Volcanoes National Park Private Tours

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Volcanoes National Park Private Tours Highlights

• 2 – 5 hours
• Option to meet in the park or get picked up from the airport, cruise port, or your accommodation (Hilo side)
• 4 – 6 guests per tour
• Entry to Volcanoes National Park is not included for the shortest tour, but it is included for the other two tours.
• Enjoy a private tour with a Volcanoes National Park Certified Guide.
• Children are welcome!

Volcanoes National Park Private Tours Details

We pride ourselves in only recommending the best tours in Hawaii, even when not partnered with them. We have two excellent guides to recommend if you’re looking to tour Volcanoes National Park.

The price of a private tour can be a bit shocking. It is expensive. Since we travel all the islands, their tour prices are a good deal for a group. 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 Joel, 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.

Joel runs Private Volcano Tours for up to 6 guests, and Scott runs Apau Hawaii Tours for up to 4 guests.

They both do an excellent job! They drive nice cars, provide water, and will provide recommendations on where to eat. 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 Our Tour with Joel

You might as well see if a tour with Joel is what you need! Watch our experience going out with him in the morning.

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.

Their offerings are similar, with the primary difference being that Scott is able to accommodate two extra guests. Here’s an overview of their packages:

Meet in the Park Tour

• 2 – 3 hours
• Park entry is not included, as you’ll meet within the park.

Custom 5-Hour Tour

• 5 hours
• Pickup from the cruise port, Hilo airport, or your hotel (Hilo side), plus park entry is included.
• Customize your tour of Volcanoes National Park to your liking with even more time to explore!

Hilo & Volcanoes Tour

• 5 – 6 hours
• Pickup from the cruise port, Hilo airport, or your hotel (Hilo side), plus park entry is included
• Add a private tour of Hilo to your visit to Volcanoes National Park, including Rainbow Falls and other scenic and historic stops along the way!

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