--- title: Private Shore Excursion Hilo Volcanoes National Park up to 10 PPL lang: en type: tour city: Big Island country: United States price: 1420 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 39 duration_minutes: 360 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 25 of 44 (Volcanoes National Park Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/private-shore-excursion-hilo-volcanoes-national-park-up-to-10-ppl/ --- # Private Shore Excursion Hilo Volcanoes National Park up to 10 PPL **Guidekin's take:** Explore Volcanoes National Park on a private tour for your party, with a customisable route and photos taken along the way. Transport, park fees, water and snacks are included; meals are extra and the tour is priced per group. 4.95 from 39 reviews at €1420 per group/vehicle for 6h. In our comparison: #25 of 44 in Volcanoes National Park Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview We are a small tour company rated #1 out of 14 outdoor activities in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park by Trip Advisor. Our vans seat up to 10 people; we only do private tours, so you have the van to yourself. We take photos of you all day, you have those for free. See MORE of the Volcano than you will with any other company. Book us for a deep dive into Hawaii's volcanoes. Our goal is always to show you a few different eruption sites. This tour is customizable to you and your family. There are several options and different lunch choices. Provided by Hawaii's #1 Private Tour Company, this tour allows you to see more of the National Park if you would like. See the Thurston Lava Tube, a Black Sand Beach, steam vents, and more. This tour guarantees you will be back on the ship on time. This tour is perfect for multi-generational families/groups. According to state law, children under 8 must be properly secured in a car seat. We can provide boosters for 5 and over. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 07:00, 08:00, 09:00: 3 departures a day - Food included: Water & Snacks - Age rule: We must follow Hawaii State law, children under 8… **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €1420 per group/vehicle - Duration: 6h - Rating: 4.95/5 from 39 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Big Island VIP - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 07:00, 08:00, 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.95 from 39 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 38 of 39. - 5 stars: 38 (97%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 1 (3%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Private transportation - Water & Snacks - Park Fees for Volcanoes National Park - Umbrellas - Entrance fee - Mercedes Benz Sprinter van 10 Passenger Dual Air Conditioning - No riding in a van/bus with people you don't know. ## Not included - Meals - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Hawaii Volcanoes National Park** (3h; admission included) - The #1 Tourist Destination on Hawaii Island. A UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the Crater, Walk through a Lava Tube, and Experience the Rainforest, Steam Vents, and Multiple Climate zones. 2. **Nahuku - Lava Tube** (30m) - A short walk thru the rainforest takes you inside a 500 year old Eruption. A must see experience in HVNP. 3. **Chain of Craters Road** (45m; admission included) - See past eruptions, various pit craters, lava formations, lava tree molds, a'a, pahoehoe, and more. 4. **Steam Vents** (10m; admission included) - Get a blast of rainwater steam in Volcanoes National Park! 5. **Lili'uokalani Gardens** (pass by, no stop) - Named after the Last Queen of Hawaii. This is the Crown Jewel of Hilo Bay. A Japanese themed Garden on the bay. 6. **Big Island Candies** (15m; admission included) - An optional stop on the way back to the ship. They give free samples and free coffee. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:00, 08:00, 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Good to know - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - We must follow Hawaii State law, children under 8 must be in a proper seat. We can provide seats for 5-years-old and over upon request 24 hours in advance. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €1420 | €710 | | 4 | €1420 | €355 | | 6 | €1420 | €237 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Volcanoes National Park Tours start at €127 per person. ## Compared with other Volcanoes National Park Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #25 of 44** | €1420 per group | 6h | 4.95 (39) | private | | [Hawaii Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & Hilo Highlights Day Tour](/usa/big-island/tours/hawaii-volcanoes-waterfalls-beaches-hilo-highlights-day-tour/?format=md) | €170 | 6h | 5.0 (657) | shared | | [Private Tour: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Eco Tour](/usa/big-island/tours/private-tour-hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-eco-tour/?format=md) | €182 | 3h | 4.98 (333) | private | | [Big Island in a Day-Explore Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Beaches & more](/usa/big-island/tours/big-island-in-a-day-explore-volcanoes-waterfalls-beaches-more/?format=md) | €223 | 9h | 5.0 (206) | shared | Ranked #25 of 44 in Volcanoes National Park Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €127 to €537, median €181; typical length 6h. 8 of 44 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/hawaii-volcanoes-national-park-tours/?format=md ## More in Big Island - All Big Island tours: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/private-shore-excursion-hilo-volcanoes-national-park-up-to-10-ppl/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/?format=md