Big Island - Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Driving Tour Discount Tickets

Overview

Explore Hawai‘i’s volcanic heart on your own schedule with this self-guided driving audio tour. Drive Crater Rim Drive and walk through lava fields, steaming vents, and massive craters while the narration shares captivating stories of geology, culture, and island legends. Start at the park entrance and choose where to go next—hike Kīlauea Iki Trail, see ancient petroglyphs, visit the Jaggar Museum overlook, or enjoy a picnic at scenic viewpoints. Use offline GPS navigation to find every stop, follow insider tips, and access the tour for a lifetime so you can return anytime. Visit must-see spots like Devastation Trail, Ha‘akulamanu (Sulphur Banks), Pu‘uloa Petroglyphs, Holei Sea Arch, and the lush Kipukapuaulū forest. Download the tour, hop in your car, and let the stories guide you through an unforgettable day inside one of the world’s most extraordinary national parks.

Meeting and Pickup

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

English-WRITTEN

Inclusion

Take the tour when you want

Tours NEVER expire

Freedom to explore at your own pace

Offline map of the island

Tour Start is Customizable

Offline map (no wifi or data needed)

Tour highlights with activity and restaurant recommendations

Turn-by-turn directions using GPS

Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music

Audio narration that plays automatically as you drive

3-5 hours of audio content

Exclusion

Meals & Refreshment

Private Transportation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The park has begun a major construction project, expect delays and limited parking.

Due to the 2018 eruption, the Jaggar Museum is closed.

Entrance to Volcanoes National Park costs $30 per car.

There are limited spots for food and drink in the park; be sure to pack water and snacks.

Wear layers and bring a jacket; temperatures vary drastically in the park.

Coming from Kona, the tour begins near Punalu'u. Coming from Hilo, the tour begins just south of Hilo on the Mamalahoa Highway or Hawaii Belt Road.

Travelers must have a smartphone compatible with the Shaka Guide app.

The app must be downloaded and the tour redeemed before arrival.

Strong Wi-Fi or cellular data is required to download the tour in advance.

Location services (GPS) must be enabled on the device

Travelers are responsible for securing any required entrance passes, reservations, or permits before starting