Big Island Twilight Volcano & Stargazing Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
- Walk through Thurston Lava Tube
- Witness glowing lava lake at Halemaumau Crater
- Stargaze near Mauna Kea
- Enjoy a small group experience
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
- Visit to Thurston Lava Tube
- Stargazing session near Mauna Kea
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Take a tour of a Kona Coffee Farm to learn about the harvesting and milling process while sampling Kona Coffee and Tea. Enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the beautiful Kealakekua Bay.
Taste famous Hawaiian sweet bread and malasadas at this local favorite bakery
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.
Various stops are made to view magnificent volcanic eruptions during the day and twilight, as well as past lava flow sites and craters, condition permitting. In addition, your certified tour guide provides an educational and insightful narrative about the volcanoes as you visit steam vents, Kilauea Crater Lookout, a portion of the Chain of Craters Road, and the crater rim trail.
Walk along a bridge that gives you a literal inside look at Hawaii, as you follow it to the eerie Thurston Lava Tube, a 600-foot-long (183-meter) cave formed hundreds of years ago by an underground river of magma.
Your guide will take you to a secluded and ideal location for stargazing. 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.
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour involves walking on uneven terrain; appropriate footwear is recommended.
- Meals and beverages are not included; consider bringing your own snacks or purchasing along the way.
- The tour operates rain or shine; dress accordingly for weather conditions.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and layered clothing for varying temperatures.
- Bring a camera, water, and a light jacket for cooler evening temperatures.
- Parking is available at designated pickup points; check your confirmation for details.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Good to know
- Children under 5 years old are not allowed to participate
- Vegetarian or gluten free meals are available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Some walking on uneven ground is involved
- Itineraries may change, and refunds will not be given for closures and itinerary changes out of our control. Tours run rain or shine.
Traveler reviews
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Epic day from start to finish!
The Twilight Volcano & Stargazing Tour is worth every penny. We hit all the big spots: Kona Coffee Farm where we had lunch afterward. We visited Punalu’u Black Sand Beach and saw sea turtles. We then went to Punalu’u Bake Shop for the best tasting Malasadas. We explored the Volcano National Park and walked through the Lava Tubes. Had a wonderful dinner at Kilauea Lodge and Restaurant before heading back to see the volcano after dark and to see the surreal stargazing near Mauna Kea. The sky was so clear and the stars were amazing. I have never seen anything like that in my life. Derek our guide was amazing and incredibly knowledgeable and shared so much about the island's history. This was the best tour that my husband and I have ever done. If you only have one day to see the volcanoes, book this tour today!
Experience of a life time!
This is a worthwhile excursion while visiting Hawaii. Be prepared to spend 10 hours or more touring the island. Make sure you have warm clothes and rain gear with you. The island was extremely windy which made the volcano watch and stargazing was a cold experience but still worth every penny. The Kiauea Vocano started bubbling while we were there, an experience of a lifetime. Both meals were very good and if you needed jackets he had them as well. Don't come to The Big Island without doing this tour!
Lava, flora and stars!
Aaron our guide was an unbelievable wealth of knowledge! He narrated the entire trip with names, dates and places making this tour so interesting. We saw so much, giving us a real feel for the diversity of the island. We were very fortunate in that the volcano had erupted about a week earlier and was still spewing smoke.
We'd take another tour with Derek and this operator if given the chance.
This tour was one of the best, if not the best, of all our Hawaii tours. Scheduling - easy. Pickup - on time and right where they said they'd be (I don't take that for granted). Guide (Derek) - the best! Funny and knowledgeable. Made sure we were comfortable throughout the day. Comfortable transportation visiting really interesting places around the Island. The highlight? Kīlauea Volcano, of course. Twice in the same day. The first time we went we saw lots of steam (no lava). After dinner, Derek took us back to a different view point and we were able to see lava (not alot but the effort was appreciated). We'd take another tour with Derek and this operator if given the chance.
5 stars!
Dreu was incredible. He made sure we saw absolutely everything there was to see and was exceptionally knowledgeable on Hawaiian history! This tour was amazing!