Volcano, Chocolate and Waterfalls of the Big Island in Big Island of Hawaii
Big Island of Hawaii, United States

Volcano, Chocolate and Waterfalls of the Big Island

Outty Ranking 82 4.9 · 242 traveler reviews11.5 hoursFrom $283

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Is Volcano, Chocolate and Waterfalls of the Big Island worth booking?

Volcano, Chocolate and Waterfalls of the Big Island is a 11.5-hour experience in Big Island of Hawaii, United States, from $283 per person. It scores 82 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 242 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
82 / 100
Rating
4.9/5 (242)
Duration
11.5 hours
From
$283 per person

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

What you get

    About this experience

    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.

    What's included

    Included

    • Lunch
    • Bottled water
    • 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

    What you'll see and do

    1. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

      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.

      240 minutes here

    2. Hilo

      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.

      60 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Big Island of Hawaii

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

    Meeting point

    Big Island of Hawaii

    Please find an open parking space in front of the vacant lot adjacent to Domino's Pizza. Our guide and vehicle will meet you at the curbside. We recommend you arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled pick-up time.

    Meeting point

    Big Island of Hawaii

    Please meet us in front of the Foodland Store and allow a 15-minute window for your driver to arrive

    Meeting point

    Big Island of Hawaii

    The backside of this popular shopping serves as a pickup location for many of our Adventures. Look for Yoga Barre, and we’ll be at the curb.

    Meeting point

    Big Island of Hawaii

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

    Meeting point

    Big Island of Hawaii

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

    Meeting point

    Big Island of Hawaii

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

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

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

    Ends at

    Please find an open parking space in front of the vacant lot adjacent to Domino's Pizza. Our guide and vehicle will meet you at the curbside. We recommend you arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled pick-up time.

    Ends at

    Please meet us in front of the Foodland Store and allow a 15-minute window for your driver to arrive

    Ends at

    The backside of this popular shopping serves as a pickup location for many of our Adventures. Look for Yoga Barre, and we’ll be at the curb.

    Ends at

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

    Ends at

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

    Ends at

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

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
    Group size
    Up to 12 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Hawaii Forest &Trail

    Know before you go

    • 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.

    Photos

    Learn about the dynamic changes in the ParkDiscover surreal landscapes in the Park on your small group adventureExplore the Park's diversity with your Interpretive GuideVisit a local, private 1,000 acre cacao farmEmbark on a cacao "tree to bar" experience at the farmSample a variety of freshly made local chocolate

    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 242 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    8 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    8 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Photo opportunities

    2 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Organization

    2 mentions

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Traveler reviews

    242 verified traveler reviews for Volcano, Chocolate and Waterfalls of the Big Island. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    cdejulio · May 2026

    Best tour I've ever taken on the Big Island.

    We were so fortunate to have booked our Volcano, Chocolate and Waterfall tour on the big island on the day of Episode 46 at the Volcano National Park. Our guide, Debra was the best! Even though the park was so crowded, she made sure that we got to see the eruption and spend quite a bit of time just taking in the view! It was a once in a lifetime experience for me, something I'll never forget! Debra was so friendly and knowledgeable, she sure taught me a lot about the areas we visited. I have visited Hawaii many times and have booked several tours with Hawaii Forest & Trail. I would highly recommend them.

    Response from the operator: Mahalo for joining us over the years! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the Volcano, Chocolate & Waterfall Adventure with Debra. What great timing to experience Episode 46! We look forward to hosting you again.

    via Tripadvisor

    JoRecht · March 2026

    A truly excellent day: excellent guide; wonderful sites; lots of fun!

    We booked a full-day Hawai’i Forest and Trail tour to Volcanoes National Park. The trip also included a visit to Rainbow Falls and a chocolate farm in Hilo. We could not have imagined a better tour. We met our guide, Debra, at the Royal Kona resort at 7:45am, and embarked on a delightful day. The 4 people in our party were the only guests on the tour, so we had the benefit of an informative, knowledgeable and warm guide in a comfortable van all day. We visited Volcanoes National Park on a Thursday — Kilauea had been fountaining on the Monday, and although, by Thursday the lava lake was not glowing and the gases coming out of the summit were cloudy but not fiery, it was still an excellent visit. We made several stops in the Park, including a trek through the moody and beautiful fern forest and the lava tube, with the final one being at the Volcano Lodge. From there, we went to Hilo, where we visited Rainbow Falls and visited a small chocolate farm. We tasted lots of varieties of locally-made chocolate, and saw a variety of fruit trees on the property. Even the ride back to Kona was fascinating, as Debra identified all the volcanoes we were seeing on the way back across the Saddle Road, including a view of Haleakala on Maui across the water. I can’t say enough about our guide Debra, and about the tour designed by Hawai’i Forest and Trail. It was a highlight of our trip!

    via Tripadvisor

    F3485LSjoang · February 2026

    An fun day on the Big Island

    Dave was our guide. He was delightful and had a great deal of knowledge that he shared with us. We enjoyed all three stops, especially the volcano. It was a fun day! I highly recommend this tour and guide.

    via Tripadvisor

    B2365TKrobing · February 2026

    First class all the way

    Every aspect of this tour was excellent. The guide Matteo is a wealth of information. He knows Hawaii and people and really brings out the best in both!

    via Tripadvisor

    PatriciaE1771 · December 2025

    Great day on the Big Island.

    It was an excellent day. Debra was a great guide. She had a lot of knowledge about the specific things on the tour but also about most things Hawaii. She answered questions about the flora and fauna, history and economy and everything else we asked about. She was good about accommodating different activity levels within the group. The day was well paced with breaks, snacks and activities. I would highly recommend Debra as a guide and this day trip as an experience.

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    11.5 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
    Price range
    $283 to $309
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    85
    Verdict
    Exceptional

    Why this scores 82

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)92
    Review evidence (18% weight)70
    Booking momentum (14% weight)66
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)68
    Local standing (8% weight)66
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Volcano, Chocolate and Waterfalls of the Big Island: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Big Island of Hawaii.

    How much does Volcano, Chocolate and Waterfalls of the Big Island cost?

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    Prices start at $283 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Big Island of Hawaii usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Volcano, Chocolate and Waterfalls of the Big Island take?

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    Plan for about 11.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Big Island of Hawaii is not rushed.

    Is Volcano, Chocolate and Waterfalls of the Big Island worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 82 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 242 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Big Island of Hawaii, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Volcano, Chocolate and Waterfalls of the Big Island?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Volcano, Chocolate and Waterfalls of the Big Island suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 11.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Volcano, Chocolate and Waterfalls of the Big Island?

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    Around 85 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Big Island of Hawaii can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Big Island of Hawaii and add a light layer if any part of the 11.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Volcano, Chocolate and Waterfalls of the Big Island start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Big Island of Hawaii within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Big Island of Hawaii?

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    The Big Island is volcano country: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park tours, Mauna Kea summit stargazing, night manta ray snorkels off Kona, Waipio Valley lookouts and coffee farm visits. Summit tours have real altitude rules, so we weight safety detail. On Outty we rank every Big Island of Hawaii experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include KONA Manta Ray Night Snorkel - FREE re-ride if no Sightings, Big Island in a Day: Volcanoes Waterfalls Sightseeing and History, Big Island: Captain Cook Snorkel On A Power Catamaran With Lunch. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Big Island of Hawaii?

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    April to October, though the island runs year round. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Big Island of Hawaii?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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