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    Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Twilight Tour & Stargazing

    Explore Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park at twilight, then stargaze near Mauna Kea

    4.9 stars• 6.6K reviews
    From$297/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    12 Hours

    Includes

    Lunch, dinner, park fees

    Highlights

    Spend 12 hours exploring Big Island highlights, with extra time inside Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and an evening stargazing stop. Visit a Kona coffee farm, walk through a lava tube, and end the day under the night sky, weather permitting.

    • Tour a Kona coffee farm and sample Kona coffee
    • Explore Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, including Kīlauea Lookout and Thurston Lava Tube
    • Stop at Punaluʻu Bake Shop for local treats
    • Visit Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach and scan the shoreline for green sea turtles
    • Stargaze near Mauna Kea and observe stars and planets, weather permitting

    What's Included

    • Local-style picnic lunch
    • Assorted juices, snacks, and bottled water
    • Sit-down dinner at Lava Rock Cafe
    • Admission and park entrance fees
    • Jackets and rain gear

    Things to know

    Ages 5+ only. Expect about 1.5 miles of easy hiking over short distances on uneven terrain; vehicles cannot accommodate wheelchairs, scooters, or walkers. Tour guide gratuities are not included.

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund with 24 hours notice for groups of 1–5, 48 hours for groups of 6+, and 72 hours for private groups.

    FAQs

    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.

    Meeting details

    Major hotels and resorts in Kona and Waikoloa

    Experience provided by Wasabi Tours Hawaii
    Experience provided by Wasabi Tours Hawaii

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    Adults

    $297.82

    Ages 13+

    0

    Children

    $286.74

    Ages 12 and under

    0

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    Review summary

    4.9
    Excellent
    6.6K reviews•Google Maps

    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.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    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!

    Photo of Dean Mochrie

    Dean Mochrie

    April 1, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    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!

    Photo of Dean Mochrie

    Dean Mochrie

    April 1, 2026

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