Volcano Tour:  Kona Coffee & Craters

General Information

Schedule: Morning and Afternoon trips departing daily. 3 - 4 hours round trip, departs from Hawaii Forest & Trail Headquarters.
Rated: Easy to Moderate; ages 8 and over.
Included in the Tour: Assorted soft drinks, juices and bottled water.  100% Kona Coffee served during Coffee Farm visit.
Gear Provided: Rain ponchos
Prices: Adult: $139.00, plus tax. Child (8 - 12): $119.00, plus tax.
Group Size: Tour limited to a maximum of 12 guests.
Restrictions: PinzTrek tours are rugged off-road drives, and are not for those with back or neck problems. Guests should be able to hike on uneven or rocky terrain. We sometimes encounter cool, wet or muddy conditions. Other tour restrictions may apply.
What to Bring & Wear: Comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen and a light sweatshirt or jacket.

Full Description

On the slopes of Hualalai lies the world famous Kona Coffee Belt.  Nourished by afternoon showers and rich volcanic soil, this region produces some of the finest and most sought after coffee in the world. This fun and exciting half-day exploration begins at Hawaii Forest & Trail Headquarters in our 6 x 6 Pinzgauer.  We’ll journey from sea-level through a dense rainforest to a world of volcanic majesty at the 6,000 ft. elevation on the privately owned lands of Kaupulehu.  The story of Kona Coffee unfolds as we explore the volcanic and royal history of this area.  Although in plain sight of Kailua-Kona, these seldom-visited uplands are seemingly geologic light-years away.  Amidst distinctive native birdsongs, our rock-rambling tour will take you through a beautiful and surreal landscape of native dryland forest, lava flows and stunning craters.  Your Interpretive Guide will also lead you, on foot, on an exploration through an impressive lava tube.  After exploring the area’s volcanic features we’ll sample some of Kona’s finest at a local working coffee farm.  Learn how bright red coffee cherries are hand-picked, meticulously sorted and processed to ensure premium quality.  If you’ve always wondered what makes Kona Coffee so special then this is the tour for you!

FAQs

How much hiking do we do? We’ll stop a couple times throughout the adventure for short hikes of less than ½ a mile.
Is there elevation gain? The single track trail meanders through native forest with a mild elevation change of approximately 30 feet. While exploring the lava tube, expect to descend and ascend approximately 30 - 40 feet.