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title: Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: Big Island
country: United States
price: 281
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.9
reviews: 1759
duration_minutes: 720
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 14 of 44 (Volcanoes National Park Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-07
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/small-group-big-island-twilight-volcano-and-stargazing-tour/
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# Small Group Big Island Twilight Volcano and Stargazing Tour

**Guidekin's take:** Thurston Lava Tube, Chain of Craters Road and black-sand beaches lead into stargazing near Mauna Kea. Kona and Kohala Coast hotel transfers, picnic lunch, a restaurant dinner and jackets are included; walking involves uneven ground and requires moderate fitness. 4.9 from 1759 reviews at €281 per person for 12h.

In our comparison: #14 of 44 in Volcanoes National Park Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

See rare black sand beaches, visit the famous Kona Coffee Farm and the magnificent Volcanoes National Park including Thurston Lava Tube, Chain of Craters Road, and past lava flow. Finish the adventure with stargazing near Mauna Kea. Experience the Big Island’s most spectacular natural splendors on this small-group tour with a professional local guide sharing knowledge of the history, cultures, and geology of the island. Lunch and Dinner included in the tour.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Starts 10:00: one departure a day
- Food included: Picnic Lunch and Restaurant Dinner
- Age rule: Children under 5 years old are not allowed to…

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €281 per person
- Duration: 12h
- Rating: 4.9/5 from 1759 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Wasabi Tours Hawaii
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 10:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07

## Reviews

4.9 from 1759 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1721 of 1759.

- 5 stars: 1656 (94%)
- 4 stars: 65 (4%)
- 3 stars: 17 (1%)
- 2 stars: 11 (1%)
- 1 star: 10 (1%)

## What's included

- Picnic Lunch and Restaurant Dinner
- Bottle Water and Hawaiian Juice
- Luxury Mercedes Sprinter Van Transportation
- Kona/ Kohala Coast area hotel pickup and drop-off
- Use of Rain and Warm Jacket
- All Fees and Taxes
- Small-group tour lead by a professional guide

## Not included

- Tour Guide Gratuities / Tips

## Itinerary

1. **Bay View Farm** (1h 10m) - Take a tour of a Kona Coffee Farm to learn about the harvesting and milling process while sampling Kona Coffee and Tea. Enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the beautiful Kealakekua Bay.
2. **Paradise Meadows** (30m; admission included) - A charming local farm known for its Hawaiian-grown macadamia nuts, tropical fruits, and sweet treats. Guests can stroll through the farm, learn about local agriculture, sample a variety of products, and enjoy the peaceful countryside of southern Hawaiʻi Island.
3. **Punalu'u Black Sand Beach** (30m) - Relax and take it all in at Punalu’u Black Sand Beach, a great place to spot marine life from the shore, like Hawaii’s green sea turtles.
4. **Hawaii Volcanoes National Park** (3h; admission included) - Various stops are made to view magnificent volcanic eruptions during the day and twilight, as well as past lava flow sites and craters, condition permitting. In addition, your certified tour guide provides an educational and insightful narrative about the volcanoes as you...
5. **Nahuku - Lava Tube** (20m) - Walk along a bridge that gives you a literal inside look at Hawaii, as you follow it to the eerie Thurston Lava Tube, a 600-foot-long (183-meter) cave formed hundreds of years ago by an underground river of magma.
6. **Saddle Road** (30m) - Your guide will take you to a secluded and ideal location for stargazing. Depending on weather condition, you will observe stars, planets, galaxies, moon, and much more while your guide shares interesting legend and lore of the sky.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 10:00
- 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

- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children under 5 years old are not allowed to participate
- Vegetarian or gluten free meals are available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Some walking on uneven ground is involved
- Itineraries may change, and refunds will not be given for closures and itinerary changes out of our control. Tours run rain or shine.
- Not possible for travelers require walkers/wheelchairs

## Compared with other Volcanoes National Park Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #14 of 44** | €281 | 12h | 4.9 (1759) | shared |
| [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 #14 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.

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