Top Experiences in Thurston Lava Tube (Nahuku)

Don't miss a thing as GuideAlong's Audio Driving Tour takes you on an incredible journey across Hawaii's Big Island. Along the way you'll be guided to all of the island's famous highlights including Volcanoes National Park, the Place of Refuge and Akaka Falls, as well as the best spots for seeing turtles and more lessor known spots across the island.

Hear fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local tips and directions play automatically along the route, all based on your location.

And enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace so you can spend more time at places that interest you, and bypass any that don’t.

Stories, tips and directions play automatically based on your location
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Tours work offline using GPS, no cell service or WiFi needed
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Purchase one tour per vehicle.

The price listed is for the entire van for up to 10 people. We live in Volcano and we are both National Park Certified Interpretive Guides so you are getting the best experience. Out of the 3 hours we are driving for only about 45-55 minutes.

We created this activity to make learning about volcanoes budget and family-friendly. There is so much to learn in the Park and so much to see it would be difficult to know how to prioritize if you are on your own. Ride along in our Mercedes van and see video footage of past eruptions. This tour is customized to your and your group's interests. There are easy hikes and more difficult hikes, there is a lot to see and do.

Give you and your family an exciting experience you will remember and get more out of the National Park than you would if you were on your own!

Due to consistent bad weather, we have removed the 1 PM option.

* Dress code: LAYERS and raincoats; mountain weather can change 20 degrees in 1 morning.*

Lava is BACK on 9/10/23! Book us to see more of the National Park than you will with any other company! The price listed is for the whole vehicle, all 10 seats, private tours offer you so much flexibility, you see what you want when you want! Your certified guide will ensure you have the best time possible and see everything you can.

See a historical Japanese garden and a famous group of trees planted by some well-known names, a breathtaking 80ft waterfall, a lava tube then off we go to the summit of Kilauea at Volcanoes National Park, the most visited volcanic area on Earth. The park highlights the two most active volcanoes in the world, Mauna Loa and Kilauea. At the Park you will stop at the Visitor Center, and steam vents Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is a must-see in Hawaii! Have lunch or coffee while looking at the famous Halemaumau crater!

If we don't have availability for your date please contact us, we are restricting bookings with some booking engines.

You don’t want to miss this private adventure tour! Beautiful lush rainforest, towering waterfalls, and stunning active volcanoes; this tour takes you to both these spectacular destinations on this full day adventure. Visit the waterfalls of the North Hilo coast and then venture down to Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park in the afternoon. Stay till dark to see the active eruption at Kilauea! Don't be confined to a set schedule or with a group of people that you don't know. This is a private tour with only your group or family. Customize the itinerary and make the day your personalized adventure!

You don’t want to miss this private adventure tour on the Big Island of Hawai'i! Beautiful lush rainforest, towering waterfalls, and stunning active volcanoes; this tour takes you to both these spectacular destinations on this cruise ship shore excursion. Visit the waterfalls of the North Hilo coast and then venture down to Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. Don't be confined to a set schedule or with a group of people that you don't know. This is a private tour with only your group or family. Customize the itinerary and make the day your personalized adventure!

An incredible hike at Volcanoes National Park. We will start at the Kilauea Visitor Center and boasts magnificent views of the Kilauea Iki Crater. The approximately 8 mile loop takes you through a field of steams vents into a native Hawaiian forest. We will then enter the actual crater itself, and the hike concludes with the iconic Thurston Lava Tube, one of the park's most popular attractions.

Our powerful and fun bikes offer easy riding and quick learning, perfect even for E-Bike beginners. Gain complete control and effortlessly navigate the park's paths, ensuring an unforgettable journey.

Join our knowledgeable guides, experts in volcano exploration, as they provide captivating insights into the island's geology. Prepare to be entertained and enlightened on this fascinating excursion.

Leave parking struggles behind as you zip through the park faster than cars or pedestrians. Our amazing bikes grant you access to all the top spots, enabling you to maximize your time and enjoy the park to the fullest.

This tour is tailored for intermediate or advanced bike riders. Refunds will not be provided for those unable to ride a bicycle.

This is a PRIVATE tour. Just Me and your Small Group!
Meet us in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park for a 3-hour tour, exploring the sights sounds, and smells of Kilauea Volcano. This park is like nowhere else. You will explore some rainforest, Steam Vents, the Kilauea Caldera, and of course, cover some of the recent changes.

Most unguided Visitors to the park get a map and stop at as many sights as their time allows; Often left unimpressed. On this Volcanoes National Park tour, you will hit the best spots, and a few places not even on the map! At Kilauea Volcano, you will see scenes you will not experience anywhere else.

