Volcanoes National Park Private Tours
We had a great time out with Scott at Volcanoes National Park on his private, guided tour. You will have a blast too! If you’re considering a tour on your visit, Volcanoes National Park private tours should definitely be in the running! Scott offers flat-rate pricing, so groups of 4 – 6 get a great deal, all while getting the certified guide to yourself! Get a prime spot if Kilauea is erupting, see the Thurston Lava Tube, and even tack on a tour of Hilo. These tours offer flexibility, value, and personalization.
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Activity Overview
Volcanoes National Park Private Tour Highlights
- Duration: 2.5 – 4 hours
- Meet-up location: We will begin this tour at the Kilauea Visitor Center or the Volcano House lobby. Cruise ship pickup in Hilo is available.
- 4 guests per tour
- Enjoy a private tour with a Volcanoes National Park Certified Guide
- The tour is in a 2025 F150 Tremor, very spacious and comfortable
- Children are welcome!
- What’s included: Bottled water and transportation to some spectacular sights
- Full refund if you need to cancel at least 24 hours in advance
Volcanoes National Park Private Tours Details
We pride ourselves on recommending only the best tours in Hawaii, even when we’re not partnered with them. Scott from Apau Hawaii Tours is a gem of a human and a passionate amateur volcanologist.
Types of Tours by Scott of Apau Hawaii Tours:
- Volcanoes National Park Private Tour: 2.5 hours
- Extended 4 Hour Volcano Private Tour: 4 hours
- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park from Cruise Ship Dock: 4 hours
Private tour prices can be a bit shocking. It is expensive. But Scott’s tour prices are a good deal for a group, compared to the other islands. The price is for the group, it’s not a per-person rate! On Maui, a private Road to Hana tour will cost about $375 per person. Per person! If you are with a group, then hiring a car and a tour guide for the day is worth the cost compared to buying individual tickets on a group tour like this volcanoes tour.
We’ve made several trips to the park independently, but when we went out with Scott, he elevated the experience like never before. He showed us around areas we’ve never been to, shared history on past and recent eruptions, pointed out features in the caldera (constantly changing!), and shared ancient Hawaiian stories from the Volcanoes National Park area.
Scott runs Apau Hawaii Tours for up to 4 guests.
Nothing beats a local guide for Volcanoes National Park. Plus, if Kilauea is erupting, they will take you to the best viewing spots!
Park entry tickets are $30 per vehicle (prices subject to change). Click Volcanoes National Park for their official website on ticket prices and information on visiting the park.
We’ve visited both parks many times and have plenty of Tips for Visiting Hawaii’s National Parks. We also have a full guide to the park: How to Visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Watch a Private Volcanoes National Park Tour
You might as well see if a tour with Joel or Scott is what you need! Watch our experience going out with Joel in the morning. Joel has since retired, and we went out with Scott in August 2026. We will post our video with Scott soon!
We visited the caldera, steam vents, Thurston Lava Tube, and then you drove us down the Chain of Craters Road to the ocean. He shared wonderful stories the entire way and took us to places we had never visited.
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