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Guided Tour Hawai'i Big Island Activities History & Culture Stargazing

Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour

See the best of the Big Island with a full day tour starting at a Kona Coffee Farm and ending with breathtaking views of stars and planets from Mauna Kea.

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Activity Overview

  • Departs From: Big Island – Kona,Big Island – Waikoloa and Kohala Coast
  • Duration: Full day, about 12 hours
  • Included in the price: All admission fees, jackets, and rain gear, Assorted juices, snacks, and bottled water, local style picnic lunch consists of teriyaki chicken, grilled fish, local sweet potato, and steamed rice. Sit-down dinner at a restaurant near the park, the menu will be provided on the tour.

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Big Island Volcano and Stargazing Tour Highlights

  • Start time between 9:30-11:00am 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.
  • Professional guide sharing knowledge of the history, cultures, and geology of the island.
  • Ages 5 and up are welcome
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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 9:30am and 11:00am 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.

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Exploring Thurston Lava Tube at Volcanoes National Park

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 hour notice for private groups to receive a full refund.

What should I bring?

Wear comfortable clothing in layers as temperatures vary from warm to cool. Wear covered walking shoes and a light jacket is recommended.

How much hiking do we do?

There are a couple 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 providing 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. 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.

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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 the State of Hawaii certified with 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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