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    Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Chocolate & Waterfalls Tour

    Explore Kīlauea, sample local chocolate, and visit a waterfall

    4.9 stars• 728 reviews

    Duration

    7–11.5 hrs

    Ideal For

    6 people

    Includes

    Park access, farm access, lunch

    Highlights

    Explore Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park’s volcanic landscapes with a naturalist interpretive guide. Continue to a tropical cacao farm for a tree-to-chocolate tasting beside a secluded waterfall.

    • Explore Kīlauea and changing volcanic terrain with a naturalist interpretive guide
    • Walk through a lava tube and discover native plants and animals
    • Visit a 1,000-acre tropical farm above Hilo Bay
    • Trace locally grown cacao from tree to chocolate
    • Savor a chocolate tasting beside the farm’s hidden waterfall

    What's Included

    • Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park access fee
    • Chocolate farm access fee
    • Deli-style lunch
    • Morning and afternoon snacks
    • Chilled beverages and filtered water
    • Trekking poles, backpacks, flashlights, and raingear

    Important details

    • Ages 6+ only
    • Requires walking short to moderate distances on uneven terrain
    • Expect possible cool, wet, or muddy conditions
    • Bring the credit card used for payment and a matching photo ID; both names must match the booking contact name
    • Your credit card and ID information will be copied for fraud prevention
    • Children under age 10 who are under 4 ft 9 in require a child safety or booster seat

    Cancellation Policy

    Receive a full refund with at least 72 hours' notice. Cancellations within 72 hours and no-shows are charged the full tour amount.

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    FAQs

    Stop a few times for short hikes. Your guide adjusts the hikes based on your group’s interests and ability levels, plus current park conditions.

    Volcano viewing depends on current conditions and permitted access, and it can change at any time.

    It may not be a good fit. The access road to the private lava tube includes unpaved, bumpy sections, and the tour notes it may not be suitable if you’re prone to motion sickness.

    Meeting details

    Royal Kona Resort, Queens' Marketplace, The Shops at Mauna Lani, Waikoloa Plaza, and Imiloa Astronomy Center in Hilo

    Experience provided by Hawaii Forest & Trail

    Related locations

    Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park

    Admission included

    Standing at the rim of Kīlauea, one of the most active volcanoes on Earth, you feel the ground warm beneath your feet and catch the sulfurous drift of volcanic gases rising from the caldera below. Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park stretches across nearly 330,000 acres of the Big Island, encompassing steaming vents, hardened lava fields, and lush rainforest that gives way abruptly to barren black rock. This is a place where the planet's interior announces itself without apology, and where Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park earns its reputation as one of the most geologically dynamic destinations in the United States.

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    $535.10

    Please select 6 guests to meet minimum requirement

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    $110.71

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    Review summary

    4.9
    Excellent
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    Hawaii Forest & Trail has built a strong reputation across a wide range of Big Island experiences, from Mauna Kea summit and stargazing tours to waterfall hikes, birding excursions, and volcano adventures. The variety alone is impressive, but what consistently stands out in traveler feedback is the quality of the guides. Names like Jason, Dave, Jeff, Jon, Willy, and Wilson come up again and again, each praised for deep local knowledge, genuine enthusiasm, and a talent for making guests feel looked after throughout the day. Small group sizes and thoughtful logistics seem to be part of the formula here. Even self-described hardcore birders who prefer going solo have come away pleasantly surprised, noting that the pacing and group dynamics actually enhanced the experience rather than getting in the way. Tours are described as well-organized, with comfortable transportation, meals included on longer outings, and guides who weave in Hawaiian culture, history, and geology naturally throughout. With a near-perfect rating across hundreds of reviews, this is clearly a provider that delivers consistently, not just on the headline experience but on the details that make a trip memorable. If you're visiting the Big Island and want a guided outdoor experience that feels personal rather than generic, this is a strong choice.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Amazing, once in a lifetime experience seeing the sunset and stars from Mauna Kea! Jeff was a superb, caring guide who was very knowledgeable about Hawaii and the night sky. The food was great, the parkas were warm, and the whole evening was unforgettable.

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    Amy Clarke

    August 16, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Amazing, once in a lifetime experience seeing the sunset and stars from Mauna Kea! Jeff was a superb, caring guide who was very knowledgeable about Hawaii and the night sky. The food was great, the parkas were warm, and the whole evening was unforgettable.

    Photo of Amy Clarke

    Amy Clarke

    August 16, 2026

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