Hawaii Volcanoes National Park & Black Sand Beach
Moderate Activity
Includes meal
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
What you will visit:
Punalu'u Bake Shop
The southernmost bakery in the United States, Punalu'u Bake Shop serves up delicious, freshly baked Hawaiian sweet breads and delightful Portuguese-inspired malasadas. A favorite of both locals and visitors, this charming spot is nestled on the southern shores of the Big Island and is the perfect place to grab a snack to energize to fuel the day's adventure (at your own expense).
Punalu'u Black Sand Beach
Lined with swaying coconut palm trees, Punalu'u is one of the best black-sand beaches on the island. Stroll along the shoreline and look for "honu" (green Hawaiian sea turtles) feeding just offshore or sun-worshipping on the sand.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982, Volcanoes National Park is a fascinating place sacred to the ancients and home to the goddess Pele. The park encompasses the summits of Kilauea and Mauna Loa, two of the world's most active volcanoes. Certified park staff introduce guests to the prehistoric-looking landscapes, which include the dramatic steam vents, ancient Thurston Lava Tube and otherworldly vistas from the Halemaumau crater overlook. Hawaiian legend tells that it is bad luck to remove a piece of lava, so don't be tempted; there are many a story about people mailing their souvenirs back to Hawaii each year!
Rainbow Falls
Follow the Wailuku River to Rainbow Falls, an iconic waterfall featuring an 80-foot-tall cascade surrounded by tropical flora. Look for the rainbow effect produced by the spray that gives the waterfall its name.
What you will see along the way:
The landscape of the Big Island ranges from black-sand beaches to tropical rainforest to the alpine terrain of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea. Beauty abounds as you drive through Hilo from one natural attraction to another. From glistening Onomea Bay to the azure blue Pacific Ocean, the interior landscapes are a potpourri of rainforest vegetation, fertile valleys, patchwork plantations and colorful floral blooms.
Photo Opportunity:
You'll want to capture the unique Thurston Lava Tube, once filled with red-hot molten lava and now surrounded by a prehistoric-looking tree-fern forest.
Lunch:
A picnic style lunch is served during the visit to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Sample menu is a turkey sandwich.
Points of interest
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Special Notes
Minimum age is 5 years. The black, gravely sand at Punalu'u Black Sand Beach is soft enough to walk on, but water slippers or shoes are recommended for sensitive feet. No swimming is allowed on this tour. This tour includes walking distances on uneven ground, through sand on the beach, on gravel and rocky ground, and up and down steps inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Please note that in the event of an active lava flow, or an eruption, we will not be able to access certain parts of the park. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park officials have been known to restrict and/or close access to certain parts of the park without prior notice to visitors or tour providers. Refunds are not provided for alterations caused by park restrictions.
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Moderate Activity
Includes meal
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
What you will visit:
Punalu'u Bake Shop
The southernmost bakery in the United States, Punalu'u Bake Shop serves up delicious, freshly baked Hawaiian sweet breads and delightful Portuguese-inspired malasadas. A favorite of both locals and visitors, this charming spot is nestled on the southern shores of the Big Island and is the perfect place to grab a snack to energize to fuel the day's adventure (at your own expense).
Punalu'u Black Sand Beach
Lined with swaying coconut palm trees, Punalu'u is one of the best black-sand beaches on the island. Stroll along the shoreline and look for "honu" (green Hawaiian sea turtles) feeding just offshore or sun-worshipping on the sand.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982, Volcanoes National Park is a fascinating place sacred to the ancients and home to the goddess Pele. The park encompasses the summits of Kilauea and Mauna Loa, two of the world's most active volcanoes. Certified park staff introduce guests to the prehistoric-looking landscapes, which include the dramatic steam vents, ancient Thurston Lava Tube and otherworldly vistas from the Halemaumau crater overlook. Hawaiian legend tells that it is bad luck to remove a piece of lava, so don't be tempted; there are many a story about people mailing their souvenirs back to Hawaii each year!
Rainbow Falls
Follow the Wailuku River to Rainbow Falls, an iconic waterfall featuring an 80-foot-tall cascade surrounded by tropical flora. Look for the rainbow effect produced by the spray that gives the waterfall its name.
What you will see along the way:
The landscape of the Big Island ranges from black-sand beaches to tropical rainforest to the alpine terrain of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea. Beauty abounds as you drive through Hilo from one natural attraction to another. From glistening Onomea Bay to the azure blue Pacific Ocean, the interior landscapes are a potpourri of rainforest vegetation, fertile valleys, patchwork plantations and colorful floral blooms.
Photo Opportunity:
You'll want to capture the unique Thurston Lava Tube, once filled with red-hot molten lava and now surrounded by a prehistoric-looking tree-fern forest.
Lunch:
A picnic style lunch is served during the visit to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Sample menu is a turkey sandwich.
Points of interest
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Special Notes
Minimum age is 5 years. The black, gravely sand at Punalu'u Black Sand Beach is soft enough to walk on, but water slippers or shoes are recommended for sensitive feet. No swimming is allowed on this tour. This tour includes walking distances on uneven ground, through sand on the beach, on gravel and rocky ground, and up and down steps inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Please note that in the event of an active lava flow, or an eruption, we will not be able to access certain parts of the park. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park officials have been known to restrict and/or close access to certain parts of the park without prior notice to visitors or tour providers. Refunds are not provided for alterations caused by park restrictions.