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Private VIP Adventure from Kona or Waikoloa

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On average, this is booked 17 (0) days in advance.
11 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

A private VIP tour around the island focusing on Volcanoes National Park.
Adventure and Fun with an experienced guide to the most active volcano in the world!
Want to explore, walk, or hike around the Big Island with an experienced Guide and explore places usual guests and even locals do not get to see, Join us for an adventure of a lifetime with remarkable memories and FUN!
We are private, exclusive, and cater to our customers.

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Water, drinks, snacks. Coats, raincoats, and umbrellas
  • Hotel pick-up drop-off.

    Meeting and Pickup

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    Please contact us for pick up and drop off location. We will pick you up where ever you are on the island and design the best tour based on your location! FOR VIP PRIVATE TOUR, WE FIT YOUR SCHEDULE!

    What To Expect

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    Heavenly Hawaiian Kona Coffee Farm Tours & Konalani Coffee Bar

    Visit an award winning 100% Kona Coffee Farm, with exclusive access, tasting and tour.
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    Punalu'u Black Sand Beach

    Have you ever seen a beach with black sand? Because of constant volcanic activity, you'll find white sands and black sands on the island of Hawaii. Located on the southeastern Ka'u coast, Punaluu Black Sand Beach is one of the most famous black sand beaches in Hawaii. Located between the towns of Pahala and Naalehu in Ka'u, Punaluu Black Sand Beach's jet black shores are an unforgettable sight. Coconut palms fringe the upper edge of sand and you may also discover large Honu, (Hawaiian Green Sea Turtles), basking on the beach.
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

    Start the day at a coffee farm and walk on a black sand beach. Spend the day at Volcanoes National Park for a fulfilling volcanic experience. Walk the abandoned Crater Rim Road to the new caldera overlook. Explore the famous Chain of Craters Road which includes vistas, craters, lava flow walks, ancient petroglyphs, and sea arches. Explore a lava tube, see diverse vegetation, and more. Travel the heart of the island over the famous Saddle Road, with its amazing expanses and a world class sunset.
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    4 hours Admission Ticket Free

    Hilo

    Drive through Historic town of Hilo.
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Rainbow Falls

    On sunny days, rainbows appear in the mist of the 80-foot falls, making for some pretty magical views. The broad waterfall — nearly 100 feet in diameter — plunges over a natural lava cave and into the river below.When it rains, (which it often does in Hilo), the engorged Wailuku River makes the falls wider, muddier and louder. On these days, you won’t see the rainbows for which this spot is named, but the sheer volume of water and the accessibility of this spot for all ages make it a fun, quick and easy excursion.
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Kaumana Caves Park

    This park offers a quick diversion into an unique volcanic feature, a a lava tube. You can descend on a metal ladder into a skylight in a lava tube that was created by an 1881 flow from Mauna Loa. Learn how a lava tube forms. The park features restrooms and picnic tables. Round Trip Mileage: 0.5 mile
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Saddle Road (pass by)

    Saddle Road, Hawaii, is considered among the most spectacular roads in the world. This is 55-mile drive of a chance of a lifetime experience. Hawaii’s Route 200 goes through all four of her climates – tropical forests, arid desert, lush grasslands and misty mountaintop fog. Between miles 19 and 23, you’ll see a few places with lava flows and young vegetation and trees. But just after Saddlehouse Road, you’ll see the ridges that show where a 1936 flow slowly came to a stop 2 miles away. Near the road you can see where lava thickened and left the telltale mounds of a slowing flow. Just after mile 23, you’ll come close to a popular local landmark, Pu`u Huluhulu, which is an older Mauna Kea cinder cone, or kīpuka, and it’s surrounded by younger lava flows. At this point, you’re near the peak height for Saddle Road, about 1.25 miles in elevation – 6,632 feet. From here, you’ll continue through the volcanic aftermath of hundreds of thousands of years of history
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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Frequently Asked Questions (8)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private VIP Adventure from Kona or Waikoloa?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (HST). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-224778P3

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private VIP Adventure from Kona or Waikoloa?
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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (HST).
    Apr 2025
    Q: What's included in the price?
    A:
    The following is included:
    • Lunch.
    • Water, drinks, snacks. Coats, raincoats, and umbrellas.
    • Hotel pick-up drop-off.
    Apr 2025
    Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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    This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

    Apr 2025
    Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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    There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

    Apr 2025
    Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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    If 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 2025
    Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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    Accessibility information for the Private VIP Adventure from Kona or Waikoloa is as follows:

    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    Apr 2025
    Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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    Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private VIP Adventure from Kona or Waikoloa will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. 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 2024
    Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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    Once 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.

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    • Lunch
    • Water, drinks, snacks. Coats, raincoats, and umbrellas
    • Hotel pick-up drop-off.

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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