Big Island Day Trip: Volcano Adventure from Maui

Maui, United States of America

Take a day trip to Big Island from Maui and explore the famous lava fields on a comprehensive flying visit from Maui to Kona. You'll explore Volcanoes National Park and the Big Island of Hawaii's lava flows and craters on this volcano tour from Maui, and learn about the natural history of this amazing part of the world along the way.

The recent eruptions of Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano in Volcanoes National Park have captured the world's imagination. This narrated day trip to Big Island from Maui features the closest approach to recent lava flows allowed by Civil Defense and local authorities.

You'll explore Volcanoes National Park, Thurston Lava Tube and Kilauea Iki Crater, and visit the Jagger Museum.

This Big Island volcano tour from Maui also takes you through Hilo Town and Banyan Drive, the waterfalls at Rainbow Falls (if time permits), a macadamia nut factory (seasonal), and an orchid and anthurium nursery.

USD $467.71

Review by: Jill A	May 2011
Driver was incredibly informative about the island and just everything! had a nice time. Everyone from the company was wonderful and pleasant. I would not recommend this tour if you are staying on another island though. It is just too long of a day. Definitely worth doing if you are already on the big island.

Review by: Elizabeth M	April 2011
This was an enjoyable trip, the organization was flawless, the guide very entertaining and most of the stops amazing. In my view unfortunately the two stops at the orchid farm and the macadamia nut factory were unnecessary. Seemingly there purely as spending opportunities. Some inaccuracies in the geological information given would also benefit from review. The trip to Kalapana was amazing, and of course the volcano park itself was fantastic. It would have been better to spend a little more time there.

Review by: JOHN F	December 2010
the actual tour was very good, tour guide very knowledgable, volcanoes, very cool. however, if you are coming from maui there are a total of four flights. one from maui to honolulu, then honolulu to hilo. same thing coming back. from the time the van picked us up to the time they brought us back, 18 hours. very long day, would not recommend tour if you are on maui.

Review by: Karen S	September 2010
The entertaining and knowledgeable driver made this trip truly memorable.

Review by: Dwayne W, United States of America	June 2010
our tour guide Dennis made the trip very enjoyable. He was great. He kept us laughing the entire time. the tour went well.

Review by: Anonymous, Australia	May 2010
Good tour, with a early start but worth it. Tour guide Sharon made the day.

Review by: Kim M, United States of America	May 2010
Was worth it, especially if you are coming from far, this is your chance. Only problem is that you have 2 flights each way, from Maui to Honolulu then into Hilo, makes for a very long day. Also, there was an orchid farm on tour, that got dropped somehow.

Review by: Jennifer Y, United States of America	February 2010
It was kind of a hassle having to fly from Maui to Honolulu and then to the Big Island just to be able to meet up with everyone. But the tour and sites were great. Well worth the money.

Review by: Shirley J, United States of America	July 2008
The volcanoes are simply amazing. It was the highlight of our Hawaii trip. The guide was great, very helpful and knowledgeable. One of the other reviews mentioned stops along the way that made me a little nervous, but I actually really enjoyed the whole experience. Nothing bad to say whatsoever.

Review by: Jennifer H, Canada	July 2008
There was absolutely no need to be at the airport so early. The tour guide was pretty good. Could have done without the 20 minute stops at the macadamia nut factory and the orchid nursery, especially if it meant more time at other stops e.g. for the 'hike' at the end.

Review by: Anonymous	July 2008
The volcanoes are simply amazing. It was the highlight of our Hawaii trip. The guide was great, very helpful and knowledgeable. One of the other reviews mentioned stops along the way that made me a little nervous, but I actually really enjoyed the whole experience. Nothing bad to say whatsoever.

Review by: Colleen G, United Kingdom	April 2008
Lava flows are spectacular. Highly recommend.

Review by: Naveen G	April 2008
Lava flows are spectacular. Highly recommend.

Review by: Earl B, Canada	March 2008
The driver seemed to be in a bit of a hurry. The lava fields were a spectacular sight. It was too bad the road down to the back of the crater was closed though.

Review by: Joseph T, United States of America	July 2007
Incredible! Our guide provided us with insights into the Big Island; he was top-notch and great.