Hawaii Geo Tours
Explore Kilauea Caldera
Learn. Explore. Play.
With personalized attention and insider insights, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the Big Island’s unique culture and geography. Explore unique places that are rarely seen by visitors. Our small group tours feature a sit-down lunch and a full day of guided exploration in our Mercedes Sprinter Vans. For those wanting a personalized experience, we offer private VIP tours anywhere on the Big Island. Book Now for a Volcano Adventure on the Big Island!
Discover the Best of the Big Island with Hawaii Geo Tours
Unparalleled Geology, Volcano, and Island Life Insights Await!
As Hawaii-based experts, Hawaii Geo Tours is proud to offer the best tours and activities on the islands. If you’re seeking an unforgettable Big Island adventure, our local guides have you covered. From lava fields and lush rainforests to black sand beaches and breathtaking coastal views, we’ll help you discover the very best of Hawaii Island.
Our volcanic tour is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the raw power of nature. Led by experienced local guides, our tours take you on a journey through some of the island’s most remarkable landscapes and natural wonders.
Join Us For A Full Day Of Exploring Hawaii’s Landscapes
Your guide will give you a historical and geological journey through the park making it exciting and educational. We strive to provide a unique experience that includes short hikes, sightseeing, and photography to some of the less frequented areas of the park.
Take a private tour of Heavenly Hawaiian coffee farm.
Look for sea turtles black sand Punaluʻu Beach.
Spend the day at Volcanoes National Park for a fulfilling volcanic experience.
Amazing views of the Pacific Ocean.
Relax & take photos at the crowd favorite Rainbow Falls.
Relax in comfort as you travel around the island in our luxurious Mercedes Sprinters, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable ride while you explore Volcanoes National Park and the island’s incredible landscapes with knowledgeable local guides who share the stories, history, and natural beauty of Hawaii.
- Experience exclusive access to hidden gems and knowledge with our experienced guides.
- Enjoy a delectable lunch at the Rim Restaurant, a sit-down restaurant where you choose from a menu of delicious options. Visit their site here: https://hawaiivolcanohouse.com/
- Walk out to the Kilauea Overlook to see the lava.
- Explore the famous Chain of Craters Road which includes vistas, craters, lava flow walks, and sea arches.
- Explore a lava tube, see diverse vegetation and more.
- Enjoy a unique tour designed exclusively for Hilton Grand Vacations timeshare holders, available every Wednesday. Please, inquire with Hilton regarding this tour.
Our Happy Customers Say…
Read what our other guests have said about our guided trips of Hawaii’s Volcanoes National Park.
Bill M
If you're staying in Kona and want a world-class experience, book David. He truly made our vacation unforgettable!
Our family (including two teenagers, ages 17 and 12) had an absolutely incredible day exploring Volcanoes National Park with David. If you are looking for a guide who combines deep scientific knowledge with a genuine passion for the island, David is the gold standard. His background in geology and botany turned the landscape into a living storybook. He didn't just show us the sights; he explained the 'why' and 'how' behind the volcanic formations in a way that kept both of our boys totally engaged. Beyond his superior expertise, David is just a fun-loving person to be around. He shared wonderful stories that gave us a real feel for the culture and history of Hawaii, and he went above and beyond to tailor the day so we could truly appreciate the most dramatic views. He made what could have been a long day of driving feel like an effortless, awesome adventure. If you're staying in Kona and want a world-class experience, book David. He truly made our vacation unforgettable!
Sam R
My boyfriend and I have been in Hawaii for over two weeks and done many tours here, but this by far was our favorite one.
DEAR READER- STOP RIGHT NOW! IF YOU ARE ON THE BIG ISLAND- YOU NEED TO TAKE THIS TOUR!!!!! BOOK IT. David was an INCREDIBLE tour guide. My boyfriend and I have been in Hawaii for over two weeks and done many tours here, but this by far was our favorite one. We learned so much. David was so incredibly kind and informative. You could tell he genuinely cares about the volcanos, the island, the people and animals who live here, and the guests on the tour. He took the time to get to know everybody and he was SO GOOD with names and remembering people. He knew amazing details and stories about the island and the volcano and the coffee farm. My boyfriend is absolutely fascinated with volcanos and said it was his “once in a lifetime tour.” It was the perfect amount of guests too. Not too crowded. Amazing stops, each one was worthwhile. And- a very comfortable and clean van. DID YOU BOOK??? DO IT!
Doug R
Hawaii Geo Tours are the best!
Wow! Fantastic tour of the erupting volcano!!! The guides are geologists and explained so much about the volcano and how all the Hawaiian islands were created. The pictures I got during the day, and especially at night were incredible! The food and winery tasting were good too. I’ve done this tour twice in the past year and recommend it highly! I wish I could give more than 5 stars!!! 🤙
Joanna C
We went through multiple ecosystems and learned more than I could possibly remember about the geology of the island and the Hawaiian islands in general.
