Custom Volcano with extra stops
Visit the Must-See’s of the Volcanoes National Park
You decide what you would like to do with your extra hour and a half, some options are:
• See one or two more stops in the National Park (the most popular option).
• Hike the Sulfur Banks trail, 1.4 miles, or Pu’u Huluhulu via Napau Crater (from the Mauna Ulu parking lot), 2.5 miles.
• Have us drive you to Punalu’u Black Sand beach, it is about 45 minutes out of the way each way. It is the most famous black sand beach and we have to drive through the Kau Desert to get there, so there isn’t anything to see on the way.
• Have time to eat a nice lunch and browse the Hilo Farmer’s Market where they have a lot of arts and crafts, along with one of the best shave ice places in Hawaii (Kula Shave Ice), Acai bowls, poke, burgers, etc.
Basics
• For Hilo a National Park Certified Interpretive Guide (Volcanoes National Park) and for Kona (Pu’uhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park).
• 6 hours of time.
• National Park fees.
• Hand sanitizer, wipes, paper towels, sunscreen.
• Use of binoculars, 4 trekking poles, plastic ponchos, and umbrellas.
• Bottled water.
• Snacks such as trail mix, chips, and granola bars. We include gluten-free snacks in the form of nuts and Hawaiian Chips.
• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with DVD media.
• Free photos of the family/group uploaded to Smugmug. See family photos here https://bigislandvip.smugmug.com
• A light raincoat is best for the rainforest areas of the National Park. Hawaii is the rainest State in the U.S. so you may need a raincoat several times.
• Closed-toe shoes are best. Lava rocks are sharp and we don’t want you to cut your toes. You do not need hiking shoes on this tour, as most paths are paved.
• A hat can be useful.
• If you have a handicapped parking pass it can help reduce walking. All States and countries are recognized in Hawaii.
• If you collect National Park stamps, bring your stamp book. Remind us on the day of your tour and we can get you in the Visitor Center.
• If you have children under 4 please bring your own car seats. We can only provide boosters. You can bring car seats with you or rent car seats on Oahu, at Paradise Baby Co. They will deliver whatever you need with the bell desk at the hotel you are in and then you leave the items with the bell desk when you leave. If you are staying at a condo or house, you need to contact them about the pickup/drop off.
• Lunch
• Wine tastings or tea tastings.
• Gratuities for your guide.
• We do not allow wet food to be consumed in our vans, only dry snacks like we provide.
• We give everyone up to 30 minutes free. We want you to get the most out of your day.
• If you would like more time please book the longer tour, or pay cash on the day.
• If you would like to go to Akaka Falls it’s $300 extra.
• We can provide booster seats, we do not have car seats for younger children.
This day is action-packed, you decide what to do with your extra time.
• If you would like to go swimming we are happy to drop you off at Richardson Beach Park or Carlsmith Beach Park, and you can take an Uber/Lyft/taxi back to the ship.
• Lunch options are either: 1. Each lunch at the Volcano House; 2. have lunch at the Hilo Farmer’s Market (Kula Shave Ice and Poke N Things in the market) and wander the market; 3. bring sandwiches and have a picnic (least popular option).