Volcanoes National Park Day Trip from Waikoloa with Punalu'u Beach, Kona Coffee Farm, and Big Island Candies
by Hawaii Geo Tours
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This full-day bus tour lasts about 11 hours and begins with a visit to Punalu'u Black Sand Beach on the Ka'u coast, where guests can see the island's unique black sand and may spot Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles resting on the shore. Afterward, the tour stops at the Heavenly Hawaiian Kona Coffee Farm for a one-hour guided tour and tasting of 100% Kona coffee. The group then drives through the historic town of Hilo before arriving at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Here, travelers enjoy lunch at the Rim Restaurant overlooking Kilauea's caldera. The park visit includes a tour of the volcanic summit area and the entire Chain of Craters Road, covering a range of geological and biological features. On the return trip, the tour stops at Big Island Candies for half an hour to see how chocolates and confections are handmade with local ingredients such as macadamia nuts and Kona coffee. The final leg is a scenic 90-minute drive along Saddle Road, which passes through four distinct climates and various volcanic landscapes, including views of lava flows, cinder cones, and mountaintop fog before returning to Waikoloa. Snacks, lunch, tea, coffee, and weather gear including coats, raincoats, and umbrellas are included. The tour is led by knowledgeable guides with geological expertise and island experience.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Punalu'u Black Sand Beach
Punalu'u Beach on the southeastern Ka'u coast features black sand created by volcanic activity. The beach is bordered by coconut palms and is known for Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles that often rest on the shore. It is located between the towns of Pahala and Naalehu.
45 min
Heavenly Hawaiian Kona Coffee Farm Tours & Konalani Coffee Bar
Guests visit an award-winning 100% Kona Coffee Farm with exclusive access to a guided tour and coffee tasting lasting about one hour.
60 min
Hilo
The tour includes a drive through the historic town of Hilo on the island's east coast.
30 min
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
The group has lunch at the Rim Restaurant at the Historic Volcano House, which overlooks Kilauea's caldera. The park visit covers unique geological, biological, and cultural landscapes, including the summit of one of the world's most active volcanoes. The tour follows Chain of Craters Road from the summit area down to the sea over approximately four hours.
240 min
Big Island Candies
Visitors spend 30 minutes at Big Island Candies, which has produced handmade cookies, chocolates, and confections for over 45 years using only the finest ingredients. The company uses freshly roasted Big Island macadamia nuts and 100 percent pure Kona and Ka‘u coffee from farms on Hawaii Island. No shortcuts are taken to ensure quality, and products are carefully handled to reach customers in the best condition.
30 min
Saddle Road
The return trip includes a 90-minute drive on Saddle Road (Route 200), a 55-mile route passing through four climates: tropical forest, desert, grassland, and mountaintop fog. Between miles 19 and 23, there are views of lava flows and young vegetation. Near mile 23 is Pu`u Huluhulu, an older Mauna Kea cinder cone surrounded by younger lava flows. This is near the road’s highest point at about 1.25 miles in elevation, or 6,632 feet, before continuing toward Belt Road and descending into Kona or Waikoloa.
90 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Volcanoes National Park Day Trip from Waikoloa with Punalu'u Beach, Kona Coffee Farm, and Big Island Candies
by Hawaii Geo Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$518Overview
This full-day bus tour lasts about 11 hours and begins with a visit to Punalu'u Black Sand Beach on the Ka'u coast, where guests can see the island's unique black sand and may spot Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles resting on the shore. Afterward, the tour stops at the Heavenly Hawaiian Kona Coffee Farm for a one-hour guided tour and tasting of 100% Kona coffee. The group then drives through the historic town of Hilo before arriving at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Here, travelers enjoy lunch at the Rim Restaurant overlooking Kilauea's caldera. The park visit includes a tour of the volcanic summit area and the entire Chain of Craters Road, covering a range of geological and biological features. On the return trip, the tour stops at Big Island Candies for half an hour to see how chocolates and confections are handmade with local ingredients such as macadamia nuts and Kona coffee. The final leg is a scenic 90-minute drive along Saddle Road, which passes through four distinct climates and various volcanic landscapes, including views of lava flows, cinder cones, and mountaintop fog before returning to Waikoloa. Snacks, lunch, tea, coffee, and weather gear including coats, raincoats, and umbrellas are included. The tour is led by knowledgeable guides with geological expertise and island experience.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Punalu'u Black Sand Beach
Punalu'u Beach on the southeastern Ka'u coast features black sand created by volcanic activity. The beach is bordered by coconut palms and is known for Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles that often rest on the shore. It is located between the towns of Pahala and Naalehu.
45 min
Heavenly Hawaiian Kona Coffee Farm Tours & Konalani Coffee Bar
Guests visit an award-winning 100% Kona Coffee Farm with exclusive access to a guided tour and coffee tasting lasting about one hour.
60 min
Hilo
The tour includes a drive through the historic town of Hilo on the island's east coast.
30 min
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
The group has lunch at the Rim Restaurant at the Historic Volcano House, which overlooks Kilauea's caldera. The park visit covers unique geological, biological, and cultural landscapes, including the summit of one of the world's most active volcanoes. The tour follows Chain of Craters Road from the summit area down to the sea over approximately four hours.
240 min
Big Island Candies
Visitors spend 30 minutes at Big Island Candies, which has produced handmade cookies, chocolates, and confections for over 45 years using only the finest ingredients. The company uses freshly roasted Big Island macadamia nuts and 100 percent pure Kona and Ka‘u coffee from farms on Hawaii Island. No shortcuts are taken to ensure quality, and products are carefully handled to reach customers in the best condition.
30 min
Saddle Road
The return trip includes a 90-minute drive on Saddle Road (Route 200), a 55-mile route passing through four climates: tropical forest, desert, grassland, and mountaintop fog. Between miles 19 and 23, there are views of lava flows and young vegetation. Near mile 23 is Pu`u Huluhulu, an older Mauna Kea cinder cone surrounded by younger lava flows. This is near the road’s highest point at about 1.25 miles in elevation, or 6,632 feet, before continuing toward Belt Road and descending into Kona or Waikoloa.
90 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.