Volcano, Chocolate & Waterfalls Adventure

Volcano, Chocolate, & Waterfalls Adventure

Snapshot

Ages: 6+
Duration: Approximately 11.5 hours
Activity Level: Easy to Moderate
Group Size: Maximum 12 guests
Meals: Deli-style lunch, snacks, and refreshments included
Transportation: Roundtrip transportation from select Kona, Waikoloa, Waikoloa Village, and Hilo meeting locations in comfortable tour vehicles

Description

Discover two of the Big Island's most fascinating landscapes on this full-day guided adventure combining Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park with an exclusive private chocolate farm experience. Led by a National Park Certified Interpretive Guide, you'll explore the ever-changing volcanic landscape while learning about the island's unique geology, native ecosystems, and cultural history.

Visit some of the park's most iconic features, including Halemaʻumaʻu Crater, steam vents, recent lava flows, and a lava tube before traveling to a private 1,000-acre tropical cacao farm overlooking Hilo Bay. Exclusive to Hawaii Forest & Trail guests, this behind-the-scenes experience follows the journey from cacao tree to chocolate bar, ending with a tasting beside a secluded waterfall. It's a perfect blend of adventure, education, and local flavor that showcases the incredible diversity of Hawaiʻi Island.

Inclusions

• Roundtrip transportation from select pickup locations
• National Park Certified Interpretive Guide
• Admission to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park
• Guided exploration of volcanic features, including recent lava flows, Halemaʻumaʻu Crater, steam vents, and a lava tube
• Exclusive tour of a private 1,000-acre cacao farm
• Chocolate tasting beside a private waterfall
• Rainbow Falls stop
• Deli-style lunch
• Snacks and refreshments
• Trekking poles, rain gear, bug repellent, sunscreen, day packs, and flashlights provided as needed

Know Before You Go

• Ages 6 and older are welcome.
• Guests should be comfortable walking on uneven, rocky, wet, or muddy terrain.
• Wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, and bring a light jacket, reusable water bottle, and personal sun protection.
• Volcanic conditions change frequently. While guides will prioritize eruption viewing whenever it is safe and accessible, active lava viewing cannot be guaranteed.
• Tour routes and stops may vary based on current park conditions and your guide's recommendations.
• This is a full-day excursion with approximately 6 hours of travel time from Waikoloa-area resorts.