THE USA · VOLCANO NATIONAL PARKS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 volcano national parks in the USA worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of Hilo’s six-hour volcano shore excursion, with Kilauea, lava tubes, black sand, sea turtles, snacks, and port pickup.
“The trip was informative , check in seemed a bit unorganized. Jess was a great tour guide and knew the area well.”
Review of Big Island’s 3-hour fat-tire e-bike tour through Volcanoes National Park, with route details, costs, tips, and who should book.
“Prep for weather and bring a rain jacket (plus gloves if you get cold easily) and a hat! Be aware that an e bike is a little tricky to use but I got the hang of it quickly (so did several older couples I was with). Tour guides were amazing. Informative, friendly, accommodating, funny.”
Review of Safari Helicopters’ 55-minute Volcanoes National Park flight from Hilo, with pricing, views, weather limits, seating tips, and booking advice.
“The team of Safari Helicopters was great, very professional and the flight was really smooth. We saw the lava flow out of the fissure, which was amazing!”
Review this 12-hour Big Island tour from Kona to volcanoes, black-sand beaches, sea turtles, lava tubes, and a Kona coffee farm.
“Katie was a wonderful tour guide. She was knowledgeable and made the trip comfortable and interesting!”
Review of the 11-hour Volcano National Park tour from Kona, with coffee, black sand beaches, lunch, geology, and Saddle Road scenery.
“The absolutely best tour! We went on this tour a year ago and we still talk about it and recommend it to friends going to the Big Island. The drive up to the telescopes was amazing and the sunset up there was breathtaking! But the best part was the study of the astounding constellations! If you are in the Kona or Hilo areas, this tour is a must!”
Review of the private Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Eco Tour, with itinerary details, costs, guide quality, hiking tips, and booking advice.
“Great guide. Very personable and knowledgeable. But we had to drive which negated one of the purposes of a tour, being able to look around. This is in the detailed description. But I overlooked this. The price also does not match the difference in doing the tour yourself or with a guide.”
Review of a small-group Hilo tour to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, with lava tubes, waterfalls, gardens, transport, snacks, and practical tips.
“It was amazing learned a lot about Hilo the volcanos and heritage of the island definitely would do it again”
Review of Safari Helicopters’ one-hour Hilo flight over Kilauea, Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō, waterfalls, lava fields, Mauna Kea, and Mauna Loa.
“Great experience, Love it definately will do again when visiting big island”
Review of the Oahu to Big Island volcano tour, including flights, coffee, black sand beaches, park stops, price, and practical tips.
“Mel, was an excellent tour guide. The tour was well planned, he was extremely informative. He was professional and it was amazing to learn about the history of this island from a local. The tour was from 8 am to about 530pm. We toured a Kona coffee farm, visited a black sand beach, went to the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii National Park, walked in and along lava tubes. The tour company was also great with their communication leading up to the day of the tour.”
Review of Hawaii Geo Tours’ 11-hour Big Island volcano tour from Waikoloa, with black sand beaches, Kona coffee, lunch, and Volcanoes National Park.
“This was an amazing day. David was so knowledgeable and friendly. He had so many stories and information about the island and everywhere we went. Was a long day but we got to see so much!”
Explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park privately with a certified guide, flexible stops, eruption updates, lava tubes, photos, and transport.
“Jodi was excellent guide. Very attentive. We had a truly great time learning all about volcanos and seeing many incredible sights in the park. She took beautiful family pictures and shared them quickly with us.”
Review of Malahini Tours’ Hilo Volcanoes National Park trip, with Rainbow Falls, lava tubes, gardens, guides, pricing, and practical tips.
“We made severalstops including the active volcano. It would have been nice if we had more time there to walk the trail.”
Review of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park’s self-guided e-bike tour, with lava views, GPS stories, practical tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.
“Had a great time seeing so much of the park and the volcano by e-bike. Gwen was an excellent tour guide. Loved it!”
Review of Roberts Hawaii’s Hilo shore excursion to Rainbow Falls and Volcanoes National Park, with practical tips on timing, value, food, and walking.
“Fun and informative—- Loved the driver/guide—- he was hilarious! Let us ask questions and made extra effort to let us see!”
Review of Shaka Braddah Tours’ 7-hour Hilo volcano tour, with Kilauea, lava tubes, lunch, turtles, Rainbow Falls, and practical tips.
“Anthony & Desmond were the best local guides ever! They were so knowledgeable and taught us a lot about the ancient Hawaiians and their culture. They even had cool artifacts to show. I had an awesome time. They were so kind and went above and beyond. I really can't recommend them enough. Mahalo, Anthony & Desmond!!!!”
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