A full day of Big Island wonders led by an expert naturalist guide: explore Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park and Kilauea, then journey to a private 1,000-acre cacao farm for a tree-to-bar chocolate tasting beside a hidden waterfall. Snacks, lunch and all your gear are included.
$295 Adult · $270 Child · Snacks, lunch & gear included
Embark on an adventure through Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park with your expert interpretive guide. Explore the park’s dramatic landscape, including its most recent eruptive sites and a lava tube, and discover native plants and animals found nowhere else on earth. Your guide’s training and experience ensure you find the best spots based on the day’s conditions and your interests.
Then discover the secrets of locally grown cacao at a lush 1,000-acre tropical farm perched above Hilo Bay. This tree-to-bar journey culminates in a private chocolate tasting held beside the farm’s own hidden waterfall, a setting reserved just for tour guests.
Good to know: You can book today and pay over time with Afterpay at checkout. Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park is a dynamic volcanic area, so molten lava viewing cannot be guaranteed, but if an eruption is occurring while we are in the park, we prioritize safe and accessible eruption viewing.
A look at the Volcano, Chocolate & Waterfalls adventure.
Total tour time is approximately 11.5 hours. Traveling time is about 6 hours round trip from the Waikoloa resorts. Stops and timing vary with park conditions, group interests and ability levels.
Gear We Provide
Trekking poles, day packs, bug repellent, flashlights, rain gear and sunscreen are all provided, so you can travel light. Dress in layers and wear closed-toe shoes suitable for uneven, sometimes wet or muddy terrain.
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park is an extremely dynamic volcanic area, and eruptions can start and stop with little warning, so molten lava viewing cannot be guaranteed. If an eruption is occurring while we are in the park, we prioritize eruption viewing whenever it is safe and accessible.
Guests should be able to hike on uneven or rocky terrain, and we may encounter cool, wet or muddy conditions. This tour is rated easy to moderate and is suitable for ages 6 and up. Other restrictions may apply.
Morning trips depart from the Kona side of the island, with convenient pickup locations in Kona, Waikoloa, Waikoloa Village and Hilo. The full experience runs approximately 11 to 12 hours round trip, with about 6 hours of round-trip travel time from the Waikoloa resorts.
Enjoy free cancellation up to 24 hours before your tour time. Cancellations made within 24 hours of departure, and no-shows, are non-refundable. Taxes and fees are applied at checkout.
We explore different locations chosen for the day’s park conditions and your group’s interests and ability levels. Expect easy-to-moderate walking on uneven or rocky terrain rather than a strenuous hike.
Eruptions have been starting and stopping sporadically, so lava viewing cannot be guaranteed. If an eruption is occurring during your visit, we prioritize safe, accessible viewing. Contact us for the latest volcano conditions before your tour.
You’ll tour a private 1,000-acre cacao and tropical fruit farm above Hilo Bay, learn how chocolate is made from tree to bar, and enjoy a private tasting beside the farm’s hidden waterfall.
The tour starts at $295 per adult and $270 per child, plus taxes and fees. You can also pay over time with Afterpay at checkout.
Yes. The tour is rated easy to moderate and welcomes ages 6 and up. Group size is capped at 12 guests for a more personal experience.