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!
Bogdan
Will do again with them next time in Hawaii big island.
We did the volcano tour and it was enjoyable! Very small group, only 4, which was a plus. David was knowledgeable and he entertained the atmosphere. OK lunch provided . Snake and drinks also available throughout the day. Will do again with them next time in Hawaii big island.
Summer F
We highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting a truly memorable and well-rounded Hawaii experience!
We had a fantastic time on our Hawaii Geo Tour with Eric — even with the rain and crazy fog! Eric kept the experience fun, engaging, and full of incredible information. We also loved so many of his recommendations for places to visit and places to eat; they really helped us make the most of our trip. If you’re worried it’s going to be a “boring rock tour” or involve too much walking, don’t be! The tour is well-paced, exciting, and gives you the chance to see a huge portion of what the island has to offer without feeling overwhelmed. We highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting a truly memorable and well-rounded Hawaii experience! 🌺
Jim C
One of the best tours ever
What an excellent way to get to know the Big Island and learn about its unique place on Earth. Our tour guide Eric picked us up on time at our rented villa along with a number of other visitors and we proceeded to spend one of the better days on a tour of the island. Eric is one of the proprietors of the tour, is a degreed geologist and is truly an engaging and friendly person. The tour was excellent which combined both interesting sights and a tremendous amount of local knowledge about lava flows and local history. To say that this was worth the day spent would be to put it mildly. Even at twice the price, I would happily do this again and recommend the tour to anyone.
S.H.
Best Island Tour!
A must tour experience! Such an incredible day. What is unique about This tour, is how much you learn about the island formation and the flexibility in where he takes you! We traveled with friends and booked the VIP tour…if you can swing it, definitely put Geotours on your itinerary! Erik will not disappoint. You can see that he is passionate about the island and what he does. Mingled well with our group, lots of laughs, great energy and had a BLAST!!!
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.
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!
Tana K
Was prompt and delivered us back on time.
It was a great tour! Took lots of pics! Zane was very informative all through out the trip. Was prompt and delivered us back on time. It is an all day adventure so be prepared for a long day. He did prepare snacks and drinks for us and umbrellas or parkas if you need it. The bus was very clean and comfy.
Julie T
Excellent tour!
David was a wonderful guide! He was very knowledgeable, courteous and witty. The volcano and its history are so fascinating, as well as the coffee farming. Excellent tour!
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.