Private Tour
Private Tour of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Overview
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This truly unique experience will be with you for the rest of your life as you enjoy the spectacular beauty exploring Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The sights, sounds and smell are like nowhere else on earth as you walk on actual lava (cooled, of course), descend through a rain forest and experience steam vents up close and personal.
Meeting at the visitor center at Volcanoes National Park, we'll begin experiencing the amazing sights and sounds on top of the world's most active volcano.
This truly will be an experience you will never forget! You can even choose a starting time at 5 AM to catch the sunrise over Kilauea. Another advantage to starting so early is having the park almost to ourselves!
We drive around in a 2025 F150 Tremor.
Let's share the beauty of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park!
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age is 10 years
We use a Ford F150, 4-door pickup truck modified for off-road use. Must be able to get in and out of the truck unassisted.
Meeting at the Kilauea Visitor Center, 1 Crater Rim Drive, Volcano, HI 96785
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
We begin and end the tour here.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Driver/guide
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Airport pickup and drop-off
Hiking to active lava flow
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Private Tour of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Reviews
25 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Passion Meets Discovery
Donny A,Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Scott’s passion for volcanoes is both infectious and inspiring. With a deep knowledge of the park’s history and geology, he transforms a visit into an immersive, almost behind-the-scenes experience. This tour was truly one of the most memorable highlights of our time on the Big Island, and I would recommend it without hesitation.
Fantastic Family Tour of VNP
Anthea K,Aug 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Scott was amazing! His passion for the volcano and its history was infectious, and he kept our kids (9 & 11) engaged the whole time. He showed us hidden gems we never would have found on our own and made the park come alive. Starting early was a huge plus to beat the cruise ship crowds. Highly recommend!
Fantastic
Maria H,Aug 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Scott was such a fun tour guide. His excitement for the park was contagious. He showed us many fascinating things throughout the tour. I would highly recommend this tour.
Best Time Ever!!!
Barry D,Jul 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Scott is incredible to travel around the park with! He is very knowledgeable and great to have conversations with. He even engaged with my 19 year old son along with my wife and I. When we talked about what we wanted to see, he fulfilled every spot and showed us some other incredible spots to look at. Even though he has done this for 14 years, he still got excited on what he saw and it was infectious to all of us! We had so much fun that we cancelled our Uber ride back to the cruise ship and spent more time with Scott and he even took us back to the port himself. If we make it back to the Big Island, we will definitely meet up with Scott to explore again!
Unforgettable Start to Our Big Island Vacation!
Michael M,Jun 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing time on our tour around Kīlauea — the perfect way to kick off our trip! Our guide, Scott, was absolutely fantastic: knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about both the volcano and the island’s rich natural history. He kept the tour fun and informative for all of us, including our 8-year-old son, who was so inspired that he started pointing out native trees we learned about during the tour! We visited several incredible spots throughout Volcanoes National Park, took some breathtaking photos, and left feeling like we really understood the history and power of Kīlauea. Scott’s up-to-date insights made everything come alive. The tour made such an impression that we went back to the park on our own to hike and explore more of the places Scott introduced us to. I highly recommend booking this tour at the beginning of your stay. You’ll learn so much and walk away with a deeper appreciation for one of Hawaii’s most iconic landscapes. We would absolutely do it again!
Best way to see the park!
Heidi M,Mar 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00No one is more enthusiastic about volcanoes than Scott! He communicated clearly, provided superior education, and ensured we saw the best sites of the park. We would have been overwhelmed without this private tour. Worth every penny!
Amazing! Loved it.
458yitingl,Mar 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Scott was an amazing tour guide and led us to see so many things we wouldn’t have otherwise known. We were traveling with two kids and Scott was amazing with entertaining them and showing all the interesting flowers, plants and amazing volcano views and info. If you are looking for a great tour, go with Scott!!!
Just Amazing!!
Bob W,Oct 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Scott was excellent. From his well-appointed truck, to his knowledge base, to his can do attitude- he totally rocked it. We knew very little about volcanoes and lava prior to the tour and now are much more knowledgable. He was able to take into account some physical challenges we had and made it so easy.
Fantastic!
Jennifer R,Aug 5, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Scott was an awesome tour guide. He was extremely knowledgeable and made things fun for the kids. He even took us to his special places within the park and we were able to experience once in a life time memories with our family.
Fun and informative tour!
Robin C,Jun 8, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Scott was a wonderful tour guide! We learned so much about the park, eruptions, and history of the area. The tour was the perfect length of time! Would highly recommend!
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