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All Reviews for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in Big Island
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Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm
Island your with Aloha
Reviewed by: M & A
We booked this tour based on these reviews, it seems that these reviews were spot on. Our tour started when Tod picked us up on time and whisked us off to our island adventure. He was very knowledgeable and went out of his way to explain Hawaiian culture and pointed out things in our drive that were informative.
The stargazing portion of our tour was an incredibly unique and awe-inspiring experience. Tod was a knowledgeable guide and took us to a dark and remote location in Mauna Kea, perfect for stargazing. With the use of his personal high-quality telescope, binoculars and a powerful laser pointer, we were able to see constellations, planets, and even faint nebulae. Tod also shared interesting facts and stories about the night sky, making the experience both informative and enjoyable.
Tod even made the experience memorable by playing The Planets by Gustav Holst, its those little details, that made this tour the highlight of our Big Island Vacation.
Overall, this tour is a must-do for anyone who wants to see the stars in all their glory accompanied by our an amazing guide Tod.
Make sure to request him on your next stargazing adventure.
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/06/20 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/13 |
Kilauea Volcano Guided Hiking Tours | Small Group & Private Experiences
Relaxing Hike at a beautiful place
Reviewed by: D_H
This was a great hike with our guide Jennifer. She adjusted it to match my kids’ level of interest. She was well prepared with all the supplies including backpacks, snacks, rain gear and jackets. On our visit we got sun and rain and sun and rain. My kids’ were tired so we cut our hike short but it was just enough to have great introduction to the park, and the plants and history around it.
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| Packages: | 4-Mile Sunset Volcano Hiking Adventure [4 hours] |
| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2023/06/15 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/06/13 |
キラウエア火山 ヘリコプター遊覧 水～土曜日10:30限定で日本語パイロットのリクエスト可能＜フライト100分／英語パイロット／ワイコロアヘリポート＞
素晴らしい体験でした！
Reviewed by: みっち
火山の火口や谷の中を間近で見ることができて、忘れられない素晴らしい体験でした！
日本語の話せる知識豊富なパイロット(カイさん)のガイドも、とてもわかりやすく、より一層楽しめました。
絶対に参加した方がいいツアーです！
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| Packages: | 基本プラン |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/27 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/05/25 |
Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm
1st timers to the Big Island.
Reviewed by: Sherri
Tour was excellent, Aaron was a great host. Very informed, engaging. Had fun all along the way. We had plenty of time at all the stops to experience and enjoy. Made our 1st trip here an experience to remember. We are telling everyone if they come to the Island they need to take this tour.
In addition when we 1st booked, we were told that our location was around 90 minutes from the tour pickup. We chose to go ahead but very much appreciated the help and advice. Excellent service all around.
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/05/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/27 |
Deluxe Big Island Day Tour, Volcanoes National Park & Dinner at Kilauea Lodge
Definitely do this!
Reviewed by: Susan & Dave
This was a great way to see a lot in one day. The ride was very comfortable, our driver was extremely knowledgeable and engaging and we saw and learned so much!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Volcano Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/16 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/04/13 |
Big Island Highlights Tour - Volcano, Waterfall, Black Sand Beach, Coffee & Wine
All the Best Parts of BI
Reviewed by: Kara
From local coffee to black sand beaches to wineries to lava flows to lava tunnels to a charming sunset, this tour is a entire day filled with memories. The guides were knowledgeable and so kind and accommodating, which we appreciate :)
Aloha Kara,
Thank you so much for the kind review! Thanks for acknowledging the guide, they are your captain for the day and we are so proud of the ones we have. We hope you enjoyed your time on the Big Island!
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/04/08 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/13 |
Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm
This tour was the highlight of our week on the Big Island.
Reviewed by: Frances Morgan
Awesome day on the Big Island. A full day with a coffee farm, tour of the Volcanoes National Park, then stargazing on a clear night. Our Tour guide Aaron was the best. His knowledge of Hawaiian culture, the volcano, and then the night sky was awesome. He was so helpful and kind. This was a once in a lifetime experience. The volcano stopped erupting a few days after our tour. So, we felt so lucky to get to see an active volcano. Be sure to take a sweatshirt or jacket. It got cold in the evening. It is a full day, but so worth it.
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/03/25 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/28 |
Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm
Wasabi Volcano Tour
Reviewed by: Julie
We really enjoyed our experience on this tour. Our tour guide, Aaron was very informative! I mean who better to have for a tour guide than a history teacher!! The only part that could use some improvement are the meals. We expected a meal with more substance.
