Wasabi Tours - Twilight Volcano & Stargazing Tour
Departing from Kona/Kohala, this Big Island volcano tour takes you to all the island's top volcanic attractions, including Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The first stop is south of Kona at a local coffee farm, where you'll get the chance to see the orchards and try the world-famous Kona coffee.
The tour then continues south past scenic Kealakekua Bay and South Point, the southernmost point in the United States. Arriving at Punalu'u Black Sand Beach, keep an eye out for the Hawaiian green sea turtles that are frequently seen here.
In the afternoon, visit Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. There will be various stops along the park's Chain of Craters Road, including steam vents, past flow sites, scenic lookout points and the Thurston lava tube.
Then enjoy a sit-down dinner at a restaurant near the park. After dinner, your tour guide will take you to a secluded and ideal location for stargazing through a portable yet powerful telescope near Mauna Kea. Depending on weather conditions, you will be able to observe stars and planets. It is an experience similar and comparable to stargazing at the Mauna Kea Visitor Center.
Tour Highlights:
- Visit a Kona coffee farm and sample Kona coffee
- Punalu'u Black Sand Beach - jet black sand and green sea turtles
- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - visit popular lookout points and the Thurston Lava Tube
- View the glowing lava inside the active volcanic crater that brightens up the night sky
- Stargazing with a telescope near Mauna Kea - weather permitting
- Learn about the history, culture, geography and ecology of Hawaii's Big Island from your knowledgeable, certified guide
Tour Inclusions:
- Picnic-style lunch: teriyaki chicken, grilled fish, steamed white rice and purple sweet potatoes (vegetarian alternative: tofu, steamed vegetables, sweet potatoes and white rice) - if requesting a vegetarian meal, please notate next to guest's name when making your reservation
- Dinner at a restaurant near the park (menu provided at restaurant)
- Assorted juices, snacks and bottled water
Stargazing
Twilight Halemaumau
Tour Map
- Where and When:
- Pick-up is available from all resorts and hotels in Waikoloa, Kohala, Kona and Keauhou area between 9:30 am to 11 am. The exact pick-up time depends on where you are staying and will be emailed with your confirmation. Tour duration is around 12 hours.
- Requirements:
- Restrictions:
- Easy hiking over short distances (no more than 1 mile in total). Ages 5 and older are recommended.
- Special Notes:
- Please note that any and all active lava sightings are subject to the current volcanic activity the day you are on the tour.
- Operation Days:
- Tuesday - Saturday
- Duration:
- Approximately 12 hours
- Vendor:
- Capacity:
- Small group size - 13 guests max.
- Equipment:
- Mercedes Sprinter Van or Minivan