Twilight Volcano & Stargazing Tour Kailua-Kona
Visit Volcanoes National Park and a black sand beach, then cap the day with stargazing
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Visit Volcanoes National Park and a black sand beach, then cap the day with stargazing
Discover what we've curated for you
12 hours
Lunch and dinner, Park fees
Explore Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, a Kona coffee farm, a black sand beach, and a lava tube, then stargaze near Mauna Kea. Travel with a local guide on a small-group, 12-hour tour with picnic lunch and a sit-down dinner included.
Ages 5 and older are required. You will walk short distances on uneven terrain; covered walking shoes are required. This tour is not wheelchair accessible; scooters or walkers cannot be accommodated.
Cancellations, date changes, and no-shows are charged in full unless notice is given: 24 hours for 1–5 guests, 48 hours for 6+ guests, 72 hours for private tours. Tours require a minimum of 4 guests; if canceled for low participation, you may reschedule or receive a full refund.
We will have a couple of easy hikes over a short distance on this tour. The total distance is about 1.5 miles
Due to the dynamic nature of active volcanoes, lava viewing conditions change daily or even hourly. The best viewing of current eruptive activity is on our Twilight Volcano Tour. We will do our best to get you to the closest viewing area providing it is safe and legal.
Both tours feature a Kona coffee farm, Punalu'u black sand beach, and Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. The Circle Island Tour adds two waterfalls and Waipio Valley Lookout with about 1.5 hours in the national park, while the Twilight Volcano Tour offers about 3 hours in the national park, a restaurant dinner, and stargazing near Mauna Kea.
Pickup at major hotels and resorts in Kona and Waikoloa
Wasabi Tours consistently delivers exceptional Big Island experiences, and it's clear the magic lies with their guides. Kevin, Jason, Chris, Derek, Dreu, and Felix all get glowing mentions for being knowledgeable, funny, and genuinely passionate about sharing Hawaii's culture and history. These aren't just drivers—they're storytellers who bring the island to life, often talking for hours while keeping everyone engaged and entertained. The Grand Circle Island Tour is the main attraction, covering volcanoes, waterfalls, black sand beaches, coffee farms, and plenty of photo ops across an action-packed 10-12 hour day. A few practical notes: It's a long day in the van, so bring layers since the AC runs cold. Most travelers find the comprehensive itinerary perfect for getting oriented and deciding what to revisit later, though one person felt some stops were rushed or redundant. One reviewer mentioned a guide who discouraged conversation, which was an outlier among otherwise enthusiastic feedback. The consensus is overwhelmingly positive—this tour gives you maximum sightseeing with minimal driving stress, led by guides who genuinely love what they do.
We had a fantastic experience on the Twilight Volcano & Stargazing Tour with Wasabi Tours! Everything was well organized and ran smoothly from start to finish. A big shoutout to our guide, Derek! He really made the tour stand out. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about the island. He shared a lot of interesting information about the volcano and local history, and kept the group entertained the whole time. Volcanoes National Park was a highlight of the trip, but all the stops along the way made the entire day so enjoyable. We are huge fans of coffee and seeing the coffee farms of the Kona coffee belt first hand was amazing. Derek’s guidance and the overall experience of seeing the wonders of the island of Hawaii made the tour so memorable. If you’re thinking about booking this tour, I’d definitely recommend it—especially if you get Derek as your guide!
Dean Mochrie
April 1, 2026
We had a fantastic experience on the Twilight Volcano & Stargazing Tour with Wasabi Tours! Everything was well organized and ran smoothly from start to finish. A big shoutout to our guide, Derek! He really made the tour stand out. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about the island. He shared a lot of interesting information about the volcano and local history, and kept the group entertained the whole time. Volcanoes National Park was a highlight of the trip, but all the stops along the way made the entire day so enjoyable. We are huge fans of coffee and seeing the coffee farms of the Kona coffee belt first hand was amazing. Derek’s guidance and the overall experience of seeing the wonders of the island of Hawaii made the tour so memorable. If you’re thinking about booking this tour, I’d definitely recommend it—especially if you get Derek as your guide!
Dean Mochrie
April 1, 2026