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/03/23 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/14 |
Big Island Highlights Tour - Volcano, Waterfall, Black Sand Beach, Coffee & Wine
Worth Every Penny
Reviewed by: Kara
Not only does it cover so many aspects of the island, you have an excellent guide the full time that makes you understand each area you are stopping at and the history!!
Aloha Kara, and thanks for your kind words. We're glad you enjoyed the tour, and we thank you for choosing Kailani Tours!
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2023/03/22 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/22 |
Big Island Highlights Tour - Volcano, Waterfall, Black Sand Beach, Coffee & Wine
Zachary
Reviewed by: Flora
Just want to say that my husband and I really enjoyed our tour with Zachary he was very knowledgeable and attentive with everyone in our group! Thank you!
Aloha Flora,
Thank you for your review! We appreciate you picked Kailani to tour you around the island. Zachary is amazing, a very humble and knowledgable guide. Thanks again for posting, and we hope you enjoyed your time on the Big Island!
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/03/09 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/03/07 |
Grand Circle Island Tour - Volcano, Black Sand Beach, Waipio Valley & Waterfalls
The best tour you will ever take on the Big Island
Reviewed by: Dan&Renee
This tour was worth every penny. The sites and culture we experienced were beyond our expectations. The tour guide was so friendly and her knowledge of each and every site visited and of the Hawaiian culture and history was beyond outstanding. This tour has to be the highlight of our visit to the Big Island. If you want an exciting, exhilarating, beautiful, and culturally immersive experience this tour will meet your every expectation.
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| Packages: | Grand Circle Island & Volcanoes National Park |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/24 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/22 |
Deluxe Big Island Day Tour, Volcanoes National Park & Dinner at Kilauea Lodge
Great way to get an all around tour of the island
Reviewed by: Mark B
This tour was a great way to see the highlights of the entire Big Island. To start off, our tour guide, Christopher, was fantastic. He was exceptionally knowledgeable about the island, interesting to listen to, energetic, and willing to do anything needed to make our tour great. We started out being picked up at our resort in a very comfortable Mercedes van. We visited Kona Joes coffee farm where we had a good lunch. We toured the southern side of the island, and stopped at the Punalu’u Bake Shop to have excellent pastries. Next stop was the black sand beach where we watched the huge surf crashing into the rocky coast, and saw two very lazy green turtles sunning themselves on the beach. After that, we went to the Kilauea volcano crater to see it in the daytime. Wind and rain hampered this visit, so we went to dinner at a great resturant nearby. On the way, we stopped to tour the rain forest and walked through a lava tunnel. Both were great experiences. Finally, to top it all off, we say the lava eruptions at night at the crater. Fantastic experience...
Aloha Mark,
Thank you for your review, very thorough! Christopher is a gem of a guide for sure, we're so happy you enjoyed your day with us, and we hope your trip to the Big Island was great EVERY day.
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| Packages: | Deluxe Volcano Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/02/09 |
Deluxe Volcano Unveiled Tour and Golden Lava Cave Expedition [Not Available]
We saw lava!
Reviewed by: Kate
It's not every day you can say you saw new earth being formed in front of your eyes. We loved seeing the glow of lava at night. Not many places you can do this in the world.
Mahalo, Kate!
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| Packages: | Private Tour (up to 12 passengers) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/22 |
Big Island Spectacular Circle Island Helicopter Flight with Landing Option
Spectacular
Reviewed by: Anne
We had driven around the island before taking our helicopter fight. What an amazing perspective to see it from above. This should be on everyone's list.
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| Packages: | Big Island Spectacular (1 hr 45 mins) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/04 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/03/23 |
Big Island Private Tours - Kilauea Volcano & Mauna Kea Stargazing with Dinner
Long but amazing day
Reviewed by: Jim
We really enjoyed our full day tour filled with waterfalls, visiting volcanoes national park and capping it off with a stargazing tour at the end. Our guide was good but would have liked him to relate more of his stories to our grandaughter. When we did the stargazing, he was great. You could tell this was his passion.
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| Packages: | North Route: Akaka Falls, Volcano National Park, Lava Glow Watching & Stargazing |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/07/22 |
Big Island Spectacular Circle Island Helicopter Flight with Landing Option
Stunning scenery
Reviewed by: Jim
Wow, wow, wow. There is no better way to see the Big Island than from a helicopter. We felt like we were floating in the air and taking in unbelievable sights. The waterfall landing was the perfect ending to an amazing day.
