Kona/Waikoloa Volcano Tour

If you head to the Big Island you have to see the volcanoes. Our guide was excellent, knowledgeable and a great conversationalist. This is a must do trip!

The tour was excellent! Mateo was a wonderful guide, we loved his stories!

Matt was terrific. His knowledge, communication style, personality and ability to herd our group along was admirable. His knowledge was backed up by his years of research on plants and insects in the area and his knowledge of the volcanoes was superb. He made the effort to make sure we all had a good time and we did! I highly recommend this tour if Matt is the guide.

Tour was fantastic. Our guide Taro was fantastic and very informative. The private lava tube tour was unbelievable; just one suggestion they need flashlights with a brighter beam.

Informative, friendly, comfortable! This really stands out as one of the most interesting tours we have ever been on. Matt really knows his stuff and we really enjoyed how he wove Hawaiian lore, legend and culture into the tour information. An excellent experience we will never forget... oh yeah, and the volcano is pretty cool too :-)

Gary was a great guide, my wife and I really enjoyed the day. He was fun and full of information.

Great overview of the island and its history. Incredible views of the volcanic activity throughout the years. Guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Snacks were timely and tasty! Highly recommended tour.

It was a long day but we did a lot. Taj is an excellent guide and super knowledgeable. The highlight for me was the lava tube on private land.

I can’t think of anything that would have made the tour any better. It was wonderful. The best thing about the whole day was the guide. He was the best.

Mateo was great! Very knowledgeable not only about volcanoes but so many things - plants, history, etc. I could go on and on. He is so kind; he made our time wonderful!!

Our tour guide, Justin, was amazing! He was very knowledgeable about the island and native plants and stories. He showed us the highlights of the volcano. The private lava tube was beautiful, and we were able to sample some of the fruit grown on the property. Thank you for an amazing day!

Our family LOVED the Volcano Tour. Taj, our guide, was not only incredibly knowledgeable, but he was so engaging and humorous too! He really made the tour what it was - instead of the lengthy drive across the island being long and boring, Taj kept us entertained with facts about the island and pointing out unique features about the terrain we were passing through. There were so many tasty snacks throughout the day, lunch was great, and the water bottles were a nice touch. Oh, and we can't forget about the Lava Tube - this tour is worth the price, just for that!

Kilauea is the most active and largest active volcano in the world, so you see very recent lava flow and get a feel for how the island is changing constantly. Our guide Justin was well informed, very friendly, and good fun. The day included lots of science around the geology of Kilauea as well as the cultural stories of Hawaiian folklore and history. Justin interlaced the material in a lovely and engaging commentary. We stopped for a hike through a privately owned Lava Tube as well as for hiking around the caldera, and accessing various lava sites all proved fascinating and educational. The food provided was good quality and tasty with plenty of cold drinks available all day as well as coffee. Rain jackets provided were quality and needed. Pre-tour information was accurate and timely. Overall this is the must-do tour on the Big island. John & Caroline

5-star day. Worth every penny! I spent a delightful and educational day learning about the volcanic geology of da Big Island with Taro, our tour guide. Can't say enough about how great Taro's personality was and how informed he was of da various places on da trip. The visit to a private lava tube (at the end of the day) was spectacular and exceeded my expectations! Highly recommend to any geologist or anyone who is interested in learning how the Hawaiian Islands formed. Mahalo!

Loved the volcano tour. Our guide, Taro, was very informative and went the extra mile. Good lunch and snacks. You won’t go hungry. Highly recommend this tour.

This was the highlight of our trip. Without question, the lava tube was my favorite part. It's privately owned and only this company has access to it. It is beautiful and amazing and awe-inspiring. Our tour guide Taro was phenomenal - he was very knowledgeable and personable. The snacks and lunch were perfect. There was a lot of driving but it was definitely worth it. I would highly, highly recommend this tour!

Could not be happier with the tour. Taro did a wonderful job tailoring our experience to the group and was knowledgable on all the questions we came up with. His love of the environment and culture is evident. He was an absolutely fantastic and patient guide. Knowledgable and passionate, he took great pride in sharing his knowledge and insight into the geology and history of the volcanic activity on the island. For those seeking a personalized tour that will take you off the beaten track, this tour is a must!

We had a great time. Mateo was an excellent guide. Must admit the near perfect weather made it especially enjoyable. Really liked the storytelling that made the travel time zip by.

My wife and I were very fortunate to be part of a group that spent the day with, and had Taj as our guide. He has been on the island for many years and knows all the little secrets of navigating through the park and gets you to the trails that are seldom used and away from the foot traffic of the park. His knowledge and passion for volcanoes, birds and plant life is incredible, and he ensures that no question goes unanswered. He's like a walking "Wikipedia"!! From the park he took us to a lava tube that was on private property and only accessible by our group. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the island and we will without a doubt, sign up for it again on our next trip back!! An excellent value for your money.

Taro was the most wonderful guide anyone could possibly want. Knowledgeable, in flora, fauna, history culture and super friendly.

Tour guide Justin was excellent — well informed, professional and humorous. Walking through the lava tube was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The weather for a 12-hour tour was cooperative in all respects (an added bonus). Many thanks!