Grand Circle Island & Volcano Tour

Our Grand Circle Island & Volcano Tours are once again visiting parts of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (HVNP). Recent volcanic eruptions have drastically changed the landscape of the park, and for the time being, the Visitor Center, Steam Vents and parts of Chain of Craters Road are the only areas that have reopened.

Tour Highlights:

Royal Kona Coffee Mill & Museum*
Mauna Loa Volcano (seen in the distance)
Pu’uhonua O Honaunau National Park* (known as the “Place of Refuge”)
Punalu‘u Black Sand Beach*
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park*
- Volcano House Restaurant* (lunch on own) – views of Halema’uma’u Crater
- Halema’uma’u Crater* – viewed from steam vents; remarkably changed since June 2018
- Kilauea Visitor Center* – park updates & educational displays
- Steam Vents* – groundwater seeps down to hot volcanic rocks forming steam clouds
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Visitor Center*
Hilo Town, King Kamehameha Statue & Shinmachi Tsunami Memorial
Rainbow Falls*
Return to Kona via famous Saddle Road (with views of many volcanoes)
*Denotes tour stops. Viewing of lava is not guaranteed due to external factors outside our control.

Grand Circle Island & Volcano Tour

Take a relaxing, scenic excursion of the Big Island of Hawaii where you’ll experience the most historic, scenic and cultural highlights of Hawaii’s youngest island.

The latest itinerary for this tour includes a visit to Royal Kona Coffee’s headquarters, Punalu‘u black sand beach and a delicious lunch (on your own) at the historic Volcano House Restaurant; offering local and traditional cuisine. Visit the famed Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and marvel at the steam vents and multiple craters. See epic Rainbow Falls where rainbows magically form in the mist and stop at Pu’uhonua O Honaunau National Park, ancient grounds rich with Hawaiian history.

Departure & Return Location

Complimentary hotel pick up and return provided from designated Waikiki hotels. Enter the name of your hotel at time of reservation. Please call our Reservations Department at 808-833-3000, 24 hours prior to tour to re-confirm your pick up time and place.

Times

Depart: 7:00 AM Return: 8:00 PM

Price Includes

Round-Trip Transportation
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Expert, Live Narration

Additional Info

Important Tour Information:

Round-trip hotel transportation is included from convenient locations in Kona.
If your hotel or the place you are staying is not listed, we will pick you up at the closest location.
Tour departs the first pickup location at 7:00 AM and returns at approximately 8:00 PM.
24 hours prior to your tour, please re-confirm your pick up time and location by calling 808-833-3000.

Pick-up Information:

Cancellation Policy:

If this tour is canceled with more than 24 hours notice, the total amount is refunded. If the tour is canceled without 24 hours notice, full charges apply. No shows incur full charges. Claims for refunds must be made within thirty days of the date of service.