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Big Island Volcanoes National Park Tours
Hilo, Kona, Volcano Tours
Big Island Volcano Tours & Activities
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Because the Big Island has been formed entirely by volcanic activity, your trip to this tropical paradise would not be complete without a volcano tour to see these legendary wonders of nature. Having a knowledgeable and friendly tour provider who's eager to cater to your individual preferences is key to making your adventure stellar; that’s why Hawaii Guide has found the best volcano tours on the Big Island. We think you’ll love our selections!
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GPS-triggered audio narration for the Hilo-to-Volcanoes coast. Stories, directions, and local context kick in at each stop — no tour bus schedule, no guide to keep up with. Works offline once downloaded.
Park Entrance Fee: $30 per vehicle (7-day pass). Tri-Park Annual Pass: $55. New for 2026: Non-Resident Annual Pass: $250 (effective January 1, 2026). Payment accepted by credit/debit cards only.
Park Hours: Open 24 hours daily. Kīlauea Visitor Center remains closed for renovation. The temporary Welcome Center at Kilauea Military Camp is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Kahuku Unit: Thursday through Sunday, 8 AM – 4 PM.
Jaggar Museum: Permanently closed — deconstructed after the 2018 eruption caused extensive damage. The replacement is the Uēkahuna Bluff Overlook, which reopened in spring 2025 and offers panoramic views of Halemaʻumaʻu crater.
Current Trail & Road Closures (March 2026): Kīlauea Overlook and the Uēkahuna area are temporarily closed for tephra cleanup. Chain of Craters Road is closed at the Crater Rim Drive intersection near Devastation Trail (effective March 13, 2026).
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Dry conditions on Oʻahu today, with breezy wind in exposed areas. Drier weather continues through Wednesday as moisture clears out.
A medium-sized northwest swell will bring elevated surf to north and west-facing shores tonight through Sunday morning—conditions may briefly reach advisory levels. East-facing shores stay rough through the weekend. Winds remain breezy through Sunday, easing slightly Monday and Tuesday before picking up again Wednesday. A Small Craft Advisory is active through Monday morning for most coastal waters due to wind and sea state. Scattered showers arrive Thursday into Friday.
South and west shore beaches work well through Sunday for calmer conditions. North shore is worth watching tonight and Sunday morning if you're drawn to bigger waves.
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Skies are drying out across Maui today through Wednesday as moisture clears. Winds will be noticeably breezy, especially in exposed and terrain-favored spots.
North and west-facing shores will see elevated surf tonight into Sunday morning as a medium-sized northwest swell moves in—conditions may briefly reach advisory levels. East-facing shores stay rough through the weekend. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Monday morning for coastal waters due to wind and sea conditions. Winds ease slightly late Monday and Tuesday, then strengthen again Wednesday. The next chance of scattered showers arrives Thursday through Friday.
If you're heading to the beach, south and west shores are your best bet through Sunday. North shore is worth watching tonight and Sunday morning if you're into bigger waves.
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Mostly clear and dry today on the Big Island, with noticeably breezy winds in exposed areas and terrain-favored spots. That breeze continues through Sunday.
North and west-facing shores will see elevated surf tonight into Sunday morning as a medium-sized northwest swell arrives—conditions may briefly reach advisory levels. East-facing shores stay rough through the weekend. South shores stay small. A Small Craft Advisory covers most coastal waters through Monday morning due to wind and sea conditions. Winds ease slightly late Monday and Tuesday, then pick up again Wednesday. Scattered showers arrive statewide Thursday to Friday.
Head to the south and west shores for beach and snorkeling through Sunday. If bigger waves interest you, the north shore has surf to watch tonight into Sunday morning.
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Drier air is moving in through Wednesday. Winds will be noticeably breezy, especially in exposed areas.
Tonight into Sunday morning, a medium-sized northwest swell will push elevated surf onto the north and west shores—conditions may briefly reach advisory levels. East-facing shores stay rough through the weekend. A Small Craft Advisory is in effect through Monday morning for coastal waters due to wind and sea state. Winds ease slightly late Monday and Tuesday, then pick up again Wednesday. Scattered showers arrive Thursday or Friday.
Hit the south and west shores for swimming and snorkeling through Sunday. If you want to watch big waves, the north shore is worth a look tonight into Sunday morning.
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