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| Packages: | Big Island Spectacular with Oceanfront Waterfall Landing (2 hours 5 mins) |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/02/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/11/04 |
Kilauea Volcano Doors-Off Helicopter Tour from Hilo [Not Operating]
Awesome flight over Kilauea
Reviewed by: Tom
We had a wonderful experience with Tiana as our helicopter pilot. She was extremely skilled at flying and was a wealth of information regarding the areas we were flying over.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/29 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/26 |
Deluxe Volcano Unveiled Tour and Golden Lava Cave Expedition [Not Available]
Twilight Volcano Unveiled with Night Lava Viewing
Reviewed by: Anita & Wilf
Madi is the perfect tour guide! She has great knowledge of the volcanos, loves answering everyone’s questions, and has a bubbly personality that makes it impossible to not have fun!! It was a long day, but everything is worth seeing. Walking through a lava tube is an amazing experience and my personal favourite. My hubby enjoyed the whole volcano park experience. To top it off they feed you all day, so it’s impossible to go hungry. Thank you so much and we’ll recommend this tour to everyone we know! Well worth the money!
Mahalo for the kind words about Madi and your experience! We strive for all of our guests to have this enjoyment with us!
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| Packages: | Twilight Standard Package with Night Lava Viewing [Temporarily Not Available] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/13 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/10 |
Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm
Fun and Convenient Volcano Tour
Reviewed by: Katherine Y.
This trip was such a convenient way to see Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. I think it can be a bit daunting when planning trips to the different islands for the first time especially considering location of places, terrain, the type of vehicle you may need, parking, and the length of the trip. So I would say this is a great way to get a taste for a bunch of different activities to do on the big island.
It will take about 13 hours to complete the whole trip and the temp will be warm during the day and cold at night so be prepared. Luckily the company does provide windbreakers and fleece jackets for the cooler temperatures. Our tour guide Aaron was great! He was very friendly and helpful. He is very knowledgeable about the history, environment, landscape, and so much more! Thanks so much for touring us around, Aaron. We appreciate it so much.
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/12 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/10 |
Twilight Volcano Tour with Stargazing, Black Sand Beach & Coffee Farm
Amazingly jaw dropping views of the volcanic eruption with a very knowledgeable and patient guide
Reviewed by: Gitika
Todd was great, he went out of his way to make it a great experience for us. He set up his own telescope for the group to get a good look at the stars and moon. He was very knowledgeable and extremely patient. We were also lucky enough to catch the eruption making the trip really great
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2023/01/07 |
| Activity Date: | 2023/01/06 |
Kilauea Volcano Doors-Off Helicopter Tour from Hilo [Not Operating]
Great Experience
Reviewed by: Vickie
Tianna was our pilot and was a phenomenal one. She handled that very tiny helicopter without a problem. I have a tendency to be motion-sick and I had zero problems with her at the stick.
We were disappointed that there wasn't any lava flowing but we got great views of Kilauea's craters and the changes since we were last on the Big Island. She made sure everyone got a good view of what we were seeing and was quite knowledgeable about the area.
They give you advice about what to wear and I fully advise everyone to pay attention to it. Temp in the chopper was ~50°F with buffeting winds from the rotors. Because we listened, we were comfortable. The only complaint was the wind was strong enough to make my eyes water and it was hard to see at times. That said, it was a fun experience and I highly recommend it.
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| Packages: | Standard Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/12/28 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/26 |
Deluxe Big Island Day Tour, Volcanoes National Park & Dinner at Kilauea Lodge
Must Do Tour! Best Part of Our Trip to Hawaii!
Reviewed by: Erika & Nate
Wow! This tour was absolutely amazing from start to finish. Our tour guide, Bryce, was one of the most knowledgeable persons I have ever met. He knew so much of the history and culture of Hawaii and told us so many in depth stories with a lot of detail. He also has extensive knowledge in almost every topic known to man and can easily talk about any topic for hours—literally! This tour was super long but so worth it. Bryce kept us entertained the whole time while driving from place to place. The volcano was spectacular to see in both the day and the night! In the day, you get to enjoy the vastness of the volcano and see all the steam vents. In the night—wow nothing will ever beat that experience—the most stars you will ever see in the night sky and the lava flow was unreal! So unbelievably cool. This really was the best tour we have ever been on—amazing sights, fun times, and extremely informative! Highly recommend!
Aloha Erika and Nate,
Thanks for your review, we're so glad you enjoyed it! Bryce is a wealth of information for sure, and we're lucky to have him as a guide. You're timing was great for the eruption, we're so glad you were able to see it live! We hope your time on the island was amazing!
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| Packages: | Test Package |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/12/06 |
Deluxe Big Island Day Tour, Volcanoes National Park & Dinner at Kilauea Lodge
The best tour we had in Hawaii!
