Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour
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 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.
Enjoy a fully narrated adventure that starts with a stop at a Kona Coffee Farm. Walk through the orchards with your guide learning 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 Punalu’u Black Sand Beach, a great place to spot marine life from the shore, like Hawaii’s 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 Thurston Lava Tube. In addition, your certified tour guide provides an educational and insightful narrative about the volcanoes as you visit Kilauea Iki Lookout, steam vents, Halema’uma’u Crater, and crater rim trail.
After enjoying a sit-down dinner at a local restaurant near the park, your guide will take you to a secluded and ideal location for stargazing near Mauna Kea, 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.
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- Take a tour of a Kona Coffee Farm to learn about the harvesting and milling process while sampling Kona Coffee
- Dip your toes in the sand at Punalu’u Black Sand Beach and scan the horizon for green sea turtles on the shore
- Visit the stunning display of the dynamic natural wonders in the Volcanoes National Park including Thurston Lava Tube
- View the glowing lava inside the active volcanic crater that brightens up the night sky
- Observe stars, planets, and galaxies under the pristine night sky near Mauna Kea, weather permitting.
- Professional guide sharing knowledge of the history, cultures, and geology of the island.
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Pick up location and Time
Tour departs daily except Sundays and Mondays. We pick up from all resorts and hotels in Keauhou, Kona, Waikoloa, and Kohala area between 9:30 am to 11 am. Actual pick up time vary depending on hotel location. Tour duration is around 12 hours.What to bring and wear
Wear comfortable clothing in layers as temperatures vary from warm to cool. We recommend to bring a light jacket and wear covered walking shoes.Group Size:
Tours are limited to a maximum of 13 guests per vehicleTour difficulty:
Easy hiking over a short distance. Ages 5 and older are required.Included in the tour:
Assorted juices, snacks, and bottled water. Local style picnic lunch consists of teriyaki chicken, grilled fish, local sweet potato, and steamed rice. Sit-down dinner at a restaurant near the park, the menu will be provided on the tour. In addition, all admission fees, jackets, and rain gear.Cancellation Policy:
Minimum 24 hours notice for groups of 1-5, 48 hours notice for groups of 6 or more, and 72 hour notice for private groups to receive a full refund. -
How much hiking do we do?
A: We will have a couple easy hikes over a short distance on this tour. The total distance is about a mileWill we get to see active lava?
A: Due to the dynamic nature of active volcanoes, lava viewing conditions change daily or even hourly. The best viewing of current eruptive activity is on our Twilight Volcano Tour. We will do our best to get you to the closest viewing area providing it is safe and legal.
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Pricing:
Until December 31, 2024
Adult (13+): $249 + taxes and fees
Child (12 and under): $239 + taxes and fees
*Must be over the age of 5 to join this tour.
From January 1, 2025
Adult (13+): $259 + taxes and fees
Child (12 and under): $249 + taxes and fees
*Must be over the age of 5 to join this tour.
*Price subject to change. Please check booking calendar for up to date pricing.
Availability and Schedule:
Available Daily except Sundays and Mondays
Approximate Pick-up Time:
9:30 am – 11:00 am (Varies depending on your hotel)
Approximate Return Time:
Approximately 10:00 pm (Varies depending on your hotel)
*Schedule subject to change. Please check your confirmation for schedule.
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