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Volcano, Chocolate and Waterfalls of the Big Island
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.
What's Included
- Lunch 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.
- Bottled water Please bring your own water bottles, re-fillable filtered water provided
- Park and Chocolate Farm access fees
- Central Meeting Locations for Pick-up & Drop off
- Small Group Adventure
- Trekking poles, daypacks and rain gear
- National Park Certified Interpretive Guide
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Hilo
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Volcano, Chocolate and Waterfalls of the Big Island?
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Activity code: C-2804P22
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Hawaii customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (HST).
- This activity requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. 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.
- Bottled water. Please bring your own water bottles, re-fillable filtered water provided.
- Park and Chocolate Farm access fees.
- Central Meeting Locations for Pick-up & Drop off.
- Small Group Adventure.
- Trekking poles, daypacks and rain gear.
- National Park Certified Interpretive Guide.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 8. This activity requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Volcano, Chocolate and Waterfalls of the Big Island is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Volcano, Chocolate and Waterfalls of the Big Island will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Hawaii. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchA 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.
- Bottled waterPlease bring your own water bottles, re-fillable filtered water provided
- Park and Chocolate Farm access fees
- Central Meeting Locations for Pick-up & Drop off
- Small Group Adventure
- Trekking poles, daypacks and rain gear
- National Park Certified Interpretive Guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