My husband and I took the Volcanoes National Park tour. It stopped at quite a few places along the southern and south-eastern parts of the island as well as allowing you to experience Saddle Pass and views of Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea. We went through multiple ecosystems and learned more than I could possibly remember about the geology of the island and the Hawaiian islands in general. The trade off is not having time to hike through Volcanoes National Park if you want to do that, but we preferred a chance to witness the diversity we did and not having to drive. We stopped for a good meal that had a vegan option for me (green salad), which our kosher friends were able to eat as well. The coffee we sampled at the Heavenly Hawaiian Kona Coffee farm was fabulous! Our driver David and the people at the coffee farm were kind and extremely knowledgeable. Geo Tours was organized and kind enough to pick us up at the apartment we were renting. All in all a great day!
Sherry M
I would highly recommend this experience!
Our tour guide David was so knowledgeable. He really went above and beyond brought the group together. I would highly recommend this experience! This tour included so much.
RobAmy H
The sites are beautiful and we got to see a few places that we probably never would have gotten to see had we not gone on this tour.
We had such a great time! Dave was our tour guide, and he was very entertaining and a wealth of knowledge. The sites are beautiful and we got to see a few places that we probably never would have gotten to see had we not gone on this tour. We went to a coffee farm, the Volcanoes National Park, the lava tubes, Rainbow Falls, and lots more. It was a long day, but worth every second. Very highly recommend going on the Volcano National Park Adventure!
Katie K
Geo adventure family trip for the win!
David has a vast knowledge of so much of the island it’s amazing and he charmed us with a ton a factoids the whole day. Highly recommend if you are short on time on the island but want to see as much as you can in little time.
Victoria P
We had an amazing experience with Hawaii Geo Tours!
We had an amazing experience with Hawaii Geo Tours! Our guide, David, was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and friendly—you can truly tell he loves what he does. He’s a wealth of information, and even though the tour is long (about 11 hours from pickup to drop-off), everything ran smoothly and was very well organized. David picked us up right from our hotel, and we got to see so much of the Big Island: a local coffee farm, a stunning black sand beach, a delicious lunch at the famous Volcano House, walking through lava tubes, and down to the coast where the road ends due to lava flow. We also stopped at the Big Island Candy Company and finished the day at beautiful Rainbow Falls. It’s a long day, but the trade off was not feeling rushed. Our group included one boy 6 years old who was naturally antsy but thankfully well behaved, so families with young children should consider the long stretches in the van. That said, it was still a wonderful experience. This tour is a must-do if you’re new to the Big Island. It’s an excellent way to see a wide variety of highlights while learning about the island from a true expert.
Nathaniel M
We enjoyed our lunch at The Rim restaurant at the Volcano House Hotel in Volcanoes National Park (overlooking the Kīlauea crater).
My wife and I took the tour and had a great time! The tour van—which was in excellent condition and had big windows—arrived on time. The tour was well-organized and had a great set of stops. David gave great explanations of everything we were seeing. We had plenty of time at each stop and never felt rushed. We enjoyed our lunch at The Rim restaurant at the Volcano House Hotel in Volcanoes National Park (overlooking the Kīlauea crater). David had earlier given us a number of choices off the menu which he called into the restaurant so our food was ready shortly after we sat down. The cost of the lunch is included in the tour fee. We were lucky that there was visible activity at Kīlauea while we were there. Even during the current period of activity (since 12/2024), not nearly every day has flowing lava like we saw today. The view would still have been pretty great even without that though.
Kavitha G
As a geologist, his incredible knowledge about the island, natural phenomena and history was like having a documentary rolled into our vacation day.
Eric lead a private tour for family of four in his luxurious and spacious van and gave us one of the most memorable experiences of our travels! As a geologist, his incredible knowledge about the island, natural phenomena and history was like having a documentary rolled into our vacation day. We ate that up, asking him lots of questions and testing his knowledge. He passed with flying colors! When my daughter was confused about the difference between the Caldera and the additional craters, he explained it in multiple different ways until she understood it. Within one action-packed day, we covered almost everything listed on their website as typical top destinations, in addition, we did the hike down to the crater (must see!!!) and Thurston lava tube. He also arranged lunch with a caldera-side view. He was super flexible with our interests and change of plans, very thoughtful and funny, and an excellent driver, including on narrow roads, zero light, and sheets of rain. His van was even stocked with raincoats, if it wasn’t for this, we would not have been able to hike down to the crater. The tours are pricey, but it’s absolutely the best in terms of high-quality education and top notch service. We’ve been sampling private tours around the world over the years, highly recommend.