This Tour is completely custom to your desire.

Treat yourself to an exclusive private tour of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Hilo's tropical beauty.

Travel to the summit of Hawaii Island's youngest and most active volcano, Kilauea. If the timing is right you may witness the incredible show of an eruption! Experience the steaming Kilauea caldera, misty rainforest of Nahuku (Thurston lava tube), and the Chain of Craters Road. Enjoy short hikes along the way as you learn about past and present volcanic eruptions, different lava formations, and the history and Hawaiian culture of the area.

As a private tour, you will have the option of spending the duration of your tour in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with optional hiking or heading down to Hilo with stops at the majestic Rainbow Falls, Liliuokalani Gardens and a local chocolate factory.

Shaka Guide is an audio tour app that gives you the benefits of a guided tour with the freedom to explore on your own terms. This Big Island Tour Bundle comes with five socially-distanced audio driving tours:

• South Island Epic Coastal Journey (8-10 hour tour)
• North Island Jungle Adventure Loop (8-10 hour tour)
• Kona Big Kahuna Loop (4-6 hour tour)
• Kohala Coast and Backcountry Tour (3-5 hour tour)
• Volcanoes National Park Tour (6-8 hour tour)

The app uses GPS to give you turn-by-turn navigation to historic sites, popular attractions, world-class beaches and scenic hikes with stories about the places you’re visiting and music to entertain you along the way.

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This is PRIVATE tour. Just Me, and your Small Group!

After I pick you up, we head straight to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to explore the sights sounds and smells of Kilauea Volcano. This park is like nowhere else. You will explore some rainforest, Steam Vents, the Kilauea Caldera and of course cover some of the recent changes.

On this Volcano National Park Tour YOU will hit the best spots, and a few places not even on the map!

At Kilauea Volcano you will see scenes you will not experience anywhere else.

Come with me to collect the most valuable souvenir of all. Amazing memories!

A day trip to Hilo is not complete without a visit to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, home to one of the world's most active volcanoes.  Witness the current volcanic eruption at the summit of Kilauea volcano, learn of past geologic events and the effects on this ever changing landscape. Feel the heat of steam vents, then traverse an ancient lava tube nestled in the cool mist of the Hawaiian rainforest.  Conclude your day indulging your senses around Hilo town including the majestic Rainbow Falls, Liliuokalani Gardens, and tasty locally made chocolates and coffee on this small group tour.

Explore Hawaii's active volcano with our GPS driving tour app! Shaka Guide is your perfect companion with turn-by-turn directions, information on what to look for, places to explore, and a truckload of interesting stories and Hawaiian legends of this powerful volcano.

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A part daytime, part evening experience to the Volcanoes National Park. Get up close and personal with Goddess Pele, creator of the Hawaiian Islands and central vortex of Hawaii's creativity energy as you venture around her home, the Halema'umau crater. Connect with the most active volcano in the world and tune in to the vortex energy. The Volcano Vortex Hike consists of an eight hour adventure starting with a stroll through the famous Thurston Lava Tube, a guided hike across and around Kilauea Iki crater (an ancient volcanic crater) with guided meditation near steam vents, and followed up with a hike to the lava overlook to see the fiery glow of Pele in all her glory. *Please note, availability of the lava viewing platform may vary due to social distancing measures enforced by the park.

A complimentary copy of the Hawaii Vortex Field Guide and all entrance fees are included for each adventurer!

Cruise Ship Guests: We have special permits to pick up directly from Hilo port of call. Departure times may be adjusted to fit your ships arrival & departure.

Hilo Hotel Guests: Meeting location is Hilo Hawaiian Hotel

Tour grade: Easy

Highlights of this tour include Black Sand Beach, Rainbow Falls, Liliuokalani Japanese Garden, Drive through Down Town Hilo, Big Island Candies,
Volcanoes National Park - Steam Vents, Sulfur Banks Thurston Lava Tube, Kilauea Visitor Center & Exhibits Kilauea Iki Crater lookout.

Lunch: Stop will be made by a local vendor

A once-in-a-lifetime, comprehensive Volcano Adventure tour experience on Hawaii Island, known as the "Big Island." This tour focuses on the northeastern, Hilo side of the island. Discover active volcanoes and ancient craters at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and take in the sights of quaint Hilo Town. Your expert driver-guide will share legends and historical and cultural significance of famous sites and point out numerous scenic wonders along the way.

This tour offers hotel pickups in the Hilo area only (not Kona).

