ADVENTURE SOUTH, and experience a younger, more volcanic Hawaii.

Times and duration

• Daily
• 8 hours

About

We’ll travel around Mauna Loa, earth's largest volcano, towards Kilauea, the star of our show. Through coffee plantations, vast lava fields, pastoral countryside, black sand beaches, and some really BIG craters. We’re going to take a whole day exploring Kilauea volcano, from Summit to Shore.

Tour Highlights

KONA COFFEE COUNTRY We’ll first pass through famous Kona Coffee country where some of the finest coffee in the world is grown on the western slopes of Mauna Loa volcano.

PUNALUU SWEET BREAD BAKERY As we approach the southern area of the island, we’ll see vast lava fields as we make our way through one of the most active parts of Mauna Loa volcano. Next, we’ll pickup lunch at the famous Punalu’u Sweet Bread Bakery as well as some delicious malasadas (Portuguese doughnuts).

PUNALUU BLACK SAND BEACH Get a glimpse of Hawaiian sea turtles basking in the warm Hawaiian sun on one of Hawaii’s famous Black Sand Beaches.

HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK Home of Kilauea Volcano. Here we’ll take in the magnificent views of the Kilauea’s awesome caldera and various volcanic sites within.

KAUMANA CAVES LAVA TUBE Get a glance inside a once scorching conduit of molten rock from Mauna Loa volcano known as Kaumana Caves. Here we will discuss the importance of lava tubes in the creation of our beautiful island paradise.

SADDLE ROAD Heading back to the island’s west side. Reaching an elevation of almost 6,800 feet, we'll climb into the clouds through lush rainforests, cloud forests, high desert, and vast prairies passing through many of the Big Island’s microclimates.

PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS A BASIC ITINERARY. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE ITINERARY CAN OCCUR THROUGH GUIDE AND GUEST DISCRETION. PLEASE INQUIRER ON YOUR TOUR DATE.