.
$279 Adult · $269 Child (12 & under) · plus tax
Travel the Kona coast with a knowledgeable local guide to a hillside coffee farm, where you’ll sample world-renowned Kona coffee and learn about the island’s agricultural heritage. Continue to Punalu’u Black Sand Beach, where Hawaiian green sea turtles are often seen resting on the shore, with a stop at the famous Punalu’u Bake Shop for fresh island treats.
Explore Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park and the landscapes shaped by Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, with time to walk the Nahuku (Thurston) Lava Tube and take in steam vents and crater views. After a relaxing sit-down dinner at a local restaurant, head to higher elevations for a premier stargazing experience, where clear skies reveal stars, planets and the Milky Way.
Why this tour: With small group sizes, expert narration, and the dramatic atmosphere of the park at twilight, this is an immersive way to experience Hawai’i’s natural wonders, far beyond a quick stop at the park.
A look at the Big Island twilight volcano and stargazing experience.
Timing and stops vary with park conditions, weather and traffic. Stargazing is weather permitting.
Wear comfortable clothing in layers, as temperatures vary from warm to cool. Covered walking shoes are required. Jackets and rain gear are provided for the cooler park and stargazing elevations.
This tour involves easy hiking over short distances, roughly a mile total within the national park, and is suitable for ages 5 and older. Group size is limited to a maximum of 13 guests per vehicle for a more personal experience.
Because volcanic activity changes daily or even hourly, lava viewing cannot be guaranteed. Your guide will get you to the closest viewing area whenever it is safe and legal. Stargazing depends on weather and clear skies.
Convenient pickup is offered from major resorts and hotels in Kona, Waikoloa and along the Kohala Coast between 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM. Exact pickup times vary by location. Transportation is included, so you can relax while your guide handles the driving and logistics.
For a full refund, please cancel with at least 24 hours’ notice for groups of 1 to 5 guests, 48 hours’ notice for groups of 6 or more, and 72 hours’ notice for private groups.
There are a couple of easy hikes over short distances, totaling about a mile within the national park. The tour is rated easy and welcomes ages 5 and up.
Lava viewing conditions change daily or even hourly with the dynamic nature of active volcanoes. The twilight timing of this tour offers the best chance to see any current glow, and your guide will get you to the closest viewing area when it is safe and legal.
Both tours feature a Kona coffee farm, Punalu’u black sand beach and Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. This Twilight Volcano & Stargazing Tour offers about 3 hours in the national park, a sit-down restaurant dinner, and stargazing near Mauna Kea, while the Circle Island tour spends less time in the park and adds waterfalls and the Waipi’o Valley Lookout.
Round-trip transportation with hotel pickup, a professional guide, juices, snacks and bottled water, a picnic lunch and a restaurant dinner, all admission fees, and jackets and rain gear.
The tour is $279 per adult and $269 per child (12 and under), plus tax. Pricing may vary by season and availability.