Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour
See the best of the Big Island with a full day tour starting at a Kona Coffee Farm, Punalu’u Black Sand Beach, Volcanoes National Park (visit the best stops), and ending with breathtaking views of stars and planets from Mauna Kea.
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Activity Overview
Big Island Volcano and Stargazing Tour Highlights
- Start time between 9:30 and 11:00 am, depending on pickup location
- 12-hour tour duration
- This small group tour takes 4 to 13 guests
- Tour a Kona Coffee Farm, learning about the harvesting and milling process, all while sampling Kona Coffee
- Visit Punalu’u Black Sand Beach, Volcanoes National Park (including Thurston Lava Tube)
- Observe stars, planets, and galaxies under the pristine night sky near Mauna Kea, weather permitting.
- A professional guide sharing knowledge of the history, cultures, and geology of the island.
- Ages 5 and up are welcome
Big Island Volcano and Stargazing Tour Details
This full-day tour takes you to several of the marvels of the Big Island, capping your day off with stargazing near Mauna Kea. Before sunset, you’ll sip on Kona Coffee, relax at black sand beaches, and see the best of Volcanoes National Park, all in one tour.
Your day will start between 9:30 am and 11:00 am depending on where you’re getting picked up from. The first stop is at a Kona Coffee Farm, where you’ll sip on Kona Coffee samples as you learn about the coffee farming process and all that goes into that delicious cup of joe.
From there, you’ll find yourself at Punalu’u Black Sand Beach. Spend some time taking in the scenery and marine life that greets you there.
The adventure continues into Hawaii’s Volcanoes National Park, where you’ll experience and learn about Thurston Lava Tube, Kilauea Iki Lookout, steam vents, Halema’uma’u Crater, and crater rim trail firsthand.
This tour even includes a sit-down dinner at a local restaurant near Volcanoes National Park before stargazing. Depending on weather conditions, you will observe the moon, stars, planets, galaxies, and much more while your guide shares the legend and lore of the sky.
If you’re looking for a shorter stargazing experience, check out Mauna Kea Stargazing with Photos Included. We share more on stargazing in our Stargazing Hawaii Guide.
Volcano and Stargazing Tour FAQ
What is the cancellation policy?
Minimum 24 hours’ notice for groups of 1-5, 48 hours’ notice for groups of 6 or more, and 72 hours’ notice for private groups to receive a full refund.
What should I bring?
Wear comfortable, layered clothing as temperatures range from warm to cool. Wear covered walking shoes and a light jacket.
How much hiking do we do?
There are a couple of easy hikes over a short distance on this tour. The total distance is about a mile
Will we get to see active lava?
Due to the dynamic nature of active volcanoes, lava-viewing conditions change daily, or even hourly. They will do their best to get you to the closest viewing area, provided it is safe and legal.
What is provided in the price of the tour?
Assorted juices, snacks, and bottled water. Local style picnic lunch consists of teriyaki chicken, grilled fish, local sweet potato, and steamed rice. A sit-down dinner at a restaurant near the park, the menu will be provided on the tour. In addition, all admission fees, jackets, and rain gear.
Still have questions? See our Tips for Visiting Hawaii’s National Parks or How to Visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
About Wasabi Tours
Wasabi Tours Hawaii is a locally owned and operated company that has been providing small group guided tours on the Big Island of Hawaii since 2006. Their tours offer a personal, exciting, and unique experience that exceeds the expectations of their guests.
Their multilingual guides are certified by the State of Hawaii and have years of experience guiding fully narrated tours on the island. They have a wealth of knowledge about the history, cultures, geography, wildlife, and botany of Hawaii. Their passion is to showcase the beauty of paradise with aloha spirit, and they want to share their passion with you in a fun, friendly, and educational manner.
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