Private Guide Meet In Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Big Island VIP
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Patricia_M
13 days ago
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!
Learn more and see things you would never find on your own! Give us 3 hours, and you will learn much more about volcanoes, Hawaii's landscape, native plants, wildlife, and Hawaiian culture. We cannot show you the whole Park in only 3 hours, but we give you several stops to enrich your understanding and immerse your senses. We created this activity to make learning about volcanoes budget and family-friendly. There is so much to learn in the park and see, but prioritizing would be challenging if you are alone. Ride along in our Mercedes van and see video footage of past eruptions. This tour is customized to your group's walking speed and interests. After your tour with us, all the formations on the Big Island will make sense. Contact us for peak season dates. * Dress code: LAYERS and raincoats; mountain weather can change 20 degrees.*
Departure Point
- The Visitor Center is currently closed for remodel, but it is still the VERY best place to meet. The Temporary Welcome Center is located down the road and only has porta-potties, and they are significantly more used than most people would ever wish to see.
Look for a van that says Big Island VIP.
Return Details
- The Visitor Center is currently closed for remodel, but it is still the VERY best place to meet. The Temporary Welcome Center is located down the road and only has porta-potties, and they are significantly more used than most people would ever wish to see.
Look for a van that says Big Island VIP.
Duration
3 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Kilauea Visitor Center
1 Crater Rim Drive, Volcano, Hawaii
It is an exciting year to visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Kilauea has erupted many times since 12-23-24. We want you to understand the unique formations you will see all over the Hawaiian islands, and you will after your 3-hour private tour with us. We never mix groups of people and change the stops to fit your family and group. See the National Park in a way you would never experience alone. This three-hour tour is a private tour of the National Park, as much as we can show you. Only about an hour or less is driving; the rest of the time, we will show you past eruptions in the National Park. We meet in the temperate rainforest of the National Park at the Kilauea Visitor Center. Although the Visitor Center is undergoing renovations, it is still the best location to meet. It is the first large building on the right after passing the Ranger booths. The Visitor Center is currently undergoing renovations.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube
Hawaii
Experience the wonders of this 600+ year-old lava tube and learn how lava tubes form. You will also see a verdant temperate rainforest, rare ferns, secrets of the lava tube, and more. This half-mile walk is full of endemic species of plants and birds. We explain some of the ancient uses of certain plants and their unique development to survive in volcanic areas.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Steam Vents
1 Crater Rim Drive, Pahoa, Hawaii
See the geologic phenomenon of the steam vent area at the summit of Kilauea. Learn how these vents were created, what is in the steam, and how the local people get water (if they drill down, they will hit hot rocks). See the local wild orchid and how the steam vents benefited the early travelers to Kilauea's summit.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Chain of Craters Road
Hawaii
Chain of Craters Road travels through several past eruptions of Kilauea and many unique lava formations. In only 3 hours we cannot show you all the sites along this dynamic stretch of road. We want to show you as much as we can of different eruptions. It is not possible to list everything we will show you because that can vary with the weather, speed of loading and how sure-footed everyone is. The amount of hiking and traveling across rugged terrain will be adapted to the group's fitness level and ability to walk and load/unload quickly.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- After entering the Park, and passing the booths, the first building on the right is the Visitor Center, look for a Mercedes van that says Big Island VIP. https://goo.gl/maps/7oNjFwvdZbFWQ1np8
- National Park Certified Interpretive Guide
- No van rides with people you don't know.
- Adult plastic ponchos
Exclusions
- Free to get in with a National Park Pass or pay the Park directly for $30/car good for 7 days.
Redemption Instructions
This booking does not include entry to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, since you are meeting us in the Park you can use your National Park Pass or pay the Park directly.
It is important tours start on time, please check how far your drive is to meet in the National Park.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Big Island VIP in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
Learn more and see things you would never find on your own! Give us 3 hours, and you will learn much more about volcanoes, Hawaii's landscape, native plants, wildlife, and Hawaiian culture. We cannot show you the whole Park in only 3 hours, but we give you several stops to enrich your understanding and immerse your senses. We created this activity to make learning about volcanoes budget and family-friendly. There is so much to learn in the park and see, but prioritizing would be challenging if you are alone. Ride along in our Mercedes van and see video footage of past eruptions. This tour is customized to your group's walking speed and interests. After your tour with us, all the formations on the Big Island will make sense. Contact us for peak season dates. * Dress code: LAYERS and raincoats; mountain weather can change 20 degrees.*
Departure Point
- The Visitor Center is currently closed for remodel, but it is still the VERY best place to meet. The Temporary Welcome Center is located down the road and only has porta-potties, and they are significantly more used than most people would ever wish to see.
Look for a van that says Big Island VIP.
Return Details
- The Visitor Center is currently closed for remodel, but it is still the VERY best place to meet. The Temporary Welcome Center is located down the road and only has porta-potties, and they are significantly more used than most people would ever wish to see.
Look for a van that says Big Island VIP.
Duration
3 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Kilauea Visitor Center
1 Crater Rim Drive, Volcano, Hawaii
It is an exciting year to visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Kilauea has erupted many times since 12-23-24. We want you to understand the unique formations you will see all over the Hawaiian islands, and you will after your 3-hour private tour with us. We never mix groups of people and change the stops to fit your family and group. See the National Park in a way you would never experience alone. This three-hour tour is a private tour of the National Park, as much as we can show you. Only about an hour or less is driving; the rest of the time, we will show you past eruptions in the National Park. We meet in the temperate rainforest of the National Park at the Kilauea Visitor Center. Although the Visitor Center is undergoing renovations, it is still the best location to meet. It is the first large building on the right after passing the Ranger booths. The Visitor Center is currently undergoing renovations.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Nahuku - Thurston Lava Tube
Hawaii
Experience the wonders of this 600+ year-old lava tube and learn how lava tubes form. You will also see a verdant temperate rainforest, rare ferns, secrets of the lava tube, and more. This half-mile walk is full of endemic species of plants and birds. We explain some of the ancient uses of certain plants and their unique development to survive in volcanic areas.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Steam Vents
1 Crater Rim Drive, Pahoa, Hawaii
See the geologic phenomenon of the steam vent area at the summit of Kilauea. Learn how these vents were created, what is in the steam, and how the local people get water (if they drill down, they will hit hot rocks). See the local wild orchid and how the steam vents benefited the early travelers to Kilauea's summit.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Chain of Craters Road
Hawaii
Chain of Craters Road travels through several past eruptions of Kilauea and many unique lava formations. In only 3 hours we cannot show you all the sites along this dynamic stretch of road. We want to show you as much as we can of different eruptions. It is not possible to list everything we will show you because that can vary with the weather, speed of loading and how sure-footed everyone is. The amount of hiking and traveling across rugged terrain will be adapted to the group's fitness level and ability to walk and load/unload quickly.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- After entering the Park, and passing the booths, the first building on the right is the Visitor Center, look for a Mercedes van that says Big Island VIP. https://goo.gl/maps/7oNjFwvdZbFWQ1np8
- National Park Certified Interpretive Guide
- No van rides with people you don't know.
- Adult plastic ponchos
Exclusions
- Free to get in with a National Park Pass or pay the Park directly for $30/car good for 7 days.
Redemption Instructions
This booking does not include entry to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, since you are meeting us in the Park you can use your National Park Pass or pay the Park directly.
It is important tours start on time, please check how far your drive is to meet in the National Park.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Big Island VIP in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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