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title: Volcano, Chocolate and Waterfalls of the Big Island
lang: en
type: tour
city: Big Island
country: United States
price: 281
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.89
reviews: 250
duration_minutes: 690
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 26 of 44 (Volcanoes National Park Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-07
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/big-island/tours/volcano-chocolate-and-waterfalls-of-the-big-island/
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# Volcano, Chocolate and Waterfalls of the Big Island

**Guidekin's take:** Explore Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, then follow cacao from tree to chocolate at a private farm and visit its waterfall. Park and farm entry, lunch and rain gear are included; you need moderate fitness for walks on uneven ground. 4.89 from 250 reviews at €281 per person for 11h 30m.

In our comparison: #26 of 44 in Volcanoes National Park Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Hawaii’s most “in-depth” volcano experience is here! Join our National Park Certified Guides on a journey through Hawaii Volcanoes National Park's new & dramatic landscape. See how the historically large collapse of the Halemaumau Crater has changed Kilauea forever. Then embark on an interactive tree-to-chocolate experience at a private tropical fruit and cacao farm, before unwinding by the farm's secluded, cascading waterfall.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Please meet us at the front entrance and…
- Starts 07:30: one departure a day
- Age rule: Must be 6 years old or older to participate

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €281 per person
- Duration: 11h 30m
- Rating: 4.89/5 from 250 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Hawaii Forest &Trail
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 07:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07

## Reviews

4.89 from 250 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 244 of 250.

- 5 stars: 232 (93%)
- 4 stars: 12 (5%)
- 3 stars: 4 (2%)
- 2 stars: 1 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (0%)

## What's included

- A deli-style sandwich or gluten-free salad with your choice of turkey, ham, pastrami, or veggie, served with chips, a locally baked cookie, and chilled beverages and water.
- Please bring your own water bottles, re-fillable filtered water provided
- National Park Certified Interpretive Guide
- Park and Chocolate Farm access fees
- Central Meeting Locations for Pick-up & Drop off
- Small Group Adventure
- Trekking poles, daypacks and rain gear

## Not included

- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **Hawaii Volcanoes National Park** (4h) - Join our National Park Certified Guides on an adventure through the new and dramatic landscape of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. See how the historically large collapse of the Halemaumau Crater has changed Kilauea Volcano forever.
2. **Hilo** (1h) - Visit a 1,000-acre Chocolate and Tropical Fruit Farm and learn about the chocolate-making process, from tree to chocolate. Then, unwind by the farm's secluded, cascading waterfall.

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Departures: 07:30
- 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.

## Meeting point

Please meet us at the front entrance and allow a 15-minute window for your driver to arrive

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Guests on this tour should not be physically challenged or unable to walk short distances of up to 2 miles on uneven terrain.
- Must be 6 years old or older to participate
- It is required to wear comfortable, closed toe walking shoes, sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen and a light sweatshirt or jacket. Bring or wear long pants.
- Due to unpaved & bumpy road conditions to the private lava tube, this tour may not be suitable for guests who are prone to motion sickness
- **We are unable to accommodate cruise ship guests on this adventure, due to timing restrictions**
- PLEASE NOTE: Your pick-up time will be different than the tour start time displayed online. Please contact us to verify the meeting time.

## Compared with other Volcanoes National Park Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #26 of 44** | €281 | 11h 30m | 4.89 (250) | 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 #26 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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