Escape to another Hawaiian island for a day on this all-inclusive tour. Hop on an inter-island flight from Honolulu on Oahu to Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii for a once-in-a-lifetime, comprehensive Volcano Adventure Tour. Discover Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the sights of Hilo Town. Your expert driver-guide will share with you the legends and cultural significance of famous sites and point our numerous scenic wonders along the way.

Also available with an optional helicopter tour based on availability.

Leave the driving to us! We have lava in the National Park as of 9/10/23! The price listed is for all 10 seats in a 2022 Mercedes Sprinter van with 2 rows of reclining seats and all rows have phone charging and cup holders.

For the BEST experience see it at sunrise, book the 3 AM start, then have breakfast at the Volcano House after seeing some of the National Park. All-time zones are behind Hawaii so early isn't as early when you consider what time it is where you are from.

HVNP takes approximately 4 hours with the current lava situation and includes Halemaumau crater, Nahuku Lava Tube, pit crater, lava tree molds, fissure crack, Pele’s hair, steam vents, pahoehoe, a’a. Meals are usually at the Volcano House because it has the best views of Halemaumau Crater. Several modifications can be made, usually by removing some stops in HVNP.

Not in your budget? No problem, book a Hilo Volcano or Meet in the National Park.

See two of the world’s most active volcanoes, Kilauea and Mauna Loa, on a small group tour that features the natural wonders of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Learn the history, culture and geology of the Hawaiian islands with your personal guide. Take a walk along the crater rim as you feel the heat of the volcano from steam vents. Explore an ancient lava tube in the midst of the lush Hawaiian rainforest. Enjoy the sights around Hilo including Liliuokalani Gardens and Rainbow Falls with a stop for local chocolates and coffee along the way.

Travelers in Hilo can visit and enjoy the incredibly wonderful Big Island with this one-day tour. This tour is a full-day guided Hawaii Volcano National Park and Hilo town tour. The vast and majestic land of Big Island, Hawaii, is home to the world's largest active volcano and is full of natural mysteries. This small group tour is a magnificent experience to explore the wonders of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the local attractions of Hilo, including sea turtle lagoon, Black sand beach, and tropical falls.

We are a small tour company rated #1 out of 14 outdoor activities in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park by Trip Advisor. Our vans seat up to 11 people, we only do private tours so you have the van to yourself. We take photos of you all day, you have those for free.

See MORE of the Volcano than you will with any other company. Book us for a deep dive into Hawaii's volcanoes. Our 11-passenger Mercedes Sprinter vans are nimble and we only do private tours.

Provided by Hawaii's #1 Private Tour Company see more of the National Park than with most other companies. This tour includes the Thurston Lava Tube, Rainbow Falls, Liliuokalani Japanese Gardens, Hilo town, a Black Sand Beach, steam vents, and more.

This tour guarantees to get you back on the Ship on time.

Please see the exclusions and inclusions. If we don't have availability for your date don't hesitate to get in touch with us, we are restricting bookings with some booking engines.

This 12 hour nature tour offers an in-depth look at Hawaii’s youngest and largest island. Explore the diverse landscape and natural wonders, including a visit of the Volcanoes National Park, walk through rainforests to soaring waterfalls and stroll black-sand beaches as you scan the horizon for green sea turtles. This family-friendly tour requires easy walking and introduces people of all ages to the island, and includes lunch, snacks, refreshments, and park entrance fees.

Journey to the Big Island's Hawaii Volcanoes National Park from Kona or Waikoloa on this exciting day trip! See turtles basking on the black sand of Punaluu Beach and enjoy lunch from a local bakery and taste freshly brewed Kona coffee. This tour offers hiking through a native rain forest, feeling hot steam from the volcano’s vents, and seeing the different craters in the always changing Hawaii Volcanoes National Park! Enjoy the narration of your guide and learn more information about the sites you visit and relax aboard the comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.

This small-group tour is limited to 14 people, ensuring you'll receive personalized attention from your guide.

We are proud of our more than 17 years of experience as a tour operator on the Big Island. Our professional volcano park certified guides will show you World Heritage Kilauea National Park, Lava Glow, Lava Tube, Akaka Falls Hiking and more with the Aloha spirit!
Not only enjoying daytime, but your guide also takes you on exciting stargazing using a laser pointer and a telescope at the foot of famous Mt. Mauna Kea,
There is no hard itinerary, people of all ages from children to seniors can enjoy all things. This is the best of the best route to experience all the gems of the Big Island in ONE day!

