The 9 Best Big Island National Park Tours

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

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

Review of Hilo’s 6-hour Volcanoes National Park shore excursion, with lava tubes, steam vents, black sand beaches, macadamia nuts, and port pickup.

“I booked this tour independently of my cruise ship and made all arrangements on my own, including transportation to the tour’s meeting location. On the day before the tour, I received a text stating that one of the three couples had canceled and that if the vacant spot could not be filled by 6:00 pm, my tour would be canceled. I was then offered a “semi-private” tour with the other couple (if they would agree – which they later did) at a slightly higher price. I declined—both because the tour was already expensive and because waiting until 6:00 pm would have left me with no realistic alternatives if they canceled.…”

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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

Explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park by fat-tire e-bike, with expert guides, lava views, forest roads, snacks, and a small-group ride.

“Is was a great experience. A fun and informative ride through the Volcanoes National Park. It was our first time for my husband & I riding an E bike. Our guide, Bill, was a great & patient instructor. He gave us a lot of interesting information.”

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3.Big Island, Hawaii: Volcanoes National Park Safari

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

Review of Safari Helicopters’ 55-minute Hilo flight over Volcanoes National Park, with lava views, weather tips, pricing, seating, and booking advice.

“Had an amazing experience with the helicopter tour around the Hawai'i island volcanoes. We were blessed with a clear day with no rain around Hilo and so were able to hover over the volcano cone and make flybys of the lava fields and felt really safe. The pilot was entertaining and knowledgeable. One of the best experiences I've had in a National Park.”

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

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

Review of a small-group Big Island tour from Kona to Volcanoes National Park, with Kona coffee, black sand, turtles, lava tubes, and meals.

“It was an enjoyable tour. Katie, the guide, made it informative and fun. I really liked seeing the turtles and all the cool looking plants.”

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5.Volcano National Park Adventure From Kona

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

Review of the 11-hour Volcano National Park tour from Kona, with coffee, black sand beaches, lava fields, lunch, and expert island geology.

“Relax and enjoy the ride. Convenient pick up at our hotel. Dan is very personable and a wealth of information. We visited a coffee farm and enjoyed yummy product samples. Then visited a beautiful black sand beach with very cute napping sea turtles. At Volcano Park, we explored a lava tube and had great lunch at the Rim restaurant where we could view the vents inside the crater. At the end of the day, we visited Rainbow Falls before heading back. GREAT TOUR!”

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6.Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Eco Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 276 reviews · 3 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $160

Review of the private Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Eco Tour, with itinerary details, guide quality, price value, hiking tips, and practical advice.

“Erik gave us an amazing, educational tour! This company caters to people who want to learn about the science of the volcano and the ecosystem that exists on its slopes. He covered volcanic activity, the flora that exists in this challenging environment, the history of the park, and even lots about the native Hawaiian culture related to the volcanos. We peppered him with questions, and he was happy to answer them all! Couldn't be happier with the experience. Be aware that this is mostly a walking tour, which actually helps with seeing everything that you can't see from a bus.”

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7.Volcano National Park Adventure from Waikoloa

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

Review of the 11-hour Volcanoes National Park tour from Waikoloa, with black sand beaches, Kona coffee, lunch, waterfalls, and Saddle Road.

“Knowledgeable tour guide, funny and caring. The coffee farm , turtles , volcano , lava tubes , waterfalls……. Etc were all beyond amazing. A must do !”

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8.Private Guide Meet In Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 181 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Review of Big Island VIP’s private Hawaii Volcanoes National Park tour, with lava tubes, eruption views, expert guides, photos, and practical advice.

“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

Review of the self-guided Hawaii Volcanoes National Park e-bike tour, with route details, costs, gear, weather tips, and booking advice.

“Great way to see the Volcano National Park and the audio guided GPS gave great insight about the view areas. The bikes are very comfortable and are in great working order. Using the bikes eliminated the need to find parking at all of the viewing areas. Check-in was super easy, plenty of free parking, and a clean bathroom were all added bonuses. I would highly recommend using this company!”

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