Reviewed by: RnJ
We had a great time! The whole tour was packed with well thought out stops.
Our guide Chris was a wealth of information on the history and culture of the island. We could not have asked for a better guide. He was engaging, attentive and professional. He never tired of the countless questions we had.
The coffee farm was the perfect setting for a quick lunch. The views were absolutely beautiful!
The dinner was nice and cozy and gave us a chance to get to know our fellow riders.
The night sky was incredible! Living in a city, we forget what the night sky really looks like beyond the skyscrapers and light pollution. Thank you for a great and for us, a very memorable tour!
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| Packages: | Deluxe Volcano Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/12/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/11/13 |
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Tour & Tropical Waterfalls Sightseeing from Hilo
This tour includes some amazing stops
Reviewed by: Laura J
I was lucky to be in a small group for this tour so the guide was very flexible with the schedule and we had enough time to enjoy each place. Our guide was a very knowledgeable local man who knows a lot about Hawaiian history and how the different spots we visited have changed through time.
All the stops we made at the volcano's park were totally worth it but my favorite spot in this tour was the Akaka Falls, what a gorgeous place!!!
Mahalo for spending the day with us Laura! Glad you enjoyed your visit...and yes Akaka Falls is a magical place!
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| Packages: | Volcano Adventure Tour |
| Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
| Posted on: | 2022/12/03 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/12/02 |
キラウエア火山 ヘリコプター遊覧 水～土曜日10:30限定で日本語パイロットのリクエスト可能＜フライト100分／英語パイロット／ワイコロアヘリポート＞
溶岩と滝
Reviewed by: Kaz
ドライブでは見られないキラウェアの溶岩や海岸の絶壁にある滝等、圧巻の景色を見ることができました。バイリンガルのパイロット兼ガイドの知識も豊富で想定以上に楽しむことができました。
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| Packages: | 滝への着陸付きプラン |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/11/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/11/19 |
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Discover Hilo Tour - Volcanic Landscapes & Waterfalls
Awesome Day
Reviewed by: Kara
Our pilot was really nice, however it was cloudy that day, which is not anyones fault, but bummer!
Aloha Kara,
We are happy to hear you enjoyed your tour. Thank you for flying with us.
Mahalo,
Blue Hawaiian
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| Packages: | Standard Flight [50 mins] |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/11/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/11/14 |
Big Island Highlights Tour - Volcano, Waterfall, Black Sand Beach, Coffee & Wine
Amazing Event
Reviewed by: Kara
You see everything on this tour!!! Delicious coffee!!
Thank you Kara! We hope you had a wonderful experience and that your time on the island was amazing!
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| Packages: | Standard Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/11/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/11/13 |
Blue Hawaiian Helicopters Discover Hilo Tour - Volcanic Landscapes & Waterfalls
Great way to see the volcano
Reviewed by: Kara
really awesome to go over the eye, esp with active lava
Aloha Kara,
Thank you for your comments. That tour is a great way to see Kilauea.
Mahalo,
Blue Hawaiian
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| Packages: | Standard Flight [50 mins] |
| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2022/11/21 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/11/09 |
Paradise Helicopters - Volcano, Lava & Waterfalls Flight from Hilo
Book this helicopter tour!
Reviewed by: Allyson
We had a group of 4 and knew we wanted to do a helicopter tour and this place knocked it out of the part the pilot (Wade) was amazing and all of the staff was great at communicating! They make it convenient by being able to call or text and ensure that you will be comfortable before going up in the air! Would definitely do this again if we ever return to the area! Mahalo!
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| Packages: | 60-min Flight |
| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2022/11/17 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/28 |
Deluxe Big Island Day Tour, Volcanoes National Park & Dinner at Kilauea Lodge
Well-rounded tour
Reviewed by: Cathy Barbieri
I must admit I almost didn’t book this tour because of the duration. I’m so glad we did though!! This tour was a fantastic blend experiences. Our guide was super knowledgeable and kept us engaged in conversation just enough. When we had stops to explore the coffee farm, black sand beach, lava tube, nighttime lava flow. None of the stops felt rushed or lingered too long. I would highly recommend this. It was one of the best experiences we had on our trip.
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| Packages: | Deluxe Volcano Tour |
| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2022/11/05 |
| Activity Date: | 2022/10/10 |
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Aloha Susan and Dave,
Thank you so much for your kind words! It is a lot to see in one day for sure. We pride ourselves on having engaging guides with knowledge of all things Big Island. We're glad you enjoyed your tour and hope your time on the Big Island was enjoyable!