Travelers staying in Oahu can visit and enjoy the incredibly wonderful Big Island with this one-day tour. This tour is a convenient and worry-free day tour that includes a round-trip interisland flight from Honolulu to Hilo, a round-trip pick-up service from the Waikiki hotels to the airport, and a full day guided volcanoes and Hilo tour. The vast and majestic land of Big Island, Hawaii, is home to the world's largest active volcano and is full of natural mysteries. This small group tour is a magnificent experience to explore the wonders of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the local attractions of Hilo, including sea turtle lagoon, Black sand beach, and tropical falls.

Escape to another Hawaiian island for a day on this all-inclusive island-hopping tour. Indulge on your vacation and leave the planning to us! Interisland roundtrip airfare from Oahu to Hilo, roundtrip transportation from the Hilo Airport (ITO), a sightseeing land tour with lunch and adventurous 45 minute helicopter tour with Blue Hawaiian Helicopters are all included.

This once-in-a-lifetime, comprehensive Volcano Adventure transports you to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to experience the world famous, recently erupted, active volcanoes - Mauna Loa and Kilauea. Your expert driver-guide will share the legends and cultural significance of famous sites and point out scenic wonders along the way. The afternoon helicopter tour follows the sightseeing experience, offering a birds-eye view of recent volcanic activity (weather permitting), cascading waterfalls and towering mountains and deep, verdant valleys.

Have your own vehicle or prefer to drive yourself? We can meet you at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park! A UNESCO World Heritage Site and an International Biosphere Reserve, Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park is a must see while on the Big Island!

The park is home to critically endangered wildlife, two of the world’s most active volcanoes, and some of the most unique geological, biological and cultural landscapes on earth! Encompassing over 335,000 acres, Volcanoes National Park has a vast amount of land to be explored and it can be quite intimidating to do on your own. Our expert naturalists can create a customized itinerary tailored to your preferences ensuring you fully maximize your time in the Park.

Additionally, you’ll receive detailed insights into the various volcanic features, enriching your understanding of the remarkable landscapes you’ll be exploring!

See rare black sand beaches, visit the famous Kona Coffee Farm and the magnificent Volcanoes National Park including Thurston Lava Tube, Chain of Craters Road, and past lava flow. Finish the adventure with stargazing near Mauna Kea. Experience the Big Island’s most spectacular natural splendors on this small-group tour with a professional local guide sharing knowledge of the history, cultures, and geology of the island. Lunch and Dinner included in the tour.

Witness the explosive majesty of Hawaii with this self-guided tour of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Stand at the precipice of Kilauea Crater. Visit the Pu‘u Loa Petroglyphs. See the beauty of the Hōlei Sea Arch before erosion destroys it for good. Along the way, you’ll find out how volcanoes really work, what they’ve meant in the history of Hawaii, and so much more.

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

Take a Day E-Bike Rental - GPS Audio Tour of the Hawaii Volcano National Park. Our GPS Audio App will guide you on all the permitted Park Bike Trails as you see the main park highlights, and hear historic information. E-Bike along the rim of the erupting crater & possibly see active lava.

Park at our Volcano Shop then Pick up your E-bike anytime between 10AM – ideally by 12PM so that you'll have plenty of time to explore the Park at a leisurely pace before returning at 4PM. E-Bike to the Park's Bike Trail [< 1 mile from our Volcano shop].

E-Bike through a Native Hawaiian Fern Rainforest, Feel the Volcanic Heat at the Steam Vents, have Lunch at the Volcano House’s picturesque Rim Restaurant mid tour, Walk through a Lava Tube, and E-Bike to the Lava Viewing Area on Paved Bike Trails and Roads. Avoid long parking delays, crowds, and long walks to the main National Park highlights.

We provide secure parking, restrooms, and canopy covered staging area, and a Live Human Phone Support.

Experience a unique shore excursion departing from Hilo Port, where we take you to the renowned Punalu'u Black Sand Beach, setting us apart from other cruise tours on the island. Enjoy a leisurely 1 hour and 30-minute scenic drive to this iconic destination, where you'll marvel at the striking contrast of the black sand against the azure waters of the Pacific Ocean.

Our journey continues into Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, where the majestic peaks of Kilauea Volcano await exploration. Then, immerse yourself in the beauty of Rainbow Falls, a picturesque cascade straight out of a tropical paradise. Each destination promises unforgettable experiences and breathtaking vistas.

As the day winds down, we'll return you to Hilo Port, leaving you with memories of a day filled with exploration, wonder, and the natural beauty of the Big Island. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure that will make your cruise experience truly special.