Get your photos taken by the stars during this sunset and stargazing adventure on the summit of Mauna Kea. Learn about the area from your guide as you sip on hot chocolate and eat snacks. Choose from pickup and drop-off options at several locations.  Delight in the awe-inspiring sunset at the top of Mauna Kea, the highest point in the Pacific. Get cozy with a parka, gloves, and hot drink as you learn historic accounts of Hawaii, the Big Island, from your guide. Stand amidst the world’s largest collection of research telescopes and see two of the eight telescopes which took the first photo of a black hole. Enjoy your very own private star show with a Celestron telescope. Capture your experience forever with photos taken by your guide on a DSLR camera. Get emailed these photos after your experience. After your unforgettable evening with the stars, depart back to your pickup location for drop-off.

Begin your adventure with a scenic drive over the stark and beautiful saddle road to set the stage for the day overlooking mesmerizing views including a stop to view the famous Rainbow Falls. If the Twilight option is selected, you will stay in the Park past sunset to view the eruption's glow. From there your first stop will be the Hawaii Volcanoes, National Park. Discover all the “must-see” spots within the Park including the dramatically changed Halemaumau Crater. After immersing yourself in the magnanimous history and culture of Volcanoes National Park and enjoying your picnic lunch, you will be driven to Hawaii Forest and Trail's private lava tube, Kauhi Cavern. Explore this unique cave with ceilings as high as 35 feet, expansive rooms, bright golden walls, and an “upside-down” forest of roots hanging from the cave ceiling. Upon returning to the surface from the lava tube exploration, enjoy a light afternoon snack with your fellow travelers and guide while reflecting on your in-depth volcano experience.

Immerse yourself in the Tonga culture and create your own tiki carving with this interactive workshop. Upon arrival at the farm, jump into the UTV driven by your tour guide and head to a scenic viewpoint where a picturesque carving hut awaits you. Choose your desired wood and design for your tiki then follow the professional guidance of your Master Carver of Tonga to carve your own piece. After your lesson, hop back into the UTV and head back to the meeting point. Take your tiki home with you as a unique souvenir of your time in Hawaii.

Explore Hawaii’s youngest and largest island and change the way you see the Big Island with this narrated, self-drive road trip. Visit historic sites, popular attractions, world-class beaches, and scenic hikes. Hear local stories, legends, and fun facts about the places you’re visiting and listen to unique Hawaiian music to entertain and relax you along the way. Drive across barren lava fields that are wedged between two active volcanoes. Visit a black sand beach and taste Hawaiian coffee and macadamia nuts on local farms. Be adventurous and go cliff diving or take advantage of the beautiful nature and take a scenic hike. See the tallest mountain in Hawaii at night for the ultimate stargazing experience. This adventure is great for families and solo travelers alike.

Create your dream tour of Hawaii with a customizable tour. Pick and choose the sites that interest you the most and avoid wasting time on an organized tour. Benefit from convenient hotel pickup and drop-off. With your private van and the personalized attention of your driver-guide, enjoy the flexibility and independence to design your itinerary according to your own interests and take in the sights at your own pace. See famous sights such as Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (entrance fees to be paid on site), or go beyond to create your own intimate connections and unique cultural encounters like the waterfalls along the Hamakua Coast. This tour is perfect for solo travelers, couples, families, friends, and special interest groups. It can also be customized to meet the needs of guests with mobility limitations.

Experience Hilo as you journey up the relaxing river and cruise below the graceful dragon arches of the Japanese-style bridges. Loa, meaning "long water," includes an easy entry from a boat ramp that travels up Wailoa River and into Hilo Bay. See unique birds and fish throughout your excursion.  Take a break and enjoy the King Kamehameha Statue. Learn more about the History of the Big Island and the Tsunamis that have cleared the area and created an arboretum of trees, recognized by the Tree Association as "The Largest of Tree Species outside of Africa." 

We begin by meeting at the Kilauea Visitor Center at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Following a brief introduction, we climb into our 4-door, Ford F150 pickup truck (looks real cool) and head towards the summit of Kilauea. It's a short walk from the parking lot to the overlook where you will see Halem'uma'u Crater that completely changed during the historic 2018 three month event. We will then take a short drive to experience the non toxic, non smelly steam vents. Next up is Nahuku (Thurston) Lava Tube, which is always a favorite that visitors will enjoy. If the volcano is active and producing lava we will be able to walk to an overlook to see the action from about a mile away. I bring a scope and tripod that allows us to see the action close-up. Please note: the walk to the overlook is about 1 mile (1.6 kilometer), one way. Back in the truck, we begin exploring Chain of Craters Road with a few stops to explore past lava flows. Let me show you the beauty of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park!