Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - Kuhuku

Explore the highly restricted and preserved Kahuku unit of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on this unique island tour! Start with a visit to Bay View Farm, a working 24 acre Kona coffee farm nestled on the slopes of Mauna Loa Volcano just above beautiful Kealakekua Bay and known for the best Kona coffee since 1984. Here you’ll see coffee growing on the trees and learn about the various steps and processes in making coffee, all of which happen right here on the farm. You’ll sample 100% Kona Coffee at a gorgeous overlook with stunning views of Kealakekua Bay and the monument to Captain Cook standing on the only sliver of British land in the United States. Make a brief stop at the famous Painted Church whose interior walls and ceilings are covered in hand painted frescoes and murals dating back to 1899-1904. The adventure continues as you head through the South Kona and Ka’u Districts. Stunning views, alternating between stark lava flows and Hawaiian dry forest are along this route. Stop at Punaluu Bake Shop famous for Hawaii sweetbreads and other delights along with food for purchase. Head out next to Punaluu Black Sand Beach. Lined with swaying coconut palm trees, this is one of the best black sand beaches on the island. Stroll along the beach and look for honu (Green Hawaiian Sea Turtles) feeding just offshore or sun-worshipping on the sand. Your National Park Service trained guide next stops at the 116,000-acre Kahuku Unit of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Explore a section of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park very few have ever seen or visited. Here you will hike an historic trail past cinder cones, lava tree molds, and a hidden meadow with old growth native trees. You’ll walk across the dramatic and surreal landscape of the 1868 lava flow and climb atop Pu’u o Lokuana cinder cone, complete with historic cinder quarry and sweeping views of Ka’u. Finally, settle in for the return to port.