Big Island - Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Driving Tour
Overview
Explore Hawai‘i’s volcanic heart on your own schedule with this self-guided driving audio tour. Drive Crater Rim Drive and walk through lava fields, steaming vents, and massive craters while the narration shares captivating stories of geology, culture, and island legends.
Start at the park entrance and choose where to go next—hike Kīlauea Iki Trail, see ancient petroglyphs, visit the Jaggar Museum overlook, or enjoy a picnic at scenic viewpoints. Use offline GPS navigation to find every stop, follow insider tips, and access the tour for a lifetime so you can return anytime.
Visit must-see spots like Devastation Trail, Ha‘akulamanu (Sulphur Banks), Pu‘uloa Petroglyphs, Holei Sea Arch, and the lush Kipukapuaulū forest.
Download the tour, hop in your car, and let the stories guide you through an unforgettable day inside one of the world’s most extraordinary national parks.
What's Included
- Take the tour when you want
- Tours NEVER expire
- Freedom to explore at your own pace
- Offline map of the island
- Tour Start is Customizable
- Offline map (no wifi or data needed)
- Tour highlights with activity and restaurant recommendations
- Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
- Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
- Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive
- 3-5 hours of audio content
- Meals & Refreshment
- Private Transportation
Meeting Location
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
HI 96785, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Driving Tour
15 Stops
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Driving Tour
1 Stop
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- The park has begun a major construction project, expect delays and limited parking.
- Due to the 2018 eruption, the Jaggar Museum is closed.
- Entrance to Volcanoes National Park costs $30 per car.
- There are limited spots for food and drink in the park; be sure to pack water and snacks.
- Wear layers and bring a jacket; temperatures vary drastically in the park.
- Coming from Kona, the tour begins near Punalu'u. Coming from Hilo, the tour begins just south of Hilo on the Mamalahoa Highway or Hawaii Belt Road.
- Travelers must have a smartphone compatible with the Shaka Guide app.
- The app must be downloaded and the tour redeemed before arrival.
- Strong Wi-Fi or cellular data is required to download the tour in advance.
- Location services (GPS) must be enabled on the device
- Travelers are responsible for securing any required entrance passes, reservations, or permits before starting
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-102020P20
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